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Over 360,000 people die of drowning each year worldwide

February 18, 2020

By Duncan Mlanjira South African lifesaving examiner, Deon Woodley, who is in Malawi to train youths in prevention and stopping of drowning at local level along the shores of Lake Malawi, disclosed an alarming rate of deaths by drowning that is at 360,000 annually worldwide. Woodley arrived in the country on Monday and proceeded to travel to Nkhata Bay on Tuesday with Lytton Mabeti, a qualified lifeguard by professional and swimming instructor at St. Andrews International High School. Woodley…

Malawi Chess Association secures sponsorship from Mybucks

February 18, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira A few days after its president Susan Namangale was voted Best Sports Administrator for the second year running during the Malawi Sport Award held on Valentine Day at Bingu International Conference Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe, Chess Association of Malawi (CHESSAM) has secured sponsorship from Mybucks Bank at K1 million. CHESSAM publicity secretary Alfred Chinthere said the symbolic presentation of the cheque is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon at Mybucks premises at City Centre in Lilongwe. “CHESSAM appreciates…

Malawi Airlines once more sponsors return air ticket for pro golfer Chidale’s Safari Tour in Nairobi

February 18, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Airlines is once again sponsoring pro golfer Paul Chidale to travel to Kenya to take part in the final round of matches of the Safari Tour at Karen Country Club in Nairobi on February 22-26. Malawi Airlines is also offering 30 percent discount for any ticket which Malawi Professional Golfers Association (PGAMW) might need for any extra pro golfer it might want to accompany Chidale. “We wish the golfer all success at the tournament as…

Teenager who starred in movie about a Ugandan chess prodigy dies of brain tumour

February 17, 2020

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By Al Jazeera Nikita Pearl Waligwa, a Ugandan child actress who starred in a Disney movie on the extraordinary life of a local chess prodigy, has died at the age of 15. Gayaza High School reported that the teenage star of the movie, ‘Queen of Katwe’ died of brain tumour. Waligwa, who played the role of Gloria, a younger friend of the main character in the 2016 film, was “a darling to many”, the secondary school wrote on Twitter. “No words…

Gabadinho, his coach win monthly Absa Premiership accolades

February 17, 2020

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By SuperSport Orlando Pirates’ in-form striker Gabadinho Mhango and his coach Josef Zinnbauer and scooped the South African Absa Premiership Player and Coach of the Month awards for January 2020. The Buccaneers went unbeaten throughout January thanks, partly, to the six goals in five matches from striker Gabadinho. The Malawian kicked off the month with a hattrick away to Polokwane City and then secured wins over champions Sundowns and Highlands Park respectively. His terrific scoring form in January has…

Kagame speaks out on ministers who resigned

February 17, 2020

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By Edmund Kagire, ktpress.rw Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame has spoken out for the first time about 3 ministers who recently resigned from their positions, attributing their actions to misconduct and bad behaviors which should be unheard of from leaders. Speaking at the opening of 17th National Leadership Retreat, Umwiherero, Kagame blamed fellow leaders for condoning bad behaviors from other leaders which they are aware of but take no action whatsoever. On the case of Evode Uwizeyimana, the former Minister…

FAM EGM endorses names of judicial bodies members

February 17, 2020

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By Maravi Express Football Association of Malawi (FAM) held a successiful extra-ordinary general meeting (EGM) where, among other issues, the delegates endorsed the names of the members of its judicial bodies as proposed by the FAM Executive Committee. The bodies include the Disciplinary, Appeals, Ethics, Club Licensing First Instance, Club Licensing Appeals and Ethics Committees. The EGM, held at the Chatonda Lodge in Chintcheche, Nkhata Bay on Saturday, the delegates discussed all agenda items that were shelved during the…

Charcoal vendors need to be empowered with alternative source of economic livelihood

February 12, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Most parts of the country, especially the rural areas, are bare of trees because they are being rampantly cut down and converted into charcoal wood fuel and to curb this social ill, there a need to find alternative ways to economically empower people who depend on this thriving charcoal business. This was said by non-governmental organization (NGO), Go Green’s national coordinator Lawrence Kafere at a tree planting exercise it organised in conjunction with Electricity Supply Commission…

South Africa, world commemorate 30th Anniversary of Mandela’s release

February 11, 2020

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SAnews.gov.za Many people across the globe on Tuesday remembering the day in which former President Nelson Mandela raised his fist in the air as he made his way out of the Victor Verster prison, in a move that would alter the history of South Africa. Tuesday, the world vividly remembers the iconic photograph of a grey haired Mandela dressed in a dark suit, crisp white shirt and tie, arm-in-arm with Mama Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, as they emerged from the Paarl…

Brazil legend Pele ’embarrassed’ to leave house because of ill health

February 11, 2020

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By BBC Legendary Brazil forward Pele is reluctant to leave his house because he cannot walk unaided, his son has said. The three-time World Cup winner, widely regarded as the greatest player of all time, was taken to hospital with a urinary infection last year. Pele, 79, has had problems with his hip for some time and now needs a frame to walk, with many of his recent public appearances in a wheelchair. “He is very sheepish, reclusive,” his…