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Malawi’s future depends on leaders who can convene, collaborate and connect people around shared vision of prosperity’
April 28, 2026
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* The art of effective stakeholder engagement is more than convening or bringing people to the roundtable; but about building, aligning interest and driving collective action * Leaders create shared solutions that benefit a nation—Standard Bank Chief Executive Phillip Madinga at MCCCI Business Leaders’ Summit 2026 By Duncan Mlanjira During his moderation of a panel discussion; ‘Art of stakeholder engagement in leadership: Driving shared solutions for Malawi’s economic growth’ at the Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry…

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Agriculture Minister Roza Mbilizi to ensure Shire Valley canal irrigation programme to be completed on time
April 28, 2026
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* As Shire Valley Transformation Programme’s project coordinator assures that farmers will begin using water from the canal in October through the temporary main water intake being completed * Construction of the permanent water intake is expected to be completed by 2031, which delayed due to the redesign of the initial main intake, which was destroyed by Cyclone Ana-induced floods in 2021 Maravi Express After touring the Shire Valley Transformation Programme in Chikwawa District to assess progress of the…

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Blantyre-based Nyasa Big Bullets to host MAFCO at Joyce Chitsulo Stadium in Mwanza on Sunday
April 27, 2026
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* As Mighty Wanderers’ opening match now against Creck at Dimba Stadium on Sunday with Karonga United hosting Baka City/Masters at Karonga Stadium By Duncan Mlanjira Case closed: Kamuzu Stadium remains closed as Super League of Malawi (SULOM) has scheduled Blantyre-based Nyasa Big Bullets to host their Match Week 2 assignment against Salima-based MAFCO at Joyce Chitsulo Stadium in Mwanza on Sunday. Originally planned as Mwanza Stadium, it was renamed in-honour-of-late-legislator-Joyce-Chitsulo-by-former-President-Lazarus-Chakwera in September last year, who until her death…

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MDF seals landmark MoU with Lilongwe City Council to transform the Capital’s roads
April 27, 2026
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General Jaffu sealing the deal with Lilongwe City Council CEO, Clement Stambuli * Focusing on repair and maintenance works — reflecting a shared vision of collaboration, resilience and service to the nation * Civil-military cooperation is not limited to emergencies — it is about building enduring partnerships that strengthen resilience, enhance service delivery * And foster trust between the armed forces and the people we serve—MDF Chief, General George Alexander Jaffu Jnr. Maravi Express The Malawi Defence Force (MDF)…

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SULOM distances FDH Bank from suspicion it might have imposed on choice of closed Kamuzu Stadium to launch newly commissioned Premiership
April 27, 2026
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* Extends apology to FDH Bank, Ministry of Sports, FAM as SULOM engages with the sponsors to review the incident and develop strong strategies * SULOM firmly believe that, through constructive dialogue and mutual understanding, we can overcome this set back in the best interest of Malawian football, because growth is for the game By Duncan Mlanjira The Super League of Malawi (SULOM) has distanced FDH Bank Plc from any suspicion that the sponsors might have  imposed the decision…

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Illovo Sugar Malawi’s Managing Director Ronald Ngwira elected as MCCCI president
April 27, 2026
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* To lead efforts to drive policy reform, expand trade opportunities, and position Malawi as a competitive hub within SADC, COMESA and AfCFTA By Duncan Mlanjira At its elective annual general meeting (AGM) on Friday, held alongside the Business Leaders’ Summit 2026, members of the Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MCCCI) elected Illovo Sugar Malawi Managing Director Ronald Ngwira as its president. He replaces Dr. Wisely Phiri, Managing Director & founder of technology company, SPARC Systems,…

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Baka City/Masters FC register first win on return to the elite league, beating last season’s 11th-placed Chitipa 1-0
April 27, 2026
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* Red Lions return by drawing 1-1 with last season’s 8th-placed Creck Sporting Club while Mitundu Baptist hold seasoned MAFCO 1-1 on their first-ever test of the elite league * Only three teams register wins in the opening Match Week of the Premiership, whose sponsorship was suspended by FDH Bank * As only three teams register wins in the opening Match Week of the Premiership, whose sponsorship was suspended abruptly by FDH Bank By Duncan Mlanjira In their first…

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Former Vice-President Khumbo Kachali applauds resumption of Mombera University project
April 26, 2026
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* It is a strategic decision demonstrating the Mutharika-administration’s determination to develop Mombera University * We are grateful that President Arthur Peter Mutharika is seriously reviving the dream of former President, late Bingu wa Mutharika, who initiated the project By Denis Mzembe, contributor By appointing 2nd Vice-President Enock Chihana to champion the development of Mombera University, government has demonstrated its commitment to resuscitate the stalled project, says former Vice-President Khumbo Kachali in applauding the resumption of the project. “It…

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Homeland Security Minister Mukhito applauds well-wishers’ tip that led to Mangochi Police cracking down on illegal fuel hoarding network
April 26, 2026
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* Three arrested, 4,500 litres of petroleum recovered a highly successful, intelligence-led security operation conducted last night in Mangochi * This operation stands as a powerful reminder of what we can achieve when citizens and security agencies work hand in hand to protect our nation By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Homeland Security has applaud a tip from well-wishers in Mangochi that led Mangochi Police crack down on illegal fuel hoarding network, saying the successful operation “stands as a powerful…

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FAM’s unequivocal stance not to allow Kamuzu Stadium exclusively host FDH Bank Premiership launch match attracts fierce debate among football analysts and administrators
April 26, 2026
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* As FDH Bank suspends all its sports sponsorships — FDH Bank Netball Premiership, Malawi national football team sponsorship, Malawi Schools Sports Association, primary schools Mayor’s Trophy — a total of K7,582,000,000 By Duncan Mlanjira The impasse between the Super League of Malawi (SULOM) and the Football Association of Malawi (FAM), through which the mother football governing body did not flinch from allowing Kamuzu Stadium to exclusively host the FDH Bank Premiership launch match yesterday, has ignited fierce debate…

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