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Successor to Malawi’s Vision 2020 to focus on wealth creation from poverty reduction

By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s development programme framework, Vision 20-20 is expiring just in the next few months and National Planning Commission (NPC) is in the process of having its successor which will emphasise on inclusive wealth creation from focus o
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Successor to Malawi’s Vision 2020 to focus on wealth creation from poverty reduction

By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s development programme framework, Vision 20-20 is expiring just in the next few months and National Planning Commission (NPC) is in the process of having its successor which will emphasise on inclusive wealth creation from focus on poverty reduction. Vision 2020, the economic road map which was created in 1998 was to guide Malawi, by the year 2020, to be secure, democratically mature, environmentally sustainable, self-reliant, with equal opportunities for an active participation for all, having social services, vibrant culture and religious values and a technologically driven... The post Successor to Malawi’s Vision 2020 to focus on wealth creation from poverty reduction appeared first on Maravi Express.

MultiChoice Malawi refurbishes Queens Hospital’s ICU

MultiChoice Malawi has refurbished the entire Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital intensive care unit (ICU) ward and handed it over on Thursday morning. Khaira Surtee – PR & corporate affairs manager, said it is MultiChoice Malawi’s mission to give back
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MultiChoice Malawi refurbishes Queens Hospital’s ICU

MultiChoice Malawi has refurbished the entire Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital intensive care unit (ICU) ward and handed it over on Thursday morning. Khaira Surtee – PR & corporate affairs manager, said it is MultiChoice Malawi’s mission to give back to the community in which it thrives and lives in and they found as their social corporate responsibility to take the liberty to refurbish the ICU Ward at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital said. “MultiChoice Malawi Managing Director, Gus Banda said said they believe in the power of partnerships by working closely... The post MultiChoice Malawi refurbishes Queens Hospital’s ICU appeared first on Maravi Express.

People come to the support of Chilima on after being labeled homeless

By Duncan Mlanjira UTM Party President Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima was attacked on social media forum, As It Is Happening (AIIH) on Facebook that the former State Vice-president was homeless after a vehicle painted in his party colours was parked at Ryalls Hote
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People come to the support of Chilima on after being labeled homeless

By Duncan Mlanjira UTM Party President Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima was attacked on social media forum, As It Is Happening (AIIH) on Facebook that the former State Vice-president was homeless after a vehicle painted in his party colours was parked at Ryalls Hotel in Blantyre. Posted by George K. Mwale the post, that came with the headline: ‘Saul Chilima homeless in Blantyre, now sleeps in hotels. Paying the price of his arrogance’, went on to say “barely two months ago, Saulos Klaus Chilima was the second most powerful man in... The post People come to the support of Chilima on after being labeled homeless appeared first on Maravi Express.

Chess veterans form own team; qualifies for national club championship

By Chimthere Alfred, Chessam Publicist The country’s veterans, Chess Association of Malawi (Chessam) president Susan Namangale, Mayeso Mphande, Ulemu Chiluzi, Mpilo Mizere, Sungani Chalemba, Ackim Mwale, Mark Chikoko, and Candidate Master Joseph Chalemba ha
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Chess veterans form own team; qualifies for national club championship

By Chimthere Alfred, Chessam Publicist The country’s veterans, Chess Association of Malawi (Chessam) president Susan Namangale, Mayeso Mphande, Ulemu Chiluzi, Mpilo Mizere, Sungani Chalemba, Ackim Mwale, Mark Chikoko, and Candidate Master Joseph Chalemba have formed a team called The Mentors, which has also qualified for the National Club Championship scheduled for July 7, 2019, in Lilongwe. It also has an Under 20, Blessings Kamanga, who is 2018 Best Junior Male Sportsperson. The Mentors made it for the National Club Championship in qualifiers played over the weekend. Central Region Chess League... The post Chess veterans form own team; qualifies for national club championship appeared first on Maravi Express.

