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Vice-President Usi arrives in Spain for 4th International Conference on Financing for Development

June 30, 2025

* To deliver a national statement outlining Malawi’s policy positions on financing for development, challenges, and commitments * Towards advancing sustainable development financing, debt sustainability, and equitable economic reforms in line with the FfD4 objectives * As President p Chakwera returns from the 32nd African Export-Import (Afrexim) Bank annual meetings in Nigeria Maravi Express Vice-President Michael Usi has arrived in Seville, Spain where he is leading the Malawi delegation at the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4),…

Shots fired: Cowboys Ekhaya FC on the prowl in the path of TNM Super League 2025 leaders Nyasa Big Bullets on Wednesday

June 30, 2025

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* Epic encounter for Ekhaya FC coach Enos Chatama so far having stopped in their tracks seasoned TNM Super League sides * Such as Mighty Tigers, Civil Service United, Karonga United, Mzuzu City Hammers,, Creck Sporting and the 0-0 draw with Dedza Dynamos on Saturday By Duncan Mlanjira Having stopped in their tracks seasoned TNM Super League sides Mighty Tigers (2-0); Civil Service United (1-0); Karonga United (2-0); Mzuzu City Hammers (3-1) — and drawing 0-0 with Blue Eagles…

State-of-the-art Dedza/Calomue ‘One-Go Border Post’ that brings together all departments under one roof, ensuring effective service delivery

June 29, 2025

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* With its improved infrastructure, the border post will significantly reduce clearance timeframes, allowing cross-border traders and travelers to save valuable time Maravi Express The state-of-the-art Dedza/Calomue ‘One-Go Border Post, which was commissioned by President of Malawi, Lazarus Chakwera alongside his Mozambican counterpart, Daniel Francisco Chapo on June 6, brings together all the departments stationed under one roof, ensuring effective service delivery. Situated approximately 100km south of the Capital City Lilongwe, the Dedza border shares its north-eastern boundary with…

Silver Strikers clinch FCB-at-30 Trophy; Nyasa Big Bullets sponsors’ 30th anniversary celebration match

June 29, 2025

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* We included many players that are from the reserve side to give them a feel of what it is like to play at a stage like this and it paid off * I am very disappointed with the result but pleased how they played — especially Paul Master—Bullets coach Peter Mponda Maravi Express Silver Strikers have lifted the FCB-at-30 Trophy this afternoon after beating Nyasa Big Bullets 2-0 at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe — a special match…

Malawians appealed to be wary of President Chakwera’s “so-called business deals” after latest ‘investment deal’ with Africa’s richest man Dangote

June 29, 2025

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* Over the past five years, President Chakwera has repeatedly announced grand investment deals supposedly secured during his many international trips * These announcements are usually made with pomp and optimism but time and again, they have failed to materialise into anything tangible for the ordinary Malawian By Duncan Mlanjira Canada-based Malawian economic analyst, Dr. James Kadyampakeni has appealed to Malawians “to be wary of Chakwera’s so-called business deals” after latest announcement that he has secured an…

Associations of coaches, referees and youth football dissolved as members of FAM

June 29, 2025

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* Forms part of broader reforms aligned with FIFA’s governance guidelines as the associations were duplicating roles already being handled by FAM’s internal departments * This is not about removing them from football but aligning them to operate more effectively outside FAM’s political structure—FAM president Fleetwood Haiya Maravi Express As part of broader reforms aligned with FIFA’s world football governance guidelines, Football Association of Malawi (FAM) Congress yesterday voted to revoke the membership of three associations in an effort…

Chilly Chiperoni weather expected from tomorrow

June 29, 2025

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* Associated with windy, occasionally dusty and cloudy conditions — coupled with fog patches, isolated rain and drizzle * Mwera winds are blowing along Lake Malawi and other water bodies starting today, June 29 and are likely to weaken by Thursday, July 3 By Duncan Mlanjira In its weather update for tonight and tomorrow, Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services (DCCMS) alerts the public to expect Chiperoni weather associated with windy, occasionally dusty, cloudy, and chilly conditions —…

Police yet to respond to Malawi Human Rights Commission’s demand for public explanation of its inaction to Thursday’s brutal violence

June 29, 2025

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* The inaction of the Malawi Police Service in these matters is a clear dereliction of that Constitutional responsibility * While emphasising that continued silence in the face of such attacks is utterly unacceptable Analysis by Duncan Mlanjira Three days after being demanded by Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) to immediately provide a public explanation of its inaction to Thursday’s brutal violence in Lilongwe, Malawi Police Service has not responded. A day after panga knife-wielding gangs violently attacked peaceful…

Duo gets 14yrs imprisonment in Mchinji for vandalising ESCOM infrastructure

June 28, 2025

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Recently vandalised distribution line in Phalombe * This judgment sends a clear message that the justice system will not take such offenses lightly—police prosecutor, Sub-Inspector Martin Kuliyani * This is a welcome ruling that reinforces our call for stiffer penalties against perpetrators of vandalism—ESCOM publicist Pilirani Phiri By Duncan Mlanjira The amended Electricity Act of 2024 that was initiated to mitigate the rampant theft of Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi ESCOM infrastructure has been enforced on two men in…

Chakwera condemns protest violence, orders swift action from state agencies

June 28, 2025

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Chakwera in Nigeria where he engaged with Alhaji Aliko Dangote, founder & president of Dangote Group * As President, I will be expecting a preliminary report from both the Ministers of Homeland Security and Defense upon my return * On his return, Malawi Law Society (MLS) will be expecting the President should address the petition it issued on Thursday * Demanding the immediately dismiss of Minister of Homeland Security, Ezekiel Ching’oma and Inspector General of Police (IG), Merlyne Yolamu…