British High Commissioner Stubblefield named patron of Malawi–UK Chamber of Commerce

* As the Chamber prepares to open its permanent office in Malawi to respond to the needs of both Malawian and UK companies * The United Kingdom and Malawi share a long-standing partnership, and there is significant potential to deepen our economic relationship By Duncan Mlanjira The British High Commissioner to Malawi, Her Excellency Leigh Stubblefield, has been named Patron of the Malawi–UK Chamber of Commerce (MUKCC) as the Chamber prepares to open its permanent office in Malawi. The…

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Malawi loses US$700 million a year to gold smuggling

The artisan miners captured in Kasingu during Mining Minister’s tour * Government records show that the gold is not sold through government systems despite that there are many gold mining hotspots across the country * The loss could be reduced by establishing formal buying points closer to mining communities By Wanangwa Tembo, Malawi News Agency (MANA) Malawi could be losing more than US$700 million worth of gold to smuggle every year, highlighting the scale of the challenge facing government…

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Veteran journalist late Grey Mang’anda’s autobiography launched posthumously

* ‘Images of My Journalism Story’ offers a rich historical account of Malawian journalism alongside forward-looking insights into modern media trends like artificial intelligence and digital publishing * The journey to the book’s publication was an extraordinary tale of discovery as the manuscript was presumed lost following Mang’anda’s passing By Brenda Nkosi, Malawi News Agency (MANA) The legacy of one of Malawi’s foundational media figures, Grey Mang’anda, was permanently etched into the country’s literary and academic archives as his…

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Commercial banks not spectators in MW2063 long term vision under the pillar of Industrialisation—BAM president Phillip Madinga

* We are financiers of enterprise; we are managers of risk; we are trusted custodians of savings — and increasingly, we are partners in innovation, investment and business growth * Thus BAM annual conference’ theme; ‘Industrialising Malawi as a Catalyst for Economic Renewal’ challenges us not simply to discuss industrialisation, but to examine what the banking industry must do differently * If we are to become a stronger partner in Malawi’s productive transformation By Duncan Mlanjira The theme; ‘Industrialising…

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Standard Bank Malawi wins two international awards for digital banking and community impact

* These awards reflect our commitment to driving Malawi’s growth through both innovation and purpose-led impact * As we continue to transform the banking experience through digital solutions, we are equally committed to investing in initiatives that improve lives and strengthen communities By Duncan Mlanjira Standard Bank Malawi has been recognised at the Global Banking and Finance Awards 2026 with two prestigious accolades; Best Bank for Digital Services Malawi 2026 and Best CSI Initiative Malawi 2026. Standard Bank Chief…

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Lilongwe City Council cracks down on illegal mobile-money kiosks

* The exercise is not targeting any particular mobile-money operator but all structures without the required planning or Council approval * The Council considers factors such as whether a kiosk is on a road reserve, pavement, drainage corridor or public open space * As well as whether it obstructs pedestrian or vehicular movement By Khumbo Msambala Salanje, Malawi News Agency (MANA) Lilongwe City Council has confirmed that it is taking action against illegal mobile-money kiosks and other unauthorised structures…

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CDH Investment Bank supports Bankers Association of Malawi’s 2026 Lake Conference

CDH Investment Bank Chief Business Development Officer, Jamal Kamoto, presents the sponsorship to BAM’s CEO Lyness Nkungula * Scheduled from tomorrow, August 20-23 under the theme; ‘Industrialising Malawi as a Catalyst for Economic Renewal: Driving Sustainable Growth through Digitalization, Investment, Regional Trade and Financial Innovation’ By Duncan Mlanjira CDH Investment Bank has sponsored K5 million to the Bankers Association of Malawi (BAM) towards the hosting of its 11th annual bankers Lake Conference, scheduled from tomorrow August 20-23 at Sunbird…

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CDH Investment Bank deepens support for LUANAR with K19.2m investment in innovation and scholarships

* In supporting the university’s Falling Walls Lab science innovation pitch day competition for the second year running * Following the 2025 challenge in which the winner attended the science summit in Berlin and progressed toward turning her idea into a prototype By Duncan Mlanjira CDH Investment Bank reaffirmed its commitment to advancing innovation and supporting talented students at Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) during its 2026 Falling Walls Lab science innovation pitch day competition held…

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Tiyende Limodzi Endowment Fund raises over MK302m towards MK10 billion first-year target

*  Designed to create a permanent and sustainable financial foundation for Catholic Church’s pastoral, educational, health, social and community development ministries * Standard Bank Chief Executive Phillip Madinga and acting Managing Director of Centenary Bank Beatrix Mosiwa appointed as the endowment fund’s chairperson and vice-chairperson respectively By Duncan Mlanjira The Tiyende Limodzi Endowment Fund, which the Catholic Church’s Archdiocese of Lilongwe launched on July 25, 2026, has already raised over MK302 million against the MK10 billion first-year target. The…

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High Commissioner John Bisika joins fundraising golf for COSECSA College of Surgeons Scientific Conference

* To be held on August 29 at the Lilongwe Golf Club ahead of the College of Surgeons Scientific Conference scheduled for November 27 to December 4 * Whose budget is at US$750,000 (MK1.4 billion) to cater for all coordinated planning logistics for the expected over 1,500 participants * Surgeons save lives — I will tee it up in honour of all surgeons—High Commissioner Bisika By Duncan Mlanjira Dr. Thomas John Bisika, who has just honourably completed his tour…

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