Malawi golfers finish in top 70 from field of 156 at Kenya KCB Karen Masters

By Duncan Mlanjira From a field of 156 professional golfers, Malawians Paul Chidale and Victor Kachepatsonga were in the top 70 of the Kenya KCB Karen Masters tournament that took place from June 27-30 in Nairobi. According to Malawi Professional Golfers Ass
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Malawi golfers finish in top 70 from field of 156 at Kenya KCB Karen Masters

By Duncan Mlanjira From a field of 156 professional golfers, Malawians Paul Chidale and Victor Kachepatsonga were in the top 70 of the Kenya KCB Karen Masters tournament that took place from June 27-30 in Nairobi. According to Malawi Professional Golfers Association (PGAMW) President Patridge Shycal, who was leader of delegation, the tour required 60 players to qualify after first two days and make the cut into the next round for Saturday and Sunday. “Our two Malawi golfers played well on the first day and finished in the top 70 but failed to... The post Malawi golfers finish in top 70 from field of 156 at Kenya KCB Karen Masters appeared first on Maravi Express.

From five Cosafa representatives to just two for the 2019 Nations Cup Round of 16

By Duncan Mlanjira South Africa 🇿🇦 and Madagascar 🇲🇬 are still standing representing the Confederation of Southern Africa Football Association (Cosafa) as they have progressed to the Round of 16 knockout stages of the 2019 Afri
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From five Cosafa representatives to just two for the 2019 Nations Cup Round of 16

By Duncan Mlanjira South Africa 🇿🇦 and Madagascar 🇲🇬 are still standing representing the Confederation of Southern Africa Football Association (Cosafa) as they have progressed to the Round of 16 knockout stages of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations while the other three ended at group stages — Zimbabwe 🇿🇼, Angola 🇦🇴 and Namibia 🇳🇦. South Africa 🇿🇦 have been drawn against hosts Egypt 🇪🇬 while Madagascar 🇲🇬 are up against 🇨🇩 DR Congo. The other Round of 16 fixtures are Nigeria 🇳🇬 vs 🇨🇲 Cameroon;  Senegal 🇸🇳 vs 🇺🇬... The post From five Cosafa representatives to just two for the 2019 Nations Cup Round of 16 appeared first on Maravi Express.

Pictorial focus on Edson Kumwamba at the Marathon du Mont Blanc in France

Malawi’s international mountain trail race specialist Edson Kumwamba participated in the 90km Marathon du Mont Blanc in France on Friday, June 28 and came an impressive 14th position in Open male section and 18th on the Globe 2 (world class) in 12hrs 57mi
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Pictorial focus on Edson Kumwamba at the Marathon du Mont Blanc in France

Malawi’s international mountain trail race specialist Edson Kumwamba participated in the 90km Marathon du Mont Blanc in France on Friday, June 28 and came an impressive 14th position in Open male section and 18th on the Globe 2 (world class) in 12hrs 57min 25secs. This is a huge improvement from last year in which he came 20th in Open male and 32 on the Globe 2 in 14:5:25hrs.         “The only difficult part I encountered this time around was the deep snow on Mont Blanc. This year was... The post Pictorial focus on Edson Kumwamba at the Marathon du Mont Blanc in France appeared first on Maravi Express.

Councillor Carlo Mdala elected first female Blantyre District Council chairperson

By Duncan Mlanjira Chilaweni Ward Councillor Carlo Mdala of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has been elected as the first female Blantyre District Council chairperson. This follows the same development that took place in Karonga where Nyungwe Ward Coun
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Councillor Carlo Mdala elected first female Blantyre District Council chairperson

By Duncan Mlanjira Chilaweni Ward Councillor Carlo Mdala of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has been elected as the first female Blantyre District Council chairperson. This follows the same development that took place in Karonga where Nyungwe Ward Councillor Ethel Mwanza, the only female councillor in the District Council was elected chairperson while Lilongwe City elected Councilor Juliana Kaduya as a female Mayor. Mdala replaces Soche Ward Councillor Jeremiah Jumbe, who is also of the DPP. The other councilors are Matthews Siyad Jirani of the DPP for Chikwembere Ward; Akita... The post Councillor Carlo Mdala elected first female Blantyre District Council chairperson appeared first on Maravi Express.

