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‘Welcome to Maula Prison’ movie also shines in Blantyre

May 4, 2025

* The film is exciting — exceptionally well-produced and feels remarkably authentic * It’s so impressive, one might not believe it’s a Malawian production—Deputy Minister of Local Government, Unity & Culture, Joyce Chitsulo By Gift Wahuta, MANA After electrifying audiences in Lilongwe with a record-breaking premiere, the Malawian movie, ‘Welcome to Maula Prison’ — produced by 4Kaya Studios — continued its momentum last evening at Mount Soche Hotel in Blantyre. Although the screening was delayed due to technical glitches…

Malawian mathematics Professor at USA’s Auburn University, Overtoun Jenda receives one of the highest honours in the scientific world

May 4, 2025

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* Honoured as American Association for the Advancement of Sciences (AAAS) Fellow and is also a recipient of a 2020 Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics & Engineering Mentoring * “With nearly 50 years in academia — almost 40 of those at Auburn — Overtoun Jenda has left a mark on the field of mathematics and thousands of students that’s impossible to calculate” By Duncan Mlanjira Malawian mathematics Professor at USA’s Auburn University, Overtoun Jenda, has been honoured…

Malawi amongst 20 countries in the world exempted from Visa requirements to enter Namibia

May 4, 2025

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* Along with 10 other southern Africa members; South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Botswana, eSwatini, Lesotho, Mauritius, Angola, Seychelles * And Russian Federation, Jamaica, Brazil, Cuba, Indonesia, Singapore and Hong Kong & Macau, which are special administration regions of the People’s Republic of China * “Namibian government is open to negotiating reciprocity visa agreements with countries that have been listed” By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi is in Visa reciprocity principle with the Republic of Namibia alongside 20 countries in the…

The fans were there in huge numbers and have contributed to Flames beating South Africa in first leg of CHAN qualifiers

May 3, 2025

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* Team captain Maxwell Paipi had asked Malawians to come in numbers and push them from the stands * The job is only half done. Credit to the boys — they stayed alert and dealt with it well—Flames coach Pasuwa By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Flames’ CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) captain, Maxwell Paipi urged fans to rally behind the team in the second round of the all-important clash against South Africa this afternoon at Bingu National Stadium with a…

‘Government and the media need to work together in combating misinformation and disinformation’—President Chakwera

May 3, 2025

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* As he hosts journalists to breakfast treat at Mzuzu State Lodge to commemorate World Press Freedom Day 2025 * MISA Malawi praised the President for supporting diverse media platforms, including podcasts * And for answering questions in the National Assembly — actions described as significant milestones for media freedom By Aliko Munde, MANA & Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express President Lazarus Chakwera has emphasised the need for mutual respect and collaboration between the government and the media to help…

‘We are asking Malawians to come in numbers and push us from the stands’—Flames captain Maxwell Paipi

May 3, 2025

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* Everyone knows how big this game is — we are ready to make history by qualifying for the first time * We are confident, especially since the league has just started and we’re in good rhythm Maravi Express Maxwell Paipi, Malawi national football team captain for the CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) second round clash against South Africa this afternoon at Bingu National Stadium, issues a rallying call to fans to patronise the all-important match. “If we win,…

New Sports Council Board members sworn in yesterday at Capital Hill

May 3, 2025

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* The appointments were made in April following the expiry of the previous board’s term led by Sunduzwayo Madise * Who retained his chairperson position alongside Charles Ulaya, Susan Namangale, Chigomezgo Nyasulu and Alufeyo Chipanga Maravi Express The newly-appointed board members of the Malawi National Council of Sports — chairperson Dr. Sunduzwayo Madise; vice-chairperson Charles Ulaya Banda; Susan Namangale; Chigomezgo Kimberly Nyasulu; Alufeyo Chipanga; Dabwitsa Hara; Proud Chalira and Thumbiko Kamungawatema Mhango — were sworn in yesterday at Capital…

Malawi and Tanzania strengthen trade ties after trade standoff

May 3, 2025

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* The discussions underscored the shared commitment to deepen trade relations, foster economic cooperation, and address existing trade matters * The two countries emphasised the need to further strengthen and deepen bilateral cooperation for mutual benefit * Recognising the importance of adhering to regional and international frameworks in the conduct of bilateral cooperation in the area of trade By Patience Longwe, MANA During a Joint Ministerial Meeting held in Dodoma yesterday, Malawi and Tanzania have reaffirmed their commitment to…

MACRA engages with various stakeholders to sensitise on framework for data protection registration regulation it has developed

May 3, 2025

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Daniel Chiwoni, MACRA’s head of data protection framework * The regulations will outline the information to be submitted during the registration process and the fees to be paid * The framework will specify when the registration process is complete and how MACRA will communicate to the registrants By Pempho Kantayeni, MANA Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) organised a validation workshop with various stakeholders in Lilongwe yesterday to sensitise them on draft framework for data protection registration regulation it has…

Court orders K500,000 fine on Mangochi resident convicted for assaulting ESCOM employee

May 3, 2025

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Yusuf Ahamadu Mpunga * Mpunga first grabbed the linesman by the neck and ordered the other ESCOM officials to remove the wire * He proceeded to striker Banda on the head after picking up an ESCOM safety belt from the ground, inflicting two deep cuts * Out of fear and to save their colleague from further harm, the other ESCOM officials complied and removed the wire Maravi Express Mangochi Second Grade Magistrate’s Court has convicted Yusuf Ahamadu Mpunga (46)…