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CDH Investment Bank supports Financial Market Dealers Association conference

October 17, 2025

CDHIB Chief Treasury Officer Zondwayo Mafuleka (2nd left) hands over funds to FIMDA committee member, Mthetwa Honde * Being held from today, October 17-19 at Sunbird Nkopola Hotel in Mangochi under the theme; ‘Financial inclusion through digital innovation’ * Provide a forum for stakeholders to discuss and come up with action plans on how the country’s economy can be improved By Duncan Mlanjira In appreciation of the role that Financial Market Dealers Association (FIMDA) plays in ensuring an efficient…

Mwanamvekha champions Malawi’s economic agenda at World Bank, IMF meetings in Washington D.C.

October 17, 2025

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* Key areas of focus include food security, fertiliser supply, foreign exchange, fuel, and access to essential medicines * The engagements are crucial in mobilising resources and partnerships to sustain Malawi’s economic transformation and resilience By Jeremiah Mphande, MANA Minister of Finance, Economic Planning & Development, Joseph Mwanamvekha is in Washington D.C., the United States of America — attending Spring Meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) — where he is leading high level discussions…

President Mutharika appoints Roza Mbilizi as Agriculture Minister, George Patridge as Industrialisation, Business, Trade & Tourism Minister

October 17, 2025

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* Mbilizi is former Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) Deputy Commissioner General and was elected as MP for Machinga North representing the DPP * Widely regarded as one of Malawi’s most respected corporate figures, Partridge brings a wealth of experience from the financial and industrial sectors By Duncan Mlanjira President Arthur Peter Mutharika has appointed two more ministerial positions, giving the post of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development to Roza Fetch Mbilizi and that of Industrialisation, Business, Trade & Tourism…

Living in the shadows: The daily realities of Malawi’s rainbow community

October 17, 2025

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Transgender woman from Mzimba * A survey called ‘Under Wraps’ conducted in 2019 estimated that over 186,000 individuals identified as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or queer in Malawi at that time * The number must have likely grown as more people come out despite stigma and legal risk * The survey also revealed that nearly nine in every ten Malawians surveyed at that time described same-sex physical intimacy as “unnatural” and that they would attack an LGBTQI person By…

Friday declared public holiday in Kenya to honour former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s State Funeral

October 16, 2025

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* Marking a solemn moment of national reflection for a leader remembered for his decades-long struggle for democracy, reform, and unity * To be laid to rest on Sunday in his ancestral home in Bondo, Siaya County aligning with the Odinga family’s wish to be laid to rest within 72 hours of his passing Capital News, The Star & Streamline Feed Tomorrow, Friday October 17, has been declared a national holiday as Kenyans prepare to pay their final respects…

Lab technician Ian Kambwala arrested after being found in possession of hundreds of medical equipment stolen from Zomba Central Hospital

October 16, 2025

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* Includes HP LaserJet printer, two uninterrupted power supply (UPS) devices and other unidentified laboratory equipments and consumables valued at over K6.1 million * Investigations are still in progress to recover the other remaining stolen items from the out-patient department (OPD) and the main laboratory By Duncan Mlanjira Laboratory technician at Zomba Central Hospital, 32-year-old Ian Kambwala, has been arrested after being found in possession of hundreds of medical equipment that were stolen from the referral hospital’s lab over…

Former President Bingu wa Mutharika strengthened Malawi-Scotland bilateral partnership in 2005

October 16, 2025

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* As all is set for Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney’s visit to Malawi — a significant opportunity to renew commitments, celebrate progress * And explore future areas of collaborations that align with Malawi’s national development blueprint, MW2063 By Prisca Promise Mashushu, MANA The Malawi-Scotland bilateral partnership was strengthened by former President late Bingu wa Mutharika in 2005 signed at the Bute House in Edinburgh when he was hosted on a four-day visit at the invitation of former First…

NBM Women’s Premiership leaders Silver Strikers and runners-up Ascent Soccer contribute 4 players each in Scorchers squad against Angola

October 16, 2025

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* Including top goalscorer, Silver Ladies’ Deborah Henry alongside goalkeeper Ireen Sibande and defenders Ireen Khumalo & Justina Jombo * Ascent Soccer contribute Maggie Chavula, Maureen Kenneth, Letticia Chinyamula and Fatima Lali * Among the foreign-based legion, two are Ascent graduates, Rose Kabzere (Montpellier, France) and Faith Chimzimu (BK Hacken, Sweden) By Duncan Mlanjira Silver Strikers Ladies, who are leading in the National Bank of Malawi (NBM) Women’s Premiership on a 100% winning streak, have contributed four players in…

Silver Strikers Ladies remain resolute at the top of NBM Women’s Premiership with 100% winning streak

October 16, 2025

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* It was leading top scorer in the inaugural league, Deborah Henry’s 50th minute strike that won them the match against Nyasa Big Bullets Women * International Asimenye Simwaka celebrated Mothers’ Day in style by scoring a hat-trick during MDF Lionesses’ 5-0 triumph over Topik Academy * As Ascent Soccer maintained their runners-up spot after beating Moyale Sisters 3-1 while Wanderers Queens drew 1-1 with MK Academy By Duncan Mlanjira With just one Match Week left to wrap up…

MultiChoice Malawi staff entertain mothers at Zingwangwa Health Centre’s maternity ward in celebration of Mothers’ Day

October 15, 2025

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* Presented gifts of food items, sanitation buckets to the mothers as well as cleaning items for the health centre * As MultiChoice Malawi, we recognise the important role that mothers play in nurturing future leaders of the country By Duncan Mlanjira In celebrating Mothers’ Day, MultiChoice Malawi’s staff members visited Zingwangwa Health Centre to entertain mothers in its maternity ward where they presented them with gifts of food items and sanitation buckets as well as cleaning items for…