PAC report confirms ACB acting Director Gabriel Chembezi’s conflict of interest in his involvement in controversial sale of Amaryllis Hotel

* In its final report, adopted on March 31, 2026 but had remained under wraps until now, PAC recommended that Chembezi be temporarily suspended * And that an independent inquiry be instituted into his conduct, particularly regarding his presence at a meeting in which the sale agreement was discussed in a consultative capacity * And his subsequent role in overseeing or influencing investigations into the same transaction By Duncan Mlanjira During its sessions in the investigation on the controversial…

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Simba SC, TP Mazembe, Pyramids FC, Al Hilal, Atlético Petróleos among established names carrying valuable away victories into second legs of CAF Champions League

* Winners of the first legs will move into the 2nd preliminary round, where some of the continent’s highest-ranked clubs await * CAF will provide clubs eliminated in the Preliminary Rounds with a US$100,000 subvention to assist with travel and other logistical costs * As part of the continued investment aimed at supporting clubs competing in the continent’s interclub competitions Maravi Express The CAF Champions League 2026/27 1st preliminary round moves into its decisive return legs going into this…

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Leaders Songwe Border United open NBS Bank NDL second round against rock bottom of the table Changalume Barracks

* Their striker Dickson Mwangonde-Mogha is leading the race for the Golden Boot with 7 goals — one ahead of Hussein Sanudi of Ntaja United * Three have 5 goals apiece also from 11 matches — Phillip Mtika (Mzuzu City Hammers); Slay Anthony (Extreme FC); and Emmanuel Munthali (Songwe Border United) By Duncan Mlanjira In the defence of their leadership of NBS Bank National Division League (NDL), Songwe Border United will open the Season 2 second round against rock…

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Young citizenry and old alike invited to guided tour of Blantyre Mission historic heritage in commemoration of its 150th Anniversary

* We want people to know where the story began, to appreciate the contribution that Blantyre Mission has made to Malawi, and to imagine together what our responsibility is for the next 150 years * On this day, we want our young people in particular to hear the stories that have shaped our country * We want them to understand that history is not merely something found in books — history is also found in buildings, places, communities, institutions…

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CCAP’s Blantyre Mission to commemorate 150th Anniversary with a goal to continue its legacy as institution that helped shape the Malawi we know today

* The Sesquicentennial will be celebrated on October 23-25 under the theme; ‘150 Years of Blantyre Mission: Remembering the Past, Celebrating God’s Faithfulness, Transforming the Future’ * As we celebrate, we must, therefore, avoid looking at history merely with nostalgia. We must ask: What does this 150-year history require of us today? By Duncan Mlanjira The Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) Blantyre Mission — commonly known as the Henry Henderson Institute (HHI) — has clocked 150 years of…

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CDH Investment Bank reinforcing community development by investing in upgrade of Blantyre Sports Club car park

* The Bank has a long-standing record of collaboration with Blantyre Sports Club, including renovations such as painting, greens management, sponsorships for golf and other events * This latest initiative underscores the Bank’s philosophy of combining strong corporate citizenship with practical support that benefits residents and business visitors By Duncan Mlanjira CDH Investment Bank has reinforced its ongoing partnership with the country’s historic Blantyre Sports Club by supporting the upgrade to the club’s car park — that involved removing…

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Malawi has minerals but why are we still begging for foreign exchange?

* The International Monetary Fund (IMF) identified mining investment as one of the potential upside risks to Malawi’s medium-term outlook * The World Bank estimates that Malawi’s mining sector could become a significant source of exports and foreign exchange if advanced projects move into production * Its latest work projects more than US$30 billion in mining exports between 2026 and 2040 under a successful development scenario Analysis by economist Dr. James Kadyampakeni Malawi’s economic debate needs a harder question;…

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Standard Bank sponsoring for Kenyan Grammy Award winner Bien to perform during ‘Live at Kumbali’ music concert

* ‘Live at Kumbali’ is one of the offerings under Standard Bank’s ‘Joy of the Arts’ platform, designed to grow arts, music and culture industries in Malawi * Bien will headline the concert, to be supported by a list of popular local artists that include Driemo, Praise Umali and Maggie Kadrum By Duncan Mlanjira For this year’s ‘Live at Kumbali’ music concert, Standard Bank has sponsored to bring in Kenyan Grammy Award winner, Bien-Aimé Alusa Baraza, to headline the…

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Silver Strikers appoint Patricio Kulemeka as interim head coach after parting ways with Peter Mgangira

Patricio Kulemeka * Interim 1st assistant coach is Mapopa Msukwa and the 2nd is 2025 Women’s Football Coach of the Year Andrew Chikhosi * Kulemeka led Silver Strikers Ladies as head coach at the CAF Women’s Champions League-COSAFA Botswana 2026 Qualifier By Duncan Mlanjira Silver Strikers, who announced yesterday (September 8) that it has parted ways with head coach Peter Mgangira, has today disclosed that it has replaced him in the interim by Patricio Kulemeka. In a press release…

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NBM Women’s Premiership 2025 Golden Boot winner Deborah Henry undergoes successful surgery

Deborah Henry in action in the only match she played for Silver Ladies at the CAF Women’s Champions League-COSAFA Botswana 2026 Qualifier * The Silver Strikers Ladies’ forward sustained a distal fibula fracture during the team’s opening match of the CAF Women’s Champions League-COSAFA Botswana 2026 Qualifier * She was part of Malawi Scorchers historic appearance at the WAfCON as an unused sub in all five matches played By Duncan Mlanjira Silver Strikers Ladies forward Deborah Henry, who sustained…

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