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FAM galvanized to become more professional after COSAFA applauds excellent media working relationship

October 20, 2019

By Duncan Mlanjira Football Association (FAM) Competitions & Communications Director Gonezgani Zakazaka says the local governing football body is galvanized to become more professional after COSAFA Media Group made a special mention in its report that FAM has an excellent working relationship with the Malawi media. As part of the COSAFA Under-17 legacy, a workshop for practicing journalists was organized in conjunction Football Journalists Association and FAM held at Mpira Village in Blantyre where all the U-17 games were…

Nurses organisation hails Lucy Kadzamira as no ordinary nurse

October 20, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira The National Organisation of Nurses and Midwives of Malawi (NONM) has described murdered Lucy Kadzamira, a retired nurse, as a pillar of wisdom to the nursing and midwifery sector in Malawi and Africa. Police are investigating the murder of Kadzamira, who was discovered dead in her home at Area 47 in Lilongwe. “NONM joins the nursing and midwifery members, leaders, family, and the public in mourning Dr Lucy Kadzamira, the retired nurse and midwife and…

Premier Security advises residents to be careful when employing domestic workers following murder of Lucy Kadzamira

October 20, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira Following the murder of Lucy Kadzamira in Lilongwe, private security firm, Premier Security has come up with an independent report in which it recommends that residents should take their time in employing domestic workers and should vet with the police to avoid what happened. The Police investigating the murder of Kadzamira, who was staying alone and it has been established that the first suspect, Arafat Gonani, 21, was Kadzamira’s gardener since August this year. Premier Security…

COSAFA trains 30 local football administrators

October 19, 2019

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By Maravi Express Council for Southern Africa Football Association (COSAFA) has concluded a four-day Administration and Management course at Mpira Village in Blantyre, a seminar which was part of the COSAFA U-17 Youth Championship Legacy. It attracted over 30 local-based football administrators affiliated to the Football Association of Malawi (FAM) and the closing ceremony was presided over by FAM president Walter Nyamilandu, COSAFA president Phillip Chiyangwa and general secretary Sue Destombes. The three challenged the administrators to put into…

Ministry of Health procures 74 ambulances; more expected

October 19, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira The Ministry of Health (MoH) has procured 74 state-of-the-art ambulances and so far the first consignment of 40 arrived two weeks ago and has been distributed to all district and central hospitals in the country. MoH spokesperson Joshua Malango said the ambulances have been bought with Malawi Government funds from the 2018/19 budget and that they expect to expect more this year as the newly-passed budget has also allocation for ambulances procurement. “In total, we have received 40…

Young Women Entrepreneurs urged to be competent in order to be counted as worthy

October 19, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira Young Women Entrepreneurs were urged not to be in the shadows but come out in the light and be counted as worthy to do business with. “You can only be counted as worthy if you are competent and humble,” said experienced entrepreneur Doreen Chanje at a brunch at Ryalls Hotel in Blantyre which Malawi’s giant financial service provider, NICO Group hosted on Friday for the Young Women Entrepreneurs which provided a platform for the women to…

Mzimba’s Inkosi Mzikubola Jere has close connections with NBAs commissioner; As MO626 College Basketball is launched in pomp

October 19, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira Retired basketball players now Inkosi Mzikubola Jere from Mzimba is facilitating the construction of basketball court for his subjects through the assistance he gets from the US National Basketball Association (NBA). The Inkosi disclosed this when he presided as guest of honour during the launch of the National Bank of Malawi on Saturday at the Polytechnic in Blantyre. He was specially considered because of his passion for the game through what he is doing for basketball…

Breast Care Ltd organizes Breast Cancer Awareness carnival

October 18, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira Breast Cancer Awareness campaigners, Breast Care Ltd, has organised a carnival scheduled for October 27 at the Old Lucky Luciano near South End School along Chikwawa Road where there will be screening for breast cancer. Among other activities include a 5km awareness walk, a flea market, food stalls, beer garden and music. Founder of Breast Care Ltd, Ria Duke, a breast cancer survivor, said the event is also a fundraiser for their future activities and participants…

MCP to participate in Lilongwe South Constituency Parliamentary by-elections under protest

October 18, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira Opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has announced that it will participate in the forthcoming Parliamentary by-elections for Lilongwe South Constituency under serious protest, citing that it lost trust of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC). MEC is set to organize the Parlimentary elections for this constituency on November 5, which were postponed following the death of UTM Party candidate Agnes Penemulungu, who died prior to the May 21 tripartite polls. MCP is expected to field Peter Dimba and…

Stewart The Cyclist weds in style; leads bridal convoy on bike

October 17, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira Stewart Kambewa, the cyclist has done several phenomenal things but the climax, this time around is worthy mentioning — not just that he has wedded his sweetheart Norah, but he was part of the bridal convoy involving his dear fellow cyclists. Kambewa took off his wedding jacket, remained with the waist coat and joined his fellow cyclists on the bridal convoy on the streets of Blantyre. It cannot get better than that for the man who…