Only Malawi’s Rejoice Silungwe scores against South Africa at the CAF African Schools Football Championship—COSAFA qualifiers

The Malawi girls earned the Fair Team Award * The consolation goal she scored when South Africa beat the Malawi girls team by 3-1 in the final * We know South Africa are a very good team but we told them to be first on the ball against South Africa * Despite the loss, the Malawi girls team have qualified for continental finals as SA qualified as defending champions Maravi Express Malawi girls national schools football team’s Rejoice Silungwe…

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Temwa Chawinga calls for mindset change in Malawians who believe football is solely for boys

* As she breaks US’ National Women’s Soccer League single-season scoring record at 19 goals from 24 games * She believes that she and sister Tabitha performing at such a high level could encourage clubs to look to the likes of Malawi for emerging talent Maravi Express Malawi’s football export overseas, Temwa Chawinga became the record goalscorer in a single US’ National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) season after netting for the 19th time this campaign. A report by FotMob.com…

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Flames out of contention on AfCON Morocco 2025 qualification after being thrashed 4-0 by Senegal

* Burkina Faso lead Group L on goals scored as they tie on 7 points with Senegal * The Flames at the bottom without a point from 3 matches as Burundi are on 3rd position with 3 points earned after beating the Flames Maravi Express With three matches left to wind up the Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON)  Morocco 2025 qualifiers, Malawi Flames might as well consider themselves out of contention after being whipped 0-4 by Senegal last night…

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Taekwondo Master Yamikani Guba forced to bow out of British Taekwondo National Championship 2024 due to an injury

* Although I was determined to continue the fight, I had to make a wise decision to bow out during the match in the second round * He is now looking forward to completing at the British Taekwondo Level 2 coaching course early November and the Belgium Open end of the year By Duncan Mlanjira UK-based Malawian taekwondo Master, Yamikani Guba was forced to bow out of the quarter-finals of the British Taekwondo National Championship 2024 due to an…

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Standard Bank supports Presidential Charity Golf with K10 million

* The Presidential Charity Golf tournament aligns with our focus areas as it aims to raise funds to help in similar areas of need * As a responsible corporate citizen, Standard Bank recognises the importance of investing in our community’s well-being By Duncan Mlanjira Standard Bank Plc, a key stakeholder in golf development in Malawi, has demonstrated its commitment to giving back to the community through a sponsorship of K10 million towards the  Presidential Charity Golf tournament. This year’s…

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Tabitha Chawinga is currently 4th on Ballon d’Or 2024 nominee list

* Voting is through https://www.lequipe.fr/en/special/selection/ballon-dor-2024/ * The Ballon d’Or 2024 will be the 68th annual ceremony of the Ballon d’Or * Presented by France Football, recognising the best footballers in the world in the 2023-24 season By Duncan Mlanjira Out of the five front runners being voted for the prestigious Ballon d’Or 2024, Malawi’s pride as one of the greatest export to the global  women’s football, Tabitha Chawinga is 4th on the nominee list. Fans around the world are…

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Ascent Soccer’s international Rose Kadzere signs for France’s top women’s league side Montpellier HSC

* Becomes Malawi’s first ever player (male or female) to make a direct professional football move to one of Europe’s top five leagues * Rose is a special footballer, who has made the most of her development opportunity on the pitch at Ascent Soccer By Duncan Mlanjira Ascent Soccer midfielder and two-time Malawi Player of the Year award winner, Rose Kadzere, has has been signed for France’s top women’s league side, Montpellier HSC on a three-year deal. According to…

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CDH Investment Bank contributes K5m towards Presidential Charity Golf initiative

Kamoto (left) hands over the sponsorship to Khomani * The cause will assist deserving needy tertiary students to complete their studies * The bank is keen to support students to achieve their dreams, become empowered and make a difference in Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira CDH Investment Bank has supported the Presidential Charity Golf tournament with K5 million toward the 2024 tournament scheduled for October 11-12 at Country Club Limbe. Presenting the cheque in Blantyre, Chief Business Development Officer, Jamal…

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K36m proceeds from Standard Bank Be More Race officially handed over to Children’s Cancer Centre

Norah Nsanja (right) presenting the cheque to Deputy Minister of Health, Halima Daud * The bank matched by 100% the initial K18 million it realised from registration fees paid by participants of the July 20 event bringing the total contribution to K36 million * Education at the cancer centre plays a crucial role in providing stability and hope for young patients undergoing treatment at the Centre By Duncan Mlanjira Standard Bank Plc has officially handed over K36 million of…

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Meck Mwase’s targets are achievable—sports analysts

Meck Mwase * Wanderers were ousted from the FDH Bank Cup 2024 but are in contention for the Airtel Top 8 * In which they lead 1-0 against Bangwe All Stars from the first leg of the quarterfinals ahead of their second leg at Mpira Stadium on Saturday * They are also 7 points behind the TNM Super League 2014 leaders, Silvers Strikers with 41 points against the Bankers 48 By Isaac Jim, MANA Sports analysts in the country…

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