Scorchers attribute WAFCON win to NBM plc support

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BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Malawi National Women’s Football team coach, Lovemore Fazili, and captain Tabitha Chawinga have attributed their 2–0 win against Angola, which secured their qualification for the Women AFCON finals, to the strong support they have received from their sponsors, National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc.

The Scorchers sealed their spot after defeating Angola 2–0 at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe on Tuesday, thanks to a late brace from Faith Chimzimu in the 80th and 81st minutes.

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The team after the first leg ended goalless in Luanda, Angola.

Speaking after the match, Fazili commended the team’s resilience and acknowledged the crucial role played by Malawians and NBM plc in the team’s success.

“Thank you to all Malawians for supporting us. It is not very easy; Angola was a very tough team. Winning 2–0 at home is a great achievement. I also want to thank the entire technical panel, the players, and most especially the leadership of my captain, who has been instrumental in helping us reach the finals.”

“We would also like to thank our sponsors, National Bank of Malawi plc, for their generous support. They have helped us improve women’s football in Malawi through their sponsorship of the women’s league, which has contributed greatly to the growth and performance of the national team,” said Fazili.

Chawinga expressed joy and gratitude, describing the victory as a moment of national pride.

“This game was so tough, but we fought until the end and won 2–0. We are supposed to be happy, and I believe this happiness is not just for us players, but for the whole country, and all Malawians are happy.

“The way we qualified shows our hard work and unity. I want to thank our coach for the great guidance and also our sponsor, NBM plc, for their support. This victory is also for them,” said Chawinga.

NBM plc Marketing and Corporate Affairs Manager Akossa Hiwa hailed the team’s qualification as a proud moment for both the nation and the Bank’s ongoing partnership with the Scorchers.

“We are extremely happy to be part of this historic moment, the first time our women’s football team, the Scorchers, has qualified for the finals in any sport. We are already seeing the fruits of our efforts, and this qualification is a testament to that.”

“As the team heads to Morocco, we have every confidence that they will make Malawi proud. As the Bank of the Nation, we are proud to be driving growth in women’s football and supporting our own customers on this incredible journey,” said Hiwa.

NBM plc announced a sports sponsorship of K1.58 billion, which includes support for the Scorchers, the introduction of the national women’s football tournament, the first major league title sponsorship of its kind in Malawi, and initiatives for coaches’ development.

This investment is aimed at elevating and developing women’s football in the country.

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What Happened to Elaine Hendrix? Inside Her Car Accident and ‘DWTS’ Injury

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Elaine Hendrix has been acting since the ‘90s — but it wasn’t always her main career path. When the actress was injured in a 1992 car accident, her dance career came to a halt and she was forced to change course.

“I believe that everything happens for a reason and it pushed me in this direction that completely worked out, thankfully,” Hendrix said with a laugh during a July 2016 interview with the Huffington Post, reflecting on why she chose to jump into acting headfirst.

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It’s been more than three decades since Hendrix was hit by a car riding her bike, but her accident still haunts her. In fact, during season 34 of Dancing With the Stars, Hendrix revealed that the aftermath of the crash makes it harder to compete.

While pushing past her physical limits on the ABC competition series, Hendrix was hospitalized for an unrelated injury in October, causing fans to worry. However, Hendrix was given the green light to continue on her DWTS journey beginning with the Tuesday, November 4, episode.

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“I had just come to Los Angeles to begin my professional career and very soon after moving here I was riding my bike and got hit by a car,” Hendrix told the Huffington Post in July 2016, noting that one moment “changed everything for me.”

During her September DWTS opening package, Hendrix revealed she is “really lucky” that she “walked away” from the accident but didn’t expand further.

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The Parent Trap star told the Huffington Post in July 2016 that she began her career as a “classically trained dancer in modern and contemporary jazz.” Following her accident, Hendrix said, “Dance became something that was very painful to do, so it just pushed me more in the direction of acting.”

Hendrix recalled booking a few guest starring roles before landing her first series. “That’s when I stopped dancing professionally but I never stopped dancing altogether,” she told the outlet. “It’s just that whenever I dance I need to be prepared for the fact that I will be really sore and can’t quite do the things I used to do, but that’s OK.”

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Hendrix revealed during an October episode of Dancing With the Stars that following her ‘90s car accident, a titanium joint was placed in her right foot. She said during Wicked Night that the joint “renders half my foot unusable.”

