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Wanderes Claim Bragging Rights In Blantyre Derby

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By McLloyd Kudzingo

Mighty Wanderers have upset bitter rivals Nyasa Big Bullets 1-0 in the Blantyre Derby at Kamuzu Stadium on Sunday.

Playing in front of a sizeable crowd, the Nomads took the lead 30 minutes into the game through Vincent Nyanguru who was set up by man of the match Yamikani Chester.

Bullets tried to level the scores but Hassan Kajoke, Chiukepo Msowoya and Sankhani Mkandawire missed clear-cut chances.

In the second half Bullets coach Callisto Pasuwa made a number of changes bringing in Macfarren Mgwira for Hassan Kajoke,
Zicco Mkanda for Babatunde Adepoju and Alick Lungu for Yamikani Fodya.

This however did not yield anything as the People’s team still failed to find the back of the net.

On the other hand Wanderers brought in Rafick Namwera and Mike Kaziputa for Wisdom Mpinganjira and Vitumbiko Kumwenda.

It was a disappointing result for Bullets who were hoping to extend their lead on the log table after dropping 2 points against Mafco FC on Wednesday.

The win has taken Wanderers to 51 points from 27 games and they are on third position 5 points behind the Leaders.

Bullets remain on top with 56 points against second placed Silver Strikers’s 55 with the same number of games.

The People’s team will finish their campaign against Karonga United at home and Kamuzu Barracks away while the Central bankers are remaining with Moyale Barracks and Ekwendeni Hammers

In another game played on Sunday, a lone goal from Innocent Tanganyika gave Civil Service United a 1-0 victory against Blue Eagles at Civo Stadium.

Malawian Filmmaker ‘Sukez’ Claims ‘Best Director In Southern Africa’ Award

By McLloyd Kudzingo


Local filmmaker Sukez, real name Gift Sukali, last night won the Best Director award In Southern Africa for his movie Fatsani, at the 8th SOTAMBE International Film and Arts Festival (SOTAMBE IFAF) that took place in Kitwe, Zambia.

The festival took place at Tsogo Sun Garden Court Hotel and was presided over by Copperbelt Minister Elisha Matambo.

Inspired by real life events, Fatsani A Tale Of Survival, centres around a young girl who lives with her grandmother and is forced to sell bananas in the streets for survival after her school closed due to sanitation issues and corruption.

In the movie, Fatsani suffers various forms of abuse from the ones who are supposed to protect her.

While accepting his award at the ceremony, Sukali who is also president for Films Association of Malawi, thanked his team for putting up much efforts in making Fatsani one of the best films in Africa.

He also thanked Malawians and people from other parts of the Continent for their support towards his production.

SOTAMBE IFAF was established in 2014 on the Copperbelt Province of Zambia. In a local language SOTAMBE means “come and watch”.

This year, two Malawian films, _Fatsani_ and _Sowing Seeds_ were nominated for the awards at the regional Film festival.

The two competed with other productions from South Africa, Kenya, United States of America, Zambia, Cameroon, Uganda and Tanzania.

Moyale Barracks, Karonga United FC share spoils

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By Emmanuel Moyo

Moyale Barracks and Karonga United have shared 1 point each after drawing 0-0 in an Elite TNM super league match on Saturday.

The match played in front of a sizable number of spectators at Karonga’s soccer cathedral saw the two sides fail to create any meaningful chance.

In a post-match interview, Moyale Barracks coach, Prichard Mwansa described the game as a tough game.
“We have shared a point with Karonga United today, the game was tough however it was not easy to yield a point in an away game so it is fine to us and we are looking forward to the next games.” He said.

He has since assured his fans that his team will make it in the top eight come rain come sunshine.
“As every team wants to achieve good results, Moyale too will work really hard and we will make it in the top eight though it is not easy .” He said.
In a separate post match interview, Karonga United coach Dan Zimkambani said the his team was unlucky today hence the draw.
“We played well today but we were unlucky, I cannot blame the players because they really tried their best but things did not work out.” He said.

Zimkambani added that his his fans should not get discouraged because his team will perform well in the next games and make it in the top eight.
“Despite the draw today, as we prepare for the next games we will work on it and make sure that we perform well and we will be in the top eight.” He said.

With the draw, Moyale Barracks is at position 8 with 41 points together with Kamuzu Barracks while Karonga United is at position 4 with 46 points just like Civil service united.

Bullets Reserve Wins Thumbs Up Southern Region Football League

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By Staff Reporter


Nyasa Big Bullets Reserve have been crowned 2021 Thumbs Up Southern Region Football League Championship after beating Sable Farming FC 3-1 in an exciting encounter that took place at Mpira Stadium in Blantyre on Saturday.

Sable scored first through Humphrey Chimwaza who scored 38 minutes in the first half following a break down in communication between goalkeeper Clever Nkungula and defender White Kisten.

The second half saw Nyasa Big Bullets Reserve equalising through Kesten Simbi from the spot before substitute Emmanuel Savieli doubled the lead in the 69th minute.

Sable Farming tried to get their second goal 10 minutes in the second half but goalkeeper Clever Nkungula made a fantastic save to deny Chimwaza from scoring his second goal.

Bullets Reserve’s last goal came in the 82nd minute from Stanley Biliati who scored inside the penalty box with a brilliant tap in after receiving a pass from Emmanuel Savieli.

Meanwhile Nyasa Big Bullets remain undecided whether to have two teams in the TNM Super League next season following the win of the Reserve side.

In 2019, Reserve won the second-tier league title and got promoted into the TNM Super League but they surrendered their slot to the then second-placed Ntopwa FC, arguing that they could not have two teams in the top flight.

Human Rights Activist, Chris Chisoni no more!

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By Chisomo Phiri

Reports reaching our news desk indicate that one of the country’s renowned Rights Activists and Former Higher Education Students’ Grants and Loans Board ( HESGLB)Chief Executive Officer ( CEO) Chris Chisoni has died in the early morning hours of today.

The late Chris Chisoni

The deceased’s young brother Felix has confirmed the death of Chisoni. Felix said real cause of Chisoni’s death is not yet established.
” Our brother just complained of not feeling well this morning, still he was able to drop his kids to school. It was in his return that the situation worsened and was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead upon arrival”, said Felix.

As Human Rights Activist, Chisoni once served as the Executive Director of Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace ( CCJP).