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CCAP-Blantyre Synod commissions new Presbytery in South Africa

July 1, 2025

* This is the first Presbytery in the history of Blantyre Synod outside Malawi that was established on June 29, 2025 in Johannesburg * The Presbytery outside Malawi is to meet the spiritual needs of Malawian diaspora in South Africa who want to worship in their native language By Duncan Mlanjira The Blantyre Synod of the Church of Central African Presbyterian (CCAP), has commissioned its Presbytery number 21 in South Africa at a special event on Sunday, which was…

TNM posts K10.05 billion net profit in 2024 full-year results

July 1, 2025

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* The company navigated a challenging economic environment with strategic clarity and resilience * Projects a profit after tax of between K7.82 billion and K8.27 billion for the half-year ending June 2025 By Innocent Manda, MANA Telekom Networks Malawi (TNM) has posted a net profit of K10.05 billion for the year ending December 31, 2024, marking a significant turnaround after two consecutive years of losses. The figures are contained in TNM’s 2024 Annual Report released on June 28, 2025,…

Lilongwe District Council stops DPP vice-president Gangata’s planned political demonstration by calling for meeting with Malawi Police Service

July 1, 2025

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* Gangata plans to lead a peaceful anti-violence-free demonstration on Friday, July 4 in the volatile political violence hub of the Capital City’s violence against any political protest * The demonstration is being organised in response to increasing concerns about acts of violence and intimidation * That have, in recent times, undermined the rights of citizens to hold peaceful demonstrations — especially within Lilongwe By Duncan Mlanjira Lilongwe District Council has summoned vice-president of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)…

Silver Strikers’ Chimwemwe Idana seals 2-year contract with Zambian outfit ZANACO

June 30, 2025

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Won Man of the Match award after a wonderful perfomance against Karonga United last Wednesday * The jersey number 44 came to Area 47, conquered and left an indelible mark in the hearts of many * The Silver Strikers Board, management, staff and fans wish Idana all the best in his future endeavors By Santos Zefania, MANA Silver Strikers are set to miss the services of their talented Malawi international midfielder Chimwemwe Idana along their journey of defending the…

US conspicuously missing as most significant player at 4th International Conference on Financing for Development in Spain

June 30, 2025

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* Amid President Donald Trump’s cancellation of more than 80% funding of USAID programmes in January * As the once-in-a-decade UN conference on development aid kicks off in Seville with at least 50 world leaders attending * To address global concerns, including hunger, climate change and healthcare led by UN Secretary General António Guterres Al Jazeera The United States — the most significant player of the United Nations (UN) International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) Conference — is snubbing…

Red Lions take lead of NBS Bank NDL in quest to return to elite Super League by beating tough Ntaja Stars 1-0

June 30, 2025

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* They were well prepared for us — but we are happy to secure all three points and now that we have taken the lead of the table * Our fans should expect better results going forward as we are going to guard against the lead as we focus our attention to ultimately qualify for the Super League * It has been a weekend of goals galore as yesterday it was Chintheche United 3-1 Mitundu Baptist; Chilumba Barracks 2-2…

Usi calls on development partners to invest in initiatives that support human capital development especially in the health sector

June 30, 2025

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Usi during the roundtable discussion in Seville today.—Picture courtesy of Malawi Government * Malawi would like to see advanced human capital expertise in the private and public sector to enhance capacity building * All countries are operating in difficult environments but financing partners must not forget the positive outcomes of supporting programmes which have a spill over effect on human capital development Maravi Express Vice-President Michael Usi has called for development partners to critically consider investing and financing initiatives…

‘No tobacco farmer would be motivated under a current declining price trend environment’—DCG Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango

June 30, 2025

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* According to RBM data that the end of April 2025, 20.2 million kgs of tobacco were sold at an average price of US$2.30 per kg — thus earning US$46.5 million as a country * This is a decline as last year, during the same period, average price of tobacco was US$2.66 per kg. We earned US$45.2 million from a lower sale of 17 million kgs * If this situation is not addressed, soon Malawi will even lose its…

Team Malawi to participate in 14 sporting disciplines at AUSC Region 5 Youth Games in Namibia

June 30, 2025

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Team Malawi was given a special send-off by President Lazarus Chakwera last week at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe * The 165 athletes depart tomorrow after final preparations at a pre-departure camp held at Natural Resources College (NRC) in Lilongwe * This follows a series of three training camps to enhance technical skills, build team cohesion, and prepare the athletes for high-level competition By Duncan Mlanjira Team Malawi is expected to depart for Windhoek, Namibia tomorrow, July 1, for the…

Vice-President Usi arrives in Spain for 4th International Conference on Financing for Development

June 30, 2025

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* To deliver a national statement outlining Malawi’s policy positions on financing for development, challenges, and commitments * Towards advancing sustainable development financing, debt sustainability, and equitable economic reforms in line with the FfD4 objectives * As President p Chakwera returns from the 32nd African Export-Import (Afrexim) Bank annual meetings in Nigeria Maravi Express Vice-President Michael Usi has arrived in Seville, Spain where he is leading the Malawi delegation at the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4),…