Malawi Kwacha Depreciates
Results of a foreign exchange auction hosted by the Reserve Bank of Malawi on June 19 have pushed the maximum selling price of USD1 to MWK1, 063.86 from MWK1, 036 effective Wednesday June 21st 2023.
Neno Geared Up for Conservation Agriculture
The Neno district council through its agriculture department has been alarmed by an increase in cases of soil erosion, persistent dry spells and droughts escalated by climate change and increase in population.
Neno Former PEA Defilement Trial Adjourned to 14 July 2023
The Neno First Grade Magistrate court has today resumed hearing of a case of former Primary Education Advisor (PEA) Benito Mpapa who is suspected of defiling and impregnating a 16-year-old female child.
HREP Calls for More Investment in SRH Amid Increased Teen Pregnancies
A health rights organisation, Health and Rights Education Program (HREP) has complained that teen pregnancies, teen school dropout, increased dependents and orphans continue to plague Malawi.
Malawi’s Inflation Hits 29.2% - 10-year Record High
Malawi’s year-on-year inflation for the month of May stood at 29.2 percent on account of rising food inflation, and experts warn it projects a continued rise in the cost of living and a decline in purchasing power.
Dead at 89, Khembo, Last Standing of UDF First Regional Governors
Tributes are pouring in for veteran politician and former cabinet minister Clement Khembo who died of kidney disease on Monday evening in Blantyre aged 89.
ADRA Calls For Disaster Preparedness Strategies
The Adventist Development Relief Agency (ADRA) has pleaded with different stakeholders to take lead in embracing strategies that can assist the country in disaster preparedness and response.
Malawi’s Exports to Grow 20% - MITC
The Malawi Investment and Trade Centre (MITC) is optimistic that the country’s exports will increase by 20 percent this year, among others, thanks to exposure of more exporters to international markets.
Chiwale Secondary School Graduates 115 Form 4 Learners
Inkosi Gomani Calls on Tribal Groupings to be in the Forefront in doing Charity Works
Expert Commends Govt Depts for Opening Media Houses
Seven Die in Karonga Road Accident
Seven people died on Sunday while 43 others sustained various degrees of injury after a vehicle in which they were travelling overturned at Mlare in Karonga.
MALGA Calls for Review of Local Government Act
The Malawi Local Government Association (MALGA) says there's a need for the Local Government Amendment Bill to be tabled in the national assembly as soon as possible.
Red Cross Donates Multipurpose Building; Blankets
The Malawi Red Cross has handed over a multi-purpose building to the people of Khotekhote village in the area of Senior Chief Khombedza in Salima.
Give Younger Generation a Chance-Experts
Governance experts have described as retrogressive the tendency of bringing back into active civil service people who have retired or extending contracts for civil servants who have reached retirement age.
Silver Strikers Shine in Castle Challenge Cup launch
The Bankers, Silver Strikers have drawn positive lessons from their 3-2 victory over FCB Nyasa Big Bullets in a curtain raiser match for the much anticipated 2023 Castle Challenge Cup.
The remarks were made by Assistant Coach for Silver Strikers, Tawonga Chimodzi in a post-match interview on Saturday at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe after the ceremonial match.
Chimodzi expressed satisfaction with the performance of non-regular players as well as the entire team for playing according to plan.
“A majority of players that played well today haven’t been featuring in the super league therefore the technical team should have a headache on team selection in the upcoming games.”
“When you are leading 2-0 there is always excitement among the players so it’s the responsibility of our technical team to work on the psychology of the lads to avoid come back attempts as done by Bullets today,’ Chimodzi said.
Meanwhile, Assistant Coach for Bullets, Peter Mponda said the team’s biggest blow was injury to midfielder Mike Mkwate who was stretched off pitch late in the second half.
“We are not looking at the result, Mkwate’s injury is the biggest disappointment and the doctors will be in a better position to talk about the nature of the injury,”
“We respected and gave them too much room to play hence they were a threat on the counter attack but apart from that I think we were the better team, this was an important game and we needed to win,” Mponda said.
Silver Strikers scored first in additional time of the first half through Tathedwa Willard’s strike before Uchizi Vunga doubled the lead in the 54 th minute.
Nyasa Bullet’s Substitute, Hassan Kajoke made it 2-1 in the 70 th minute with Precious Phiri leveling the scores on the 80 th minute while Vunga’s brace in the 82 nd minute sealed the win for Silver Strikers.
The official launch of the Castel challenge cup lived up to the billing with a vibrant turn up from football fanatics including supporters of the people’s team and the Bankers.
The Malawi Defense force band showcased their signature performance, parading the scintillating Ibongetse trophy before top goal scorer in the 2023 women’s Italian Seria A with Inter Milan, Tabitha Chawinga and Miss Malawi 2022 Jescar Mponda officially unveiled the trophy.
The Castel Challenge Cup has a sponsorship of MK320 Million per year, with MK750, 000 awarded to 31 district winners, MK1 Million towards 17 regional qualifying teams and MK50 Million for the overall winner.
Written By: Twimepoki Mangani - MANA