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Ending AfCON Morocco 2025 with silverware provides tangible reward for Nigeria’s consistency across the competition

January 18, 2026

* For Egypt, the defeat brought a frustrating end to a campaign that promised much, particularly after their dramatic quarter-final win over Côte d’Ivoire * The Pharaohs’ long wait for another bronze medal continues, with their last third-place appearance dating back more than four decades Maravi Express Nigeria strengthened their unique legacy in Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) history after defeating Egypt 4–2 on penalties in Saturday’s third-place play-off, extending a flawless record in bronze-medal matches — while ending Morocco…

Mangochi Police continue to enforce road traffic regulations; Impound 39 vehicles and 35 motorcycles

January 18, 2026

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* A joint operation carried out between 17h00 and 22h00 along all major roads of the Town involving officers from the traffic section, general duties, and Police Mobile Service * The exercise will continue as part of ongoing efforts to restore sanity on the roads in the district while warning all road users to strictly adhere to traffic regulations Maravi Express Barely a week after Mangochi Police confiscated 39 Kabaza bicycles and 19 unroadworthy motor vehicles in December, whose…

Goalkeeper Nwabali comes big as Nigeria clinch AfCON 2025 bronze in Casablanca

January 18, 2026

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* Nwabali classically saved two penalties from Egypt stars Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush that earned him Match of the Match award * As Nigeria strengthened their unique legacy in AfCON history extending perfect bronze-medal record at 9 titles Maravi Express Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali emerged hero for Nigeria as the Super Eagles secured the bronze medal at the Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) Morocco 2025, following a 4–2 penalty shootout victory over Egypt in Casablanca. The game had to…

History, pressure and pride: Morocco and Senegal set for defining AfCON 2025 final under Rabat lights

January 18, 2026

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* Ahead of the final tonight, both teams’ coaches have struck a similar tone — one of respect, restraint and mutual recognition * Playing the host nation is never easy because of the crowd—but on the pitch, it’s 11 against 11–Senegal coach * Senegal will be there, with or without the crowd — they are strong. Great teams are always there at the end—Morocco coach Maravi Express Tonight, beneath the glowing lights of Rabat, African football will momentarily hold…

Road Traffic Directorate bringing its services closer to the people

January 17, 2026

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DRTSS Director Madalitso Kuyera (all black) at Makata Satellite Office yesterday * Recently established Ngabu satellite office and plans set up more in Mulanje, Salima and Mzimba * To offer a wider range of road traffic services in order to decongest the Southern Region Head Office at Ginnery Corner in Blantyre * Intends to utilise existing weighbridge offices to offer selected services, including driver’s licence renewals and road permit processing By Duncan Mlanjira In order to decongest the Southern…

Police uncover criminal syndicate in Lilongwe

January 17, 2026

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* Five arrested over robberies targeting foreign nationals; four suspected to be members of a criminal syndicate operating between Lilongwe and Blantyre * The 5th suspected to be allegedly buying stolen property from foreign nationals and forwarding them to Blantyre for resale * Identified as Lano Banda (27), James Banda (32), Gregory Makonokaya (41) — all from Bangwe and Ndirande Townships in Blantyre — and Alfred Banda (39) of Mgona in Lilongwe By Alfred Banda, MANA Police in Lilongwe…

Malawi law enforcement cracking the whip hard on traffic regulation violations

January 17, 2026

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* As Kawale police impound 26 unroadworthy vehicles for offences that include exceeding seating capacity, driving without valid permits, worn-out tyres, and defective brake lights, among others * Follows Mangochi Police impounding 19 unroadworthy motor vehicles in December for similar offences that included wrong parking, driving uninsured motor vehicles, operating unregistered motor vehicles Maravi Express Since the appointment of new Inspector General of Police (IG) Richard Chakupaleza Chikoko Luhanga, the Malawi law enforcement seems to be in transformative mode…

Plan to introduce worldwide income tax not good move for Malawi’s economy, its fiscal credibility or its relationship with the diaspora—Economic analyst Thomas Ngoma

January 17, 2026

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* As Malawians in the diaspora will be required to pay tax back home on income earned anywhere in the world * Nothing in the current evidence suggests it would raise meaningful revenue, and everything suggests it would damage remittances, investment flows, and trust — at a time when Malawi desperately needs all three * Malawi’s fiscal problem is not a lack of taxes — it is inefficiency, leakage, and expensive domestic borrowing By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Finance,…

Diaspora taxation or fiscal distraction? Why Malawi’s worldwide income tax proposal misses the mark

January 17, 2026

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* Worldwide income taxation is not inherently unjust if done properly. But ‘properly’ requires treaties, capacity, credibility, and trust * Until those foundations are in place, taxing the diaspora’s global income will generate more economic and political damage than revenue * Strengthening domestic taxation and offering credible, voluntary diaspora engagement tools is the more realistic and development-oriented choice By Dr. James Kadyampakeni, economic analyst Malawi’s proposal to introduce a worldwide income tax on the diaspora should not be viewed…

US, Malawi sign 5-year US$936 million bilateral health cooperation agreement

January 16, 2026

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* The agreement outlines a comprehensive co-investment framework designed to save lives and strengthen Malawi’s infectious disease prevention and response capabilities By Innocent Manda, MANA The governments of the United States of America (USA) and the Republic of Malawi have signed a five-year health cooperation memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening disease prevention, response, and long-term health system sustainability. In a press statement released today and signed by the USEmbassy Public Affairs Officer, Grand Phillip, the agreement outlines…