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CEAR warns Malawians against ‘unscrupulous fraudsters’ enticing them for group fun train rides

November 13, 2019

By Duncan Mlanjira Central East African Railways (CEAR) has warned Malawians to be wary of all adverts that are circulating on social media about group fun train rides, saying such “adverts are from unscrupulous individuals who would like to defraud innocent Malawians”. CEAR has issued the public disclaimer following plans by a group of Malawians to organise a fun train ride from Limbe to Balaka on November 30 as a reminisce of the good old days when the…

FDH Bank adds netball to list of sports sponsorship at K360m

November 12, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira In recognition to the contribution of their carrying the Malawi flag high at international tournaments, FDH Bank has pumped in K360 million to the Netball Association of Malawi (NAM) of which K300 million will go directly towards sponsoring the Malawi national team, the Queens. This was disclosed on Tuesday at Amaryllis Hotel in Blantyre by FDH’s acting Managing Director William Mpinganjira, saying K45 million will fund a Netball Cup while K15 million will be used…

Internet abuse, a threat to national security, Minister

November 12, 2019

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By Andrew Ndhlovu Lilongwe, November 12, Mana: Minister of Information, Civic Education and Communication Technology, Mark Botomani has described abuse of internet through, among other ills, spreading fake news as a threat to national security. He was speaking at a cyber security management workshop in Lilongwe on Tuesday. He said the abuse of internet by circulating misleading information can put people’s lives in danger. “Internet has brought threats to the nation, hence the government has brought experts from United…

South Sudan ?? to first study Malawi’s ?? style in opening minutes

November 12, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira South Sudan ?? coach Ashy Cyprian Besong says they will be wary of Malawi ?? since this will their game against the southern African team, saying they will see how the game will open up and from there they will be able to adapt to how they can be approaching the away match. Besong, a Cameroonian who was appointed to be in charger of the Bright Stars in July, said this at a press briefing…

Contractor Mota Engil appeals for working space to speedily finalize Area 18 Interchange

November 12, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira Mota Engil Malawi, the contractors constructing Malawi’s first-ever traffic interchange at the Area 18 in Lilongwe, has raised a concern of being impeded in their work by motorists using the site, saying they need working space in order to meet their deadline. Mota Engil’s Head of PR, Thomas Chafunya, said the company had on several occasions asked road users through media advisories to motorists to budget their travel plans by using other routes if possible…

Former Big Bullets most memorable mentor, Team Manager John Gilmore passes on in UK

November 12, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira Nyasa Big Bullets boasts as the best supported and most successful team ever in the football history of Malawi and much of it’s rise from infancy, to become a giant team with many accolades can be heavily attributed to John Gilmore. The name John Gilmore is fondly remembered by the older of football fans, both for Bullets and Mighty Wanderers alike. The revered mentor and Team Manager is no more. His son, Malcolm Gilmore…

Sparc sponsors K1m towards ICTAM innovations awards

November 12, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira ICT solutions service provider in Africa, Sparc Systems, has sponsored K1 million to go towards this year’s Information and Communication Technology Association of Malawi (ICTAM) Innovations Awards slated for Sunbird Nkopola Lodge in Mangochi on Wednesday and Thursday, November 13-14. Sparc Systems Head of Sales and Marketing, Alena Chiwaya said they are putting in K1 million for the Innovations Awards to boost the industry. “We are always passionate about young and upcoming innovators because we believe…

Heart surgery can be performed locally if government can invest in it

November 11, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi currently does not have a heart surgery specialist (cardiothoracic) since the only one the country had, Dr. Kayambo, based in Lilongwe retired. This has come to the fore following the good news of a successful lifesaving heart surgery of a Malawian child, Lemos Tsatawe, which was carried out at the Wolfson Medical Center in Israel with help of volunteer medical team members of Save a Child’s Heart. Lemos was flown to Israel in August…

CAF appoints Burundians as officiating personnel for Malawi ?? vs South Sudan ?? AFCON qualifier

November 11, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira Confederation of African Football (CAF) has sent Burundian referees to officiate the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier between Malawi ?? and South Sudan ?? at Kamuzu Stadium on Wednesday, November 13. The FIFA centre referee is Pacifique Ndabihawenimana, 1st assistant is Herve Kakunze, 2nd assistant is Willy Habimana and the 4th official is Eric Manirakiza. The Match Commissioner is Gaspard Kayijuka from Rwanda while the referees assessor is Jackson Pavaza from Namibia. South Sudan, whose nickname…

Malawian kid successfully undergoes lifesaving surgery in Israel

November 11, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira Malawian child, Lemos Tsatawe has flown back from Israel and is at to his home village at Cape Maclear in Mangochi after he had just had a life-saving heart surgery on September 2 at the Wolfson Medical Center by the volunteer medical team members of Save a Child’s Heart, in Israel. According to a press statement from Save a Child’s Heart, Malawi is the 62nd country as a member of the Israeli NGO, that is…