Menu

Author: Duncan Mlanjira

Egypt intensifying broader preparation strategy for upcoming continental commitments
August 31, 2026
| No Comments
| International Sports, News, Sports

* Centered around the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Pamoja 2027 qualifiers involving Malawi, South Sudan and Angola * As the Pharaohs announce a surprise October friendly against Tanzania on October 5 in Cairo By Duncan Mlanjira Egypt, who are in Group B of the Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) Pamoja 2027 qualifying campaign alongside Malawi, Angola and South Sudan, have scheduled themselves a friendly match against Tanzania on October 5 in Cairo. According to Egypt Independent, this is…

Read More

CDH Investment Bank posts strong unaudited interim results — recording profit after tax of K41.0 billion
August 31, 2026
| No Comments
| Business, News

* For the half-year ended June 30, 2026, representing approximately 124% increase from the K18.3 billion recorded during the same period in 2025 * The bank assures it will maintain a cautious yet proactive approach, prioritising robust risk management and operational excellence By Duncan Mlanjira CDH Investment Bank announced that it has reported strong interim results for the half year ended June 30, 2026, posting a profit after tax of K41.0 billion. This represents approximately 124% increase from the…

Read More

Posted in Business, News Comments Off on CDH Investment Bank posts strong unaudited interim results — recording profit after tax of K41.0 billion
14-year-old boy whose disappearance caused his family to vandalise Chilipa Police Unit found alive and safe
August 31, 2026
| No Comments
| Law Enforcement, National, News

* Left home on his own accord without notifying his mother who reported him missing at Mangochi Police Station * The mother accused 38-year-old resident Shaibu Zangwa of being connected to her son’s disappearance * And when his life was threatened, the police subsequently detained Zangwa for his safety which infuriated the boy’s family By Duncan Mlanjira A 14-year-old boy, Alli Nuru, whose disappearance a few weeks ago led to his relatives destroying Chilipa Police Unit in Mangochi following…

Read More

Posted in Law Enforcement, National, News Comments Off on 14-year-old boy whose disappearance caused his family to vandalise Chilipa Police Unit found alive and safe
Standard Bank customers stand chance to win a share of MK46 million in Khaa-Your247 promotion
August 31, 2026
| No Comments
| Business, News

* It will reward three grand prizes of MK15 million, MK10 million and MK5 million each for Platinum, Gold and Silver lucky winners respectively * Monthly prizes include MK200,000 worth of electricity and water tokens and MK100,000 cash prizes awarded to 30 winners each month * The four-month campaign period, to run from September to December, is designed to enhance growth of a cashless culture while at the same time giving back to its customers By Duncan Mlanjira Standard…

Read More

Posted in Business, News Comments Off on Standard Bank customers stand chance to win a share of MK46 million in Khaa-Your247 promotion
Ekhaya beat Wanderers to clinch a historic first elite league cup title in first appearance
August 30, 2026
| No Comments
| News, Sports

* The Cowboys took the lead in the 38th minute from the penalty spot to rest the scores 1-0 at the halftime break * Only for the Nomads to equalise four minutes after resumption through Mphatso Kamanga * But just 10 minutes later, Allen Chihana restored the lead in the 59th and went on to jealously defend it to the end By Duncan Mlanjira In their first-ever appearance of the top flight league, Ekhaya FC managed to qualify for…

Read More

Posted in News, Sports Comments Off on Ekhaya beat Wanderers to clinch a historic first elite league cup title in first appearance
KC Current earn first win since July 29 as Temwa Chawinga rejoins the squad but starting from the bench
August 30, 2026
| No Comments
| News, Sports

* As she tells ESPN that individual awards are no longer enough, with the two-time NWSL MVP setting her sights on the one prize still missing from her NSWL collection — a Championship win * She has won the league’s MVP and Golden Boot awards in each of her first two seasons in the US, but Kansas City have been unable to translate their regular-season success into the championship Maravi Express Temwa Chawinga was heartily welcomed back at the…

Read More

Posted in News, Sports Comments Off on KC Current earn first win since July 29 as Temwa Chawinga rejoins the squad but starting from the bench
Pedestrians strongly advised to refrain from dancing, gathering or conducting any activities on extremely busy main roads
August 30, 2026
| No Comments
| Law Enforcement, National, News

* As five die and 12 injured in Mangochi after being hit by a speeding motor vehicle whose driver lost control of * It hit a group of people who were dancing in celebration of traditional initiation ritual (chinamwali) while occupying both sides of the road By Duncan Mlanjira Police in Mangochi have strongly advised members of the public to refrain from dancing, gathering or conducting any activities on extremely busy main roads as this poses a serious danger…

Read More

Posted in Law Enforcement, National, News Comments Off on Pedestrians strongly advised to refrain from dancing, gathering or conducting any activities on extremely busy main roads
Government promoting alternative building materials such cement blocks to phase out use of fire-burnt bricks
August 30, 2026
| No Comments
| Business, National, News

* As Malawi loses over 25,757 hectares of forest annually with degradation rate standing at 0.77%, and deforestation at 0.66% * Where wood remains necessary, brick makers should be encouraged to obtain it from legally managed rather than customary woodlands or other unauthorised areas By Tarcizio Mondwe, Malawi News Agency (MANA) Ministry of Natural Resources indicates that Malawi loses an estimated 25,757 hectares of forest annually through human activities, with 14,192 hectares degraded and 11,565 hectares permanently deforested. In…

Read More

Posted in Business, National, News Comments Off on Government promoting alternative building materials such cement blocks to phase out use of fire-burnt bricks
Mamelodi Sundowns win the CAF Women’s Champions League-COSAFA Qualifier title for the third time
August 30, 2026
| No Comments
| International Sports, News, Sports

* Beat Zambia’s ZESCO Ndola Girls 2-1 in the final from two goals scored by Golden Boot winner Refilwe Tholakele * It was a tight final and more heartbreak for ZESCO, who lost the decider for the second year in a row Maravi Express South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns defeated ZESCO Ndola Girls 2-1 of Zambia to win the CAF Women’s Champions League-COSAFA Qualifier title for the third time. They thus booked their place at the continental finals from two…

Read More

Posted in International Sports, News, Sports Comments Off on Mamelodi Sundowns win the CAF Women’s Champions League-COSAFA Qualifier title for the third time
PressCane’s Chikwawa fertiliser plant moves closer to full-scale production
August 29, 2026
| No Comments
| Agriculture, Business, News

* The company has so far produced about 100 tonnes of fertiliser during its commissioning process and is expected to reach the local market in October * The plant is expected to reach an annual production capacity of 10,000 tonnes once commissioning is completed, with full-scale production expected to start next year By Roy Howa, Malawi News Agency (MANA) PressCane Limited says its fertiliser manufacturing plant in Chikwawa is still undergoing commissioning, with the company currently producing small quantities…

Read More

Posted in Agriculture, Business, News Comments Off on PressCane’s Chikwawa fertiliser plant moves closer to full-scale production