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Information Minister Namalomba attests to that ESCOM laying solid internet connectivity highway through its Optic Fibre Communications department

March 20, 2026

* The over 7,000km of fibre across ESCOM’s power supply lines is towards making Malawi an inclusive digitally connected nation * Which is President Arthur Peter Mutharika’s agenda as contained in his State of the Nation Address in Parliament * Directing that all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) should embrace digital technology to ensure that Malawi’s economy is driven by digital technologies By Duncan Mlanjira After his visit to appreciate progress of technological services being undertaken by ESCOM Limited…

A reflection on Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee oversight

March 20, 2026

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* Shortcomings from PAC’s inquiry seating yesterday point to a broader need for capacity strengthening within parliamentary committees Analysis by Chifipa Mhango, Chief Economist, Don Consultancy Group The effectiveness of parliamentary oversight rests not only on institutional authority, but on the quality of engagement between Members of Parliament (MPs) and those called to account. Yesterday’s sitting of Malawi’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC), in its interaction with witness, Prince Kapondamgaga (former Chief of Staff to ex-President Dr Lazarus Chakwera), unfortunately…

Former State House Chief of Staff, Prince Kapondamgaga denies role in PSPTF purchase of Amallyris Hotel

March 20, 2026

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* He was already in Mzuzu on official duties accompanying former President Lazarus Chakwera, and only attended the meeting at the invitation of the then Secretary to the President & Cabinet (SPC), Colleen Zamba * His role during the meeting was limited to that of an observer, assisting the Office of the President & Cabinet (OPC) in understanding the operations and governance of the Public Service Pension Trust Fund By Innocent Manda, Patience Longwe & Pickson Chipeso Former State…

Sapitwa 4 Season 4 attracts K9.5 million sponsorship from Premier Bet

March 20, 2026

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* Amplifying the most anticipated pre-season football tournament in Malawi for this year’s edition of being bigger and better * The coming in of Premier Bet is strong testimony of the confidence that corporate world has on Sapitwa 4–Lead organiser—Chimwemwe Nyirenda By Duncan Mlanjira Premier Bet, the leader of sports betting and lotto games in Malawi, has partnered with Sapitwa 4 Football Tournament with a sponsorship of K9.5 million amplifying the Season 4 edition of being bigger and better….

Telangana State Minister for Information Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy assures government’s commitment to welfare of journalists

March 19, 2026

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Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy addressing an Iftar gathering of journalists in Hyderabad, Republic of India * He assured that challenges related to journalist accreditation would be addressed fairly, with inputs from the community taken into account by the Accreditation Committee, which was recently reshuffled By Dr Ahmed Mohiuddin Siddiqui in Hyderabad, Telangana State, Republic of India The Telangana State Information & Public Relations Minister, Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy on Tuesday reassured the journalists’ community about the government’s commitment to the welfare…

AfCON 2025 controversy: CAF president Motsepe accused of letting Morocco ‘dictate law’

March 19, 2026

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Morocco football federation’s president (right) is Motsepe’s (left) vice-president in CAF * How this matter ends will undoubtedly be a defining moment for the five-year presidency of Patrice Motsepe — judging from the mood within the African football community * Which is yet to recover from the unacceptable and inexplicable postponement of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, which he promised would take place in Morocco on time * The South African billionaire is on an extremely sticky credibility…

The decision to strip Senegal of AfCON title shows just how out of touch those running African football have become

March 19, 2026

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* While the disputes will likely take many months to settle in CAS, no statement from a governing body or some corporate boardroom can rewrite what happened after the final whistle in January * Soccer is and should always be played on the pitch. Any attempts to change that will only cause more people to turn away from the game that the world fell in love with Analysis by Ben Church, CNN It was 59 days ago that Senegal…

UTM Party’s Matthews Mtumbuka wins Rumphi Central Constituency by-election

March 18, 2026

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* Despite the controversy that DPP’s vice-president (North) Jappie Mhango created when he attacked the country’s 2nd Vice-President Enock Chihana day before the elections * Unofficial results gives Mtumbuka 6,397 votes against DPP’s Moir Walita Mkandawire’s 5,378 and AFORD’s Paul Nyirenda’s 2,472 By Duncan Mlanjira Unofficial results sent from the field by Malawi News Agency (MANA) indicate that UTM Party’s Matthews Mtumbuka has won the Rumphi Central Constituency by-election held yesterday with 6,397 votes against favourites; Democratic Progressive Party…

Senegal to appeal ‘unjust’ stripping of AfCON title to Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne

March 18, 2026

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This has never happened in the history of football to reverse an already crowned title * The Switzerland-based independent body which settles sports-related disputes through arbitration or mediation * This decision is a travesty that rests on no legal basis. We felt that the panel was not there to apply the law, but to carry out an order * I am shocked by this decision, because as a person who sat on the CAF Appeals Board for SIX YEARS,…

Heartfelt eulogies pour in for Helene Mpinganjira for her gracious living and as a netball administrator par excellence

March 17, 2026

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* Thank you for the talent, the wisdom, the leadership you shared to the world. You run your race pretty well, legend Helene Mpinganjira—Tiya Somba Banda * Helene Mpinganjira has left an indelible mark on the netball fraternity. May her soul find eternal peace and her legacy inspire future generations—Elsie Elishaba * We stand in solidarity with you during this difficult time and honour her legacy of dedication and service rendered to sport—Zambia National Olympic Committee By Duncan Mlanjira…