Aspirant for Blantyre City deputy Mayor Lipikwe renovates pedestrian crossings in Limbe Central Ward

By Duncan Mlanjira Aspirant for the seat of deputy Mayor for Blantyre City, Councillor Gerald Paul Lipikwe, has already started doing his right job by giving all pedestrian crossings in his Limbe Central Ward a fresh coat of paint. Lipikwe, who is vying for d
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Aspirant for Blantyre City deputy Mayor Lipikwe renovates pedestrian crossings in Limbe Central Ward

By Duncan Mlanjira Aspirant for the seat of deputy Mayor for Blantyre City, Councillor Gerald Paul Lipikwe, has already started doing his right job by giving all pedestrian crossings in his Limbe Central Ward a fresh coat of paint. Lipikwe, who is vying for deputy Mayorship when the Council convened for that task on July 19, said most of such pedestrian crossings are for the convenience of school learners at Chichiri at Independence Arch, at Chichiri Shopping Mall, Kanjedza, Chinyonga and other parts of the Ward. “I managed to source... The post Aspirant for Blantyre City deputy Mayor Lipikwe renovates pedestrian crossings in Limbe Central Ward appeared first on Maravi Express.

Four Cosafa teams fail to reach Round of 16

By Duncan Mlanjira Of the five Confederation of Southern Africa Football Associations (Cosafa), only Madagascar 🇲🇬 have emphatically qualified for the Round of 16 as group leaders while Angola 🇦🇴 are remaining with two points f
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Four Cosafa teams fail to reach Round of 16

By Duncan Mlanjira Of the five Confederation of Southern Africa Football Associations (Cosafa), only Madagascar 🇲🇬 have emphatically qualified for the Round of 16 as group leaders while Angola 🇦🇴 are remaining with two points from two draws and still in contention of their group E going into their last qualifying match against Mauritania today, Tuesday July 2 hoping to beat Tunisia whom they share points with. The other three, Namibia 🇳🇦, Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 and South Africa 🇿🇦 are homebound now. On Monday night, Côte d’Ivoire 🇨🇮 outperformed Namibia 4-1... The post Four Cosafa teams fail to reach Round of 16 appeared first on Maravi Express.

Ascent Soccer academy’s talented female player in France for global documentary

By Duncan Mlanjira  Ascent Soccer Academy has sent talented female player, Lughano Nyondo to France as part of a global documentary being produced on gifted female players called ‘This Girl Wears Cleats’, being produced by French Dog Productions of Seatt
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Ascent Soccer academy’s talented female player in France for global documentary

By Duncan Mlanjira  Ascent Soccer Academy has sent talented female player, Lughano Nyondo to France as part of a global documentary being produced on gifted female players called ‘This Girl Wears Cleats’, being produced by French Dog Productions of Seattle, USA. According to Ascent Soccer’s founder, George Maguire, the documentary, that has been in production since May 2018 and has seen two film crews visiting Malawi, profiles gifted female players from all over the world and the challenges they face in pursuing their goals. Lughano is set to attend both... The post Ascent Soccer academy’s talented female player in France for global documentary appeared first on Maravi Express.

‘Chief Election Officer’ account is a legitimate bank account name — MEC

By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has clarified that ‘Chief Election Officer’ account is a legitimate bank account name and is one of the several bank accounts that the electoral body has with commercial banks in the country. ME
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‘Chief Election Officer’ account is a legitimate bank account name — MEC

By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has clarified that ‘Chief Election Officer’ account is a legitimate bank account name and is one of the several bank accounts that the electoral body has with commercial banks in the country. MEC is reacting to an article published in The Daily on Monday that said K4 billion was deposited into the Chief Elections Officer account held with FDH Bank. “The Chief Elections Officer, as an officer defined in the Act, is the Controlling Officer of the Malawi Electoral Commission and all the... The post ‘Chief Election Officer’ account is a legitimate bank account name — MEC appeared first on Maravi Express.

