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Airtel signs agreement with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s high-speed internet connectivity solutions to its customers in Africa including Malawi

May 5, 2025

* With this collaboration, Airtel Africa will further enhance its next-generation satellite connectivity offerings * And augment connectivity for enterprises, businesses, and socio-economic communities like schools, health centres in even the most rural parts of Africa By Duncan Mlanjira Airtel Africa has announced today an agreement with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s high-speed internet connectivity solutions to its customers in Africa including Malawi to its customers in Africa. A statement from Airtel from Dubai, UAE, says currently, SpaceX has acquired…

Greyson Chapita brutally but truthfully highlights exasperating tendency by Malawian event organisers as witnessed at premiere of movie ‘Welcome to Maula Prision’

May 5, 2025

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A not so condusive venue for a movie show—picture by Abel Ikilon, MANA * Lack of time keeping; failing to communicate for it; overbooking for small space in trying to maximise revenue * VIP guests who paid K100,000 weren’t just paying for a seat; they were paying for comfort, exclusivity, and a premium experience * Instead, they found themselves stuck in the same overcrowded, delayed situation as everyone else Maravi Express While marveling that the quality of movie, ‘Welcome…

Feature highlighting challenges to rights of the LGBTI+ community wins MISA Malawi award

May 5, 2025

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| Health, National, News

The co-authors, Florence Mwale (centre) and Wezi Nyirongo (tight) * The Silent Health Crisis Facing Malawi’s LGBTQ+ Community by Capital Radio Malawi’s Florence Mwale and Wezi Nyirongo * I am particularly excited because it touches on issues most journalists avoid reporting on due to their personal biases By Duncan Mlanjira Capital Radio Malawi’s Florence Mwale and Wezi Nyirongo have been honoured with the award of ‘Best Woman and Reproductive Health Journalists of the Year (Online)’ for the feature story…

Parliamentary seat aspirant Mandeule resigns from her DPP post after being floored in primaries by incumbent MP Bright Msaka

May 5, 2025

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Mandeule at a press briefing announcing her resignation * Cites irregularities in the preparations for Machinga Liwenu constituency primary elections held on Saturday * Accuses DPP’s senior party officials of being oppressive and abusing their power against her and intends to run as independent * However, DPP’s constitution says “any member who decides to run as an independent candidate in any election shall consequently cease to be a member of the party By Duncan Mlanjira Jane Mandeule — who…

FAM president Haiya urges Malawians in South Africa to rally behind the Flames in second leg of CHAN qualifiers against Bafana Bafana

May 4, 2025

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| International Sports, News, Sports

* The triumph in Pretoria will require more than tactical discipline on the pitch, emotional and vocal backing from the stands will be equally crucial * This is not just another fixture it’s a defining moment in Malawi’s football resurgence. With a one-goal advantage, the psychological and moral support from the diaspora could make all the difference Maravi Express After the tumultuous support fans gave Malawi at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe yesterday that helped towards the hard-fought 1-0…

‘Welcome to Maula Prison’ movie also shines in Blantyre

May 4, 2025

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* The film is exciting — exceptionally well-produced and feels remarkably authentic * It’s so impressive, one might not believe it’s a Malawian production—Deputy Minister of Local Government, Unity & Culture, Joyce Chitsulo By Gift Wahuta, MANA After electrifying audiences in Lilongwe with a record-breaking premiere, the Malawian movie, ‘Welcome to Maula Prison’ — produced by 4Kaya Studios — continued its momentum last evening at Mount Soche Hotel in Blantyre. Although the screening was delayed due to technical glitches…

Malawian mathematics Professor at USA’s Auburn University, Overtoun Jenda receives one of the highest honours in the scientific world

May 4, 2025

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* Honoured as American Association for the Advancement of Sciences (AAAS) Fellow and is also a recipient of a 2020 Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics & Engineering Mentoring * “With nearly 50 years in academia — almost 40 of those at Auburn — Overtoun Jenda has left a mark on the field of mathematics and thousands of students that’s impossible to calculate” By Duncan Mlanjira Malawian mathematics Professor at USA’s Auburn University, Overtoun Jenda, has been honoured…

Malawi amongst 20 countries in the world exempted from Visa requirements to enter Namibia

May 4, 2025

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* Along with 10 other southern Africa members; South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Botswana, eSwatini, Lesotho, Mauritius, Angola, Seychelles * And Russian Federation, Jamaica, Brazil, Cuba, Indonesia, Singapore and Hong Kong & Macau, which are special administration regions of the People’s Republic of China * “Namibian government is open to negotiating reciprocity visa agreements with countries that have been listed” By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi is in Visa reciprocity principle with the Republic of Namibia alongside 20 countries in the…

The fans were there in huge numbers and have contributed to Flames beating South Africa in first leg of CHAN qualifiers

May 3, 2025

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| International Sports, News, Sports

* Team captain Maxwell Paipi had asked Malawians to come in numbers and push them from the stands * The job is only half done. Credit to the boys — they stayed alert and dealt with it well—Flames coach Pasuwa By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Flames’ CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) captain, Maxwell Paipi urged fans to rally behind the team in the second round of the all-important clash against South Africa this afternoon at Bingu National Stadium with a…

‘Government and the media need to work together in combating misinformation and disinformation’—President Chakwera

May 3, 2025

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* As he hosts journalists to breakfast treat at Mzuzu State Lodge to commemorate World Press Freedom Day 2025 * MISA Malawi praised the President for supporting diverse media platforms, including podcasts * And for answering questions in the National Assembly — actions described as significant milestones for media freedom By Aliko Munde, MANA & Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express President Lazarus Chakwera has emphasised the need for mutual respect and collaboration between the government and the media to help…