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Mitundu FC register first victory in their debut appearance in elite Premiership

May 2, 2026

* Beat seasoned Kamuzu Barracks 1-0 today at Dedza Stadium after drawing 1-1 with another veteran side MAFCO in their opening match last weekend * They have temporarily occupied 2nd spot of the log table with 4 points ahead of tomorrow’s Match Week 2 assignments involving sides with a single point each By Duncan Mlanjira Mitundu FC, who qualified into the country’s elite league after finishing as runners-up of the 2nd-tier NBS Bank National Division League (NDL), have temporarily…

When the Guardians of Justice become the thieves

May 2, 2026

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* Why Malawi must read South Africa’s Madlanga Commission as a warning, not a drama Opinion by Nkhuzana Kamoto, African Politics In Pretoria, a retired Constitutional Court justice sits in a quiet hall as a nation watches its criminal justice system unravel in public. Day after day, the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has dragged into the light what most South Africans long suspected — that the rot in their police, their prosecution service, and even tendrils of their judiciary…

Fierce defence towards Mayor Jomo Osman

May 2, 2026

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* Following human rights advocates’ all-inclusive appeal to prosecute the City Father over his vigilante action against suspected criminals * Are we saying that thieves have more rights than the victims? If the enablers of thefts are left scot-free because of human rights, then we will become a sorry state * These freedoms are the reasons why people are stealing from our taxes and we treat them with kid gloves * These people are not representing Malawian interests but their…

Mayor Jomo Osman’s moment of unrestrained vigilante rage over suspected crime accomplice ‘presents an opportunity for reflection and correction’

May 2, 2026

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* Leadership is not tested when things are calm, it is tested in moments of pressure and frustration. That is when restraint matters most * The people of Blantyre deserve leadership that protects both their safety and their rights. Fighting crime is necessary, but it must be done the right way, through the law, not above it * Because in the end, true justice is not only about dealing with wrongdoing, but also about upholding dignity, fairness, and accountability…

Sports Council pledges to enhance coordination and alignment to improve matchday planning, communication and execution

May 1, 2026

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* As it also apologises to sponsors FDH Bank for the controversy that led to the abandonment of the opening FDH Bank Premiership launch match between Mighty Wanderers and Karonga United at Kamuzu Stadium two weeks ago By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi National Council of Sports has rubbed in the apologies by Football Association of Malawi (FAM) and Super League of Malawi (SULOM), which were separately extended to the FDH Bank Plc following the controversy that led to the abandonment…

Registration opens for Standard Bank Be More Race 2026 scheduled for June 20

May 1, 2026

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* To be held under the theme; ‘Keep Growing’, which speaks to the need of the Standard Bank’s flagship charity race’s growth since 2017 and the commitment of Malawians towards growth and resilience * ‘Keep Growing’ speaks to an idea we all understand — that growth is not always easy, but it is always worth it—Chief Risk Officer Kondwani Mlilima By Duncan Mlanjira The Standard Bank Be More Race 2026 scheduled for June 20 was launched today, Labour Day,…

Robert Mugabe Legacy: After the Throne

May 1, 2026

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* “Nearly a decade after a military takeover ended Robert Mugabe’s 37-year rule, his widow and children remain wealthy, visible — and quietly accommodated by the very government that pushed them aside” By Nkhuzana Kamoto, African Politics On the evening of April 29, 2026, a Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon pulled up at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport to collect a passenger off a flight from Johannesburg. The passenger was Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, 28, the youngest son of former President, late Robert…

Safeguarding media freedom in Malawi: Progress worth protecting

May 1, 2026

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* To journalists in Malawi, my message is one of respect and solidarity. Your work matters. Your independence matters. And your safety matters * On this World Press Freedom Day, let us commit — together — to ensuring that Malawi’s media remains free, pluralistic and resilient, for the benefit of all Malawians By Leigh Stubblefield, British High Commissioner to Malawi World Press Freedom Day, marked globally on May 3, comes at a time when peace, accountability and trust in…

World Bank consolidates its Rapid Response financing support with President Mutharika

April 30, 2026

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* The World Bank believes the Rapid Response financing options will help stabilise the economy and place it firmly on the path toward full recovery * As the President reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening strategic partnerships aimed at rebuilding Malawi’s economy Malawi News Agency & Maravi Express World Bank’s Regional Programme Director for Africa, Dr. Nathan Belete, and the incoming Country Director for Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Tanzania, Dr. Firas Raad, held an audience with President Arthur Peter…

NBM invokes customer confidentiality obligations not to disclose sensitive financial information during Parliamentary inquiry session on Amaryllis Hotel purchase saga

April 30, 2026

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* The proceedings were subsequently suspended to allow Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to consult relevant authorities on how the National Bank can provide the information, which PAC considers critical to its inquiry * As RBM Governor revokes licences of the Board of Public Service Pension Trust Fund pension trustees in his capacity as Registrar of Financial Institutions By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express & Frank Humphreys, Malawi News Agency (MANA) When National Bank of Malawi (NBM) appeared before the Public…