Mighty Mukuru Wanderers and 888Bets have entered into a one-year partnership which will see the betting company sponsoring the Nomads kit to a tune of 100 Million Kwacha.
The signing ceremony took place on Saturday evening at Golden Peacock Hotel in Blantyre and was witnessed by Wanderers’ Chief Executive Officer Panganani Ndovie and 888Bets Country Manager Clement Kwesi Phiri among others.
888bets (www.888bets.mw) is a leading website for sports betting, Aviator and online casino and it operates in several countries across the world.
Last year, the company launched its branch in the country and made Hip-hop artist Phyzix its Brand Ambassador.
FCB Nyasa Big Bullets striker Anthony Mfune underwent a successful surgery on his left knee at Royal Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia.
According to Bullets officials, Mfune suffered a medical condyle stage five osteochondral defect in July last year, keeping him out of action for over five months.
Anthony Mfune
The 24-year-old is expected to return back home on Tuesday where he is expected to start rehabilitation ahead of his full recovery.
Vice President Dr.Michael Usi has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring no Malawian dies of hunger due to political affiliations.
Speaking at Musa Village in Chiradzulu District on Friday, Usi emphasized that hunger knows no political boundaries and that the country belongs to all Malawians, regardless of their political differences.
The Vice President stressed the importance of tolerance and unity among different political parties, saying that Malawians should prioritize loving and supporting one another for the nation’s development.
Usi
“Our government is dedicated to serving all Malawians, regardless of their political affiliations, because our ultimate goal is to support the people of Malawi,” he said.
Usi also acknowledged the challenges faced by Cyclone Freddy survivors, assuring them of the government’s continued support until they recover.
He noted that some individuals have downplayed the economic impact of Cyclone Freddy, but the reality is that many survivors are still struggling to make ends meet.
To address this, Usi announced plans to distribute National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) loans in the area, enabling survivors to start small businesses and provide for their families.
On his part Member of Parliament(MP)Â for Chiradzulu Chiradzulu South Joseph Mwanamveka expressed gratitude for the government’s relief efforts but appealed for more aid, citing the survivors’ dire need for essentials like blankets, food, water, and fertilizer.
Government has launched five years multi – sectoral national cholera control plan which will run from 2025 – 2030 inline with recommendation from World Health Organisation (WHO).
Speaking during the launch on Thursday in Lilongwe, Minister of Health Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda said as a country they are trying their level best to make sure that they end cholera by the year 2030.
Chiponda said they have put plans and strategies and they are doing with multi- sectoral inorder to contain the outbreak.
She said : ” we are doing this correctly, we will come together and make sure that issues of cholera should be history in Malawi.”
Chiponda at the launch
Chiponda mentioned that currently there are two hundred and sixty something cases of cholera across the country.
She stated that they are trying to manage the cholera in hotspot areas through prevention and promotive health.
Chiponda added that they have put in place implementation plans which will be coordinated by the presidential task force on public health emergencies.
She said : ” the presidential task force will be responsible to make sure that the plan is implemented in all the sectors.”
In his remarks United Nation Children Fund (UNICEF) representative Shadrac Omol hailed the government for showing political leadership to be able to control the cholera and prevent further outbreaks in future.
Omol further said they are looking for long term solution of the outbreak and  underline causes of cholera.
He added that their role in any country is to acompany thegovernment in the implementation of the plan through providing resources and technical expertise for the benefit of the community and population.
On her part Red Cross Director of Programmes and Development Grolia Kunyenga said since the plan has been launched there is a need to hold hands between government and organisations through resource mobilisation,   inorder the work to be done in all the affected  districts and to help in saving the people who are involved with cholera.
In between 2022 – 2023 Cholera killed 1700 Malawian across the country.
In a move aimed at strengthening its squad ahead of the new season, Nyasa Big Bullets (NBB) has announced that it will not be renewing the contracts of eight players. The decision, which was made public through a statement on the team’s social media page, has sent shockwaves among the team’s fans.
According to the statement, the players whose contracts will not be renewed include Collins Mujuru, Felix Demakude, Kesten Simbi, Mphatso Magaleta, Precious Phiri, Masamba, Thomson Magombo, and Ronald Chitiyo. The decision, according to the team, was made after careful consideration and evaluation of the players’ performances.
Nyasa Bullets
While the team has not given detailed reasons for the decision, sources close to the team have revealed that some of the players had been struggling with form and fitness, which had impacted their overall performance on the pitch.
The decision to release the players has also been influenced by the team’s desire to strengthen its squad ahead of the new season. NBB has been linked with several high-profile signings, including Gomezgani Chirwa and Nickson Nyasulu, who are currently plying their trade in Zimbabwe. The team has also been rumored to be interested in signing Stanley Billiat, a highly skilled midfielder who has been impressing in Zimbabwe.
Meanwhile, Ronald Chitiyo, one of the players whose contract will not be renewed, has been linked with a move to Zimbabwe, where he is reportedly set to join a top-flight team.
As NBB prepares for the new season, the team’s fans will be eagerly waiting to see how the squad shapes up. With several high-profile signings reportedly in the pipeline, the team is expected to be a formidable force in the league.
NBB’s decision to release eight players is a clear indication of the team’s desire to strengthen its squad ahead of the new season. While the decision may come as a shock to some fans, it is a necessary step towards building a competitive team that can challenge for honors. As the team prepares for the new season, fans will be eagerly waiting to see how the squad shapes up and whether the team can live up to its promise.
