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NBS Bank invests K100 million towards FAM Charity Shield 2026

April 15, 2026

NBS Bank Head of Marketing, Frank Magombo presents the cheque to FAM 2nd vice-president Madalitso Kuyera * Whose proceeds will support the Green Girl’s Boarding Initiative, implemented in partnership with Plan International Malawi * To be implemented at Emvuyeni CDSS in Mzimba focusing on clean cooking solutions and renewable energy to create safer, more sustainable learning environments for girls * At NBS Bank, we remain committed to being a bank that serves with purpose driving progress, empowering communities, and…

Reversing Malawi’s trade imbalance: A strategic case for value addition and export transformation

April 14, 2026

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* Despite being endowed with significant mineral resources, the country has yet to translate this potential into sustained export growth and foreign exchange earnings * The core challenge lies not in resource availability, but in limited value addition and weak integration into global value chains By Chifipa Mhango, Chief Economist-Don Consultancy Group Malawi’s persistent negative trade balance reflects a structural imbalance between high import dependence and a narrow export base. Despite being endowed with significant mineral resources, including uranium,…

Despite incentives encouraging communities against wanton cut down of trees, Zomba Plateau forest reserve still under threat

April 14, 2026

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* Zomba Forest Lodge’s environmental conservation programme, TREEZ sponsors 17 groups, who each have designated areas and each of them is given an amount of money equivalent to the number of trees in their area * This means that the more trees there are, the more money the groups receive — but despite the incentive, the wanton cutting down of trees is continuing By Duncan Mlanjira Distressed by the high rate of wanton cutting down of trees on Zomba…

5th edition of DCCMS Zanyengo e-Newsletter highlights how Malawi’s early warning agenda is advancing through stronger science

April 14, 2026

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5th edition of DCCMS Zanyengo e-Newsletter highlights how Malawi’s early warning agenda is advancing through stronger science * Along with stronger partnerships, and a clear commitment to turning observations into action * The publication can be accessed through https://www.metmalawi.gov.mw/publications/the-zanyengo-e-newsletter-5th-edition/ By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s early warning agenda is advancing through stronger science, stronger partnerships, and a clear commitment to turning observations into action, reports the Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DCCMS) in its 5th-edition-of-the-Zanyengo-e-Newsletter. Launched last year, the…

Government releases minimum prices for farm produce with maize at K900/kg

April 14, 2026

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* All agro-dealers, agro-processors and others who deal with crop commodities are requested to buy the produce at prices not less than those stipulated By Duncan Mlanjira The Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation & Water Development has issued a statement declaring minimum gate prices for strategic crops that are being harvested from the 2025/26 farming season, with the staple maize at K900/kg. Rice-paddy is at K1,500/kg; shelled groundnuts at K3,500/kg; unshelled groundnuts (K2,000/kg); pure beans (K3,400/kg); white Harricot beans (K3,000/kg);…

Mighty Wanderers chasing their first-ever Charity Shield title

April 14, 2026

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* It has produced only two winners since its inception, with Nyasa Big Bullets claiming seven titles and Silver Strikers winning once * The Nomads are yet to register a win against Bullets in the competition, with all three previous meetings ending in defeat Maravi Express Mighty Wanderers will be chasing their first-ever Football Association of Malawi (FAM) Charity Shield title when they will be facing Nyasa Big Bullets at Bingu National Stadium on Saturday in this year’s season-opening…

‘ESCOM Board appointed new CEO Eng. Kaipa to lead transformation, not to manage continuity’

April 13, 2026

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Eng. Kaipa being welcomed aboard by Board chairperson Nhlema * As the Board, led by chairperson, Alfred Nhlema officially introduce him to the ESCOM Executive Management team * Taking the helm with a clear mandate to stabilise the system, mobilise the workforce and reposition ESCOM as a resilient national utility fit for Malawi’s future By Duncan Mlanjira The Board of Directors for Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited, led by chairperson, Alfred Nhlema, has officially introduced newly-appointed Chief…

K1.8 billion collected from toll gates between January and March 2026 up from K920 million recorded during the same period last year

April 13, 2026

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* Representing 96% increase following a 100% increase in toll tariffs effective January 2026, alongside a rise in fuel levy allocations from about K126 per litre for petrol and K123 per litre for diesel to K506 and K503 respectively, which has significantly strengthened the financing framework * As RFA plans to expand the tolling network, with four new tollgates expected in the 2026/27 financial year at Mkamanga in Mponela, Dowa; Gwayi in Nkhamenya, Kasungu; Chileka on the Lilongwe-Mchinji Road;…

LUANAR FC get into FDH Bank Premiership through back door by merging with Mitundu Baptist

April 13, 2026

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Mitundu qualified for the elite league as NBS Bank National Division League runners-up * LUANAR FC will serve as a reserve side for Luanar Mitundu FC and the merged will also establish a women’s side * The club’s executive committee will comprise representatives from both institutions to ensure balanced governance and effective decision-making * This follows a precedent made by Masters Security Ltd, owned by Cabinet Minister Alfred Gangata, which bought Baka City FC’s ‘ownership’ rights * To accommodate…

No ticket to be sold on Matchday of NBS Bank-FAM Charity Shield between archrivals Wanderers and Bullets

April 13, 2026

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* Advance tickets available at selected selling points in Lilongwe at K10,000 open stands; K25,000 VIP and K300,000 Corporate Box for 10 people * Also available online through www.kwenda.co or dial *495# as well as with Kwenda.co WhatsApp 0886 785 067 By Duncan Mlanjira No ticket will be sold on the Matchday of NBS Bank-FAM Charity Shield between archrivals Mighty Wanderers and Nyasa Big Bullets to be played at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe. The organisers, Football Association of…