Fundraiser for Cyclone Freddy-affected athletes Eneless Makumba finishes 5th in Blantyre 42.195km Race

* In a time of 3:45;39hrs while champion Nalicy Chirwa from Mzuzu clocked 3:00:07 * I have set myself a personal record and come next year, I shall aim to break it and even for the gold medal By Duncan Mlanjira Having finished 6th at the Standard Bank Be More Race last month, Eneless Makumba — who is raising funds together with partners to reconstruct houses for three of her Zomba Athletics Academy athletes which were demolished due to…

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Kumwembe, Chaziya, Kamanga out of Kamuzu Barracks game due to injuries

* Chaziya is out with hamstring he suffered during their game against Mafco FC * Kumwembe also has hamstring problems * Kamanga is out with knee injury while Kolawole is still sidelined with a groin problem Maravi Express Mighty Wanderers coach Mark Harrison says they “are down to bare bones now” due to injuries ahead of their TNM Super League clash against Kamuzu Barracks at Kasungu Stadium this afternoon as four key players Lawrence Chaziya, Chris Kumwembe, Mphatso Kamanga…

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Walter Nyamilandu, Skeffa Chimoto among 15 others nominated in YAD 2023 Achievers Awards for Excellence

* It’s main objective is to celebrate hardworking, kind, development-conscious, innovative and generous Malawians * To honour great sons and daughters of the soil while they are still alive * Unlike showering them a veritable avalanche of accolades when they are gone By Victor Singano Jnr Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president, Walter Nyamilandu Manda and celebrated local musician, Skeffa Chimoto are among 15 Malawians on the list to be recognized and decorated at the annual Achievers Awards for…

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70 athletes register for Sunday’s Blantyre 42.195km Race

* Under the theme ‘Changing Lives’, and is expecting to raise over K2 million * Whose proceeds will be channeled to survivors of Cyclone Freddy-induced floods in March By Victor Singano Jnr Malawi National Council of Sports says it expects Sunday’s Blantyre 42.195km Race to be a memorable race as all the 70 athletes that have registered are geared to showcase their skills of this edition, whose route for this 2023 edition was changed in which athletes will run…

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Queens coach eyes top 4 finish at the 2023 Netball World Cup as they open campaign against Scotland

* They next face England tomorrow from 18:00hrs and Barbados on Thursday, August 3 from 11:00hrs * They played two friendly games in which they beat Fiji 60-49 and lost 54-60 against world number 1, New Zealand By Duncan Mlanjira Malawian national netball team, the Queens open their 2023 Netball World Cup in South Africa against Scotland tonight from 20:00hrs and coach Sam Kanyenda says from the preparations and enthusiasm in his experienced squad, it is very possible for…

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Zimpertec and Vitalite partner Dadaz Chess Academy to sponsor Back to School kids’ tourney

* Zimpertec is a German-based company working closely with Vitalite Malawi to ease access to quality solar products * Zimpertec Chief Operating Officer, Ulrich Zimmerman is a chess player and FIDE Master (FM) * And is set to spice up the tournament by a playing a friendly match with Malawi’s celebrated chess player, FM Joseph Mwale By Duncan Mlanjira Zimpertec and Vitalite have partnered Dadaz Chess Academy to sponsor Back to School kids’ tournament scheduled for August 26 that…

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Bangwe All Stars demote coach Mabvuto Lungu and his assistant following poor performance in first round of 2023 TNM Super League

* A mutual agreement was signed at the start of the 2023 season to finish in the top eight by the of the first round * From the 14 games played, Bangwe All Stars accumulated a meager 14 points * Of 3 wins, 5 draws and 6 losses in which they scored 10 goals and conceded 17 By Duncan Mlanjira Bangwe All Stars FC, who are lying 13th of the 2023 TNM Super League season with just one game…

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Thaboland, Chipolopolo FC both triumph in Ibongetse Castel Challenge Cup at district

* Thaboland’s Andrew Msiska was the first to record a goal in this landmark football sponsorship at K320 million * While John Chikapa for Chipolopolo FC and Songwe Boarder United’s Vinja Sibakwe followed suit By Duncan Mlanjira From the two official matches of the district level of the 2023 Ibongetse Castel Challenge Cup held at Rumphi Stadium on Saturday, Thaboland beat Vongo FC 1-0 while Chipolopolo FC triumphed over Songwe Boarder United 4-1 in post match penalties following the…

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Mighty Tigers v Nyasa Big Bullets August 2 match shifted to Kamuzu Stadium

* Instead Mpira Stadium will host Bangwe All Stars v Civil Service United on the same day * Chitipa United have now tied points with the league leaders Nyasa Big Bullets following their 2-1 win over Civil Service United Maravi Express The TNM Super League match between Mighty Tigers and FCB Nyasa Big Bullets on Wednesday, August 2 has been moved from Mpira Stadium to Kamuzu Stadium due to a clash of fixtures at the original venue. Instead Mpira…

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Messi scores dramatic late winner on his Miami debut

Super sub Messi shines on debut * Standing at 1-1, Messi won a free-kick just outside the box, in perfect range for his famous left foot * He took a glance at the position of Cruz Azul goalkeeper Andres Gudino, then put his head down * Before curling his shot high to the keeper’s right and into the top corner to deliver the 2-1 triumph SuperSport & AFP Lionel Messi made a Hollywood start to his American adventure, scoring…

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