Wolves satisfied with finishing 12th at Confederation of African Volleyball Zone VI Games in their first appearance

The team on their arrival from Lusaka * From seven games played, we lost some games but we were able to beat some national champions as well * We are on the right track because championships can be won over a period of four years By Twimepoki Mangani, MANA Wolves men’s volleyball team are satisfied with their first appearance at the Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) Zone VI Games in which they finished 12th out of 18 teams. The…

Read More

Posted in News, Sports Comments Off on Wolves satisfied with finishing 12th at Confederation of African Volleyball Zone VI Games in their first appearance
World Cup final referee Szymon Marciniak hits back at claims that Messi’s goal shouldn’t have stood; As he shows picture on his phone of 7 French subs on the pitch as Mbappe scored

Argentine subs seen invading pitch before goal scored the line * Messi scored twice in the final but his second goal proved controversial  * Two Argentina substitutes appeared to be on the pitch before the ball went in * The French have argued that the goal should have been disallowed By Kieran Lynch & Michael Rudling, MailOnline World Cup final referee Szymon Marciniak has broken his silence on claims that Argentina’s third goal against France should have been disallowed….

Read More

Posted in International Sports, News, Sports Comments Off on World Cup final referee Szymon Marciniak hits back at claims that Messi’s goal shouldn’t have stood; As he shows picture on his phone of 7 French subs on the pitch as Mbappe scored
Late Dennis Kambalame was a gentleman whose life portrayed everything to learn from in this world—Chilima

Chilima’s moment in honour of late Kambalame * I came to know the late Kambalame in the 1980s and we became friends although he was older than me * His commitment to the Catholic Church was unmatched and one lesson which all of us should learn from him is that adversity must bring us closer to God By Chilungamo Missi, MANA Vice-President, Saulos Klaus Chilima joined Malawians in mourning former general manager for state-run Petroleum Control Commission (PCC), Dennis…

Read More

Posted in National, News, Sports Comments Off on Late Dennis Kambalame was a gentleman whose life portrayed everything to learn from in this world—Chilima
CDH Investment Bank sponsors K2m towards Darts Association’s end of year national championship

CDHIB’s Jamal Kamoto (right) presents the sponsorship to DAM’s Chikondi Kachinjira *We consider darts as a sociable sport that brings together like minds in a camaraderie spirit *  They participate in international regional tournaments with success — bringing back medals By Duncan Mlanjira In recognition of positive strides that Malawi darts has achieved over the years at international regional level, CDH Investment Bank (CDHIB) has injected K2 million towards the hosting of end of year national championship — the…

Read More

Posted in Business, News, Sports Comments Off on CDH Investment Bank sponsors K2m towards Darts Association’s end of year national championship
Mighty Wanderers future rejuvenated after Airtel Top 8 success; Especially against arch rivals Nyasa Big Bullets

* We came through and won the cup which sets a platform for Mighty Wanderers moving forward—Coach Mark Harrison * For the last few years, the team has been desperate for a trophy and now we have to build ahead of next season * Thom Mpinganjira revels in Wanderers’ Airtel Top 8 triumph by gifting them to share all of 17.5m prize money Analysis by Twimepoki Mangani, MANA & Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express Having had a wonderful run in…

Read More

Posted in News, Sports Comments Off on Mighty Wanderers future rejuvenated after Airtel Top 8 success; Especially against arch rivals Nyasa Big Bullets
France and Argentina showed great examples of strong will—President Chakwera

Chakwera praying at the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving * Urges Malawi to emulate such a will by digging deeper to solve the country’s social and economic challenges * What God has done for others in the past, He can do for us as well in the present By Duncan Mlanjira At the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving today (Wednesday), President Lazarus Chakwera surprised everyone when he dwelt on what is being described as an arguably the…

Read More

Posted in National, News, Religion, Sports Comments Off on France and Argentina showed great examples of strong will—President Chakwera
Argentina evacuated by helicopter as multitudes engulfed team coach during 2022 FIFA World Cup victory parade

* The champions showed off the trophy at the start of a planned eight-hour journey * But the celebrations on packed roads became more chaotic, forcing a rethink * Social media videos showed fans jumping onto the top deck of the bus carrying the players * At one point when it passed underneath a bridge, with one fan falling off * The Argentine government declared Tuesday would be a national holiday the team beat France in Sunday’s final BBC…

Read More

Posted in International Sports, News, Sports Comments Off on Argentina evacuated by helicopter as multitudes engulfed team coach during 2022 FIFA World Cup victory parade
Guba attains 10th taekwondo medal this year alone after winning silver at LMC Championships in Southampton

* This follows another silver at British Taekwondo National Championships in September * And a bronze medal at the Ultimate Summer Championships in August * A Sergeant in the British military under the 3rd Regiment Royal Horse Artillery, he now has 5 gold, 3 silver and 2 bronze By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s only heavyweight professional taekwondo athlete, Yamikani Guba has attained a 10th medal this year alone after winning silver at the LMC Taekwondo Championships held at Places Eastleigh…

Read More

Posted in News, Sports Comments Off on Guba attains 10th taekwondo medal this year alone after winning silver at LMC Championships in Southampton
MP Noel Lipipa urges Flames legends to take a role in inspiring upcoming footballers

The legends team that spiced up MP Lipipa’s constituency trophy * Malawi has got plenty of talented football players but majority of them stop playing while they are still young * Due to lack of motivation and counseling from former players, who are supposed to be their role models By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Parliamentarian for Blantyre City South Constituency, Noel Lipipa has called on former Malawi national football team and other Super League legends…

Read More

Match revenue for elite competitions improving as Airtel Top 8 final raises highest gross of K53.5m

* K30.9 million is revenue realised from advance ticket sales, whose services were professionally provided by NITEL * This speaks volumes that our football fans are increasingly becoming more aware of the benefits of advance ticketing system * FAM will continue to lobby and encourage football administrators and teams to increase the adoption rate in 2023 season Maravi Express This year’s Airtel Top 8 final between Nyasa Big Bullets and Mighty Wanderers played on Sunday at Bingu National Stadium…

Read More

Posted in News, Sports Comments Off on Match revenue for elite competitions improving as Airtel Top 8 final raises highest gross of K53.5m