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Arch rivals Bullets, Wanderers meet in opening match of 2020 Ecobank Charity Shield

March 11, 2020

By Duncan Mlanjira Arch rivals Nyasa Big Bullets and Mighty Be Forward Wanderers have been drawn together for the opening match of the 2020 Ecobank Charity Shield scheduled for April 4 while Silver Strikers date Blue Eagles. The draw was held on Wednesday at Ecobank Head Office in Blantyre where the Pan African Bank announced a sponsorship package of K18 million, up from the K12 million it injected last year, representing a 50 percent increase. The season opener…

MACRA to enhance mail conveyance system to reach out to underserved rural masses

March 11, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira In recognition that the majority of Malawians in the rural areas do not have adequate access to postal services, Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) will enhance mail conveyance where private couriers do not reach out. Through its new information and communication technology (ICT) system, the Universal Service Fund, MACRA will work hand in hand with Malawi Post Corporation which already has a proper mail conveyance service but needs to be enhanced. This was announced on…

MACRA sets up system to reach out to rural areas on access to ICT

March 11, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) is set to roll out a special system, the Universal Service Fund, to provide means to the majority of Malawians in the rural areas who do not have adequate access to information and communication technology (ICT) services. The Universal Service Fund (US Fund) is MACRA’s new system of subsidies and fees intended to promote universal access to communication services in the country in realizing that the majority of Malawians in…

Tony Yeboah lauds Jordan Ayew after equaling his EPL goal record

March 11, 2020

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By Opoku Augustus, kickgh.com Former Leeds United star, Anthony Yeboah has showered praise on Crystal Palace striker Jordan Ayew after equaling his record of most goals scored by a Ghanaian in the English Premier League. Ayew, 28, levelled Yeboah’s tally of 24 goals in the Premier League after the Palace striker scored the only goal and his eighth in their 1-0 victory over Watford at Selhurst Park last Saturday. “He is doing very well. I am very happy…

Coronavirus; Rwanda cancels all international sports participation

March 11, 2020

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By Ghanasoccernet.com Sports associations in Rwanda have been told that they have suspended all plans to participate in international games to be played outside of Rwanda in order to prevent the Coronavirus epidemic that is spreading around the world. This means that Rwanda won’t be travelling to Cape Verde for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifications and also the 2020 Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) in Cameroon. One of the conclusions reached in a meeting held on Tuesday…

Over 100 people in South Africa under quarantine after being in contact with coronavirus patients

March 10, 2020

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By business tech.co.za Seven people in South Africa that have tested positive for the Covid-19 cornonavirus have been in direct contact with over 100 people and have since been quarantined, the Department of Health reports. The 38 year old male who was symptomatic in KwaZulu-Natal, and who was the first case to test positive on March 3, reported being in contact with 13 people. The other six patients, who were all part of the same holiday group, had…

Malawi Law Society distances itself from arrest of HRDC leadership

March 10, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Law Society has clarified views expressed in the media that suggested that the Society defended the action of the Police after it effected the arrest warrant for three Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) — Rev. MacDonald Sembereka, Gift Trapence and Timothy Mtambo — at the direction of political leaders of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). In a statement issued on Tuesday (March 10) was reacting to the views expressed in the Nation newspaper of 10th…

Shoprite fined K500,000 for alleged supply of expired products and misleading conduct

March 10, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Competition and Fair Trading Commission has fined Shoprite Trading Limited K500,000 for supplying expired products and improperly labelled products. A report that was issued on March 5, says the Commission conducted a surprise inspection at their shop at Chichiri Shopping Mall in Blantyre where it discovered that Shoprite was supplying a range of processed meat products which were either expired or had their expiry date labels tampered with. The Commission says it found the following…

Competition and Fair Trading Commission fines National and Standard Banks

March 10, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Two of the country’s top financial service providers, Standard Bank and National Bank have been fine K500,000 each by the Competition and Fair Trading Commission for Unconscionable Conduct in the Trade of Goods and Services. The decision was made during the Commission’s 54th Meeting in Blantyre on 29th January 2020 where it considered and adjudicated over competition and consumer protection cases. The two banks’ cases were amongst several complaints that were brought before the Commission…

Zambia coach Sredojevic name 35 players for Malawi friendly

March 10, 2020

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By Arkangel Tembo, MANA Zambia national football team coach, Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has named 35 local players ahead of Thursday, March 12 international friendly match against Malawi in Lusaka. According to Zambian media, Micho has roped in Zanaco, Zesco United and Lumwana players that missed out in last week’s camp due to club engagements. The friendly match against Malawi on Youth Day billed for Nkoloma Stadium, will be Micho’s first assignment as Chipolopolo coach. The coach has blended his…