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Chimwemwe Chimwaza wins his second 2026 NBS Bank Monthly Mug; Ladies April title goes to Deborah Lazaro

April 12, 2026

Chimwaza receives his trophy and cash prize from NBS Bank’s Chief Retail Banking Officer, Victoria Chanza * As former Cabinet Minister Felix Mlusu celebrates his 76th birthday by winning the Senior Golfers category * The tournament also had special category of Pro-Am participated by the country’s top professional golfers By Duncan Mlanjira Playing off handicap 9, Chimwemwe Chimwaza posted a gross score of 80 and nett 71 to win the April NBS Bank Monthly Mug at Country Club Limbe…

The quiet neighbour of Chigumula: When belonging requires silence

April 11, 2026

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* From the description of his friends, Zanga is the kind of neighbour any community would value as dependable, respectful, and always willing to lend a hand * When there is a funeral, he contributes; when something breaks, he helps fix it; when he passes by, he greets everyone with a quiet warmth * This man is very helpful we value him a lot but he does not talk about himself a lot and we don’t push him to…

High Court rules Power Market Limited to resume its operations

April 11, 2026

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* The PML voluntary winding up, made under the Insolvency Act of 2016, reverted its functions to Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) in the generation and distribution of power By Duncan Mlanjira Power Market Limited (PML), which was created as part of the power market restructuring process to perform a single buyer function in the electricity industry —but was dissolved in January 2023 — will resume its operations following a High Court ruling made yesterday, April 10, 2026….

Illovo supports K15 million towards MACRA’s National ICT Innovation Awards set for April 21-22 at BICC in Lilongwe

April 10, 2026

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Illovo’s Director of Legal & Corporate Affairs,Maureen Kachingwe hands over the sponsorship to MACRA’s Director of Broadcasting, Zadziko Mankhambo * Aligning with the company’s motto of ‘Creating a Thriving Community’ by supporting development initiatives that make a difference to the society * Launched in February, 2026, MACRA’s initiative is a new national flagship aimed at recognising, celebrating and promoting locally developed ICT innovations that support Malawi’s social and economic development By Duncan Mlanjira Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc has supported…

Repositioning Malawi’s mining sector: From potential to performance

April 10, 2026

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Kayelekera Mine in Karonga * Malawi’s mining sector requires a coherent, execution-focused growth strategy, one that aligns regulation, infrastructure, industrial policy, and investment promotion * With the right policy mix, the sector can shift from marginal contribution to a central pillar of economic transformation By Chifipa Mhango, Chief Economist- Don Consultancy Group Malawi’s mining sector presents a paradox, a country endowed with uranium, rare earths, graphite, and gemstones, yet recording mining GDP growth rate trends that remain disconnected from its…

Kenya accords joyous welcome to all three FIFA Women’s Series 2026 teams; Malawi Scorchers reciprocate with razzmatazz dance

April 9, 2026

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* Welcome to Kenya, Team Malawi, football truly unites the world, and we are honored to host you for the 2026 FIFA Women’s Series * As the Scorchers face world women’s football giants Australia on Saturday, their first international match against a nation outside Africa By Duncan Mlanjira Kenya Football Federation have given all the three FIFA Women’s Series 2026 teams; India, Australia and Malawi, a joyous and tumultuous welcome, which the Scorchers reciprocated with their usual razzmatazz dance….

MEC further pursuing High Court’s assessment on relocation for proper and definitive constitutional determination

April 9, 2026

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* The matter was dismissed on procedural grounds and that the substantive constitutional issues raised were not determined by the Court * On this premise, the Commission has resolved that the issues, being constitutional in nature, must be properly and definitively determined by the Court By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) indicates that it is pursuing further the application for judicial review it made seeking a definitive court clarification on whether the directive by President Arthur Peter Mutharika…

NBS Bank reaffirms its support to retired military veterans welfare

April 8, 2026

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* Signs an MoU with MDF extending annual MDF Veterans Golf Tournament lead sponsorship agreement to 10 years * Over the years, the tournament has evolved into a key national platform that brings together the corporate sector, government, and the public * To recognise the sacrifices of retired military veterans while mobilising resources to support their welfare By Duncan Mlanjira NBS Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Malawi’s retired military veterans by signing of a Memorandum of…

Parliament must go beyond approving the 2026/2027 National Budget to ensure resources deliver jobs, services, and improved livelihoods—Speaker Suleman

April 8, 2026

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* As he urges Parliamentary Committees to intensify scrutiny of expenditure, act on audit findings, and adopt real-time, evidence-based oversight * “A budget is not successful because it is passed,” he said at Bingu International Convention Centre in Lilongwe. “A budget is successful because it is implemented.” By Duncan Mlanjira At the official opening of National Budget Implementation, Tracking and Oversight Forum today, April 8, 2026, Speaker of Parliament, Right Honourable Sameer Suleman has impressed on Parliamentary Committees that…

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,…