Egypt’s Trezeguet eclipsing Mo Salah

By CAFonline  Ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, all eyes on hosts Egypt were on Mohamed Salah, the current African Footballer of the Year and the 2019 UEFA Champions League winner as he was expected to lead the Pharaohs’ charge for their 8th con
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Egypt’s Trezeguet eclipsing Mo Salah

By CAFonline  Ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, all eyes on hosts Egypt were on Mohamed Salah, the current African Footballer of the Year and the 2019 UEFA Champions League winner as he was expected to lead the Pharaohs’ charge for their 8th continental title after the disappointment of losing to Cameroun in the final of the last edition in Gabon. Fans were hoping that the 26-year-old Salah will be hoping to add to his prolific tally of 39 goals in 62 appearances for Egypt and while he... The post Egypt’s Trezeguet eclipsing Mo Salah appeared first on Maravi Express.

Dupuis, Madagascar’s multi tasking coach

By CAFonline  Madagascar are writing their beautiful story at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as they remain unbeaten in the group stage matches to finish on seven points and qualified for the last 16 ahead of Nigeria, Guinea and Burundi. On Sunday, t
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Dupuis, Madagascar’s multi tasking coach

By CAFonline  Madagascar are writing their beautiful story at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as they remain unbeaten in the group stage matches to finish on seven points and qualified for the last 16 ahead of Nigeria, Guinea and Burundi. On Sunday, they shocked the Super Eagles 2-0 to date one of the four best placed number three teams of the groups. And they also have an interesting coach Nicolas Dupuis, who is one of the few technicians at the AFCON 2019 training two teams as the Frenchman... The post Dupuis, Madagascar’s multi tasking coach appeared first on Maravi Express.

CAF’s Man of the Match selectors are made up ex-player legends

By CAFonline  Every game in of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt have the Man of the Match award for the best player of the match and those who make the decision are the CAF Technical Study Group (TSG) members comprising 12 persons ex-players legen
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CAF’s Man of the Match selectors are made up ex-player legends

By CAFonline  Every game in of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt have the Man of the Match award for the best player of the match and those who make the decision are the CAF Technical Study Group (TSG) members comprising 12 persons ex-players legends and current coaching clubs. They are spread across the six match venues — two per venues, with the support of immediate past CAF Technical Director, Abdelmoneim Hussein ‘Shatta’ as consultant. According to CAF’s director of technical and development, Raul Chipenda the TSG members... The post CAF’s Man of the Match selectors are made up ex-player legends appeared first on Maravi Express.

Hosts Egypt win Group A in grand style

By CAFonline  Hosts Egypt ended group A of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations with maximum points after defeating Uganda 2-0 at Cairo International Stadium on Sunday night.  The Pharaohs, already qualified before the game guaranteed the group top spot in grand
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Hosts Egypt win Group A in grand style

By CAFonline  Hosts Egypt ended group A of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations with maximum points after defeating Uganda 2-0 at Cairo International Stadium on Sunday night.  The Pharaohs, already qualified before the game guaranteed the group top spot in grand style, winning all three matches of their group. Superstar Mohamed Salah and skipper Ahmed Elmohamady scored in the opening half final 10 minutes to give Egypt victory that guaranteed the top spot for the hosts. Uganda qualified to the round of 16 as they finished the group in... The post Hosts Egypt win Group A in grand style appeared first on Maravi Express.

Legends Eto’o, Diouf, Hassan impressed by 2019 AFCON turn out

By CAFonline  In the eyes of iconic football legends, Samuel Eto’o of Cameroon, Senegalese El Hadji Diouf and former Egypt captain Ahmed Hassan, the historic edition of the 2019 Total Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt continues to gather momentum on and off t
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Legends Eto’o, Diouf, Hassan impressed by 2019 AFCON turn out

By CAFonline  In the eyes of iconic football legends, Samuel Eto’o of Cameroon, Senegalese El Hadji Diouf and former Egypt captain Ahmed Hassan, the historic edition of the 2019 Total Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt continues to gather momentum on and off the pitch. After 24 matches across the four four cities of Alexandria, Cairo, Ismailia and Suez involving 24 teams and played in the month of June-July, it ranks amongst the best on all levels — organisation, infrastructure, technical and tactical abilities. At a press conference on Sunday... The post Legends Eto’o, Diouf, Hassan impressed by 2019 AFCON turn out appeared first on Maravi Express.

