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Chiweta-Karonga road rehabilitation set to commence in November

August 9, 2026

* Government has found innovative ways of financing infrastructure projects, including securing loans from local banks * All roads that will be constructed by Government will have toll gates so that we can raise money for maintenance and also repay the bank loans * The arrangement would enable government to implement major road projects while ensuring resources were available for maintenance and repayment of the loans By George Mponda, Malawi News Agency (MANA) Minister of Transport & Public Works,…

Mzimba Heritage Association holds plans to turn Umthetho Cultural Festival’s Hora Heritage Site into a top-notch tourist destination

August 9, 2026

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* The ambitious plans include constructing a hotel, golf course and dormitories By Joel Phiri, Malawi News Agency (MANA) Paramount Chief M’mbelwa V said Mzimba Heritage Association has big plans to transform Umthetho Cultural Festival’s Hora Heritage Site into a top-notch tourist destination. M’mbelwa V said this on Saturday in Mzimba during this year’s Umthetho Cultural Festival held at the traditional venue, under the theme; ‘Mzimba United for Land Preservation and Sustainable Development’. “We want to construct a hotel,…

The man who spent his life giving Malawi the news is now the headline news

August 9, 2026

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* The silence was the loudest thing this morning Mnthunzi Funeral Mortuary in Blantyre * No cameras flashing for interviews; no press statement — just a hearse, and a line of mourners whose voices had gone quiet * Malawi says goodbye to journalist extraordinaire, Brian Banda By Arkangel Tembo The silence was the loudest thing this morning. The body of veteran journalist and Director General of the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC), Brian Banda, was taken from Mnthunzi Funeral Mortuary…

Ghana’s Swedish coach Björkgren does not consider Malawi as a mere surprise; “They are a very good and hardworking group”

August 9, 2026

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* Scorchers coach Lovemore Fazili says his charges understand what is at stake and will approach the match with full commitment * We are very prepared for the game. We are serious because there is a lot at stake. We are supposed to get a win * However, Sabina Thom has been ruled out for the rest of the tournament with a knee injury, while Leticia Chinyamula and Madyina Nguluwe are suspended after accumulating two yellow cards By Duncan…

COSAFA hopes on WAfCON Morocco 2026 rests on Scorchers as South Africa exit

August 9, 2026

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* Banyana Banyana lose 1-2 to hosts Morocco as Algeria stun Côte d’Ivoire to reach the semifinals and a place in the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027 * The other two places to be determined this evening when Cameroon will face Nigeria (19h00) and Malawi against Ghana (22h00) * If the Scorchers beat Ghana, they will face hosts Morocco while Algeria will meet winners between heavyweights Cameroon and Nigeria Maravi Express All hopes of the COSAFA to be…

News of Brian Banda’s sudden passing shocks the nation

August 8, 2026

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* We will all certainly depart, but you don’t leave right when life seems to open its finest doors for you, do you? * This is so painful and heartbreaking — some losses leave a void that words can never explain * Speechless. Between life and death there’s just a very slim line. Let us remain resolute to prayer. To me he was a journalist extraordinaire By Duncan Mlanjira As soon it was confirmed by Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC)…

MRA’s Kalondola tax stamp system to enhance tax compliance, boost domestic revenue mobilisation and help curb illicit trade expands

August 8, 2026

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* Installed at 14 sites involving 22 manufacturing machines across the country, including Castel, Chibuku, Rab Processors, and Coca-Cola, among others * This will improve monitoring of excisable products and strengthen revenue collection with some manufacturers recording revenue growth of up to 100%, while others of about 200% By Tarcizio Mondwe, Malawi News Agency (MANA) Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) emphasises that its Kalondola Excise Tax Stamp System is set to enhance tax compliance, boost domestic revenue mobilisation and help…

Speaker Suleman flags absenteeism as a serious concern as 3rd meeting of 52nd session of Parliament rises sine die

August 8, 2026

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* Stressing that attendance in plenary and committee siting is a fundamental duty that upholds the credibility of Parliament * He, however, commended committees for their diligence, singling out the Public Accounts Committee and the ad hoc Committee on the Chikangawa plane crash for ongoing inquiries Malawi News Agency (MANA) As the 3rd meeting of the 52nd session of the National Assembly rose sine die on Friday, Speaker Sameer Suleman — while commending Members of Parliament for their commitment…

Today’s WAfCON quarterfinal between hosts Morocco and South Africa a repeat of 2022 final won 2-1 by Banyana Banyana

August 8, 2026

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* As fellow COSAFA side Malawi — the tournament’s surprise package take on Ghana they have twice lost to in international friendlies in a year * Côte d’Ivoire take on Algeria as Cameroon face record 10-time winners and defending champions Nigeria By Duncan Mlanjira While all eyes will be on the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAfCON) Morocco 2026 surprise package, the Malawi Scorchers in this weekend’s quarterfinals, today’s encounter between the hosts and South Africa is also billed…

Malangalanga in Lilongwe set for major facelift under MHC redevelopment plan

August 8, 2026

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* To be developed into a modern commercial and mixed-use precinct in a move aimed at reshaping a key part of the capital city’s urban landscape By Adson Nthenga, Malawi News Agency (MANA) One of Lilongwe’s oldest residential estates could soon undergo a dramatic transformation as Malawi Housing Corporation (MHC) unveiled plans to redevelop the Area 1 Staff Quarters Estate, popularly known as Malangalanga, into a modern commercial and mixed-use precinct in a move aimed at reshaping a key…