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Standard Bank increases ATEM’s National Drama competition sponsorship to K35 million

February 26, 2026

* In 2025, the country experienced something phenomenal following the success of our inaugural partnership with ATEM * This year sees us continuing the journey to nurture English literature and drama through the national Secondary School competition Maravi Express The second season of the Standard Bank-sponsored Association for the Teaching of English in Malawi (ATEM) National Drama contest has roared back into action with an increased sponsorship package of K35 million from K20 million. Standard Bank Plc is bankrolling ATEM…

Scorchers’ 8-1 win over Lesotho didn’t count for consideration of best runners-up for COSAFA Women’s Championship semifinal slot

February 25, 2026

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* Zimbabwe through to semifinals as they earn four points to qualify alongside with defending champions Zambia and hosts South Africa * Madagascar will need just a draw against Mozambique in 3-team Group C this afternoon to progress By Duncan Mlanjira According to the COSAFA Women’s Championship 2026 rules’ calculation for the best runners-up to qualify for the semifinals, the matches against the bottom side in Groups A and B were removed, which left Zimbabwe with four points in…

‘Reinvestigating Chilima plane crash is a national test of truth and accountability’

February 25, 2026

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* At a time when many nations struggle to confront difficult past events, this move signals a willingness to place truth, justice, and institutional integrity above convenience—Chifipa Mhango By Duncan Mlanjira President Arthur Peter Mutharika’s government to institute a fresh inquiry into the plane crash in Chikangawa in June 2024 that killed Vice-President Saulos Klaus Chilima and eight others, represents a significant and commendable step toward national healing, transparency, and accountability. This is the reaction from Chifipa Mhango, who…

Prudent public borrowing by Government; Investors offered K179 billion in RBM’s Treasury Bills auction but only K12.4 billion accepted

February 24, 2026

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* Rejection of over 90% of the money offered indicates there is ‘too much cash in the system’ and that Government is not ‘desperate to borrow’ * When there is ‘too much money’ and the Government says ‘no’ rates must fall — that is not an accident — it is policy through action, not talk—economic analyst Benedicto Nkhoma By Duncan Mlanjira Soon after assuming office in October, President Arthur Peter Mutharika indicated that his administration inherited an unprecedented high…

Is rejection of Treasury Bills in Malawi a strategic discipline or risky tightening?—An economic perspective for policymakers and markets

February 24, 2026

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* The recent rejection of T-bill bids by the Malawi Government reflects purposeful, disciplined debt management and a shift toward sustainable fiscal and monetary policy frameworks * Rather than a sign of weakness, this is a strategic choice to temper high borrowing costs, promote private sector credit, and strengthen macroeconomic stability * For policymakers, investors, and economic analysts alike, the message is clear: Malawi is signalling that it will manage its debts prudently, prioritise fiscal sustainability, and support broader…

ESCOM calls for regional collaboration as it hosts energy experts from east and southern Africa

February 23, 2026

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ESCOM Board member Welford Sabola making the conference’s opening statement * Through the 2026 Power Institute for East and Southern Africa (PIESA) conference being hosted at the Bingu International Convention Centre * Under the theme; ‘Transforming Electricity Energy Systems for a Sustainable Future’, which is a direct response to the urgent energy shortfalls hindering the region By Duncan Mlanjira The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) is hosting the 2026 Power Institute for East and Southern Africa (PIESA) conference…

Race still open in Group B for semis of COSAFA Women’s Championship as leaders and defending champions Zambia draw 0-0 with Zimbabwe

February 23, 2026

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* South Africa first to qualify for the last four after winning their two games played against Malawi Scorchers (2-0) and Angola (2-0) * Namibia won their first match against Mozambique in the three-team Group C and face Madagascar this afternoon By Duncan Mlanjira Defending champions, the Copper Queens of Zambia, drew 0-0 with Zimbabwe yesterday to leave the fight for the semifinals open in Group B while South Africa were first to qualify for the last four after…

Public warned of consequences of illegal electricity connections as a silent killer

February 22, 2026

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Such type of unsystematic connections should be reported to ESCOM and other relevant authorities.—Picture from the internet * As couple in Mangochi get electrocuted while attempting to rescue their daughter who was electrocuted first * It is alleged that the family was staying in a house that was illegally connected to electricity supplied by ESCOM * This heartbreaking incident serves as a stark and sombre reminder; illegal electricity connections are a silent killer—ESCOM By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express &…

Illovo Sugar Malawi expands and instigates secure direct distribution lines to improve sugar accessibility across the country

February 22, 2026

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* Scaling up secondary distribution to rural areas by expanding container depots in strategic locations to a total of 54 from 10 in 2025 financial year * Refines its route-to-market strategy to improve product availability and customer experience * The expansion supports Strategic Development Goal (SDG) 10-‘Reduced Inequalities’; and SDG 11-‘Sustainable Cities and Communities’ By Duncan Mlanjira In order to improve access to sugar, Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc has instigated several measures, that include expanding and put in place…

William Kamkwamba’s story ‘The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind’ made into a stage musical play

February 21, 2026

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* Playing at UK’s Royal Shakespeare Company’s Swan Theatre until March 28, 2026 before transferring to London’s Soho Place from April25-July 18 * Malawian boy’s amazing famine-beating creation inspires a rousing musical—The Guardian in its review of the play yesterday * After a book, a film and a Ted Talk, William Kamkwamba’s heroically inventive response to floods, drought and starvation is now delivered with energetic songs and dancing By Duncan Mlanjira The story of William Kamkwamba’s childhood in which…