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CFTC slaps Standard Bank K100m penalty, FDH Bank K200m for engaging in misleading conduct, unconscionable conduct
June 8, 2026
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* And failure to disclose material information, and unfair consumer contracts * As the CFTC orders six companies to pay administrative monetary fines totaling MK361 million for different violations as provided under the Competition and Fair Trading Act By Duncan Mlanjira The Competition & Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) has fined Standard Bank with K100 million and FDH Bank K200 million for engaging in misleading conduct, unconscionable conduct and failure to disclose material information, and unfair consumer contracts. CFTC have…

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Chilobwe United move one step up the NBS Bank NDL
June 8, 2026
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* Record their first win in the debut appearance when they beat Namitete Zitha 1-0 on Sunday afternoon * Displaced Mzuzu City Hammers on 9th placed, pushing the Hammers to 9th while Namitete have maintained their 11th place By Duncan Mlanjira Chilobwe United have recorded their first win in the debut appearance in the NBS Bank National Division League (NDL) when they beat Namitete Zitha 1-0 on Sunday afternoon. Played at Owen Malijani Stadium in Mchinji, Chilobwe United took…

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5-year-old Tiyamike Guba wins his 3rd Taekwondo medal since taking up the sport in December 2025
June 8, 2026
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* Won his 2nd silver medal at ULTIMATE 1‑2‑1 Championships in Barnsley, UK on Sunday in minor male +24kg category * 1st silver was clinched in January in his first-ever tournament and the third medal is a bronze attained last month By Duncan Mlanjira Five-year-old Malawian taekwondo player, Tiyamike Guba based in the UK, has earned his 3rd medal since taking up the sport in December 2025 after winning silver at the ULTIMATE 1‑2‑1 Championships in Barnsley, on Sunday,…

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Cape Verde have been one of African football’s great success stories over the last decade
June 7, 2026
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* As the Blue Sharks declare they are ready to make history with a first appearance on football’s biggest stage, the FIFA World Cup 2026 * Their qualification marks a landmark achievement for a nation that has tapped into its extensive diaspora and is a rising force on the African continent * They are drawn in a difficult but exciting group facing Spain first on June 15, Uruguay on June 21 and Saudi Arabia on June 27 Maravi Express…

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Japan deepens partnership with Malawi through football
June 6, 2026
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* Donates footballs to support Malawi’s grassroots football development through Project for Sports Diplomacy Enhancement under Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs * This gesture serves not only to support football development in Malawi, but also as a symbol of friendship between people of Japan and Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira The Government of Japan, through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs ‘Project for Sports Diplomacy Enhancement’, has donated 36 footballs to Football Association of Malawi (FAM) to support the country’s grassroots…

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Postponed match between Namitete Zitha and Chilobwe United only assignment this weekend to complete NBS Bank NDL Matchweek 3 fixtures
June 6, 2026
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* It was postponed following the passing of Chilobwe’s technical director, veteran coach Rodgers Yasin * The Season 2 new entrants, Chilobwe United are on 9th position having earned only one point from two games played while Namitete Zitha, who were Season 1 contestants, have no point and lying on 11th By Duncan Mlanjira The Matchweek 3 assignment between Namitete Zitha and Chilobwe United, which was postponed last weekend following the passing of Chilobwe’s technical director, veteran coach Rodgers…

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High Court grants MCP injunction stopping execution of President Mutharika’s Executive Order for MEC to relocate to Blantyre
June 5, 2026
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* The claimants are required to file their ‘originating motion for Judicial Review and Constitutional Review’ within 14 days from June 5 * Whose proceedings be referred to the Chief Justice pursuant to Section 9(2) of the Courts Act, Cap 3:01 of the Laws of Malawi * For certification as a matter that relates to interpretation and application of the Constitution By Duncan Mlanjira The High Court has granted an injunction to Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and its legislators,…

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Public infrastructure ownership at its best as Zomba communities stand guard against vandalism of ESCOM equipment
June 5, 2026
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* A joint patrol team comprising Police officers and community members intercepted a group of vandals in mid-operation at Nazinomwe Village * The vandals had already disconnected high-voltage fuses of the area’s transformer and fled after the community patrol approached By Duncan Mlanjira A group of vandals were intercepted in mid-operation of vandalising a transformer for Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) by a volunteer community-led security patrol at Nazinomwe Village in Zomba, which was carried out joint with…

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BBNaija Reunion show ‘10 Over 10’ season to premiere on Monday, June 8
June 5, 2026
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* Comes months after the Season 10 finale on October 5, 2025, which saw Opeyemi Ayanwale, popularly known as Imisi, emerge champion * The reunion is expected to address several unresolved storylines from the season, also produced some of its most viral moments in years By Duncan Mlanjira After the BBNaija Season 10, whose grand finale was on October 5, 2025, a reunion show dubbed ‘10 Over 10’ season, has been organised which will premiere on Monday, June 8…

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In an era of increasing environmental pressure, Mpatamanga Wildlife Ranch may be one of the most important conservation lessons of all
June 5, 2026
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* One remarkable conservation story from Neno District that highlights the impact that a single determined individual can have on protecting the natural environment * As Malawi joins the rest of the global village in commemorating the World Environment Day under the theme; ‘Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future’ * Highlighting acceleration of ecosystem restoration, utilising AI for climate adaptation & resilient urban design, and scaling up renewable energy By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi joins the rest of…

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