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Isaac Kaliati goes home with three Mighty Wanderers Presidential Awards 2024

January 1, 2025

* Best Midfielder of the Year; 2024 club Player of the Season and Top Goal Scorer with 22 goals * 17 of the goals from the TNM Super League 2024 — five away from contenders Creck Sporting’s George Chaomba and Kamuzu Barracks’ Zeliat Nkhoma (both 12) * Was also voted Best Male Footballer; Best Sports Personality and Entertainer of the Entertainers (male) in MBC Entertainer of the Year Awards By Duncan Mlanjira Mighty Wanderers attacking midfielder, Isaac Kaliati has…

‘It is our responsibility to vote out a government that has inflicted suffering upon us’—Dalitso Kabambe

January 1, 2025

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* Together, we have faced immense challenges — the soaring cost of living; persistent fuel shortages * A depreciating currency with devastating implications for pensions and savings * And the relentless grip of inflation, which has tightened around our families and communities By Duncan Mlanjira With eight months to go (257 days) before the September 2025 General Elections, presidential candidate, Dalitso Kabambe — in his New Year’s address — says it is the responsibility of all Malawians to vote…

“The great Mulanje Mountain can be transformed into a significant contributor to Malawi’s economy if implemented with a system similar to that of Kilimanjaro”

December 31, 2024

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* As it stands now, anyone can climb Mulanje Mountain anytime without the government knowing, and any money generated often goes unaccounted for * Having hiked Mount Kilimanjaro, I noticed that Mulanje Mountain offers far more breathtaking views than Kilimanjaro * Yet, Mount Kilimanjaro attracts between 30,000 and 50,000 hikers each year and generates approximately US$50 million, contributing significantly to Tanzania’s economy through tourism By Duncan Mlanjira Long before the Malawi tourism authorities launched the campaign dubbed ‘Tiziyamba ndife…

“Michael Usi first Vice-President to utilise State Residence property to advance his political agenda which is contrary to principles of good governance”

December 31, 2024

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* Observes Don Consultancy Group (DCG) Chief Economist, Chifipa Mhango in an open letter to Usi * Hours before UTM Party expelled Usi for alleged “violation of the UTM constitution through conduct that has undermined the unity and integrity of the Party” By Duncan Mlanjira Reasons given by UTM to expel its former interim leader, Michael Usi include provoking divisions within the Party and mobilising UTM supporters to attend government functions while wearing UTM regalia and displaying Party symbols….

Michael Usi failing to replicate good governance that he strongly advocated for in the past through his ‘Manganya’ role

December 30, 2024

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* Your ‘Manganya’ role was/is very educative and influential to the nation of Malawi, and the role played by ‘Mai aSikono’ was very exemplary in an advisory approach * It is that which may be missing in your Vice-President role in guiding you on issues of good governance * As the former comedy actor is strongly advised against dramatisation of the office of the Vice-President * In an open letter by Don Consultancy Group (DCG) Chief Economist, Chifipa Mhango…

Malawi Institute of Architects’ raises red flags that newly-appointed Director of Buildings “does not meet requisite qualifications for this critical role”

December 30, 2024

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* The Ministry of Transport & Public Works has broken the professional relationship between the Institute and the Board of Architects & Quantity Surveyors * By appointing a person who is neither a registered architect nor a registered quantity surveyor * This connection is essential for maintaining the integrity and standards of the buildings subsector and the construction industry at large By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Institute of Architects has established that newly-appointed Director of Buildings for the Ministry of…

Former US President Jimmy Carter dies at 100; a one-term president who became a globe-trotting elder statesman

December 30, 2024

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* America and the world lost an extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian” as well as a man of “great character and courage, hope and optimism—President Joe Biden * Those of us who have been fortunate to have served as President understand this is a very exclusive club, and only we can relate to the enormous responsibility of leading the Greatest Nation in History—President-elect Donald Trump By Stephen Collison, CNN Former US President Jimmy Carter, a Georgia peanut farmer who…

Heavy rainfall expected from tomorrow December 30 till January 5 that could lead to flash floods

December 29, 2024

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Maximum temperature anomalies for the past week * Additionally, strong winds are anticipated occasionally on Lake Malawi and other water bodies throughout this period * Lake users are requested to be extra careful when using the lakes as lake conditions might be rough at times due to strong winds By Duncan Mlanjira The Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services is alerting the public that starting tomorrow, December 30 through to January 5, most areas are likely to be…

2024: A year to remember for African football

December 29, 2024

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Côte d’Ivoire lifted the AfCON Côte d’Ivoire 2023 against all odds * The qualification campaign for the AfCON Morocco 2025 delivered high-octane drama as 24 nations secured their spots for the tournament * In the FIFA World Cup 2026™ qualifiers, African teams made a strong start, with Côte d’Ivoire emerging as top scorers and Sudan and Tunisia topping their respective groups * Al Ahly reaffirmed their dominance in African club football, claiming their record-extending 12th CAF Champions League title Maravi Express…

5 donors join Ascent Soccer’s new campus Naming Campaign in December alone; has already hit almost 75% of its goal

December 29, 2024

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* Your generosity continues to amaze us! Opportunity for the underserved talent and promise of Malawi and Southeast Africa is being transformed — because of you! * Your support in 2024, and incredible year end push, unlocked new scholastic, sporting and leadership pathways for our amazing girls and boys. Thank you! By Duncan Mlanjira In December alone, 5 donors have joined Ascent Soccer’s new campus Naming Campaign and has already hit almost 75% of its festive season’s Holiday Campaigngoal….