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Malawian Taekwondo athlete Guba wins at gold at Scotland Open Championships

February 3, 2020

By Duncan Mlanjira Malawian Taekwondo athlete, Yamikani Guba, who is with the British military, has won his first Gold medal during the 2020 at the Scotland (Lanarkshire) Open Taekwondo Championships, held on Sunday, February 2 at the Wishaw Sports Centre. Sergeant Guba was representing the British Army Taekwondo team in the heavyweight category +87kgs. According to reports, Guba had great start of the year after winning all of his fights of the day and in the finals he…

Gaba takes league tally to 14 as Pirates beat Chippa to move second behind Chiefs

February 2, 2020

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By Sazi Hadebe, timeslive.co.za There’s no stopping Gabadinho Mhango’s remarkable debut season at Orlando Pirates as he takes his league tally to 14 goals when he helped Bucs beat Chippa United 2-1 in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. They jumped two places to second place and nine points behind Absa Premiership leaders and their big Soweto rivals, Kaizer Chiefs. Mhango is now four goals clear to those following him in the race to win Lesley Manyathela’s Golden Boot award…

African Union adds more voice for calm and peace as Malawians await Constitutional Court decision

February 2, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira African Union Commission’s chairperson, Moussa Faki Mahamat has urged all Malawian stakeholders including political parties and their supporters, to uphold the rule of law before, during and following the Constitutional Court’s verdict to be delivered on Monday February 3 at the High Court in Lilongwe. Mahamat, while congratulating the people of Malawi for largely peaceful conduct during the Constitutional Court proceedings, says AU Is closely following all developments in Malawi. In a press release issued…

Higher Institute of Health Specialties conducts blood donation drive in Muscat

February 2, 2020

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By Dr Ahmed Mohiuddin Siddiqui Literally, it was a ‘bloody’ Sunday in Muscat, Oman! A large number of people donated blood at a donation drive supervised by Dr. Manal Abdul Majeed Al Zadjali, Dean, Higher Institute of Health Specialties (HIHS). The donors trooped in from early morning for the noble cause. The blood donors had to register themselves before being taken to a room where their blood samples were collected to check for haemoglobin levels. Their weight, blood…

More fond sentiments pour in for Zitto; ‘His compliment on your skills was the ultimate endorsement’

February 2, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Following Maravi Express’ publication of the profile honouring Malawi’s basketball extraordinaire, Zitto Phillips, more fond sentiments poured in for the legend on social media. Kayakangu Malange said Zitto was and still is an open person: “He would tell you the blunt and candid truth. If you didn’t cut it for him, he would tell you to improve or tell you to utilize your strength rather than waste time with on weak area. “If you made…

Ethiopian Airlines continues China flights as others suspend

February 2, 2020

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By Samuel Getachew, The Reporter As dozens of major airlines around the world cancel flights to China as a precaution over the outbreak of coronavirus, Ethiopian Airlines has refused to follow suit even after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the virus as a ‘global health emergency’. For Africa’s busiest airliner with frequent flight to China and that has built a growing and overwhelming influence within the continent, said it is business as usual. Instead, the airline posted…

Malawi Police closes three access roads to Constitutional Court on Monday

February 2, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Police Service has announced some security measures for Monday around the High Court in Lilongwe where the Constitutional Court judges are expected to deliver their ruling on the disputed May 21, 2019 presidential election and that includes closing three access roads to the venue. A statement from national Police Public Relations Officer, Senior Superintendent James Kadadzera advises motorists and pedestrians to avoid the High Court area but to follow the court proceedings through live…

China breaks world record for constructing 1,000-bed coronavirus hospital within 2 days

February 1, 2020

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By Opera.com After employing over 500 workers to work, including electricians, the police and several other stakeholders, China finally opened a 1,000-bed capacity hospital in Huangzhou District to treat people infected with coronavirus. The hospital, which was built and completed in 48 hours caught the world by surprise and admired the responsiveness of the government to the out break of the coronavirus. The hospital was originally scheduled to open in May, but due to the urgency, resources, and…

BASMAL elective general meeting slated for February 29

January 31, 2020

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By Elizabeth Mandala, MANA Basketball Association of Malawi (BASMAL) has set February 29, 2020 for their elective annual general meeting (AGM) for the new executive committee to serve for the next four years. The elections will be presided over and hosted by the Malawi National Council of Sports in Blantyre. Up for grabs are posts for the presidency, vice-president, general secretary, vice-general secretary, treasurer and directors for youth development, technical, women, competition and compliance as well as marketing…

Honouring Zitto Phillips; Malawi’s basketballer extraordinaire of all time

January 31, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira At his peak from the 1980s to the 90s, Zitto Phillips’ contribution to Malawi’s basketball attracted huge crowds and made the game very glamorous. Zitto is a man of few words and very modest to talk about himself when contacted but those who were close to him — those whom he inspired to give their best and are legends of the game themselves — do attest that the basketballer extraordinaire, is still regarded as Malawi’s greatest…