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Government has not implemented High Court’s 180-day deadline order to amend Standards & Guidelines for Post Abortion Care
April 22, 2026
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* To provide termination of pregnancy services to child victims of sexual assault and gender-based violence  * The order to train designated post-abortion healthcare professionals to provide safe and legal abortions to minors also not implemented  * Malawi Human Rights Commission also not implementing what the Court ordered to enforce the Gender Equality Act  By Duncan Mlanjira The 180 days has elapsed that the High Court set in its ruling on October 28, 2025, but the government has not…

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NBS Bank Charity Shield 2026 generates net income of K103.8 million
April 20, 2026
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* Representing a 68.8% increase from the K61.7 million raised in 2025 By Duncan Mlanjira The NBS Bank Charity Shield 2026 — between Mighty Wanderers and Nyasa Big Bullets on Saturday, April 18, at Bingu National Stadium, has generated a net income of K103.8 million. A statement from Football Association of Malawi (FAM) described this revenue as “a resounding success” as it represents a 68.8% increase from K61.7 million raised in 2025. Gross revenue was K211.1 million, which is…

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NBS Bank Charity Shield’s empowerment of the girl child is not just timely but transformational—FAM 1st vice-president Kuyera
April 15, 2026
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* The Green Girls Boarding Initiative at Emvuyeni CDSS in Mzimba speaks directly to our collective commitment to sustainable development * The NBS Bank K100 million investment is not merely a financial commitment; it is a powerful statement of belief in the unifying and transformative power of football By Duncan Mlanjira In its appreciation of the K100 million investment that NBS Bank has injected towards Saturday Charity Shield, whose proceeds will go toward the empowerment of the girl child,…

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Standard Bank invests K50 million worth of books by Malawian authors into National Library Service
April 15, 2026
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* The books on academics, history, fiction and children’s is our vote of confidence in home-grown literature—Head of Global Markets Mlangadzuwa Chigaru * This is one of the most enduring assets any nation can hold—National Library Service Board chairperson, Brian Ndawa By Duncan Mlanjira In recognition that access to literature makes a difference between curiosity and closed doors for many young Malawians, Standard Bank has invested K50 million worth of books written by Malawian authors into National Library Service (NLS)….

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NBS Bank invests K100 million towards FAM Charity Shield 2026
April 15, 2026
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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…

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Courageous Kids Foundation needs about K9.07 million every month in caring for 98 children
April 8, 2026
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* Including 11 babies under the age of five, some as young as just 3 months old * We kindly ask anyone who can to support us — any contribution, no matter how small, makes a huge difference By Duncan Mlanjira Current enrollment of children at Courageous Kids Foundation in Mpemba is at 98, which includes 11 babies under the age of five, some as young as just 3 months old — and to sustain their every day livelihood,…

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African female leaders shaping Africa to tell its stories
March 31, 2026
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* Through the Pan-African MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) academies that are training and inspiring women filmmakers to share their unique views of the world * Mentorship goes beyond technical skills — it’s about helping people find their voice, seeing their genius and owning it By Duncan Mlanjira   As the African continent asserts its leadership position in the world, a core aspect of its identity is the storytelling that informs Africa’s evolving culture — and the academies producing Africa’s…

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ESAMI reaffirms ties with Malawi Parliament
March 21, 2026
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* Parliament is very important to ESAMI — it is a key partner in the democratisation process and public accountability * We appreciate the partnership through the staff trained at ESAMI and the support we receive from the Parliament of Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira Dr Peter Kiuluku, Director General of the Eastern and Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI) — the Pan-African management development centre owned by 10 eastern and southern African countries — paid a courtesy call on the…

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US Embassy Chief of Mission engages Malawi Parliament Speaker Suleman on a number of issues of mutual interest
March 17, 2026
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* As the Speaker outlined his vision for the next five years which includes developing vibrant oversight systems, full financial autonomy * And enhanced outreach programme to reach out to more Malawians through Parliament Radio and Television, among others By Duncan Mlanjira Chief of Mission of the United States of America (USA), Jonathan Fischer paid a courtesy call on the Speaker of Malawi Parliament, Right Honourable Sameer Suleman where they deliberated on a number of issues of mutual interest….

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MP Nyamilandu appalled by “gut-wrenching state of Nsanje Secondary School; A stark testament to years of unrelenting neglect”
March 15, 2026
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* The hostels stand as hollow shells, their crumbling walls and gaping windows a haunting reminder of abandonment * Classrooms, once hubs of learning, are now decaying structures with tattered roofs and broken desks, utterly failing to inspire or support the education of our youth By Duncan Mlanjira Appalled by what he describes as “gut-wrenching state” of Nsanje Secondary School, Member of Parliament for Nsanje South West Constituency, Walter Nyamilandu Manda, has called on Minister of Education, Science &…

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