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Morocco reportedly to request CAF to postpone WAfCON 2026 to a later date due to intense pressure on domestic league fixture list
February 4, 2026
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* Repeated postponements of Morocco’s professional championship, due to several commitments including CHAN, the Arab Cup and AfCON 2025, have severely disrupted its national schedule * South Africa, who are set to host 2026 COSAFA Women’s Championship scheduled from February 18 to March 1, expresses readiness to step in if CAF decides that alternative arrangements are necessary By Duncan Mlanjira With less than 40 days to host Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAfCON) 2026, from March 17 to April…

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Improving policy implementation and working closely with the private sector will be central to achieving Itaye’s Ministry
February 3, 2026
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* This Ministry brings together industrialisation, business, trade and tourism, which are critical pillars for building a strong and resilient economy * As he takes oath of office with a call from President Mutharika for him to take immediate action to drive economic recovery and long term transformation By Rosalia Kapiri, MANA President Arthur Peter Mutharika has sworn in Simon Itaye as Minister of Industrialisation, Business, Trade & Tourism, tasking him to take immediate action to drive economic recovery…

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Airtel Malawi enhances customer experience with upgraded shop at Kamuzu International Airport
February 3, 2026
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* A total 42 shops earmarked for upgrades across Malawi with modern ambience, wood accents, bold red panels and backlit signature Airtel logo * As we invest in strengthening our network capacity and expanding coverage, it is equally important that the physical spaces where we meet and serve our customers reflect the same level of progress By Duncan Mlanjira Airtel Malawi Plc has officially opened a refurbished customer service shop at Kamuzu International Airport (KIA), marking the first completed…

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Mixed reactions from the public over DRTSS’ enforcement of traffic regulation against ferrying passengers using lorries
February 2, 2026
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* Some suggest that the government, through Directorate of Road Traffic & Safety Services (DRTSS), should first offer alternatives p to areas where buses do not operate * The law is the law, this is true but from the 50 plus years I’ve been on mother Earth, buses and minibuses have killed many people in Malawi compared to lorries and pickups which operate on bad conditions of roads in rural areas roads * However, others defend the DRTSS, saying…

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Airtel Africa Plc posts strong 3rd quarter financial performance
February 2, 2026
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* Total customer base grew 10% to 179.4 million, with data customers up 14.6% to 81.8 million and smartphone penetration rising to 48.1% * Airtel Money customers reached 52 million, surpassing the 50 million milestone, while annualised processed value exceeded US$210 billion * Group revenue rose 28.3% to US$4.67 billion (24.6% constant currency), EBITDA increased 35.9% to US$2.28 billion and profit after tax more than doubled to US$586 million By Duncan Mlanjira Airtel Africa Plc has published its results…

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The back-door qualification by Minister Gangata’s Masters Security into the elite league shouldn’t have been tolerated
February 1, 2026
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* Baka City is the name that should be recognised as promoted into the elite league while Masters Security should be recognised as sponsors until end of season There is deafening celebration of Masters Security FC’s return into the top flight league, the FDH Bank Premiership, in the 2026 season after buying Baka City’s ‘ownership’ rights — but this back-door qualification shouldn’t have been tolerated. In the first place, the team got disbanded way back in 2019 when it…

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RBM outlines conditions on application for newly-introduced diaspora foreign currency denominated accounts
February 1, 2026
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* Diaspora FCDAs are foreign currency accounts held in Malawi by Malawian citizens residing outside Malawi * These accounts must not be funded with money that does not originate from Malawi and is not derived from export earnings By Duncan Mlanjira The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has issued a conditions to be followed when applying for diaspora foreign currency denominated accounts (FCDAs). In a public communique issued on Friday by Deputy Governor-Economics & Regulator, Henry Mathanga, the RBM…

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FAM identifies Scorchers WAfCON Limited Edition kit submitted by Blantyre-based designer Thandi Phiri
February 1, 2026
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* Her submission stood out for its creativity, originality, and full compliance with CAF kit regulations — earning her the top honours * With the Scorchers qualifying for the WAfCON finals, we felt it was important to introduce a limited-edition kit to mark this historic achievement * The public should expect the official unveiling of the jersey in the first week of March ahead of the WAfCON that kicks off March 17 By Duncan Mlanjira The Football Association of…

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Mudi SACCO completes its 35th Anniversary commemoration by posting landmark surplus of K1 billion in 2025
January 31, 2026
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* Growth of 83% that was posted in 2024 of K580 million with share value at 176% from 140.80% in 2024 and loan portfolio at over K4.4 billion from over K3.2 billion in 2024 * Despite the country’s economic challenges, Mudi managed to rectruit 5,936 new members in 2025 representing 54% of total target down from 2024’s 65% target * First to hold members’ annual general meeting for the 3rd successive year — beating by far the deadline of…

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CDH Investment Bank extends its transformation MoU with LUANAR from 2023/2025 to 2026/2028
January 31, 2026
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* To support LUANAR’s 3 key strategic initiatives of eco-forestry & tourism development; solar energy infrastructure project and innovation challenge supporting scholarships, intellectual property filing and endowment fund * Invests US$120,000 in the next three years with approximately US$40,000 to be disbursed each year towards under the three strategic initiatives * We are delighted the last MoU we signed provided growth for all parties involved and we trust that our continued partnership with LUANAR will result in greater developments By…

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