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Some free-to-air channels carried on GOtv service will be temporarily unavailable for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026™

May 14, 2026

* Due to FIFA’s broadcast licensing requirements but if customers’ GOtv package includes SuperSport, they will continue to enjoy full tournament coverage without interruption * The process known as geo-blocking is a standard international practice that ensures broadcasters air matches only within the territories where they hold broadcasting rights By Duncan Mlanjira Due to FIFA’s broadcast licensing requirements, some free-to-air (FTA) channels carried on GOtV service will be temporarily unavailable outside their respective home countries throughout the upcoming FIFA…

Headline fixture for FDH Bank Premiership 2026 Matchweek 4 is between leaders Baka City-Masters FC and 4th-placed Silver Strikers

May 14, 2026

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* Baka City-Masters FC are coming from a 2-0 win against fellow new entrants to the Premiership, Mitundu-LUANAR while Silver Strikers lost 0-1 to fellow seasoned side Blue Eagles * 2nd-placed Nyasa Big Bullets are up against Red Lions, who haven’t lost in three games on their return to the top flight league of one win and two draws By Duncan Mlanjira On their return to the elite league through the back door — riding on the qualification of…

NBS Bank’s partnership with MDF keeps on being strengthened

May 14, 2026

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* As the bank injects K10 million in support of MDF Annual Sports Festival underway at the Malawi Armed Forces College (MAFCO) in Salima * This follows the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to sponsor the MDF Veterans Golf Tournament for the next 10 years * And supporting the General Jaffu Fundraising Golf Tournament towards the refurbishment and maintenance of Zomba Gymkhana as part of its commitment to caring for the spaces that serve the communities By…

MCCCI urges businesses to fully utilise new MBS state-of-the-art testing equipment to boost exports

May 14, 2026

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* The newly installed equipment is a major breakthrough for Malawi, for exports, and for individual entrepreneurs * MBS can now conduct internationally recognised tests locally, removing the need for exporters to send samples abroad for certification By Memory Kutengule Chatonda, Malawi News Agency (MANA) President of Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce & Industry (MCCCI), Ronald Ngwira, has urged local businesses to fully utilise the newly-accredited state-of-the-art testing facilities at the Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) to secure…

‘Africa needs to celebrate the life of Festus Mogae’—Joyce Banda in her tribute to late President Festus Mogae

May 14, 2026

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* President Mogae taught me that you can be simple, approachable and still be a powerful leader By Duncan Mlanjira In her tribute to former Botswana President, late Dr. Festus Gontebanye Mogae, who passed away on Monday, May 8, Malawi’s former President, Dr. Joyce Banda (JB) asserts that “Africa needs to celebrate the life of this great man”, who is the pioneer founding leader of ‘Champions for an HIV-free Generation’ — a distinguished group of former African leaders launched…

Standard Bank’s ‘Joy of the Arts’ innovation registers tremendous improvement and revival for ATEM to Schools Drama

May 13, 2026

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* Stella Maris Girls Secondary School emerged winners of the grand finale with their play titled; ‘Tales in Hot Tide’, beating 11 other schools from six Education Divisions * The 2026 competion was dominated by schools from the Southern Region with Blantyre Baptist coming second; Mulanje’s Our Lady of Namulenga Catholic school on third position By Duncan Mlanjira When the curtain fell at Bingu International Convention Centre in Lilongwe on Sunday, to mark the grand finale of the 2026…

Amaryllis Hotel hosts ‘Appreciation Luncheon’ for Blantyre City Council sanitation team

May 13, 2026

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* Giving back to the people who work tirelessly every day to keep our city clean, safe, and beautiful By Duncan Mlanjira Currently in the news for unsavoury reasons, Amaryllis Hotel turned around its public negative perception by hosting an ‘Appreciation Luncheon’ for Blantyre City Council sanitation team, accompanied by Mayor, Councillor Isaac Jomo Osman. “Giving back to the people who work tirelessly every day to keep our city clean, safe, and beautiful,” wrote the country sole 5-Star hotel…

Airtel Money Malawi’s ‘Tola’ promotion to reward customers with over K600 million in life-changing rewards

May 13, 2026

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* Its grand prize is K50 million and includes weekly cash rewards of K5 million to 3 winners; K50,000 cash prizes to 300 winners; various consolation prizes such as branded T-shirts, caps; and other giveaways * The promotion as one of the company’s greatest customer reward initiatives aimed at deepening customer engagement and enhancing the overall customer experience * To run for three months, from today May 13 to August 12, 2026 by transacting using Airtel Money services through…

Airtel Money’s continued growth underscores its role as a trusted digital financial services platform

May 13, 2026

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* Its customer base grows to 54.1 million up by 21.3% year-on-year across Airtel Africa’s operations in 14 countries in sub-Saharan Africa By Duncan Mlanjira The financial performance for year ended March 31, 2026, one contributing factors is Airtel Money, which continues to scale and deepen engagement, with an expanded customer base of 54.1 million — up by 21.3% year-on-year across Airtel Africa’s operations in 14 countries in sub-Saharan Africa. In his remarks over the overall performance, Airtel Africa…

‘The rule of law must prevail if we are to build a just and peaceful society’—MP Walter Nyamilandu

May 13, 2026

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* On mob justice killings of innocent citizens suspected of involvement in the mysterious disappearance of body parts * I condemn such mob justice in the strongest terms. No one has the right to take the law into their own hands By Duncan Mlanjira Member of Parliament (MP) for Nsanje South West, Walter Nyamilandu Manda has commended the Malawi Police Service for taking swift action against perpetrators of mob justice killings of people alleged to have been involved, in…