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Organising committee for MBC’s Entertainers of the Year Awards expanded with inclusion of experienced local entertainment industry veterans

June 3, 2025

Award winning Malawian film producer, Shemu Joyah * Including award-winning film producer Charles Shemu Joyah; renowned entertainment journalists, Nation Publications’ Brian Itai; Times Group Sam Banda Junior * As well as multi-award winning journalist, Peter Kanjere; music promoter Taps Bandawe and celebrated dramatist Charles Mphoka * Ceremony now be hosted in February every year from December with this year’s edition expected to be held on February 28 By Victor Singano Jnr The organising committee for MBC’s Entertainers of the…

CAF president Patrice Motsepe being positioned as South Africa’s ANC presidential candidate at its pivotal 2027 national conference

June 3, 2025

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* Behind closed doors, a coalition of politicians, business leaders and professionals is mobilising a meticulously organised campaign * The reforms he introduced at CAF saw its financial standing, governance and competitiveness improve to become number three in continental confederations of FIFA * These credentials set Motsepe apart from other candidates — and besides, Motsepe does not enter a race if he is not going to win * His rise to the CAF presidency as a Southern Africa candidate…

Malawians asked to be in ‘harmony with Nature by ending plastic pollution for sustainable development’

June 3, 2025

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* The theme for this year’s joint commemorate of World Environment Day and International Day for Biological Diversity * It reflects Malawi’s urgent call to tackle the growing threats of plastic pollution and biodiversity loss * Following the ban on the use of thin plastics, Malawi Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) is strengthening the regulations and penalties to deter manufacturing companies By Nellie Nyirenda & Lesnat Kenan, MANA Be in ‘Harmony with Nature: end plastic pollution for sustainable development is…

Dissemination of fake news not only misleads the public but also undermines confidence of electoral process—MEC

June 3, 2025

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* As MEC disputes as fake report of chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja resigning ahead of the September 16 * The chairperson remains fully committed to her role and continues to discharge her duties in line with her constitutional mandate By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) is imploring on Malawians not to disseminate fake news on social media of September 13 general elections process saying, this “not only misleads the public but also undermines confidence of electoral process and…

Mpox Resurgence Strains Malawi’s Fragile Health System

June 3, 2025

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Lilongwe faces rising infections amid dwindling donor support and low public awareness Malawi’s health authorities are grappling with a growing outbreak of Mpox after three more cases were confirmed in the capital, bringing the national total to 15 since the virus was first detected in April. According to the Public Health Institute of Malawi, the newly identified patients range in age from 17 to 41. Health officials are investigating how the infections were transmitted and are currently tracing contacts. The…

The public should expect windy, cloudy and chilly conditions with patches of fog and rain drizzle from Thursday, June 5

June 2, 2025

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* Mwera winds will also blow over Lake Malawi and other lake water bodies due to the influence of a cool and moist southeasterly air mass * This weather will start to weaken over southern and central areas by Sunday, June 8 By Duncan Mlanjira The Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Department (DCCMS) indicates that from Thursday, June 5, the public should “expect windy, cloudy and chilly conditions with patches of fog and rain drizzle”. “Mwera winds will…

Rich history of COSAFA Cup in its 24th edition

June 2, 2025

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Zambia, inaugural champions * It has been a stage to launch a galaxy of stars and been a vital component in the rich history of Southern African football down the years * Zambia were crowned inaugural champions of the COSAFA Cup after they claimed the 1997 event with top spot in the tournament mini-league Maravi Express This year, the Council for Southern African Football Associations-COSAFA Cup celebrates its 24th edition, whose first competition was held in 1997 with Zambia…

ACB arrests former Cabinet Minister Jappie Mhango over corruption allegations

June 2, 2025

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* Misused his public office for the advantage of Cuthbert Mhango and 11 others when he arbitrarily authorised the sale of houses * Belonging to the Ministry of Transport & Public Works at under-valued prices of MK2.95 million leading to loss of Government revenue Maravi Express The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) announces that it has arrested former Minister of Transport & Public Works, Jappie Mhango today, June 2 on allegations that in 2016 an 2017, as a Cabinet Minister “misused…

COSAFA Cup 2025 kicking off Wednesday to be broadcast on SABC, SuperSport, and streamed live on FIFA+

June 2, 2025

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* Malawi’s opening match is against Lesotho in Group B on Thursday, June 5 from 15h00 CAT before facing Namibia on Sunday, June 8 * And wrapping up their group stage matches with a clash against defending champions, Angola on June 10 * East Africans Tanzania have replaced Morocco as guest nation as they prepare to co-host CHAN finals alongside Kenya and Uganda in August By Duncan Mlanjira All matches of the COSAFA Cup 2025 that kicks off on…

FAM president Haiya pleads to district council to maintain and further develop Nsanje Youth Centre

June 1, 2025

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* The plan we did is comprehensive for a fully fledged stadium and the agreement was that Council will continue to upgrade the facility up until it is a full stadium * To the people of Nsanje, this is your facility — let us protect it. Let us safeguard it. Most facilities in the country are in bad shape because they were vandalised immediately after being inaugurated Maravi Express Football Association of Malawi president Fleetwood Haiya has urged Nsanje…