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Government hails China-Malawi partnership in agriculture sector

December 30, 2019

Minister of Agriculture,Irrigation and Water Development Kondwani Nankhumwa has expressed government’s delight in the way the People’s Republic of China is committed in supporting Malawi in its efforts to achieve a hunger free nation. Nankhumwa was speaking in Chiradzulu on Monday, December 30 when he presided over the handing over ceremony of a solar powered irrigation and maize milling facility at Mikolongwe Veterinary farm in the district. The facility, which has been established by a Chinese company Hebei Pingle…

Three die in Harare after drinking fake smuggled Jameson whiskey

December 30, 2019

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By iHarare.com Cheap knock-off whiskey brands which have become a hit with among many imbibers in Harare, Zimbabwe are reported to have recently claimed three lives. This comes after earlier reports published by iHarare that warned people that the fake brands which have flooded the Zimbabwe market could cause infertility as well as damage to the liver and brain. Investigations conducted by online publication Zimmorningpost have revealed that at least 3 people have died from suspected alcohol poisoning…

Zimbabwe’s VP Chiwenga flown off to China for medical review

December 30, 2019

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By Timothy Ndoro, iHarare.com Zimbabwe’s Vice-president Constantino Chiwenga, who is suspected to have been poisoned by his wife, Marry Chiwenga, has been flown back to China for a medical review. Chiwenga spent more than 4 months in China being treated for a critical medical ailment, suspected to be poisoning, which in the Vice-president’s own words would have definitely killed him if it was not for the Chinese. Speaking at the third annual national thanksgiving and dedication service at…

Man Utd close on top four; Spurs defence errors anger Mourinho

December 29, 2019

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By SuperSport.com Manchester United closed on the Premier League’s top four with a 2-0 victory at Burnley as Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford struck late in each half to take United above Tottenham Hotspurs in fifth after Spurs were held 2-2 draw at Norwich. Jose Mourinho bemoaned Tottenham Hotspurs’ inability to keep clean sheets after twice having to come from behind. Slack Spurs defending allowed Mario Vrancic to open the scoring and only a VAR review to harshly rule…

TNM, FDH, NBM partnership eases access to 4G smartphones through credit facilities

December 29, 2019

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The country’s integrated mobile network and ICT services provider TNM Plc, has partnered with FDH Bank and National Bank of Malawi (NBM) to enable their mutual customers to access credit facilities to acquire 4G smartphones. The ‘Phone on Loan Scheme’ for FDH Bank and ‘Device Pasavute’ for TNM aim at providing affordable 4G Data capable smart devices to the shared customers of both firms. This will allow customers to enjoy the high quality experience on TNM’s 4G network thereby…

Nest Foundation treats less-privileged women in Councillor Gerald Lipikwe’s Limbe Central Ward

December 28, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira Nest Foundation treated less-privileged 50 beneficiaries for the Festive Season in Councillor Gerald Lipikwe’s Limbe Central Ward where it donated assorted food items to them at a function that took place at Kanjedza Primary School on Saturday, December 28. Lipikwe said the whole initiative started when some weeks ago the non-profitable organization Nest Foundation partnered with his Gymnasium named Lika where they organised aerobics on December 1 at Kamuzu Stadium with a purpose to raise funds…

Chidale seeks financial assistance for three golf Tours in Kenya: Malawi Airlines once again offers free air ticket

December 28, 2019

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By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s up and coming professional golfer Paul Chidale has once again been offered free air ticket by Malawi Airlines to participate at three Safari Tours in Nairobi, Kenya but he still seeks financial assistance for his extended stay that takes him the whole of January. Malawi Professional Golfers Association (PGAMW) president Patridge Shycal, who is expected to accompany Chidale together with Simon Moses for the first Tour from January 4-9, says they are very much grateful…

Lampard seeks creative spark from Chelsea’s attackers

December 27, 2019

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By SuperSport.com Chelsea manager Frank Lampard said his attacking players had to do more to break down visiting teams after Thursday’s 2-0 loss to Southampton left them with two straight Premier League defeats at Stamford Bridge for the first time in eight years. Goals from Michael Obafemi and Nathan Redmond gave improving Southampton a surprise win while Chelsea’s struggles against a tight defence left Lampard facing questions on whether he needs to add creative players in the January transfer…

Arteta sets high standards for Arsenal after frustrating draw

December 27, 2019

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By SuperSport.com Mikel Arteta wants Arsenal to match his high standards after the Spaniard’s first game in charge ended in a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth on Thursday. After a bright start from the visitors, the ills of Arsenal’s season that have seen Arteta handed his first senior managerial role were obvious when Dan Gosling put Bournemouth in front on the half hour mark. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang once again rode to his side’s rescue to level, but the Gunners could not…

Solskjaer keen to protect young Man Utd forwards

December 27, 2019

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By SuperSport.com Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said he was delighted with his young trio of strikers in Thursday’s 4-1 Premier League home win over Newcastle United, but needs to manage their workload as they develop. Anthony Martial netted a brace while Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood scored before halftime as the hosts recovered from conceding an early goal to seal a comfortable win that lifted them to seventh with 28 points. Solskjaer took off 24-year-old Martial in…