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ESCOM intensifies campaign against vandalism, way-leave encroachment and safety risks in Southern Region

November 15, 2025

* The drive is engaging over 100 Traditional Authorities and more than 2,000 Group Village Heads to help protect Malawi’s power infrastructure * Communities warned to stay away from fallen lines, avoid touching damaged poles, and always use MERA-certified electricians to prevent fires and electrocutions * Calls on all Malawians to work together with ESCOM to protect the grid, promote safety, and ensure continued development as vandalism is costing the corporation over K3 billion each year By Duncan Mlanjira…

Airtel Malawi Plc pledges continued investment as its executives meet new ICT Minister Namalomba

November 15, 2025

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Shadric Namalomba (3rd from right) meeting the Airtel Malawi executives * Airtel Malawi invests about K19 billion annually in digital infrastructure and has paid approximately K200 billion in taxes in 2025 * It operates 2G, 3G and 4G technologies across all sites and maintains multiple redundancy routes through Zambia, Mozambique and Tanzania to ensure reliable connectivity * It will roll out 19 new network sites within the next two months and has entered into a strategic partnership with Starlink…

Religious organisation highly commends High Court ruling mandating medical practitioners to provide safe abortion to minors who fall pregnant due to rape

November 15, 2025

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Religious Leaders Network for Choice National Coordinator, Rev Nyekanyeka * Religious Leaders Network for Choice advocates dignity for all human beings and believes that rape, defilement and sexual abuse are evil and should not be justified * As the court recognised and confirmed that health is not just an absence of illness but it goes beyond that to include mental health which is also of great concern to society * By making emphasis on the mental health aspect of…

Ascent Soccer’s graduate Latu Kayira moving from Massachusetts’ Brooks School to Duke University in 2027

November 15, 2025

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* Soccer runs deep in the Kayira family as Latu’s father is Peterkins Kayira — one of Malawi’s greatest international football stars * Our talented forward will join Duke storied men’s soccer program while pursuing a world-class education at a top-10 ranked university * Latu’s journey from Ascent Soccer in Malawi to Brooks School in Massachusetts, and now to Duke University, highlights the transformative power of the global pathways Ascent paves for its deserving student-athletes By Duncan Mlanjira Ascent…

New Technical Director expected to add enormous value as FAM builds a modern, competitive and sustainable football ecosystem

November 14, 2025

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* The Frenchman Yvon Avry brings a wealth of international experience as a UEFA-qualified educator, a former FIFA Technical Consultant and Instructor, and a mentor who has shaped coaching systems in various countries * He has served as a FIFA Technical Consultant and Instructor, Technical Director of Brunei Darussalam, and Technical Advisor for the Fédération Malagasy de Football — today, he becomes part of the Malawi football family By Duncan Mlanjira Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has today unveiled…

MEC handing over September 16 General Elections polling records to Parliament

November 14, 2025

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* The handover marks one of the final and most significant stages in the electoral cycle, symbolising closure, accountability, institutional transparency and assurance of checks and balances among various organs of government * By transferring these records, the Commission ensures that the documentary trail of the people’s will through their vote is secured for reference, scrutiny, and historical archiving By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) is officially handing over September 16, 2025 General Elections polling records for the…

Standard Bank tips government on food security as it invests K200m for disaster food response

November 14, 2025

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* We all have a duty to re-imagine and re-invent our agriculture sector — it is the driver of food security, and food security is the stabiliser of our economy * If we can secure food, we will contain inflation and export the surplus grain to other countries and earn more forex By Duncan Mlanjira Standard Bank Plc has called on government and key stakeholders to collaborate towards re-engineering Malawi’s agriculture to achieve food security and turn the country…

Malawi’s Mid-Year Budget must prioritise stability, growth reforms and social protection—DCG Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango

November 14, 2025

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* The mid-year budget review is an opportunity for Malawi to reset its fiscal direction, especially at a time when the economy is grappling with high inflation, rising debt-service obligations, exchange-rate volatility, and persistent structural bottlenecks * Malawi needs a realistic fiscal path that reins in expenditure overruns, strengthens revenue performance, protects vulnerable households, and unlocks private-sector-led growth By Duncan Mlanjira As Minister of Finance, Joseph Mwanamveka prepares to present the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Statement to Parliament on November…

Headline fixture as NBS Bank NDL rolls back action for Match Week 15 is Derby leaders Red Lions and Ntaja United at Balaka Stadium

November 13, 2025

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* With just seven matches each left to play to wrap up this inaugural season of the country second tier football system, every game matters going forward * As Red Lions lead with 36 points — seven ahead of runners-up Baka City (29pts), who host bottom of the log table side, Jenda United (12th/5pts) By Duncan Mlanjira After a two-week break to fulfill FDH Bank Cup 2025 assignments, the NBS Bank National Division League (NDL) is back in action…

Second round of NBM Women’s Premiership kicks off with two Derbies

November 13, 2025

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* Leaders, Silver Strikers Ladies hosting MDF Lionesses at Silver Stadium on Sunday, while Nyasa Big Bullets (5th) up against Kukoma Ntopwa (6th) at Mpira Stadium on Saturday (both kicking off 14h30) * Silver Strikers lead this inaugural women’s football structure with 27 points, who ended the first round on a 100% winning streak * They are 12 points ahead of MDF Lionesses, who are 3rd on the log table with 15 points — gained from four wins and…