Moment of silence in honour of record AFCON scorer Ndaye Mulamba

By CAFonline  For the final day matches of the group stage at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, Confederation of African Football (CAF) has decided to honour former DR Congo striker Pierre Ndaye Mulamba, the record holder for most goals in a single AFCON campa
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Moment of silence in honour of record AFCON scorer Ndaye Mulamba

By CAFonline  For the final day matches of the group stage at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, Confederation of African Football (CAF) has decided to honour former DR Congo striker Pierre Ndaye Mulamba, the record holder for most goals in a single AFCON campaign with nine goals. A moment of silence was observed before all the day three matches on Sunday in memory of Mulamba, whose nine goals at the 1974 AFCON, incidentally scored when Egypt hosted, remains a record. Mulamba, who passed away on 26 January 2019 in... The post Moment of silence in honour of record AFCON scorer Ndaye Mulamba appeared first on Maravi Express.

Not a single goal was scored on Saturday; all three matches ended 0-0

By CAFonline  It was a day of no goals during Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations as Mauritania 🇲🇷 drew 0-0 against Angola 🇦🇴, Cameroon 🇨🇲 0-0 🇬🇭 Ghana and Benin 🇧🇯 0-0 🇬&
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Not a single goal was scored on Saturday; all three matches ended 0-0

By CAFonline  It was a day of no goals during Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations as Mauritania 🇲🇷 drew 0-0 against Angola 🇦🇴, Cameroon 🇨🇲 0-0 🇬🇭 Ghana and Benin 🇧🇯 0-0 🇬🇼 Guinea Bissau. Benin raised their tally to 2 points, tied with Ghana and behind leaders Cameroon (4 points), while Guinea-Bissau earned their first point of the campaign. With both sides adopting cautious style, the opening half was a tale of rare chances. It took 27 minutes to witness the game’s first attempt when Benin’s Steve Mounie’s header... The post Not a single goal was scored on Saturday; all three matches ended 0-0 appeared first on Maravi Express.

Karonga Ward Councillors told be overseers, not doers as they elect female Council chairperson

By Jordan Simeon-Phiri, MEC Stringer Karonga District Council Commissioner Emmanuel Bulukutu has advised the 10 Ward Councillors who took oath of office and secrecy on Saturday at the Council’s Chamber to be “overseers and not doers” of projects
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Karonga Ward Councillors told be overseers, not doers as they elect female Council chairperson

By Jordan Simeon-Phiri, MEC Stringer Karonga District Council Commissioner Emmanuel Bulukutu has advised the 10 Ward Councillors who took oath of office and secrecy on Saturday at the Council’s Chamber to be “overseers and not doers” of projects’ implementation if the district is to register meaningful development. Bulukutu offered this piece of advice during a full Council elective meeting for the newly-elected Ward Councillors and Members of Parliament (MPs) for the district, saying roles of Ward Councillors should not cross lines to assume some peoples’ roles and responsibilities. “If we... The post Karonga Ward Councillors told be overseers, not doers as they elect female Council chairperson appeared first on Maravi Express.

Councilor Chirambo eyes to become first female Blantyre City Mayor

By Duncan Mlanjira The next mayor of Blantyre will be elected on July 19 and Councilor Gertrude Lucy Edgar Chirambo of Namalimwe Ward has plans to entice fellow councilors to nominate as well as vote for her to become the first ever female mayor for this City
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Councilor Chirambo eyes to become first female Blantyre City Mayor

By Duncan Mlanjira The next mayor of Blantyre will be elected on July 19 and Councilor Gertrude Lucy Edgar Chirambo of Namalimwe Ward has plans to entice fellow councilors to nominate as well as vote for her to become the first ever female mayor for this City. This will be her second attempt at the Mayorship which she lost against Noel Chalamanda five years ago. Chalamanda was later replaced by Wild James Ndipo, who has also retained his seat for Chigumula Ward and is likely to gun to retain the... The post Councilor Chirambo eyes to become first female Blantyre City Mayor appeared first on Maravi Express.