“Every week, my body shifts into a new pain spot, but I just don’t want to let it stop me,” the actress explained during the show package. “I know my determination is going to win it, just getting there is quite a journey.”

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During rehearsals for Halloween Week in October, Hendrix was rushed to the hospital after experiencing pain in her ribs. The contestant later revealed via her Instagram that she injured her ribs during her “Defying Gravity” performance one week prior and they “just seized up” during practice.

“I couldn’t move. They brought me to the hospital,” Hendrix said in the Tuesday, October 28, video. “The doctor has said that with a day or two of rest, I should be able to continue and that’s exactly what I want to do. I want to dance, I want to keep doing this.”

Hendrix’s dance partner, Alan Bersten, explained during the October 28 episode that while they were working on their Argentine tango, “Elaine kind of froze and said she can’t move and she can’t breathe, and something happened with her rib.”

He noted she was in “so much pain” and therefore he had no idea if they would dance that evening. The pair did not perform and were instead judged on their practice routine.

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Despite missing Halloween Night, Hendrix and Bersten scored 8s across the board from the judges on October 28. With fans’ votes, they were saved from elimination. Hendrix’s doctors, meanwhile, cleared her to continue on in the competition.

“You guys voted, we are going to be safe. We got another dance to [perform],” Bersten confirmed during a TikTok Live following the episode. “We’re going to take it easy but we will be back for the show. We will take this week easy.”

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Why 1 Mom Launched OnlyFans Weeks Before She Was Fired From Teaching Job

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Sarah Juree was looking for an extra way to rake in cash for her household when she launched her OnlyFans account — while also serving as a teacher at a local school.

“I was just a struggling single mom on a teacher salary, so it wasn’t this deviant thing,” Juree, 44, exclusively told Us Weekly while promoting her new book, Diary of an OnlyFans Model.

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“There was a woman in town, and she had started a page, and she had made, like, $10,000 in a month,” Juree continued. “So in my mind, I was like, ‘Well, what if I try this on summer break and see how it goes?’ I had never been on the platform. Really didn’t know much, anything about it. I was like, ‘Well, if I could have two good months like that, I could pay my credit card debt off.’”

Juree went on to create her account, sharing an NSFW photo — and her life was turned upside down within weeks. She claimed that a user “dispersed” her image “all over” social media and to her employer, resulting in her firing from her job as a teacher.

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“It just happened really, really fast,” she recalled. “That was such a whirlwind. There was a lot of grief for me because I loved being a teacher. That was my identity, that was my career that I had put my life into. I was a teacher for 20 years. It was a whirlwind, and I think that was why I needed to kind of take a step back from OnlyFans. I took the last two years off to really just go and heal and process and sort, like, ‘What the heck happened?’”

Juree explained that she had a “lot of complex PTSD” — known as post-traumatic stress disorder — and struggled with suicidal ideation following the incident.

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“Where I am in Indiana, it’s like, I’m the scarlet letter of the town,” she said. “But I take it very personally, because I feel like I also get to be the permission slip for women in town. The women who want to explore their sexuality, who see me and I’m not backing down from this and I’m not just running away in shame.”

Juree eventually turned to alternative ways of healing, including ketamine therapy — and words began “pouring out” of her.

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“I think it shows people your story is not over,” she said of her journey to becoming an author. “You get to be the author of your story, literally. You get to show the world who you are, and at any given point in time, you can give this world a plot twist. So now it’s, like, ‘Teacher turned OnlyFans model turned author.’”

Through it all, Juree has had her loved ones by her side — including her 13-year-old twins.

“My family has been very supportive, thank goodness. The trickier part is my kids because they’re twins and they’re teens now. They’re 13. It is something that I have always kept separate — what I do if I was making content and stuff, then Mom mode,” Juree explained of balancing both. “But I want my book to make my kids proud. Where I can turn something that was so wild and crazy into something good for us.”

Diary of an OnlyFans Model is out now.

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Mutharika appoints Jappie Mhango as Leader of Malawi Parliament

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LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-President Arthur Peter Mutharika has appointed Jappie Mhango as Leader of the House.

The appointment is with immediate effect.

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President Mutharika’s spokesperson Cathy Maulidi has confirmed the development.

