Mabedi takes after Yanga fire French coach Folz following defeat against Silver Strikers in CAF Champions League

Mabedi with Folz ahead of yesterday’s match * Mabedi was appointed as assistant coach to Folz last Monday to beef up the technical bench ahead of the first leg * Yanga are reportedly focused on overturning the 0-1 deficit to progress to the Champions League group stage for the third consecutive season * As well as on salvaging their continental campaign at home, where they will need to win by at least two clear goals to advance By Duncan…

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All boxes ticked ahead of the first leg of Young Africans in CAF Champions League 2025 second preliminary round

* We are prepared, we are playing a good team, they have the experience in this competition, and that’s something good for the match * Playing Yanga SC is a motivation to us — we will do anything to match them and give them a run for a good result * As Yanga SC bring with them former Malawi Flames coach, Patrick Mabedi, who was officially signed on Monday as assistant to head coach Romain Folz By Duncan Mlanjira…

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Young Africans SC honour late Jack Chamagwana’s contributions to the Tanzanian club through his wife Elizabeth

* It is an honour for us that you are part of this team — your club in Tanzania which is most beloved in your heart * Jack was one of our best coaches that we’ve had. Yanga loved him and the team used to be called ‘Jack’s Boys’ * We really appreciate the work done by our coach and we thought it would be an honour to come and meet you in person By Duncan Mlanjira Young Africans…

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CDH Investment Bank supports Financial Market Dealers Association conference  

CDHIB Chief Treasury Officer Zondwayo Mafuleka (2nd left) hands over funds to FIMDA committee member, Mthetwa Honde * Being held from today, October 17-19 at Sunbird Nkopola Hotel in Mangochi under the theme; ‘Financial inclusion through digital innovation’ * Provide a forum for stakeholders to discuss and come up with action plans on how the country’s economy can be improved By Duncan Mlanjira In appreciation of the role that Financial Market Dealers Association (FIMDA) plays in ensuring an efficient…

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Mwanamvekha champions Malawi’s economic agenda at World Bank, IMF meetings in Washington D.C.

* Key areas of focus include food security, fertiliser supply, foreign exchange, fuel, and access to essential medicines * The engagements are crucial in mobilising resources and partnerships to sustain Malawi’s economic transformation and resilience By Jeremiah Mphande, MANA Minister of Finance, Economic Planning & Development, Joseph Mwanamvekha is in Washington D.C., the United States of America — attending Spring Meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) — where he is leading high level discussions…

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President Mutharika appoints Roza Mbilizi as Agriculture Minister, George Patridge as Industrialisation, Business, Trade & Tourism Minister

* Mbilizi is former Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) Deputy Commissioner General and was elected as MP for Machinga North representing the DPP * Widely regarded as one of Malawi’s most respected corporate figures, Partridge brings a wealth of experience from the financial and industrial sectors By Duncan Mlanjira President Arthur Peter Mutharika has appointed two more ministerial positions, giving the post of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development to Roza Fetch Mbilizi and that of Industrialisation, Business, Trade & Tourism…

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Living in the shadows: The daily realities of Malawi’s rainbow community

Transgender woman from Mzimba * A survey called ‘Under Wraps’ conducted in 2019 estimated that over 186,000 individuals identified as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or queer in Malawi at that time * The number must have likely grown as more people come out despite stigma and legal risk * The survey also revealed that nearly nine in every ten Malawians surveyed at that time described same-sex physical intimacy as “unnatural” and that they would attack an LGBTQI person By…

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Friday declared public holiday in Kenya to honour former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s State Funeral

* Marking a solemn moment of national reflection for a leader remembered for his decades-long struggle for democracy, reform, and unity * To be laid to rest on Sunday in his ancestral home in Bondo, Siaya County aligning with the Odinga family’s wish to be laid to rest within 72 hours of his passing Capital News, The Star & Streamline Feed Tomorrow, Friday October 17, has been declared a national holiday as Kenyans prepare to pay their final respects…

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Lab technician Ian Kambwala arrested after being found in possession of hundreds of medical equipment stolen from Zomba Central Hospital

* Includes HP LaserJet printer, two uninterrupted power supply (UPS) devices and other unidentified laboratory equipments and consumables valued at over K6.1 million * Investigations are still in progress to recover the other remaining stolen items from the out-patient department (OPD) and the main laboratory By Duncan Mlanjira Laboratory technician at Zomba Central Hospital, 32-year-old Ian Kambwala, has been arrested after being found in possession of hundreds of medical equipment that were stolen from the referral hospital’s lab over…

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Former President Bingu wa Mutharika strengthened Malawi-Scotland bilateral partnership in 2005

* As all is set for Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney’s visit to Malawi — a significant opportunity to renew commitments, celebrate progress * And explore future areas of collaborations that align with Malawi’s national development blueprint, MW2063 By Prisca Promise Mashushu, MANA The Malawi-Scotland bilateral partnership was strengthened by former President late Bingu wa Mutharika in 2005 signed at the Bute House in Edinburgh when he was hosted on a four-day visit at the invitation of former First…

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