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Songwe Border United open 3-point lead in NBS Bank NDL ahead of Ndirande Stars’ tomorrow assignment

June 13, 2026

* As Namitete Zitha register their first win of the season by beating Mighty Tigers 2-0 to move from position 11 to 10th * At the bottom, Changalume Barracks have earned their first point after drawing 2-2 with Chilobwe United By Duncan Mlanjira Songwe Border United have beaten Embangweni United 2-1 to open a 3-point lead of the NBS Bank National Division League (NDL) ahead of Ndirande Stars’ assignment tomorrow, who play at home at Mpira Stadium against Ntaja…

Africa’s 10 headline stars to watch at the FIFA World Cup™ 2026

June 13, 2026

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* The pressure will fall on teams, coaches and squads, but individual brilliance can still change tournaments * Gouiri, Mendes, Diomande, Bakambu, Salah, Semenyo, Hakimi, Mane, Williams and Hannibal all carry different types of responsibility Maravi Express Africa is in the FIFA World Cup™ 2026 with its biggest representation in tournament history, with 10 countries from the continent competing on the global stage — and that expanded presence means the continent will not only be judged by participation, but…

Player tracking technology helping Brazil gather years of data on its stars in run up to FIFA World Cup™ 2026

June 13, 2026

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* Players wear ‘smart vests’ as they train and play matches at their clubs throughout the season * Generating detailed data about how they move, how hard they are working and how well they are recovering * As the 5-time world champions date Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) 2025 runners-up Morocco from 12h00 Maravi Express Brazil national team players wear ‘smart vests’ as they train and play matches at their clubs throughout the season, generating detailed data about how…

2nd-placed Songwe Border United against 3rd-placed Embangweni United marks it as headline fixture for NBS Bank NDL Matchweek 4

June 13, 2026

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* Ndirande Stars will be at home at Mpira Stadium tomorrow, hosting 7th-placed Ntaja United who have 4 points * Bangwe All Stars and FOMO FC maintain their NBS Bank NDL log table positions after their 1-1 draw yesterday By Duncan Mlanjira Tying on 7 points and separated by goal difference, the match between 2nd-placed Songwe Border United and 3rd-placed Embangweni United today (14h30) at Rumphi Stadium, should certainly be marked as headline fixture for Matchweek 4 of NBS…

Ghana’s midfielder Thomas Partey denied entry into Canada for Black Stars’ opener against Panama in Toronto

June 13, 2026

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* Partey is on bail for allegations of rape and sexual assault whose trial has been delayed to June 2027 and he denies the charges * But he is available to play against England second Group L fixture on June 23 in Boston and final group game with Croatia on June 27, both in USA where his Visa was accepted Maravi Express Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has been refused entry into Canada for the Black Stars’ opening FIFA World…

Uncovered: Locally-made aluminum pots are manufactured from ESCOM conductors

June 12, 2026

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* ESCOM security department. in collaboration with Chileka Police, uncovers an illegal aluminum pot manufacturing factory in Lunzu, Blantyre * The operation recovered several aluminum conductors at the site, which are believed to have been stolen from ESCOM’s distribution network By Duncan Mlanjira The locally made aluminium pots, which are being sold by market and street vendors across the country, have been discovered to be manufactured using vandalised Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) equipment. This has been reported…

Senegal v France another case of déjà vu at FIFA World Cup™ 2026

June 12, 2026

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* Following that between Bafana Bafana and Mexico yesterday, which was a repeat of their meeting during the South Africa 2020 edition * The Lions of Teranga shocked the then defending champions France with a famous 1-0 victory in the South Korea 2002 finals * We can’t deny that there’s a history between France and Senegal that will make this match something more exciting. It’s going to be great—Kylian Mbappe By Duncan Mlanjira Yesterday’s opening match of the FIFA…

Airtel Africa Foundation publishes inaugural annual report of impacting millions of learners and communities across Africa

June 12, 2026

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* Committed US$6.2 million to interventions across its four strategic pillars of ‘Financial Inclusion’, ‘Education’, ‘Environmental Sustainability’ and ‘Digital Inclusion’ (FEED) * With education receiving the largest share of investment, whose key achievements include connecting 1,028 schools to the internet through its partnership with UNICEF By Duncan Mlanjira Airtel Africa Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Airtel Africa Plc, has released its inaugural annual report, marking its first full year of delivery and impacting millions of learners and communities across…

Somali referee Omar Artan to officiate in UEFA Super Cup 2026 after being rejected entry into USA for FIFA World Cup 2026

June 12, 2026

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* To take place on August 12 in Salzburg between UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain and UEFA Europa League winners Aston Villa FC * Despite his young age, Artan has established himself as one of the world’s top referees and has been on the FIFA international list since 2018 Maravi Express Somali referee, Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who was denied entry to the United States of America for the FIFA World Cup 2026 despite holding the right papers and…

Goalkeeper Ronwen Williams admits South Africa handed FIFA World Cup reality check

June 12, 2026

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* Believes they executed their initial game plan for long periods before being punished for key errors at crucial moments in the match * The task became even tougher in the second half after two red cards reduced them to nine men in 49th and in the closing stages * Williams also believes Sphephelo Sithole and Themba Zwane getting sent off could have been due to their failure to manage their emotions SABC & African Sports Bafana Bafana captain…