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Celebrated journalist Jack McBrams’ article on wildlife-human conflict due to ill-planned elephant translocation earns him prestigious Sub-Saharan African KAS media award 2026

February 17, 2026

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Jack McBrams along with fellow KAS media award 2026 winners * The article; ‘the-elephant-invasion-how-a-historic-elephant- translocation unleashed death, hunger, and heartbreak among Kasungu villagers’, was published by Platform for Investigative Journalism (PIJ) on May 11 * It bowled over the KAS Media Awards 2026 Jury, who described it as: “Real conservation should mean coexistence — not conquest.” By Duncan Mlanjira The article that celebrated journalist Jack McBrams published on Platform for Investigative Journalism (PIJ) that exposed a man-made wildlife-human conflict…

The Martin Luther King protege who helped reshape America

February 17, 2026

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* Built a career around working to politically organise and improve the lives of African-Americans, and became a national force during his two White House campaigns * While other African Americans sought the US presidency, Jackson was the first to find significant success at the ballot box – which would pave the way for those who came after, including Barack Obama and Kamala Harris Obituary by Anthony Zurcher & Sam Woodhouse, BBC News Jesse Jackson, a key figure during…

Civil rights icon and two-time presidential candidate, Rev. Jesse Jackson dies at 84

February 17, 2026

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The Rev. Jesse Jackson at a Democrats gathering at the Cheyenne Civic Centre in Cheyenne, Wyoming on April 20, 1989.—Getty Images * Our father was a servant leader — not only to our family, but to the oppressed, the voiceless, and the overlooked around the world * We shared him with the world, and in return, the world became part of our extended family * His unwavering belief in justice, equality, and love uplifted millions, and we ask you…

Young Scorchers sole COSAFA representatives in contention for FIFA Women’s U20 World Cup 2027 qualification

February 17, 2026

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* South Africa and Zambia were eliminated last weekend while Zimbabwe, Angola and Namibia exited in the second round * Five West Africans Nigeria, Cameroon, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire and Benin dominate the fight for the final four slots of Poland 2027 finals By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi U20 national women’s football team, Young Scorchers, are the sole representatives of the Council of Southern African football Associations (COSAFA) in contention for a slot at the FIFA Women’s U20 World Cup Poland 2027…

Cyclone Gezani not expected to have any further influence over Malawi weather as its tracking southward into the extratropical Indian Ocean

February 16, 2026

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Forecasted path of Tropical Cyclone Gezani * However, heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to persist over most parts of the central region, northern region, and lakeshore areas, due to the influence of the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) By Duncan Mlanjira As Tropical Cyclone Gezani was passing very close to Inhambane along the southern coast of Mozambique, indirectly influencing weather conditions over Malawi over the past two days but now it is not expected to have any further influence…

MACRA training Malawi Police PROs and prosecutors in data protection and cyber security

February 16, 2026

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* Inspector General Luhanga calls on the officers to invest in the new knowledge and skills to be gained in to effectively discharge their duties in the digital era * And to ensure lawful handling of personal data in compliance with the Data Protection Act 2024 By Duncan Mlanjira In its capacity as the designated Data Protection Authority and the national focal point for cyber security in the country, Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority (MACRA) is training Malawi Police Service…

Tanzania reaffirms its commitment to deepening bilateral trade and economic cooperation with Malawi

February 16, 2026

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* After the two countries sign a Simplified Trade Regime (STR) Agreement aimed at strengthening cross-border trade and deepening regional integration * Steady growth in trade between the two countries in recent years increased from US$86.5 million in 2021 to US$98.2 million in 2024, representing a 13.5% rise * Tanzania’s exports to Malawi grew from US$64 million to US$77.7 million over the same period, while imports from Malawi declined slightly from US$22.5 million to US$20.5 million By Duncan Mlanjira …

None has repeated Player of the Tournament award in past 9 editions of COSAFA Women’s Championship

February 16, 2026

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* Temwa Chawinga is among them attained in 2023 in which she also won the Golden Boot award from her nine goals scored * It was difficult to look past forward Banda for Player of the Tournament in 2022 after her 10 goals guided Zambia to their maiden title Maravi Express In the past nine editions of the Council of Southern African football Associations (COSAFA) Women’s Championship, which has is a showcased incredible talent in the region by…

HRDC governing body continues to operate despite adhoc committee’s petition demanding them to stop until AGM is held

February 16, 2026

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Kaiyatsa and his colleagues addressing the media two weeks ago condemning government on arrests of former Cabinet Ministers * Failing to comply in calling for the AGM within the stipulated period, the HRDC national ddhoc committee will have no option but to seek court intervention to protect the integrity, legality, and credibility of the Coalition By Duncan Mlanjira At a press briefing held at Bridge View Hotel in Lilongwe today, February 16, the adhoc committee of the Human Rights…

NBM Women’s Premiership top scorer Deborah Henry makes it into coach Fazili’s final 24-member squad for COSAFA Women’s Championship

February 16, 2026

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* She came under Fazili’s radar when she ended the first round of the NBM Women’s Premiership with 14 goals * And made it in Fazili’s 32-member provisional squad that prepared for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAfCON) qualifying matches against Angola * The NBM Women’s Premiership Golden Boot title winner with 23 goals from 18 games is also a nominee of the Player of the Season award By Duncan Mlanjira Inaugural champions of National Bank of Malawi…