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Silver Ladies break down in second half to lose 0-4 to Gaborone United Ladies

August 29, 2026

* In 3rd place play-off of the CAF Women’s Champions League-COSAFA Qualifier Botswana 2026 * First goal conceded 14 minutes after the halftime break (59’) before the next in 75’, 81’ and 88’ By Duncan Mlanjira Having impressed by being the first Malawian club to qualify for the knockout stage of the CAF Women’s Champions League-COSAFA Qualifier, Silver Strikers Ladies narrowly lost 1-2 in their semi-final match against Zambia’s ZESCO Ndola Girls on Thursday. And the Bankers had the…

Ekhaya Luxury Resort offers a lot more than just elegant hospitality

August 29, 2026

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* Discover the charm of Mangochi, its Lake Malawi beach and beyond — an excursion into Liwonde National Park to view wildlife * Dream weddings are best celebrated at Ekhaya Luxury Resort whose venue is free but simply choose your Silver, Gold or Platinum package to make your special day unforgettable By Duncan Mlanjira The business of Ekhaya is mostly renowned through its meat shops and through sponsorship of Ekhaya FC, the Cowboys but beyond is the at Ekhaya…

Water from SVTP canal expected to start flowing to Kambadwe and Mwanaalilenji cooperative farm blocks in October

August 29, 2026

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* As the Component 1 of SVTP Phase II continues to advance with temporary conveyance structure (intake area) at 85% and expected to be completed in September 2026 * Marking a major milestone that will enable farmers to begin irrigating their fields while water treatment and supply works is at 95% complete to be managed by Southern Region Water Board By Duncan Mlanjira Progress of the Shire Valley Transformation Programme (SVTP) is at an advanced stage with water from…

President Mutharika pledges to address financial challenges faced by Malawi Human Rights Commission

August 29, 2026

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Mutharika and the outgoing Commissioners at the farewell meeting * Acknowledged the important work the outgoing Commissioners have accomplished over the past three years * Including protecting the human rights of women, children, and the elderly, as well as advancing access to information By Duncan Mlanjira President Arthur Peter Mutharika has committed to protecting human rights in the country by, among others, pledging to address financial challenges faced by the Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC). According to a report…

Blantyre Water Board CEO Yeremia Chihana suspended pending inquiry into allegations of misconduct

August 28, 2026

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* Includes authoring a letter addressed to the Secretary to the Treasury, copied to the World Bank and the European Union falsely representing the Board of Directors seeking funds for an institutional modernisation programme * Purported appointment of an acting director of finance without the knowledge and approval of the Board * Obtaining of a K500 million overdraft facility from First Capital Bank on July 23, 2026 without the knowledge and/or approval of the Board of Directors By Duncan…

Sunday’s Airtel Top 8 final live and free on FIFA+ through DAZN

August 28, 2026

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* The new home of FIFA+ through; https://www.dazn.com/en-MW/fixture/ContentId:vvs37fg976bm183rbwnvr60n8/vvs37fg976bm183rbwnvr60n8 * Wanderers hold head-to-head edge while Ekhaya chase history as they qualified for the tournament after their debut appearance in the top flight league * Recent meetings suggest Wanderers will go into the final with a slight psychological advantage, but they also show that Ekhaya are capable of making the contest difficult Maravi Express As fans will converge at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe this Sunday for much-anticipated final of the…

Carolyne Mathyola can claim the Golden Boot when Silver Ladies fight for bronze in CAF Women’s Champions League-COSAFA Qualifier 3rd place play-off tomorrow

August 28, 2026

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* With 4 goals, she is one behind Mamelodi Sundowns’ Refilwe Tholakele and sharing with ZESCO Ndola’s Charity Mubanga * As ZESCO Ndola and Mamelodi Sundowns meet in the final also tomorrow to identify COSAFA representatives at the CAF Champions League 2026 By Duncan Mlanjira Silver Strikers Ladies’ will face hosts Gaborone United in the contest for the bronze medal in tomorrow’s 3rd place play-off of the CAF Women’s Champions League-COSAFA Qualifier Botswana 2026. The Silver Ladies — in…

Airtel Malawi officially hands over scholarships to 25 MUST students

August 28, 2026

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* Under the Airtel Nzeru Tech Scholarship Programme which seeks to promote education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) * This opportunity is not simply a scholarship, it is a statement of belief in your talent, strength and abilities—Airtel Malawi MD Aashish Dutt ‎ By Deborah Moyo, Malawi News Agency (MANA) Airtel Malawi Plc has officially handed over scholarships to 25 students at the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) that were awarded under the Airtel Nzeru…

SMEs and agricultural cooperatives applauded for value-added products with potential for regional and international markets

August 28, 2026

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* Looking at the packaging, grading, and overall organisation, and the standard, is outstanding * Malawi is now well-positioned to engage in cross-border trade with diverse products—Ministry of Trade By Tarcizio Mondwe, Malawi News Agency (MANA) The Ministry of Industrialisation, Business, Trade and Tourism has commended small & medium enterprises (SMEs) and agricultural cooperatives participating in the 22nd National Agriculture Fair, for producing quality value-added products with potential for regional and international markets. Through Component 3 of the Southern…

SFFRFM targets better input access with one-stop centres across the country

August 28, 2026

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* Designed to support smallholder farmers’ access to inputs by providing a variety of farming essentials under one roof * Currently we have 55 retail shops across Malawi, and our aim is to ensure that we have agro-farm inputs in all these shops throughout the year By Pempho Nkhoma, Malawi News Agency (MANA) Smallholder Farmers Fertiliser Revolving Fund of Malawi (SFFRFM) has disclosed plans to roll out a one-stop centre initiative aimed at improving access to agricultural inputs to…