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‘Africa’s infrastructure financing opportunities demand strategic risk navigation, with a critical role for G20 summit’

November 19, 2025

* Africa’s long-term growth trajectory will be determined by the continent’s ability to close its infrastructure gap * Estimated at US$130 billion to US$170 billion annually, with a funding shortfall of up to US$108 billion—DCG’s Director of Project Finance, Loyiso Jiya By Duncan Mlanjira As South Africa and the continent as a whole is set to host the Group of Twenty (G20) Johannesburg 2025 summit from November 22-23; for the first time in its history, Don Consultancy Group (DCG)…

Malawi Law Society raises reg flags on proposed acquisition of a hotel by Public Service Pension Trust Fund

November 19, 2025

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* Calls for an immediate suspension of this transaction pending a full and transparent review * That includes urgent and independent investigation by the ACB, Minister of Finance and the Attorney General By Duncan Mlanjira As part of its statutory mandate under section 64(d) of the Legal Education and Legal Practitioners Act; ‘to protect matters of public interest touching, ancillary or incidental to law’, the Malawi Law Society (MLS) has called on relevant oversight authorities for an immediate suspension…

Airtel Malawi Plc brings new era of digital connectivity with VoLTE and 5G services

November 19, 2025

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* The only network with Voice over Long-Term Evolution (VoLTE) service available Nationwide through which customers can now enjoy crystal-clear call quality and faster connection times over LTE * The widest 5G coverage in Malawi with 56 5G sites now live in 10 districts/areas — Lilongwe, Blantyre, Dowa, Kasungu, Mangochi, Mchinji, Mzimba, Mzuzu, Salima, and Zomba bringing ultra-fast speeds and low latency to more communities than ever before * Airtel has increased its international connectivity from three to five…

Medical doctor Victoria Bobe shot dead in cold blood through the head by gunmen in an invasion of her Chigumula home

November 18, 2025

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Late Dr. Bobe * The 33-year-old Dr. Bobe was a senior obstetrician and gynaecologist at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital and long-serving lecturer at KUHeS * She was merciless shot after she and her husband couldn’t provide the money the gunmen demanded for invading their home Maravi Express Police in Limbe, Blantyre, have assured the public that they are on the man-hunt of unknown criminals for cold blood murder of medical doctor and lecturer at the Kamuzu University of Health…

MDF Lionesses stop Silver Strikers Ladies’ 100% winning run in the NBM Women’s Premiership

November 18, 2025

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* The Lionesses have also helped runners-up Ascent Soccer to keep up pace with Silver Ladies, who cut the gap between the leaders to four points after a commanding 3–0 victory over 10th-placed Topik Academy at Mzuzu Stadium * It was a case of sweet revenge as in the first round, Silver Ladies defeated their rivals MDF Lionesses with a score of 2-1 By Duncan Mlanjira MDF Lionesses came from a goal behind to beat Silver Strikers Ladies 2-1 at…

Child Advocasy Centre demands arrest of Nsungwi police officers accused of demanding a bribe to assist a raped minor’s case

November 18, 2025

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The police officers’ attitude is in total contrast to this campaign by the Malawi Police * The 12-year-old was sexually abused multiple times by her stepfather a in the absence of her biological mother * Kamuzu Central Hospital recommended that an immediately medical procedure to remove her uterus for it is severely damaged * When the mother went back to the police at Nsungwi, an officer handling the case demanded money from them to issue a warrant of arrest…

‘Chakwera’s press conference was a political misstep that added little value to the national discourse and raised more questions than answers’—Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango

November 17, 2025

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Chakwera address the media at MCP headquarters in Lilongwe * The briefing felt less like an act of leadership and more like a poorly timed attempt to control a narrative that no longer belongs to him * Coming at a time when Malawians are grappling with economic pressures, governance anxieties, and growing expectations from the MCP’s post-election aftermath * Rather than reassuring the nation, the press conference appeared defensive, reactive, and misaligned with Malawi’s current political mood By Duncan…

Jomo Osman: From the streets of Blantyre to the Mayor’s Office; A testament to resilience, wisdom and divine elevation

November 16, 2025

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* Osman’s leadership style is likely to differ fundamentally from leaders shaped solely by academic credentials * His legitimacy comes from relatability, authenticity, and a credibility forged in struggle * In a context where many citizens feel disconnected from political elites, his story brings a refreshing sense of hope and possibility Opinion piece by Chifipa Mhango, Chief Economist at Don Consultancy Group, South Africa Blantyre, Malawi’s commercial capital, and biggest city, woke up to one of the most inspiring…

Red flags raised of an obscure airline registered in Malawi as suspected front for illegal Airbus deliveries to Iran

November 16, 2025

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* Registered in Malawi as Rayoni Tourism Airline and is also known as Flytech Aviation Group that is alleged to have purchased four A340-600s Airbuses from Thai Airways * With the suspicion that they will eventually be flown to Iran under false flight plans to circumvent U.S. and EU aviation sanctions By Duncan Mlanjira Air Data News — managed by various organisations and companies, including the International Air Transport Association (IATA) that provides air transport data and analysis —…

ESCOM intensifies campaign against vandalism, way-leave encroachment and safety risks in Southern Region

November 15, 2025

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* The drive is engaging over 100 Traditional Authorities and more than 2,000 Group Village Heads to help protect Malawi’s power infrastructure * Communities warned to stay away from fallen lines, avoid touching damaged poles, and always use MERA-certified electricians to prevent fires and electrocutions * Calls on all Malawians to work together with ESCOM to protect the grid, promote safety, and ensure continued development as vandalism is costing the corporation over K3 billion each year By Duncan Mlanjira…