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Songwe Border United takes lead of NBS Bank NDL ahead of Sunday’s Matchweek 2 assignments

May 23, 2026

* Three other teams have 3 points each — 3rd-placed Mighty Tigers, who face Bangwe All Stars on Sunday at Mpira Stadium * Embangweni United on 4th, who date Ntaja United at Rumphi Stadium; and Extreme FC who are up against Changalume Barracks at Owen Malijani Stadium By Duncan Mlanjira Songwe Border United will have to wait for tomorrow’s Matchweek 2 assignments involving teams with 3 points each, to be declared leaders of the NBS Bank National Division League…

Red Lions move from 6th to 3rd of FDH Bank Premiership

May 23, 2026

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* The Lions of Zomba return to the top flight football with focused intent after earning promotion by being champions of the 2nd-tier NBS Bank National Division League (NDL) * Who haven’t lost from five matches played of two wins and three draws along with Nyasa Big Bullets also two wins and three draws By Duncan Mlanjira Ahead of tomorrow afternoon’s assignment for Masters FC, who have 9 points sharing with Silver Strikers and are meeting Dedza Dynamos at…

Courageous Kids Foundation entices the public to buy the farm produce it has harvested

May 23, 2026

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* Available at its premises in Mpemba and offers to deliver by contacting Director Courageous Musasa on 0990 380 229/0888 855 878 * Revenue to be generated is towards the upkeep of 98 children for their food, education, care and hope for their future By Duncan Mlanjira Courageous Kids Foundation has harvested its farm produce and entices the public to support them by buying them off their excess fresh foods that include onions, vegetables, sweet potatoes, bananas and many….

Youth and Society expresses profound concern over growing pattern of politicised appointments in public institutions

May 23, 2026

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* Malawi’s public institutions must not only be independent and professional, but must also be seen to be independent and professional * Public confidence in State institutions depends heavily on the integrity, fairness, and transparency of public appointments By Duncan Mlanjira Civil society organisation (CSO), Youth and Society (YAS), has condemned “the continued perception and growing pattern of politicised appointments within statutory corporations and public institutions”. In a statement addressed to Chief Secretary in the Office of the President…

Malawi’s most famous poet Wokomaatani Malunga appointed Malawi High Commissioner to UK

May 23, 2026

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* Strong campaigner against corruption Rev. Baxton Maulidi heading for Egypt as Deputy High Commissioner * Former Malawi Electoral Commission’s chief elections officer Sam Alfandika to head Morocco High Commission By Duncan Mlanjira Benedicto Wokomaatani Malunga, Malawi’s most famous poet born, who was serving as Registrar of the University of Malawi, has been appointed as the country’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK). Wokomaatani — also a short-story writer and an essayist, who translated great African writer Chinua…

Malawi’s iconic NALI peri-peri hot sauce highly acclaimed on CNN Inside Africa

May 22, 2026

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* The documentary shines a light on the people behind the heat — hardworking farmers, thriving communities, and a proudly Malawian success story making waves across Africa and beyond * From the farm to the bottle, this is more than just chili — this is empowerment; this is resilience; this is Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s iconic NALI sauce, dubbed ‘Africa’s hottest peri-peri hot sauce’, has been highly acclaimed on CNN Inside Africa and attested to that it has…

Education Minister Msaka calls for stronger investment in foundational learning

May 22, 2026

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* As the basis for building 21st century skills and preparing learners for future opportunities * 2021 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey shows that only 18.9% of children aged 7 to 14 possess foundational literacy skills, while only 12.6% have foundational numeracy skills * Malawi’s reforms including the National Mathematics Curriculum Reform and the implementation of the Building Education Foundations through Innovation and Technology (BEFIT) Programme By Duncan Mlanjira In London, UK, where he attended the Education World Forum (EWF)…

Chilobwe United looking to bounce back tomorrow against FOMO FC at Mpira Stadium in Match Week 2 of NBS Bank NDL

May 21, 2026

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* Coached by former Malawi international, Elvis Kafoteka, the new entrants’ performance in opening match was satisfactory despite losing 2-3 against Mighty Tigers * FOMO FC drew 0-0 with fellow NBS Bank NDL Season 1 contestants, Ndirande Stars By Duncan Mlanjira After going down 2-3 against seasoned Mighty Tigers last Sunday at Mpira Stadium in a hard fought for opening match of their debut appearance in NBS Bank National Division League (NDL), Chilobwe United are hosting FOMO FC tomorrow…

Kwezy Buses under fire for nondisclosure of excess baggage until at boarding times

May 20, 2026

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* The bags are not weighed but as long as there are more than one you pay. So if one can come with a big bag weighing 300 kgs, they won’t pay extra * But one passenger with two bags, no matter how small, they are forced to pay extra K30,000 * It looks like they are deliberately hiding information to cash in from customers who are caught unaware By Duncan Mlanjira Kwezy Buses have come under fire by…

Minister of Children deeply concerned that 88% of street-connected children have at least one living parent

May 20, 2026

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Minister of Gender, Children, Disability & Social Welfare, Mary Navicha * While 56% reportedly receive permission from parents or guardians to go to the streets to beg, which reflects a serious gap in parental responsibility and household capacity * As her Ministry successfully reintegrated 325 street-connected children, comprising 141 girls and 184 boys, with their families across all districts in Malawi between January 2025 and January 2026 By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express & Chifundo Mulekano, Malawi News Agency (MANA)…