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Ascent Soccer to continue building sustainable partnerships to ensure its campus serves as a model for what’s possible

March 6, 2026

* After 10 years of transformation in Southeast Africa, we see both how far we’ve come and how far we must, and are excited, to still go * Building on 2025’s pro pathway breakthroughs, we’re exploring expanded club development partnerships in Europe and a new EU girls–only elite pathway and international school opportunity * Also deepening our United States of America (USA) relationships with Milton Academy, Middlesex School and Brooks School communities By Duncan Mlanjira In its comprehensive 2025…

MACRA invites revoked broadcasting license holders to a dialogue on Monday and Tuesday

March 6, 2026

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* The interviews follow a recent call for resubmission of eligible former licensees whose licenses were revoked within the past 10 years * To submit requests for reconsideration of their cases in line with the principles of administrative Justice, transparency and fair regulation By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has invited revoked broadcasting license holders to a dialogue on Monday and Tuesday (March 9-10, 2026) to be held at MACRA head office, 8 Kasungu Crescent, 31225 at…

‘RBM policy lending rate cut to 24% signals gradual economic stabilisation and opens path for private sector growth’—DCG Chief Economist

March 6, 2026

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DCG Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango * The rate reduction signals that Malawi’s macroeconomic environment is gradually stabilising after a prolonged period of high inflation and tight monetary conditions * Recent data indicates that headline inflation declined to about 27.7% in the fourth quarter of 2025 from 28.1% in the previous quarter * And further fell to around 24.9% in January 2026, largely supported by improved food supply conditions and government interventions aimed at stabilising maize prices By Duncan Mlanjira…

EGENCO goes further upstream of Shire River in its annual tree planting exercise to preserve vulnerable river catchment areas

March 6, 2026

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* To plant 7,000 trees sorrounding areas of Ulongwe in Balaka and along Nkhonde River banks which flows into the Shire and currently feeds its silt and debris after degradation of trees along its catchment areas * ‘What EGENCO is doing is agreeing to the call for the nation to replace trees and to preserve water bodies’—Minister of Natural Resources, Energy & Mining, Jean Mathanga By Duncan Mlanjira The Energy Generation Company (EGENCO) rolled out its annual tree planting…

MultiChoice phases out Showmax service after comprehensive review

March 6, 2026

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* The decision to phase out Showmax reflects our focus on building a sustainable, competitive business for the long term in an increasingly demanding global streaming environment * The decision to discontinue Showmax services will not involve any retrenchments. The Group will be engaging and supporting employees through various transition options By Duncan Mlanjira MultiChoice has announced the discontinuation of Showmax service, following a comprehensive review of its streaming activities by the company as it focuses on “building a…

Bankers Association welcomes RBM’s steps towards easing interest rate thresholds

March 6, 2026

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BAM president Phillip Madinga * We have already been taking positions to align with the government’s calls to increase access to credit by the private sector—BAM president Phillip Madinga By Duncan Mlanjira The Bankers Association of Malawi (BAM) has welcomed the decision Reserve Bank of Malawi’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to take gradual steps towards easing interest rate thresholds in the market, seeing it as the beginning of a return to market-driven economic realignment. BAM president Phillip Madinga said…

Health stakeholders MHEN, MEHA call for provision of free public toilets across Malawi

March 4, 2026

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* Following Executive Order No. 2 of 2026 by President Mutharika mandating sanitation and hygiene facilities mandatory in public spaces, workplaces and schools * It is deeply concerning that in many urban areas, public toilets have been privatised and converted into fee-paying facilities, which disadvantages low-income citizens * Commercial institutions, particularly banks, should provide free and adequate toilet facilities for the customers in line with minimum public health standards By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Health Equity Network (MHEN) and the…

Malawi not to be spared from impact of the Middle East war on fuel availability and prices as MERA increases prices of liquified petroleum gas

March 4, 2026

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* LPG, also known as ‘autogas’, is mostly used in households for cooking, water heating, and space heating * And for commercial/industrial as fuel for forklifts, agricultural machinery, and in ceramic or glass production * It was last adjusted in October 2024 and since then, the Free-on-Board price ruling in January 2026, road freight rates, insurance & handling, financing cost, and in-transit losses have yielded a 22.65% increment in LPG landed cost By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority…

MEPA implores on the public to refuse being served with banned thin plastics

March 4, 2026

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* Warns all traders, retailers and consumers to immediately stop using banned things plastics and switch to environmentally-friendly alternatives * As the regulator embarks on compliance and enforcement inspections in markets and trading areas nationwide * All plastics with no name, registration of manufacturer, or a symbol indicating that it is recyclable, remains illegal in Malawi under the Environmental Management (Plastics) Regulations, 2015 By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) is encouraged members of the public to support…

Scorchers’ Deborah Henry and Ireen Khumalo also make it into COSAFA Women’s Championship 2026 final Best XI

March 4, 2026

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* Despite the Scorchers exiting in group stages in which both players were named in the Group Stage Best XI By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Scorchers’ Deborah Henry and Ireen Khumalo have also been named in the COSAFA Women’s Championship 2026 final Best XI have been selected in the Group Stage Best XI. Zimbabwe dominated the Group Stage Best XI with three players; goalkeeper Cynthia Shonga and defenders Nobukhosi Ncube and Agnes Tumbare, with only Tumbare remaining in the final…