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Malawi law enforcement cracking the whip hard on traffic regulation violations

January 17, 2026

* As Kawale police impound 26 unroadworthy vehicles for offences that include exceeding seating capacity, driving without valid permits, worn-out tyres, and defective brake lights, among others * Follows Mangochi Police impounding 19 unroadworthy motor vehicles in December for similar offences that included wrong parking, driving uninsured motor vehicles, operating unregistered motor vehicles Maravi Express Since the appointment of new Inspector General of Police (IG) Richard Chakupaleza Chikoko Luhanga, the Malawi law enforcement seems to be in transformative mode…

Plan to introduce worldwide income tax not good move for Malawi’s economy, its fiscal credibility or its relationship with the diaspora—Economic analyst Thomas Ngoma

January 17, 2026

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* As Malawians in the diaspora will be required to pay tax back home on income earned anywhere in the world * Nothing in the current evidence suggests it would raise meaningful revenue, and everything suggests it would damage remittances, investment flows, and trust — at a time when Malawi desperately needs all three * Malawi’s fiscal problem is not a lack of taxes — it is inefficiency, leakage, and expensive domestic borrowing By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Finance,…

Diaspora taxation or fiscal distraction? Why Malawi’s worldwide income tax proposal misses the mark

January 17, 2026

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* Worldwide income taxation is not inherently unjust if done properly. But ‘properly’ requires treaties, capacity, credibility, and trust * Until those foundations are in place, taxing the diaspora’s global income will generate more economic and political damage than revenue * Strengthening domestic taxation and offering credible, voluntary diaspora engagement tools is the more realistic and development-oriented choice By Dr. James Kadyampakeni, economic analyst Malawi’s proposal to introduce a worldwide income tax on the diaspora should not be viewed…

US, Malawi sign 5-year US$936 million bilateral health cooperation agreement

January 16, 2026

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* The agreement outlines a comprehensive co-investment framework designed to save lives and strengthen Malawi’s infectious disease prevention and response capabilities By Innocent Manda, MANA The governments of the United States of America (USA) and the Republic of Malawi have signed a five-year health cooperation memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening disease prevention, response, and long-term health system sustainability. In a press statement released today and signed by the USEmbassy Public Affairs Officer, Grand Phillip, the agreement outlines…

Morocco 2025 3rd place play-off: Nigeria to bid for their 9th AfCON bronze medal, Egypt their 3rd

January 16, 2026

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* Overall, Nigeria and Egypt have met 20 times with Nigeria winning eight, Egypt six and six ending in draws * Of their nine AfCON meetings, eight have come in the group stages and the Super Eagles have won two of their most recent AfCON-related meetings * Prior to Egypt’s latest victory, a friendly in March 2019 and the 2021 AfCON group match, both by 1–0 scorelines Maravi Express Nigeria will bid for a 9th Africa Cup of Nations…

Sunday’s final is first meeting between Morocco and Senegal at an AfCON tournament

January 16, 2026

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* But their 32nd overall in which Senegal have six wins to Morocco’s 18, with seven draws in qualifies of the FIFA World Cup and AfCON finals in the past * Their most recent meeting was at the 2024 edition of CHAN on August 26, 2025 where Morocco deposed defending champions Senegal in the semifinals Maravi Express Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) Morocco 2025 final will be the first meeting between Morocco and Senegal at the continent’s greatest…

The last 3 AfCON host nations to reach the final have won the tournament — Tunisia (2004), Egypt (2006) and Côte d’Ivoire (2023)

January 16, 2026

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* 2025 host nation Morocco have reached the final in successive editions for the first time since 2004 and 2006, when Tunisia and Egypt both reached the final and won the tournament * The last host nation to lose in the final was Nigeria in 2000, losing on penalties to Cameroon after a 2-2 draw * Victory for Morocco would see host nations win back-to-back AfCON titles for the first time since 2004 and 2006, when Tunisia and Egypt…

AFCON 2025 sets new scoring record with 120 goals – and counting

January 16, 2026

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* The landmark figure surpasses the previous record of 102 goals set at the 2019 tournament in Egypt and underlines the attacking intent, technical quality and growing confidence of teams across the continent * Morocco’s Brahim Diaz leads the scoring charts with five goals, closely followed by superstars, Egypt’s Mohammed Salah and Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen four apiece, who both are involved in the third-place playoff Maravi Express The Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) Morocco 2025 has rewritten the competition’s…

Scorchers off against defending champions Nigeria at WAfCON Morocco 2026

January 16, 2026

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* It’s tough group but inspiring — it presents a true test of Scorchers’ character. We have the defending champions in our group, so we need to analyse all our opponents thoroughly—coach Lovemore Fazili * International media focus on the clash between Nigeria and Zambia as the headline fixture that will renew the two sides hostilities * The Super Falcons, chasing an unprecedented 11th crown, demolished Zambia en-route to their title in last edition also hosted by Morocco Analysis…

Ascent Soccer confirmed as NBM Women’s Premiership runners-up

January 16, 2026

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* Champions Silver Strikers Ladies rout relegated MK Academy 10-0 in which Ireen Mathyola claimed a hat-trick * 3rd-placed Nyasa Big Bullets Women lost 0-1 to visitors Civil Service Women at Mpira Stadium along with Wanderers Queens to 4th-placed MDF Lionesses By Duncan Mlanjira With one match left to play, Ascent Soccer are now confirmed as National Bank of Malawi (NBM) Women’s Premiership runners-up after beating Kukoma Ntopwa Women 2-1 away at Mpira Stadium in morning fixture of John…