Journalist-turned legislator Bango delivers a hard hitting maiden speech in Parliament

By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Member of Parliament for Kasungu North, Mike Bango, made his maiden speech in the august House on Friday in which he took a swipe at the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) for neglecting Kasungu District. “Mada
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Journalist-turned legislator Bango delivers a hard hitting maiden speech in Parliament

By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Member of Parliament for Kasungu North, Mike Bango, made his maiden speech in the august House on Friday in which he took a swipe at the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) for neglecting Kasungu District. “Madam Speaker, the people of Kasungu North, those from Senior Chief Kaluluma, T/A Chisemphere, STA Kalikokha and Chisikwa demand that they be treated equally as Malawians,” Bango said. “They demand the same development activities that are taking place in the Southern Region, for they too are not lesser Malawians.... The post Journalist-turned legislator Bango delivers a hard hitting maiden speech in Parliament appeared first on Maravi Express.

Deep snow affects Kumwamba; Comes 14th in Open male section

By Duncan Mlanjira Deep mountain snow affected Malawi’s international mountain trail race specialist, Edson Kumwamba during the 90km Marathon du Mont Blanc in France on Friday, June 28 but he still came an impressive 14th position in Open male section and 1
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Deep snow affects Kumwamba; Comes 14th in Open male section

By Duncan Mlanjira Deep mountain snow affected Malawi’s international mountain trail race specialist, Edson Kumwamba during the 90km Marathon du Mont Blanc in France on Friday, June 28 but he still came an impressive 14th position in Open male section and 18th on the Globe 2 (world class) in 12hrs 57min 25secs. This is a huge improvement from last year in which he came 20th in Open male and 32 on the Globe 2 in 14:5:25hrs. “The only difficult part I encountered this time around was the deep snow on Mont... The post Deep snow affects Kumwamba; Comes 14th in Open male section appeared first on Maravi Express.

Morocco ????????, join Algeria ???????? Egypt ????????, Nigeria ???????? in AFCON round of 16

Morocco 🇲🇦 beat Côte d’Ivoire 1-0 on Friday to join Algeria 🇩🇿, Egypt 🇪🇬 and Nigeria 🇳🇬 into the Round of 16 of 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) currently underway in four cities of Alexandr
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Morocco ????????, join Algeria ???????? Egypt ????????, Nigeria ???????? in AFCON round of 16

Morocco 🇲🇦 beat Côte d’Ivoire 1-0 on Friday to join Algeria 🇩🇿, Egypt 🇪🇬 and Nigeria 🇳🇬 into the Round of 16 of 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) currently underway in four cities of Alexandria, Cairo, Ismailia and Suez. The loss to Morocco is Côte d’Ivoire’s coach Herve Renard’s third since 2012. When the Frenchman was with Zambia, he drew 0-0 with the Zambians carrying the day after post-match penalties in the 2012 AFCON final. In the AFCON 2017, Morocco beat 1-0 the Côte d’Ivoire that was being coached... The post Morocco 🇲🇦, join Algeria 🇩🇿 Egypt 🇪🇬, Nigeria 🇳🇬 in AFCON round of 16 appeared first on Maravi Express.

Blantyre City mayor, deputy to be elected on July 19

By Duncan Mlanjira The next mayor of Blantyre City will be elected on July 18, as announced to all 23 councilors during the swearing of Oath of Office that was administered by Commissioner of Oaths, Mphatso Matandika  on Friday at the Town Hall Chambers at C
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Blantyre City mayor, deputy to be elected on July 19

By Duncan Mlanjira The next mayor of Blantyre City will be elected on July 18, as announced to all 23 councilors during the swearing of Oath of Office that was administered by Commissioner of Oaths, Mphatso Matandika  on Friday at the Town Hall Chambers at Chichiri. The only qualification needed for both posts is just being a councilor and all Members of Parliament for Blantyre also have voting rights.  From Friday, June 28 to July 5, the councillors are being asked to nominate their choice of candidate for mayor and... The post Blantyre City mayor, deputy to be elected on July 19 appeared first on Maravi Express.

