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Every trophy Pedri wins is celebrated with his father in a very special way
July 20, 2026
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* The Spain’s midfielder Pedri continue the heartwarming family tradition after the FIFA World Cup™ 2026 triumph * Behind that simple moment of joy lies a touching story. Fernando Gonzalez was once a footballer himself — a goalkeeper * He played for amateur and lower-level clubs than the one his son would later represent, but he was forced to give up football following the death of his own father, Pedri’s grandfather Maravi Express After Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in…

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Full house as Temwa Chawinga joins Scorchers’ WAfCON 2026 squad in Morocco
July 20, 2026
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* Lyna James Chisomo Banda and Tendai Sani also strengthened the squad after being dropped from the initial travelling squad * Along with her sister Tabitha, Temwa is in ESPN’s 11-star list of players to watch at the WAFCON 2026 including Zambia’s Barbra Banda By Duncan Mlanjira Temwa Chawinga, who was Kansas City’s ‘Royalty Ambassador’ during the FIFA World Cup™ 2026, has now joined Malawi Scorchers’ squad in Morocco ahead of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAfCON) 2026 scheduled for…

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Docking of Tanzanian-registered vessel at Monkey Bay without prior clearance ignites some debate on social media
July 20, 2026
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* The vessel was detained after reaching and docking at Monkey Bay for a week but was finally granted permission to berth following inspections by law enforcement authorities * It was carrying 1,100 metric tonnes of coal destined for Portland Cement in Balaka — a contract to supply 6,400 metric tonnes of coal every month for a year * Questions have been asked on how it sailed all the way from North to Mangochi without being spotted and how…

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Mbappe first to win back-to-back FIFA World Cup™ Golden Boot title
July 20, 2026
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* The France forward netted 10 goals in eight games of the 2026 edition to edge out Lionel Messi in a high-quality race * In Qatar 2022, he struck eight times to finish top scorer and the 27-year-old is the first to reach double figures for World Cup goals since Gerd Muller for West Germany in 1970 * Manchester City midfielder Rodri, a key figure in Spain’s run to a second World Cup triumph, was named Best Player By…

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Lamine Yamal ‘completes football’ at 19
July 20, 2026
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* Lionel Messi, at 39, gazed long and hard at Argentina’s fans packed around the New York New Jersey Stadium as they sang his name after what may be the last time he graces the game’s biggest stage * And, with the world watching, it was Lamine Yamal who offered the great Argentina icon consolation before they fell into each other’s arms By Phil McNulty, BBC Sport When brilliant Spain teenager Lamine Yamal embraced a tearful Lionel Messi at…

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Retired Rev. Stanley Chimesya strongly rebukes CCAP’s Blantyre Synod on unilateral dismissals of its church ministers
July 19, 2026
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* Highlights that he is very concerned that the General Administration Committee (GCA) is dismissing CCAP ministers over petty matters bordering on personal differences * “How many ministers are we going to fire if this trend continues?” asks Rev. Chimesya, emphasising that dismissals are not the solution but through divine intervention, matters can be solved to pay the way forward By Duncan Mlanjira Retired Rev. Stanley Chimesya has rebuked the administration style of the Blantyre Synod of the Church…

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Proposed blanket travel ban to South Africa may not be the most effective or practical policy response—DCG Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango
July 19, 2026
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Chifipa Mhango * Public policy is most successful when it addresses the root causes of a problem rather than applying broad restrictions that unintentionally affect compliant citizens * In this case, the challenge is not that Malawians are travelling to South Africa; rather, it is that a proportion of travellers are violating immigration laws after arrival or circumventing legal migration processes altogether * South Africa has not closed the borders for entry, and so action from Malawi to issue…

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Incredible 10-goal 3rd place play-off as England down France 6-4 to win FIFA World Cup™ 2026 Bronze
July 19, 2026
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* France came back from 4-0 half-time deficit to take the game down to the wire until Jude Bellingham clinched the victory * Saka claimed hat-trick as Kylian Mbappe’s brace makes him the all-time leading scorer in World Cup™ history * Overtaking Lionel Messi with 22 overall goals and also topping the Golden Boot charts with 10 goals ahead of Argentina’s final tonight against Spain Maravi Express England beat France 6-4 in an incredible FIFA World Cup™ third-place playoff…

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Business entities that collect and process personal data will be required to pay annual registration fees
July 18, 2026
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* The proposed fees would enable Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) to effectively monitor and enforce compliance * While ensuring that personal information belonging to Malawians is adequately protected By Maggie Msongole, Malawi News Agency (MANA) Business entities that collect and process personal data will be required to pay annual registration fees with Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA). At a consultation meeting with stakeholders on the proposed registration fees in Mzuzu City on Friday, MACRA Head of Data Protection,…

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Chinese President Xi honours President Mutharika on his 86th birthday
July 18, 2026
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* The gesture reflects President Xi’s abiding friendship with President Mutharika and highlights the strong bilateral relations between Malawi and China By Adson Nthenga, Malawi News Agency (MANA) Born on July 18, 1940, President Arthur Peter Mutharika has turned 86 today and has received a special gesture of goodwill from China, with President Xi Jinping sending a personal letter and gift to the Malawi leader as the two countries continue to maintain cordial relations. Presenting the gift at Kamuzu…

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