The appointment comes barely hours after Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Sameer Suleman was elected as The Speaker of Malawi Parliament whereby Victor Musowa and Esther Jolobala were voted as First and Second Deputy Speakers respectively

The appointment marks a significant political move within the Democratic Progressive Party, signaling a renewed effort to strengthen party coordination and influence in Parliament.

Jappie Mhango, a seasoned politician and former Cabinet Minister, brings extensive experience and a firm grasp of parliamentary procedures to the role.

His appointment is expected to enhance the DPP’s strategic positioning in the National Assembly, particularly in fostering cooperation and advancing legislative priorities.

As Leader of the House, Mhango will be responsible for steering government business in Parliament, managing debates, and ensuring smooth communication between the executive and legislative branches.

Political observers note that this appointment could be part of President Mutharika’s broader plan to reorganize the party’s leadership structure ahead of the next general elections.

It also underscores Mutharika’s confidence in Mhango’s leadership abilities and his commitment to ensuring the party remains cohesive and proactive in national affairs.

The appointment has been met with congratulations from party members and supporters, many of whom view it as a step toward strengthening DPP’s presence and influence in Malawi’s political landscape.

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Tensions escalate in Tanzania amid election-day unrest, curfews

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….Protests erupt as President Samia Hassan’s crackdown on political opponents sparks national and international concern

DODOMA-(MaraviPost)-Breaking news from Tanzania reports widespread protests erupting across the country.

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Citizens have taken to the streets, expressing anger and frustration over the political situation.

President Samia Hassan has allegedly jailed her main political opponents, disqualified others from contesting, and some have reportedly gone missing.

The escalating unrest has prompted authorities to impose a nationwide curfew starting at 6:00 PM East Africa Time.

In addition, access to the internet has been cut off, limiting communication and public mobilization.

International media have been barred from entering Tanzania, restricting independent reporting on the unfolding events.

Observers and critics are raising concerns about the state of democracy and political freedoms in the country.

The dramatic measures taken by the government have intensified fears of further unrest and potential human rights violations.

Analysts note that the situation underscores the fragility of political systems where power consolidation overrides democratic norms.

The international community is closely monitoring developments in Tanzania, urging restraint, dialogue, and respect for citizens’ rights.

The protests and government crackdown mark a pivotal moment in Tanzania’s political history, highlighting tensions between authority and public dissent.

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Mighty Wanderers lead TNM Super League after victory over Songwe Border United

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BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Mighty Wanderers have climbed to the summit of the TNM Super League table following a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Songwe Border United on Wednesday afternoon at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre.

The Nomads displayed dominance from the onset, creating multiple chances but struggled to find the back of the net in the first half.

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Striker Muhammad Sulumba missed two early opportunities, while Isaac Kaliati saw several of his set pieces and corners easily dealt with by the Songwe defense.

Despite their control of possession, Wanderers went into the break goalless, frustrated by the resilience of Songwe’s backline and the sharp reflexes of goalkeeper Bernard Mwangosi, who made several key saves to keep his side in the game.

In the second half, Wanderers coach Bob Mpinganjira made tactical substitutions, bringing in Clement Nyondo, Promise Kamwendo and Stanley Sanudi to inject fresh energy into the attack. The changes soon paid dividends.

After continuous pressure, the breakthrough came in the 86th minute when substitute Clement Nyondo capitalized on a brilliant assist from Masiye Manda to slot home the opener, sending the home fans into jubilation.

Songwe tried to respond in the closing stages, but their efforts were neutralized by a composed Wanderers defense led by man-of-the-match Dan Kudoto.

Deep into added time, Cameroonian forward Thierry Tanjong Sama sealed the victory with a well-taken goal, making it 2-0 and ensuring that the Blantyre giants claimed all three points.

Speaking after the match, Wanderers coach Bob Mpinganjira praised his players for their determination and fighting spirit.

“The boys gave their all today. It wasn’t an easy game but their discipline and commitment made the difference,” he said.

Songwe Border United interim coach Edwin Kaonga acknowledged the defeat, saying fatigue played a role in his team’s performance.

“We fought hard but towards the end, my players were tired, and Wanderers took advantage. We’re not out of the race yet we’ll keep pushing until the final day,” Kaonga said.

The result sees Mighty Wanderers sitting comfortably on top of the TNM Super League table with 51 points from 21 matches, remaining the only unbeaten team in the 2025 season.

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