NBS Bank top management fathers spend time with less privileged kids at Jacaranda House

By Duncan Mlanjira In honoring their pledge that they will donate K1 million to an orphanage as commemoration of World Father’s Day, which is celebrated on June 16, NBS Bank’s top management fathers, visited Jacaranda Foundation where they interacted
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NBS Bank top management fathers spend time with less privileged kids at Jacaranda House

By Duncan Mlanjira In honoring their pledge that they will donate K1 million to an orphanage as commemoration of World Father’s Day, which is celebrated on June 16, NBS Bank’s top management fathers, visited Jacaranda Foundation where they interacted with its less privileged children as well as to present the donation they pledged. “I am very happy to be part of this event, where we, the fathers of NBS Bank have come to interact with the kids here at Jacaranda House,” said NBS’ Limbe Zone Cluster Manager Andrew Kambalame. “You... The post NBS Bank top management fathers spend time with less privileged kids at Jacaranda House appeared first on Maravi Express.

Kumwamba set to become brand ambassador for Swiss sportsgear firm

By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s international mountain trail race specialist, Edson Kumwamba is in France ready for that country’s 90km Marathon du Mont Blanc on Friday, June 28 and after the race he will travel to Zurich, Switzerland where he is expected to
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Kumwamba set to become brand ambassador for Swiss sportsgear firm

By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s international mountain trail race specialist, Edson Kumwamba is in France ready for that country’s 90km Marathon du Mont Blanc on Friday, June 28 and after the race he will travel to Zurich, Switzerland where he is expected to have talks with sportsgear firm, ON Running to be made as a brand ambassador. Kumwamba disclosed this in Chamonix on his arrival on Wednesday, saying the sportsgear he will be using for the Marathon du Mont Blanc was sponsored by ON Running that was delivered to him whilst... The post Kumwamba set to become brand ambassador for Swiss sportsgear firm appeared first on Maravi Express.

FIFA Forward honours Malawi FA’s Marketing Director Matola

By Duncan Mlanjira World football governing body, FIFA has paid tribute to the services which Football Association of Malawi (FAM) Marketing & Commercial Director, Limbani Cliff Matola rendered at the FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Poland. Under the FIFA Forw
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FIFA Forward honours Malawi FA’s Marketing Director Matola

By Duncan Mlanjira World football governing body, FIFA has paid tribute to the services which Football Association of Malawi (FAM) Marketing & Commercial Director, Limbani Cliff Matola rendered at the FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Poland. Under the FIFA Forward programme, Matola was selected to the U-20 World Cup to be part of the core organising team in Bydgoszcz and part of his responsibility included ensuring the right delivery of FIFA’s commercial affiliates while managing volunteers who reported to the Venue Marketing Manager, including the onsite team.  “During his time... The post FIFA Forward honours Malawi FA’s Marketing Director Matola appeared first on Maravi Express.

Malawian archery champion Areneo David set for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

By Duncan Mlanjira Malawian archery champion, Areneo David won a gold medal at the FITA Open Competition which took place on June 23 in Switzerland, giving him all the chances of qualifying  for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. This will not be David’s first
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Malawian archery champion Areneo David set for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

By Duncan Mlanjira Malawian archery champion, Areneo David won a gold medal at the FITA Open Competition which took place on June 23 in Switzerland, giving him all the chances of qualifying  for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. This will not be David’s first time to represent Malawi at the Olympic Games as he also did so in 2016 in Rio de Janeiro where he etched a historic mark for Malawi as the first ever archer to compete in an Olympic tournament. He participated only in the men’s individual recurve... The post Malawian archery champion Areneo David set for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games appeared first on Maravi Express.

FAM to ensure promotion of educational pursuits for its football academy

Almost six months since it got rolled down its training programme at the FAM Football Academy, Football Association of Malawi, has committed to ensure the education side of the boys is not affected. FAM Technical Development Officer, Benjamin Kumwenda says th
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FAM to ensure promotion of educational pursuits for its football academy

Almost six months since it got rolled down its training programme at the FAM Football Academy, Football Association of Malawi, has committed to ensure the education side of the boys is not affected. FAM Technical Development Officer, Benjamin Kumwenda says the association has added the teaching of essential academic subjects to the programme to enhance the boys’ performance in class. “Our Academy comprises of school going kids, so we always tell the boys that doing better in the game goes together with doing well in class at school. “As an... The post FAM to ensure promotion of educational pursuits for its football academy appeared first on Maravi Express.

