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Despite expressing reservations on increased elevations of traditional leaders, Minister Ben Phiri promotes 4 Lilongwe group village heads

February 7, 2026

* Last month, the Minister of Local Government indicated that the willy nilly political elevations of traditional leaders need to be slowed down * Because it is exerting too much pressure on the wage bill as they require to receive honoraria and that the number of traditional leaders is currently surpassing that of teachers * Shooting from around 20,000 in 2020 to 65,000 now, with about 15,000 more on the list to be injected into the wage bill Maravi…

M-Net to launch historical epic series King & Conqueror on February 12

February 7, 2026

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* King & Conqueror is a fictionalised version of events leading up to the Norman Conquest, the 11th-century invasion of England * By an army made up of thousands of Norman, French, Flemish and Breton troops all led by Duke of Normandy, later styled William the Conqueror By Duncan Mlanjira The historical epic series, King & Conqueror will be launched on DStv’s M-Net from February 12 (21h00 CAT) — a fictionalised version of events leading up to the Norman Conquest,…

PressCane Limited in final stages of commissioning fertilizer manufacturing plant in Chikwawa

February 6, 2026

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| Agriculture, Business, National, News

PressCane’s ethanol plant in Chikwawa * To turn sludge waste in its evaporation dam into compost manure as it is in the process of being decommissioned * The 26 hectares of land of the evaporation ponds on will be progressively rehabilitated and partially repurposed for tree planting, including selected fruit trees that surrounding communities will directly benefit from By Duncan Mlanjira PressCane Limited, a subsidiary of the country’s conglomerate company, Press Corporation, is in the final stages of commissioning…

‘Parents should raise children without burdening them with lifelong debt’

February 5, 2026

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| Education, National, News

* Says an advisory note offered to parents who may consciously or unconsciously believe that their children ‘owe’ them for being raised, educated, clothed and protected * It seeks to encourage reflection, promote healthier family relationships, and remind parents that raising a child is a responsibility, not a business transaction By Duncan Mlanjira An advisory message is trending on social media, which Maravi Express have found to be very illuminating in the context of today’s society. It is counseling…

Malawians are waiting for results, not for more talk—new Minister Itaye

February 5, 2026

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| Business, National, News, Tourism

* They want to see and feel the difference and this Ministry is critical in driving that change * Therefore, I expect nothing less from each one of you. So, let’s go out there and deliver the difference By Duncan Mlanjira New Minister of Industrialisation, Business, Trade & Tourism, Simon Itaye has told his Ministry’s senior management that his singular mandate is to deliver the difference that Malawians expect to see and so should they. Itaye said this when…

NEEF warns loan defaulters of legal action and confiscation of pledged collateral made on their loans

February 4, 2026

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| Business, National, News

* NEEF and MEDF loans are not grants — all loans disbursed are repayable facilities and must be honoured in full and in strict compliance with the loan agreements * Clients with outstanding loans that are not in arrears must continue servicing their loans diligently in order to avoid falling into arrears and being subjected to recovery measures Maravi Express Management of National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) has granted a 60-period from Friday, February 6 for all clients to…

Morocco reportedly to request CAF to postpone WAfCON 2026 to a later date due to intense pressure on domestic league fixture list

February 4, 2026

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| International Sports, News, Sports

* Repeated postponements of Morocco’s professional championship, due to several commitments including CHAN, the Arab Cup and AfCON 2025, have severely disrupted its national schedule * South Africa, who are set to host 2026 COSAFA Women’s Championship scheduled from February 18 to March 1, expresses readiness to step in if CAF decides that alternative arrangements are necessary By Duncan Mlanjira With less than 40 days to host Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAfCON) 2026, from March 17 to April…

Improving policy implementation and working closely with the private sector will be central to achieving Itaye’s Ministry

February 3, 2026

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* This Ministry brings together industrialisation, business, trade and tourism, which are critical pillars for building a strong and resilient economy * As he takes oath of office with a call from President Mutharika for him to take immediate action to drive economic recovery and long term transformation By Rosalia Kapiri, MANA President Arthur Peter Mutharika has sworn in Simon Itaye as Minister of Industrialisation, Business, Trade & Tourism, tasking him to take immediate action to drive economic recovery…

Airtel Malawi enhances customer experience with upgraded shop at Kamuzu International Airport

February 3, 2026

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| Business, News

* A total 42 shops earmarked for upgrades across Malawi with modern ambience, wood accents, bold red panels and backlit signature Airtel logo * As we invest in strengthening our network capacity and expanding coverage, it is equally important that the physical spaces where we meet and serve our customers reflect the same level of progress By Duncan Mlanjira Airtel Malawi Plc has officially opened a refurbished customer service shop at Kamuzu International Airport (KIA), marking the first completed…

Mixed reactions from the public over DRTSS’ enforcement of traffic regulation against ferrying passengers using lorries

February 2, 2026

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| Law Enforcement, National, News

* Some suggest that the government, through Directorate of Road Traffic & Safety Services (DRTSS), should first offer alternatives p to areas where buses do not operate * The law is the law, this is true but from the 50 plus years I’ve been on mother Earth, buses and minibuses have killed many people in Malawi compared to lorries and pickups which operate on bad conditions of roads in rural areas roads * However, others defend the DRTSS, saying…