Mulhako wa Alhomwe invites business people to register spaces to sell their various merchandise at annual Festival on October 18

* No person shall be allowed to display their merchandise for sale if they would not produce proof of payment By Duncan Mlanjira Mulhako wa Alhomwe Cultural Heritage Trust is inviting business people interested to display and sell their merchandise at annual Festival on October 18 at Chonde in Mulanje to register in advance to be allocated spaces. A flier posted on Mulhako wa Alhomwe official Facebook account highlights the provision of restaurant, whose registration fee is at K70,000;…

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Government launches Nzika Digital ID Wallet and non-expiry ID cards

* A blockchain-based innovation allows citizens to securely store and present a verified copy of their National ID on their mobile phones * Making access to digital services more convenient, efficient and secure to reduce fraud * It also lowers costs, accelerate onboarding and support financial inclusion and the digital economy By Duncan Mlanjira The Nzika Digital ID wallet has been officially launched today, September 16, seven months after President Arthur Peter Mutharika directed the National Registration Bureau (NRB)…

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NBM Women’s Premiership champions to receive K15 million prize money

* K10 million for runners-up, K5 million for 3rd place as National Bank of Malawi (NBM) increases its annual sponsorship towards FAM competitions and the Scorchers * From K930 million to K2.3 billion, representing a 147% increase with K1.3 billion allocated to Scorchers, K400 million to the NBM Women’s Premiership and K600 million to the NBM U23 Championship By Duncan Mlanjira Champions of the NBM Women’s Premiership 2026 will receive K15 million prize money with K10 million going to…

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Mighty Wanderers now focus on ending top of 1st round of FDH Bank Premiership against Blue Eagles

* For Wanderers, this last match of the first round means a lot more — to claim the top spot in order to appease themselves for the poor performance in the CAF Champions League By Duncan Mlanjira After their unsuccessful participation of the CAF Champions League preliminary round, Mighty Wanderers went straight to the training ground to prepare for their last match of the 1st round of FDH Bank Premiership against Blue Eagles. The Nomads were thrashed 7-2 on…

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Ex-convict jailed for committing same offence he was convicted for in 2024 of vandalism ESCOM cables

Habitual offender Ephraim Chipojola * Sentenced back to prison for seven years from where he had just been pardoned for his 2024 crime Maravi Express Ex-convict, Ephraim Chipojola, 32, has been convicted by Mangochi First Grade Magistrate’s Court to seven years imprisonment with hard labour for vandalising and stealing Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) cables in Mpondasi. Mangochi Police Station public relations officer, lnspector Amina Tepani Daudi reports that police prosecutor, Inspector Ted Namaona told the court that…

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All government MDAs ordered to host all official engagements at their respective duty stations

OPC Chief Secretary Justin Saidi * In line with the Government’s commitment to fiscal discipline and prudent management of public resources * Underscores its determination to eliminate avoidable expenditure and maximise the efficient utilisation of existing public facilities By Duncan Mlanjira The Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) has directed with immediate effect that all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) that no government-funded workshops, seminars, meetings, or other official engagements involving public employees shall be conducted outside their…

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NBS Bank NDL Matchweek 13 assignments spread out from today up to Sunday

* Struggling in the relegation zone on 11th place, Bangwe All Stars will host 3rd-placed Mzuzu City Hammers this afternoon at Mpira Stadium * Bangwe All Stars, who lost 0-1 to Chilobwe United in their opening match of the second round, have just 6 points from one win and three draws By Duncan Mlanjira Six assignments of Matchweek 13 of the NBS Bank National Division League (NDL) have been spread out in midweek up to Sunday — starting this…

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Uncovered manholes in several busy roads of Blantyre City raise safety fears

* The open manholes could cause tyre bursts, loss of vehicle control and sudden swerving by motorists By Pempho Nkhoma, Malawi News Agency (MANA) Road users in Blantyre have raised concerns over uncovered manholes in the city, warning that they pose a serious risk to motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. Road Safety Alert Foundation (ROSAF) Executive Director, Joel Jere described the unmarked open manholes as a hazard and a death trap as well as posing potential sources of disease. Jere…

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NBS Bank impressed with customers participation in ‘Kwakoma Ndi Ku NBS Bank’ promotion

* In the third draw there was a total of 20,000 customers that participated in the promotion from which 598 lucky customers were rewarded * Various prizes included K1 million cash prize for monthly winner, solar lights, bluetooth speakers, and T-shirts By Victor Singano Jnr The NBS Bank expresses it satisfaction over the growing number of customers who are participating in its on-going ‘Kwakoma Ndi Ku NBS Bank’ monthly promotion, which was introduced to inculcate a saving culture among…

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Flames coach boosts squad with fresh talent tapped in the US, England, Asia and South America

* Former Silver Strikers forward, Adiel Kaduya currently in school in the US; Shaquille Gwengwe of Newport County, England; Jordan Kananga (Zacatepec FC, Mexico); and Blessings Kanowa (Nankatsu SC, Japan) * Kanowa’s Nankatsu teammate Washali Jaziya has also been called alongside domestic league debutants — goalkeeper Precious Masamba & defender Ajusa Kalowa (both Blue Eagles) and Mighty Wanderers defender Peter Ng’ambi By Duncan Mlanjira Flames’ head coach Kalisto Pasuwa has shaken up his squad with a wave of fresh…

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