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K1.77 billion in toll fees collected at Chingeni and Kalinyeke between April and June

July 26, 2026

* Up from K1.13 billion during the same period in 2025, representing 56% rise in toll revenue to support Lilongwe-Blantyre M1 rehabilitation * Increase attributed to the toll fee adjustment introduced in January, but traffic volumes declined by 22% over the same period By Arthur Kaludzu & Barbara Mwandira, Malawi News Agency (MANA) The Roads Fund Administration (RFA) has recorded K1.77 billion in toll fees collected between April and June this year, up from K1.13 billion during the same…

All 34 matches of WAfCON Morocco 2026 to be beamed live on SuperSport

July 25, 2026

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* From Sunday July 26 to August 16 on DStv Channel 225 (https://dstv.stream) and on GOtv Channel 61 (https://gotv.stream) * Opening Group A Matchday: Algeria v Senegal (Olympic Stadium, Rabat-19h00); and Morocco v Kenya (Moulay Hassan Stadium, Rabat-22h00) * Scorchers on Tuesday, July 28 in Group C: Zambia v Egypt (Olympic Stadium-19h00); and Nigeria v Malawi (Al Medina Stadium, Rabat-22h00) By Duncan Mlanjira All 34 matches of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAfCON) Morocco 2026 will be broadcast…

Tanzania rehabilitating its Mbamba bay port in Nyasa District into a modern facility targeting economic activities to benefit Malawi and Mozambique

July 25, 2026

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* Among the expected development linked to the port is the introduction of MV Njombe vessel services, which will transport coal to Malawi * Referring to the Tanzanian vessel that was detained and later allowed to dock at Monkey Bay last week — carrying 1,100 metric tonnes of coal destined for Portland Cement in Balaka By Duncan Mlanjira Tanzania is rehabilitating its Mbamba Bay Port in Nyasa District, Ruvuma Region into a modern facility targeting economic activities to benefit…

Electoral Integrity Index ranks Malawi among the countries that recorded the most notable improvements

July 25, 2026

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* The report published by the Electoral Integrity Project (EIP), Malawi’s PEI score increased from 59 in 2025 to 69 in 2026, representing a 10-point improvement * The report lists Malawi, the Philippines, Poland, Gabon and Egypt as the countries that registered the most significant gains in overall electoral integrity compared to their previous elections By Duncan Mlanjira While the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) is embroided in unsavoury news internally, it has been recognised in the findings of the…

Standard Bank invests K6.2 million towards refurbishment of Moyale Barracks Nursery School

July 25, 2026

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The kindergarten’s caretaker, Thandiwe Ngalonde receives the support from Mzuzu branch manager, Joseph Manjolo * In recognition that education is one of the most powerful drivers of economic growth and social transformation * The bank has various corporate social investment programmes that invest in early childhood education up to tertiary level of the education journey By Duncan Mlanjira In its endeavour to improve early childhood education — in recognition that education is one of the most powerful drivers of…

Police storm MEC offices to interrogate individuals in connection with “incomplete and inconclusive audit report”

July 25, 2026

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* Whose preliminary audit queries has not yet been submitted by the Auditor General’s office since May 2026 * MEC contends that it has not been afforded the opportunity to review, respond to or clarify any matters that may have arisen during the audit process By Duncan Mlanjira It was reported on Friday, July 24, that there was tension at the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) offices in Lilongwe when Fiscal Police stormed the building while it was in a…

Only Ndirande Stars have beaten log table leaders Songwe Border in 8 games of NBS Bank NDL Season 2

July 24, 2026

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* And it was an away assignment at Zomba Stadium in Matchweek 6 after recording a draw in their opening match and four straight wins thereafter * After the loss, they picked themselves up comfortably to go on and triumph in their next two fixtures to amass 16 points — opening a 3-point lead at the top By Duncan Mlanjira NBS Bank National Division League (NDL) Season 2 log table leaders, Songwe Border United, have won six of the…

There is more to Othakarhaka Foundation’s social media post signing off; I Demand Access

July 24, 2026

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* It’s more that a hashtag — it’s a direct link to the Foundation’s major development partner, US-based nonprofit organisation * Founded in 2019 by a group of passionate students from the University of Michigan — an inspiration that began in Malawi through Othakarhaka By Duncan Mlanjira Every so often, when Othakarhaka Foundation posts on its social media platforms of Facebook or LinkedIn, sharing stories about girls’ education, it signs off with the tag; I Demand Access. This is…

MUST signs MoU with Mulanje-based Othakarhaka Foundation

July 24, 2026

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* A strategic partnership advancing education, innovation, research, and community development * To focus on promoting digital skills, entrepreneurship, youth empowerment and sustainable development in Mulanje, Phalombe, Thyolo and surrounding communities By Duncan Mlanjira In recognition of the immense community development projects by Othakarhaka Foundation, Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Mulanje-based charity. Othakarhaka announced this on its official Facebook and LinkedIn platforms, saying this “marks the beginning of…

Two losses in pre-tournament friendlies in Morocco not exuding any confidence on Scorchers ahead of WAfCON Morocco 2026

July 24, 2026

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* Two goals down in first half and final 4-0 loss to Ghana comes after falling 1-2 to hosts Morocco seven days earlier * This follows 0-1 loss and 0-0 draw in June to Tanzania, who did not even qualify for this WAfCON Malawi Scorchers have now lost 15 international friendlies since February last year following their 1-2 to Morocco Thursday last week and 0-5 to Ghana last evening — and this certainly does not exude any confidence of…