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MultiChoice Talent Factory launches Colours of Africa short film series in celebration of Africa Day

May 22, 2021

* Started from Friday, May 21-30 to feature 16 films * Series shot and directed by the MTF Academy’s Class of 2020 * Available on Showmax on Africa Day and M-Net Movies AfroCinema pop-up channel Maravi Express In celebration of Africa Day, MultiChoice Group and the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) to add the pomp through the love of African cinema by launching the Colours of Africa film series. The series, from Friday, May 21-30, will feature 16 films shot…

Asian Association of Maravi aggrieved with “extremely aggressive” invasion from Immigration Department

May 20, 2021

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Rafiq Hajat, AAM chairperson * Describes conduct of the door-to-door sweep to capture illegal immigrants as unconstitutional * Says the Immigration Act of 1988 predates and is thus not harmonised with the Malawi Constitution * Muslim women were allegedly asked to uncover their faces * Which is strictly forbidden according to the beliefs of conservative Muslims By Duncan Mlanjira Asian Association of Maravi (AAM) have been greatly aggrieved by “extremely aggressive” invasion by Immigration Department made at Area 2…

Malawi Defence Force needing to recruit qualified bandsmen/women and artisans

May 20, 2021

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Maravi Express The Malawi Defence Force (MDF) has flighted a public notice inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced Malawians for recruitment as bandsmen/women as well as artisans, who after successful completion of military training, be listed to its various units. The notice says the qualified and experienced artisans include, bricklayers; carpenters; plumbers; cobblers; tailors; motor vehicle mechanics; auto electricians and panel beaters – vehicle body repairs) Others are welders; refrigeration technicians; radio/auto technicians and computer/ICT technicians. All artisans…

An interesting FDH Bank Cup draw for regional preliminary round draw

May 20, 2021

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FDH’s Chimchere and FAM GS Gunda conducting draw for the South * Last 16 teams to be dressed up and provided with K500,000 starter pack By Duncan Mlanjira Football Association of Malawi (FAM) on Wednesday concluded the draw for regional preliminary round draw of the much anticipated K90 million FDH Bank and one interesting part of it is that the 16 winners for the national phase shall all be dressed up, given two footballs for training and K500,000 starter…

Referees asked to present clear and precise match reports; All match coordinators, service providers also to write reports

May 20, 2021

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Police asked not fire teargas anyhow as their actions facilitated the abandonment * SULOM disciplinary committee has to heavily rely on video clip evidence of the abandoned May 1 Blantyre derby By Duncan Mlanjira After its thorough investigations of the abandoned May 1 Blantyre derby between arch rivals Mighty Wanderers and Nyasa Big Bullets, the Super League of Malawi (SULOM) disciplinary committee has faulted documentary evidence that were presented for the hearing. In its Wednesday, May 19 verdict, the disciplinary…

Wanderers risk suspension if they commit similar offences in the on-going TNM Super League season; as they are fined K1.6m for violence and disruption of May 1 Blantyre derby

May 20, 2021

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The May 1 Blantyre derby * SULOM fines Bullets fined K500,000 for fans pitch invasion * National Referees Committee demanded to discipline referees involved * The result of the match is at 1-1 since at 75 minutes of stoppage, it had matured By Duncan Mlanjira Mighty Wanderers have been found guilty of contributing towards the abandonment of the May 1, 2021 Blantyre derby against their arch rivals Nyasa Big Bullets and have since been fined a total of K1.602…

Truck accident along Chileka-Magalasi Road exposes smuggled cooking oil from Mozambique

May 19, 2021

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The truck and its contents captured at Magalasi * It was in transit from Mulanje border to Mwanza border * It was originally covered with a tarpaulin * Malawi Revenue Authority alerted By Duncan Mlanjira A truck with Mozambican registration number was involved in an accident on Friday near Magalasi on the road to Chileka in Blantyre and as the owners were transferring its goods to another truck on Tuesday, it was exposed to have been carrying alleged smuggled…

Malawian award-winning musician Toast changes his social media accounts to ToastOfficial to signify brand growth and cohesion

May 18, 2021

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Toast AKA Gomezgani Kambwiri * I’ve noticed I keep getting more international numbers on my social media pages * I decided I need to make it easier for my new and international fans to keep up with me across all platforms By Duncan Mlanjira Malawian award-winning artist, Toast, who recently released a single entitled 1.5.0 on April 30, has changed all his social media accounts to ToastOfficial that signifies brand growth and cohesion. Previously, his social media accounts were…

Huge sigh of relief as Chizuma confirmed as ACB Director General

May 18, 2021

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Chizuma, Malawians still want answers why she was rejected in first place * Chizuma holds a Bachelor of Laws with Honors (LLB) from the University of Malawi, Chancellor College * Holds a Master of Law degree in International Economic Law from the University of East London * Member of the Bar Association of Malawi * Member of Women Lawyers Association of Malawi * Founding member and ex-officio of Women Judges Association of Malawi * She has practised law for…

MEC releases June 29 by-elections calendar of events for Nkhata Bay Constituency and two wards

May 15, 2021

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* Nkhata Bay Central Constituency fell vacant after court nullification of 2019 results By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) is set to hold by-elections for Nkhata Bay Constituency and two wards, Chikwembere in Blantyre North and Lalanje in Nsanje Lalanje constituencies. The post for Nkhata Bay Central Constituency, that was declared from the 2019 tripartite elections results as having been won Simon Vuwa Kaunda, fell vacant after court nullification while the Councillors for the two wards died. Constituencies…