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Only 3 African Union countries Ghana, Gambia, Benin along with those from SADC and COMESA granted visa-free entry into Malawi

January 3, 2026

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* Visa exemption for SADC and COMESA countries only applies for those that do not subject Malawians to a visa requirement * Along with those that hold Laissez-Passer whilst on official duty for SADC, COMESA, United Nations, African Union and Africa Development Bank By Duncan Mlanjira Ghana, Gambia and Benin are the only African Union countries along with those from Southern African Development Community (SADC) and Common Market for Eastern & Southern Africa (COMESA) that have been granted visa-free…

DStv customers to be upgraded to next top package for free once they pay for subscription

January 2, 2026

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* The ‘We Got You’ promotion runs between January 1 to February 28 reconnecting customers and new DStv subscribers By Duncan Mlanjira Ever paid less and unlocked more? — DStv does through ‘We Got You’ promotion, which has been rolled between January 1 to February 28 reconnecting customers and new DStv subscribers. In a statement, DStv takes cognizance that “January is the month where life picks up speed again – school runs, budgets tighten, and homes everywhere start looking…

Born between boxes: The silent struggle of intersex people in Malawi

January 2, 2026

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* The way forward is clear — education, protection, and respect for bodily autonomy. Parents need accurate information, not fear * Communities need open conversations. And government systems — from health to education to civil registration — must recognise intersex people as human beings with rights * Some civil society organisations are beginning to include intersex issues in broader discussions on sexual and reproductive health and rights — however, activists say progress is slow By a correspondent All the…

AfCON Morocco 2025 Round of 16: Tanzania only recorded one victory against Morocco in 8 meetings

January 2, 2026

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* Sunday’s Round of 16 encounter is the second AfCON meeting between the two nations, following their group-stage encounter at the 2023 edition * As Group D winners and unbeaten Senegal face Group E best 3rd-place finishers Sudan tomorrow Maravi Express Tanzania, who qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) for the first time, will face hosts Morocco on Sunday in a high-stakes Round of 16 clash at the Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah. This will be the…

South Africa and Cameroon meeting for the second time at the AfCON finals

January 2, 2026

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January 13 1996: South Africa’s Eric Tinkler (right) challenges Cameroon attackers during the AfCON 1996 at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg.—Picture Gary M. Prior/Allsport * Their only previous meeting at the AfCON came in the opening game of the 1996 tournament, where hosts South Africa secured a 3-0 victory at Soccer City * Goals from Phil Masinga, Mark Williams and John Moshoeu set Bafana Bafana on course for their maiden continental title * South Africa’s return to international football in…

None from COSAFA named in AfCON Morocco Group Stage Best XI

January 2, 2026

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* Features key players Egypt’s Mohamed El Shenawy, Algeria’s Riyad Mahrez, Senegal’s Sadio Mané and Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman * At 36 years old, Egypt goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy has shown that age is no obstacle to excellence * As Algeria’s captain, Riyad Mahrez delivered with masterful playmaking and leadership * Even in the most tightly contested matches, Senegal’s Sadio Mané remained a constant threat * Nigerian forward turned midfielder, Ademola Lookman was a constant threat with his direct running,…

Mangochi Police profoundly salute corporate companies and community support for safe festive season

January 2, 2026

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* For investing a total of 560 litres of diesel to support police patrol operations that contributed to zero serious crime and zero road traffic accidents * The corporates included Chibuku Products Ltd, National Bank of Malawi, FINCA along with filling stations of Total, Mankhwala PUMA and Soko Mount Meru Maravi Express Police in Mangochi has expressed profound gratitude to various corporate institutions, businesses and community groups for investing a total of 560 litres of diesel, a contribution that…

NBM Women’s Premiership champions Silver Ladies date Civil Service Women in a Derby weekend of Match Week 16

January 2, 2026

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The inaugural champions Silver Ladies * The Blantyre derby at Mpira Stadium from 14h30 is between Nyasa Big Bullets and Mighty Wanderers Queens * Whose men’s sides are the country’s fierce arch rivals and that rivalry stepped up for the NBM Women’s Premiership By Duncan Mlanjira Silver Strikers Ladies, who were crowned champions of the National Bank of Malawi (NBM) Women’s Premiership after winning their 16th match of the season, are up against city rivals, 7th-placed Civil Service Women,…

CANAL+ strengthens strategic partnership with American multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate Warner Bros. Discovery Inc

January 1, 2026

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* Covers both the distribution of HBO Max and the renewal of several Warner Bros. Discovery thematic channels across numerous regions in Africa and Europe * It builds on the landmark agreements concluded in France in 2024 – including the renewal of the exclusive pay-TV window for Warner Bros. Pictures films just six months after their theatrical release in France By Duncan Mlanjira The now global media and entertainment company, CANAL+ and its long-standing partner, the American multinational mass…

Hoarding of basic commodities poses serious risks to Malawi’s monetary policy and economic stability—warns Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango

January 1, 2026

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Chifipa Mhango * Calls on the new Malawi Government administration under President Arthur Peter Mutharika to act decisively in the new year of 2026 * Through firm policy coordination, clear regulation, and visible law enforcement, as basic commodity hoarding undermines macroeconomic stability By Duncan Mlanjira South Africa’s Don Consultancy Group’s Chief Economist, Chifipa Mhango has issued a strong warning on the growing practice of hoarding basic commodities in Malawi, describing it as a major threat to monetary policy effectiveness,…