Malawi: Soul Sundays Promoting Malawian Upcoming Artists

[ad_1] Malawi-based record label, Soulamp Entertainment, through its Soul Art-Reach initiative, will hold the second instalment of music and arts for upcoming artists dubbed Soul Sundays, scheduled for 25th February at The Shack in Lilongwe. The event will showcase the final winning applicants of the call out done by Soulamp Entertainment, according to Kananji Msaka, project manager of the Soul Art-Reach initiative. "Our first event had the right energy, the artists were ready to showcase themselves and the crowd soaked […]

February 11, 2024

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Malawian in Afcon Final Role

[ad_1] Malawi National Football Team the Flames missed the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) finals but Football Association of Malawi competitions and communications director Gomezgani Zakazaka will play a role in the final match between hosts Ivory Coast and Nigeria. Zakazaka, who is a journalist and possesses Master's degree offered through FIFA programme, Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and marketing qualifications, will be assistant general match coordinator. He is among the last men standing in the epic football showpiece and […]

February 11, 2024

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Malawi: Haiya Clarifies His Late Afcon Trip

[ad_1] Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president Fleetwood Haiya has said he left late for Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) finals in Ivory Coast because he had other pressing domestic issues to attend to. The former Super League of Malawi President left on Tuesday for Africa's greatest football showpiece where he watched the semi-final between Nigeria and South Africa. He is also expected to watch the final between the hosts Ivory Coast and Nigeria on Sunday. Haiya said he was […]

February 10, 2024

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Malawi: Chakwera Lifts Entry Visa Fees for Travellers From 79 Countries to Boost Tourism

[ad_1] President Lazarus Chakwera has taken a strong drive to boost tourism in the country by lifting entry visa fees for travellers from over 79 countries across the world. Some of the countries include Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Jamaica, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Israel and the United States of America. This comes as the Malawi government has amended the Immigration Act on visa requirements for entry into Malawi for nationals of various countries. The Malawi […]

February 8, 2024

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Malawi: Zambia Invites Malawi Women’s National Basketball Team

[ad_1] Zambia has invited Malawi for an international women's club championship in March this year. Basketball Association of Malawi (Basmal) women's tournament director Lusungu Banda has said Malawi is set to participate at the tournament. She disclosed this on the sidelines of a Women's All Stars Tournament held in Malawi's capital, Lilongwe on Saturday. Said Banda: "The Women's All Stars Tournament was organised to give players a chance to showcase their talent. Their performance proved that we have capable players […]

January 31, 2024

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Malawi: Sports Council Appoints Dr Kamata As New CEO

[ad_1] The Malawi National Council of Sports has appointed Dr Henry Mtupanyama Kamata as the body's new executive secretary with effect from February 1, 2024. Last week, Sports Council board chairperson Sunduzwayo Madise confirmed that they had appointed the executive secretary, now to be called Chief Executive Officer (CEO), but were waiting for nitty-gritty issues to be finalised before making it public. Reads the statement in part: "Malawi National Council of Sports is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. […]

January 31, 2024

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Malawi: Kawinga FC Promoted Into Super League After a Win Against Zitha FC Amid Match Fixing Probe

[ad_1] Kawinga FC has been promoted into the Super League after playing and winning the much awaited Central Region Football League final match against St Gabriel Zitha that ended in a 4-1 on Sunday at Nankhaka Stadium. The match was played following Football Association of Malawi-FAM directed the Central Region Football League officials to stage the match, thereafter launch a match fixing investigations. A brace from Lazarous Chirwa, each from Raheem Mtondela and Imran Awali helped Kawinga to carry the […]

January 29, 2024

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Southern Africa: As Cholera Cases Continue to Rise in Parts of Southern Africa, Unicef Calls for Increased Focus On Children in the Cholera Response

[ad_1] Nairobi — UNICEF redoubles support to concerned governments in the cholera response The cholera epidemic that affected multiple countries in Eastern and Southern Africa in 2023 persists and continues to impact the region, placing additional strain on communities and healthcare facilities. Since 2023, 13 countries in the region have battled one of the worst cholera outbreaks to hit the region in years, and as of 15 January 2024, more than 200,000 cases, including over 3000 deaths, have been reported. […]

January 16, 2024

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Malawi: Controversial Khuda Muyaba Signs 5-Month Deal With SA Club, On K7m Monthly Salary

[ad_1] Malawi National Football Team mercurial striker Khuda Myaba has been given a new lease of life after South Africa top-flight league Richards Bay signed him on a five-month deal. The former Moyale Barracks and Silver Strikers burly striker left on Monday for South Africa to begin his life barely two months after terminating his contract with Syrian club Tishreen FC over contractual misunderstanding. On his departure, Myaba said he was looking forward for the deal. "I am happy that […]

January 16, 2024

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