FAM rolls out CAF electronic fitness test kits for Super League teams

Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has started assessing Super League players using the Electronic Physical Fitness Performance devices the Association received from Confederation of African Football (CAF) earlier this year. The devices are used to monitor
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FAM rolls out CAF electronic fitness test kits for Super League teams

Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has started assessing Super League players using the Electronic Physical Fitness Performance devices the Association received from Confederation of African Football (CAF) earlier this year. The devices are used to monitor the performance of athletes and will lead to improved performance, reduction of injuries, decrease in sudden cardiac arrest cases and reduce fatalities amongst other things. On Tuesday morning, FAM Youth and Physical Development Officer, James Sangala tried out the test kits at Country Club Limbe with Super League team, Ntopwa Football Club. “Previously, we... The post FAM rolls out CAF electronic fitness test kits for Super League teams appeared first on Maravi Express.

Orlando Pirates rope in Gabadinho

By Kickoff.com Orlando Pirates have reached a deal with Bidvest Wits for the signing of Malawi international striker Gabadinho Mhango and will link up with his new teammates on Thursday, according to the Pirates website. Gabadinho, who has previously been lin
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Orlando Pirates rope in Gabadinho

By Kickoff.com Orlando Pirates have reached a deal with Bidvest Wits for the signing of Malawi international striker Gabadinho Mhango and will link up with his new teammates on Thursday, according to the Pirates website. Gabadinho, who has previously been linked with a move to Pirates’ Soweto rivals Kaizer Chiefs, was one of the star performers at the Confederation of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA) Cup recently held in Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa. The former Bloemfontein Celtic forward was no longer a regular with the Bidvest Wits, making just... The post Orlando Pirates rope in Gabadinho appeared first on Maravi Express.

Blue Eagles fail to keep good grip of TNM Super League leadership

By Duncan Mlanjira Blue Eagles failed to come back from the North with all six points which could have made them keep a good grip of leadership in the ongoing TNM Super League title campaign. On Saturday, they lost 0-1 to Karonga United through a goal scored
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Blue Eagles fail to keep good grip of TNM Super League leadership

By Duncan Mlanjira Blue Eagles failed to come back from the North with all six points which could have made them keep a good grip of leadership in the ongoing TNM Super League title campaign. On Saturday, they lost 0-1 to Karonga United through a goal scored by Khumbo Msowoya and the next day they struggled to beat Karonga United 5-3 as the debutantes managed to slot in three of the goals. Still Blue Eagles, who ended 11th in the 2018 season are joint leaders with fellow Lilongwe side, Kamuzu... The post Blue Eagles fail to keep good grip of TNM Super League leadership appeared first on Maravi Express.

Nigeria focused to quickly qualify for quarterfinals

By CAFonline  Nigeria will be aiming to make it two wins from two matches to quickly qualify for the quarterfinals of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt when they take on Guinea at Alexandria Stadium on Wednesday. The Super Eagles got their quest for a
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Nigeria focused to quickly qualify for quarterfinals

By CAFonline  Nigeria will be aiming to make it two wins from two matches to quickly qualify for the quarterfinals of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt when they take on Guinea at Alexandria Stadium on Wednesday. The Super Eagles got their quest for a fourth AFCON crown off to the perfect start with a hard fought 1-0 win over Burundi this last weekend, a victory that moved the West Africans to top Group B. Guinea, who started captain and Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita on the bench as... The post Nigeria focused to quickly qualify for quarterfinals appeared first on Maravi Express.

Gyan set for another milestone

By CAFonline  Asamoah Gyan is Ghana’s record man. He is a legend. He is famous and unarguably the most iconic among this current generation. He has been the symbol of the Black Stars the last decade and at 33, he continues to break new barriers to furt
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Gyan set for another milestone

By CAFonline  Asamoah Gyan is Ghana’s record man. He is a legend. He is famous and unarguably the most iconic among this current generation. He has been the symbol of the Black Stars the last decade and at 33, he continues to break new barriers to further cement his legendary status. He holds the record for the most goals by an African in the history of the FIFA World Cup — 6 goals in three editions (2006, 2010, 2014). His place in the squad for the Egypt 2019 Africa Cup... The post Gyan set for another milestone appeared first on Maravi Express.