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Excellent exposure for 3 young Malawi flag carriers at the 2023 Africa Youth Chess Championship in Cairo

September 4, 2023

* I didn’t see the checkmate coming—Alipo Namangale against Egyptian player * I made a blunder but I’ve learnt a lot to keep my concentration—Lucie Chimeta * Mphatso Chikopa played against a strong opponent from Algeria in a game he lost with just 3 minutes to go By Duncan Mlanjira In the first round of the ongoing 2023 Africa Youth Chess Championship in Cairo, Egypt, the three Malawi representatives — Alipo Namangale, Lucie Chimeta and Mphatso Chikopa lost all…

Malawi Paralympic president James Chiutsi nominated for international prestigious PARA SPORT Awards

September 4, 2023

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* Citi Volunteer Award 2023 recognises an individual who has supported the growth of Para sport as a volunteer * Either as a classifier, technical official, event support or the International Paralympic Committee member support * Public online voting opened through https://www.paralympic.org/para-sport/citi-volunteer-award-poll By Duncan Mlanjira Described as a powerhouse of Para sport on the African continent since being appointed president of Malawi Paralympic Committee (MPC) in 2018, James Chiutsi has been nominated for the prestigious Citi Volunteer Award 2023…

Malawi’s taekwondo Master Yamikani Guba attains his 5th gold medal of 2023 and his 6th silver

September 4, 2023

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* He adds 13 medals on his treasure trove from this year alone — of 5 gold, 6 silver and 2 bronze By Duncan Mlanjira Yamikani Guba, Malawi’s only heavyweight professional taekwondo athlete based in the UK, continues to shine at top level as he has won a gold medal and a silver during the Scorpion Open Championships over the weekend. He has adding 13 medals on his treasure trove from this year alone, which are 5 gold, 6…

ACB assures HRDC of continued investigations of plunder of resources for Mombera University

August 30, 2023

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The current stage at which Mombera University is at * The ACB first sent the complaints to the Auditor General as a referral action to institute an investigative audit * However, the Bureau will not continue to conduct further investigations on the refurbishment of Mzuzu University library By Duncan Mlanjira The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has notified Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) that it is continuing with investigations which the civil society organisation raised as whistleblower on allegations of plunder…

Govt, ILO applauds Standard Bank for enhancing education in Mulanje

August 30, 2023

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Standard Bank Branch Manager for Limbe Dyson Mmina poses with two of beneficiary learners * Invests K10.2 million worth of educational materials to the Limbuli Education Zone * Using proceeds raised from this year’s Standard Bank Be More Race that took place in June By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s Ministry of Education, together with the International Labour Organisation, have commended Standard Bank Plc for enhancing education and contributing towards eradication of child labour in Mulanje District. The stakeholders were speaking…

JIBS Security partners Senior Golfers Society to honour Prof. Francis Moto’s 70th birthday through golf tourney at Gymkhana

August 30, 2023

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* Prof. Moto wished that his birthday at 70 years be celebrated through a golf tournament * And as Senior Golfers Society, we encourage such celebrations — hence the reason for this special tournament By Duncan Mlanjira Retired University of Malawi senior lecturer, Prof. Francis Moto turns 70 and to celebrate his remarkable birthday with honour, Senior Golfers Society of Malawi has organised a special tournament at Gymkhana Club in Zomba on Saturday — sponsored by Jibs Security. Prof….

CDHIB basketball team lead 2023 Sozobal season after winning all 7 games played

August 29, 2023

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* They are followed by Crazy Warriors with 12 points from 7 games while Bricks are third with 10 points from 6 games * CDHIB are now keen to maintain their unbeaten run when they play Bricks on Friday, September 1 * Crazy Warriors play MUST Gorillaz at Blantyre Youth Centre on Saturday, September 2 By Duncan Mlanjira CDHIB are currently leading the 2023 Southern Zone Basketball League (Sozobal) log table with 14 points having won all they 7…

Up next for Nyasa Big Bullets 5-time CAF Champions League title winners TP Mazembe

August 28, 2023

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Scorer Ephraim Kondowe * They first won it back-to-back in 1967 and 1968 when it was called African Champions Cup * Before it was renamed CAF Champions League by winning back-to-back again in 2009, 2010 and lastly clinching it in 2015 * Tout Puissant (TP) Mazembe have won 27 titles at national level and 11 at international level since 1966 By Duncan Mlanjira After securing a hard fought first preliminary round by beating Dragon FC of Equatorial Guinea 3-0…

Successful Dadaz Academy Back-to-School chess tournament at Gateway Mall in Lilongwe graced by Minister of Sports

August 27, 2023

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* Also in attendance was sponsors Zimpertec’s Chief Executive Officer, Urlich Zimmerman * A German Fide Master (FM) who was beaten by Malawi’s own FM Joseph Mwale in a ceremonial match by two points to zero in britz By Francis Kankhwala, CRCL publicity secretary With sponsorship from Vitalite and Germany-based company, Zimpertec, Dadaz Chess Academy — in conjunction with The Gift of Chess successfully held the Back-to-School Under-10 and Under-16 tournament that was given a thumbs up by Minister…

Wanderers coach Harrison wary of Mafco as they are fighting for their life to escape relegation

August 27, 2023

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* We did a good job up in Dwangwa but it will be a different story at Kamuzu Stadium * Mafco is fighting for it’s life at the bottom and they got beaten last week in Lilongwe by Extreme FC * I know they will be angry, they will be upset and they will be hungry for three points By Duncan Mlanjira With 13 more games to conclude the 2023 TNM Super League season, Mafco FC precariously lie on…