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When the doors of equal opportunity are open for women and girls, everyone wins—UN Secretary-General

March 8, 2025

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* In commemorating International Women’s Day 2025 under the theme; ‘All Women and Girls: Rights, Equality, and Empowerment’ * Guterres’ message reminds us that gender equality is not just a moral imperative but a cornerstone of progress for all—UN in Malawi * Calls on everyone to reflect on the progress made and the work still needed to ensure that every woman and girl can live a life of dignity, opportunity and freedom By Duncan Mlanjira In joining the world…

Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango offers advice for RBM to consider introducing a K10,000 bank note

March 7, 2025

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* Looking at how the economy is moving on inflation rate, and if the trend continues, surely that is inevitable * For a central bank, introducing new bank notes or coins is determined by the inflation rate position By Duncan Mlanjira The K5,000 bank note being the highest currency note is now under challenge in terms of cost of transaction due to the rising cost of goods and services following the high rate of inflation of around 30% on…

MEC pledges robust security measures at all polling stations on September 16 General Elections

March 7, 2025

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* Every Malawian should feel safe and protected when at every voting station across the country * We assure voters that measures are being implemented to prevent any form of intimidation, violence or disruptions at polling centres * Political parties, candidates, and their supporters must also play their part in ensuring peaceful elections * Violence and intimidation have no place in a democratic society, and anyone found violating electoral laws should face the full force of the law By…

EGENCO’s environmental department strengthening survival rate of trees planted during forestry seasons

March 6, 2025

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* Over 80% of trees planted in 2024 season survived and are flourishing on the Ntcherechere forest reserve in Chikwawa * Launches its 2025 forestry season at Kapichira Power Station with a target of planting 14,000 trees on 30 hectares * 2,000 seedlings planted yesterday at the launch presided over by Minister of Energy and Minister of Natural Resources By Duncan Mlanjira Having taken cognizance that most trees planted during forestry seasons do not survive due to not being…

Farmer Kachulu Nanthambwe at Chitipi in Lilongwe alleges being terrorised by MCP members to illegally snatch his farmland

March 6, 2025

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* Complains in open letter to President Chakwera, Ministers of Lands and Home Affairs; ACB and MP Jean Sendeza * My family has legally owned and farmed on this land since the early 1990s, and we hold a valid title deed * However, these individuals have shown complete disregard for the law even though we have obtained a court injunction * It appears the law enforcement officers fear repercussions should they arrest members of the ruling party, the MCP…

A 2-year-old baby, his mother and a cyclist killed in road accident after being hit by an overspeeding vehicle

March 6, 2025

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Extensive damage to the vehicle involved in the accident * Vehicle was being driven by laboratory technician at Ntcheu District Hospital, who was arrested for reckless driving * Mangochi Police urge all road users to adhere to traffic regulations and exercise caution to prevent similar road accidents Maravi Express A tragic road accident has claimed the lives of a 2-year-old baby boy, his 25-year-old mother and a cyclist (40), after the bicycle they were riding on got hit by…

Nyasa Big Bullets to participate in the Sapitwa 4 Football Season 3 at Mulanje Park set for March 22-23

March 5, 2025

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* Others are Ekhaya FC and Mighty Tigers also from Blantyre to be joined by Lilongwe’s Creck Sporting Club * To be covered live exclusively on MBC TV 2 On-the-GO, MBC TV, MBC Radio 2 FM and MBC Digital * One of Sapitwa 4 Football’s objectives is to create a platform for selected TNM Super League clubs to prepare well for upcoming season By Duncan Mlanjira Nyasa Big Bullets are this year participating in the much anticipated pre-season Sapitwa…

MACRA Director General Daud Suleman emphasises need for responsible and responsive engagement on social media

March 4, 2025

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* It is crucial that we start dealing with this issue now, otherwise it is negatively affecting us all * We have responsibility per law to take a leading role in creating stronger digital Malawi which protects its citizens—Suleman * As MACRA engaged with civil society organizations (CSOs) on digital laws and data protection By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express & Evance Chisiano, MANA At an engagement with civil society organisations (CSOs) on digital laws and data protection, Malawi Communications…

Kenya unveils South African legend Benni McCarthy as new Harambee Stars coach

March 4, 2025

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* Contract that takes him through to AfCON which Kenya will co-host with neighbours Uganda and Tanzania * He goes straight to work as Harambee Stars are set to face Gambia away and host Gabon in FIFA World Cup 2026™ qualifiers Maravi Express South African football legend Benni McCarthy has been unveiled as the new head coach of Kenya’s Harambee Stars — a contract that takes him through to the Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) 2027, which Kenya will…

Namibia’s coach picks 14 foreign-based players and 16 from the domestic league in preparation for FIFA World Cup 2026™ qualifiers against Malawi and Equatorial Guinea

March 3, 2025

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Coach Benjamin hard at his preparations * 11 playing for South African clubs; 3 in Botswana league as they seek to keep up their qualification bid * Namibia are 2nd in Group H with 8 points, trailing leaders Tunisia by two points while Malawi are 4th with 6 points and Liberia 3rd with 7 points * If, by chance, the Flames shall win all their six remaining FIFA World Cup 2026™ qualifiers, they shall amass 24 points By Duncan…