Minibus Owners Association of Malawi (MOAM) has called on all Minibus owners in the country who operate on long routes to go and obtain Passenger Service Vehicle(PSV) log books from the Department of Road Traffic and Safety Services before March 31,2023.
In a statement, the association’s Secretary General Coxley Kamange says this is due that enforcement of the log books will come into force starting from April 1 this year.
He adds that now authorities from the enforcement department will be in a full check to make sure everyone abides by the vehicle’s log book guide lines.
Meanwhile, the association has urged the minibus owners,and their drivers to be in cooperation so as to avoid atrocities that may result from misconducts and law negligence.
Mo Salah struck once again as Egypt recorded a thumping 4-0 win over Malawi to hold on to top spot in Group D of Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying, while Senegal and Ivory Coast also recorded victories to continue unbeaten starts.
The Liverpool star scored his 49th Egypt goal against Malawi – having notched his 48th just four days earlier against the same opposition, as his side coasted to a comfortable victory in Cairo
The return leg of TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Group D qualifier at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe.
The Flames head coach Mario Marinica made five changes to the squad that lost 2-0 to the Pharaohs four days ago in Cairo.
Striker Stain Davie, attackers Yamikani Chester, Peter Banda and left back Alick Lungu, who were not in the starting XI last Friday, started in this match.
Right back Stanley Sanudi, who was suspended in the first leg, also returned to the first XI.
Marinica however, maintained goalkeeper Charles Thom, centre backs Dennis Chembezi and Lawrence Chaziya.
Captain John CJ Banda also maintained his positon just like Frank Gabadinho Mhango.
It was meant to be an attacking formation since the Flames were playing at home, but everything went berserk just three minutes into the match when the visitors surprised the Flames with an early goal.
Mohammed Salah set up Tarek Hamed’s opener with his outside the box shot which caught the Flames defence unawares.
Marinica immediately took out Peter Banda who got injured for Chimwemwe Idana.
Omar Marmoush made it 2-0 after taking advantage of a poorly cleared corner by Malawi’s defence, slotting it home from close range in the 16th minute.
Then the Liverpool star made it 3-0 after exchanging a one-two with Mostafa Mohamed before drilling a low first-time volley past goalkeeper Charles Thom.
Malawi’s biggest threat came from Stain Davie, who came close to scoring twice but missed the mark on his first attempt and was denied by a last-minute tackle from Ahmed Hegazy in the 30th minute.
Just like at the beginning of the match, the visitors started the second half strongly again, netting the fourth in the 49th minute when Ahmed Sayed slipped past Malawi’s centre backs to score the fourth off a low cross from Mohamed Hany.
Flames coach Marinica made some substitutions deep in the second half. He brought in Micium Mhone after taking out Idana.
Goalkeeper Brighton Munthali replaced Thom while Gaddie Chirwa came in for Davie.
The substitutions seemed to have brought some stability as Malawi picked the pace and dominated possession.
Later on Marinica also brought in Khuda Myaba to replace Chester.
But the damage had already been done in the first half as Malawi succumbed to a humiliating home defeat.
Malawi’s next assignment in the qualifiers is against Guinea at home and away Ethiopia in June 2023.
In an effort to bring dignity and create a more hygienic and safe environment for cholera patients and hospital staff, Illovo Sugar Malawi constructed five pit latrines and five bathrooms at Limbe Health Centre in Blantyre
Speaking during the handover ceremony on Monday, the company’s Head of Corporate Affairs, Maureen Kachingwe, said the basic amenities will help prevent the spread of other diseases in places where patients may already be vulnerable to infections.
“We hope that this gesture will inspire others to contribute towards social responsibility,” she said.
Kachingwe said he donation is completing a total pledge of K9.2 million which the company made in February when it had donated various items to the facility including 51 buckets of chlorine, washing powder, a tent and 30 cartons of soap tablets.
Illovo Sugar Malawi is a leading producer and supplier of sugar in Malawi.
With a history of over 100 years, the company has grown to become one of the largest sugar producers in the country.
It operates two sugar estates, Dwangwa and Nchalo, and a refinery in Limbe, producing high-quality sugar products for domestic and export markets.
As more stakeholders continue to give support towards those affected by cyclone Freddy, Maranatha Academy girls students have emulated the same by supporting displaced people being sheltered at Nkolokoti camps in Blantyre.
The students have donated relief items worth K2 million to over 40 families.
In an interview, one of the students Atikonda Nchingula said some of the items donated include, beans, sugar, ma flour ,and soap.
According to Nchingula as students they were compelled to render their support after following reports of many challenges facing those that have been affected by Cyclone Freddy.
“As Maranatha girls boarding school we are based in Machinjiri and that is why we also chose to support those in our neighbourhood,who are closer to the school, “said Nchingula.
One of the beneficiaries James Kaonje hailed the girls for their kind gesture.
Maranatha Academy Managing Director, Ernest Kaonga said they plan to reach other affected areas such as Chikwawa and Phalombe.
“We thought it wise to start with Machinjiri which is in our neighbourhood before reaching other areas,” said Kaonga.
