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Before Beckham and Ronaldo, there was Kevin Keegan – the footballer who invented the personal brand

July 22, 2026

* Tributes pour in on the passing of the legend of English and world football, who died on Monday aged 75 * Keegan wore the jerseys of Scunthorpe United, Liverpool, Southampton, and Newcastle in England, and Hamburg in Germany * With Liverpool, he won 1 European Cup, 2 UEFA Cups, 3 Premier League titles, 2 Charity Shields, and 1 FA Cup — and with Hamburg, he won 1 Bundesliga title * He was awarded the Ballon d’Or twice (1978,…

Standard Bank Malawi connects key customers to international markets

July 22, 2026

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* Attended the 3rd edition of Africa Unlocked 2026 Conference hosted by Standard Bank Group held on July 9-10, 2026, at the Norval Foundation in Cape Town, South Africa * Joined more than 140 business leaders, policymakers, investors, and entrepreneurs from Africa and key global markets * It focused on accelerating continental growth and intra-African trade under the theme; ‘Built in Africa: Amplifying Continental Growth’ By Duncan Mlanjira Three Malawian top entrepreneurs returned from Cape Town, South Africa on…

Government collects approximately K35 billion annually in tax revenue and K1 billion in mining royalties from Portland Cement Balaka factory

July 21, 2026

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* The factory generates about US$15 million in foreign exchange annually through cement exports to Zimbabwe and Mozambique * As Mining Minister Thoko Tembo commended the K200 billion investment in the mining and manufacturing sectors * Describing it as a major contribution towards Malawi’s industrialisation, employment creation and economic growth By Mary Makhiringa, Malawi News Agency (MANA) During his tour of Portland Cement Malawi Ltd’s Balaka factory on Monday, Minister of Mining, Thoko Tembo was appraised that, through the…

Group leadership of each of the four WAfCON Morocco 2026 to be determined on each Matchday

July 21, 2026

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* Starting with opening Group A Matchday on Sunday, July 26: 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) Maravi Express As this year’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAfCON) Morocco 2026 is all the more important because it doubles up as a qualifier for the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ 2027…

‘Timpondereze, alemera’: The culture holding Malawi back

July 21, 2026

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* Response to recent public discussion surrounding businessman Napoleon Dzombe’s fertilizer manufacturing investment has once again brought this issue into the national conversation * We need a cultural shift. From ‘Timpondereze’ to ‘Tilimbikitse’ — let us support one another. From ‘Alemera’ to ‘Adzathandiza dziko’ (his/her success can help build the nation) * When a Malawian builds a factory that creates jobs, saves foreign exchange and supports government policy, the question should never be whether that individual becomes wealthy By…

Temwa Chawinga and Zambia’s Barbra Banda take their rivalry in US NWSL to WAfCON Morocco 2026

July 21, 2026

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* Leave NWSL chasing each other in race for Golden Boot being led by the Zambian with 12 goals, four ahead of the Malawian on 3rd place * Temwa has 8 goals and two assists in nine games played this season in which she started late as she recovered from injury * COSAFA regional rivals Malawi and Zambia drawn in Group C along with 10-time champions Nigeria and North Africans Egypt By Duncan Mlanjira As the rivalry between COSAFA…

Rodri, Pedri, Gavi: Why some Spain players only use one name

July 21, 2026

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* Spain’s stars aren’t breaking the rules — their names reflect Spanish tradition, childhood nicknames and a few surprising exceptions Maravi Express Among the 1,248 players picked to go to the FIFA World Cup™ 2026, there were only 21 who generally go by just one name. Ten of them played for Brazil, the country of Pelé, Ronaldo, Ronaldinho and Rivaldo, while Cape Verde, where Portuguese is also spoken, had four. Spain was the only other team with more than…

Chilobwe United move to 6th place from 9th on NBS Bank NDL

July 21, 2026

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* They have displaced Namitete Zitha through goal difference as they share 11 points along with FOMO FC * FOMO, who lost 1-2 to Mzuzu City hammers on Saturday, have moved to 8th place By Duncan Mlanjira Chilobwe United have jumped three ladders up the NBS Bank National Division League (NDL) log table after winning 3-0 against Embangweni United at Mpira Stadium this Monday afternoon. They have moved from 9th place to 6th where they have displaced Namitete Zitha…

Malawi turns to aquaculture to bridge declining fish stocks

July 21, 2026

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* Ministry of Natural Resources considering tax and duty waivers for investors in cage fish farming as part of efforts to reduce the high cost of production and encourage more investment in the aquaculture sector * Many investors in fishing industry are struggling with expensive inputs and equipment required for fish farming * The Ministry of Finance will be engaged to explore possible incentives that can make the sector more affordable and attractive By Zenak Matekenya, Malawi News Agency…

Temwa believes the WAfCON 2026 to be a springboard for other players to be spotted by global player scouts

July 21, 2026

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* We’ve reached another level of participation after just been playing at COSAFA Championship * I am confident the rest of the players will perform their best to be spotted because there will be plenty of player agents By Duncan Mlanjira US-based Temwa Chawinga went through the drills with the rest of the Scorchers as they prepare for the maiden Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAfCON) in Morocco and she expressed optimism that several of her teammates are ready…