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Airtel Africa Telesonic partners with Nokia to build mega terrestrial fiber network for Africa

November 11, 2025

* The strategic project aims to connect multiple African countries and link submarine cables to terrestrial networks — significantly enhancing digital connectivity across the continent * It will contribute towards boosting economic growth and improving the quality of life for communities in the continent by providing affordable and reliable digital infrastructure By Duncan Mlanjira Airtel Africa, the leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services with a footprint across 14 African countries including Malawi, has selected Nokia to build…

Malawi’s depleted fuel reserves being replenished—Energy Minister Mathanga

November 11, 2025

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* NOCMA’s mandate is to hold fuel reserves for the country, but since July 2024, the reserves have been empty due to forex challenges * The fuel that the country has been purchasing recently goes directly to the fuel pumps to feed the nation — thus our reserves currently have no fuel * As NOCMA urges Energy Minister to engage with Mozambican authorities to ease operational delays at the port of Beira, where fuel vessels often wait for several…

20MW battery energy storage system under construction in Lilongwe to boost electricity supply

November 11, 2025

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* Expected to be completed by February 2026 to help mitigate blackouts by injecting stored energy into the national grid * As first phase of EGENCO’s solar power plant construction at Nanjoka in Salima is expected to be completed by December this year to generate 10 megawatts By Sheminah Nkhoma & Fostina Mkandawire, MANA Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) has begun constructing a 20 megawatts (MW) battery energy storage system (BESS), which is expected to be completed by…

NBS Bank NDL Sides Baka City and Jenda United ousted from Castel Challenge Cup 2025

November 11, 2025

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* Leaders Red Lions thrashed Ngokwe United 8-1 while 3rd-placed Namitete Zitha, went through 7-3 in penalties after drawing 1-1 with University of Lilongwe in regulation time * Ndirande Stars thrashed Soccer Legends 18-0 while Bangwe All Stars escaped a scare when they were held 2-2 by Ligowe Young Soccer but managed to triumph 4-2 in penalties By Duncan Mlanjira Baka City and Jenda United are the only NBS Bank National Division League (NDL) side who have been ousted…

Don Consultancy Group urges South African banks to deepen engagement with African growth opportunities

November 10, 2025

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DCG’s Executive Director for Project Financing, Loyiso Jiya * South African banks are well positioned to drive growth across the continent — but must adopt more innovative, risk-sharing, and partnership-based approaches to fully leverage Africa’s emerging markets * Africa’s economies are entering a new growth phase underpinned by infrastructure expansion, green industrialisation, digital transformation, and the implementation of the AfCFTA—DCG Executive Director, Loyiso Jiya By Duncan Mlanjira The Don Consultancy Group (DCG) has called on South Africa’s financial institutions…

Wanderers coach Bob Mpinganjira pleads with his players to accept their fate and move on

November 10, 2025

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* After failing to win their first FDH Bank Cup in the first-ever final since the championship was introduced five years ago * We have the TNM Super League title and the Castel Challenge Cup ahead, it is important that we let go of today’s result and strategise By Duncan Mlanjira Mighty Wanderers coach, Bob Mpinganjira has asked his players to accept their fate and move on after losing 4-5 in post-match penalties of the FDH Bank Cup 2025…

Solar experts PowerPlus Control Systems designing, supplying and installing top notch premium renewable energy solutions

November 9, 2025

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* Harness the power of the sun with a solar water pump, you will save money and reduce your carbon footprint * Go for solar; go green; save bills; be smart; be clean and save the environment — we have various products and customised systems to suit everyone By Duncan Mlanjira With offices in Lilongwe, behind Nazarene Church in Falls and Blantyre behind Kudya filling station, solar experts PowerPlus Control Systems are designing, supplying and installing top-notch premium renewable energy…

INUA applauds Malawi Police for arresting fellow officers who robbed Burundian refugee millions of Kwacha during 2023 forced relocation exercise

November 8, 2025

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* For two years, we have been calling for thorough investigations and redress for refugees — particularly those who lost property, income, and means of livelihood during the enforcement of the relocation exercise * Many of the affected refugees remain destitute, struggling to rebuild their lives after losing the little they had * The recent arrests, therefore, bring a measure of hope that justice may finally begin to take shape for those who have endured silence for far too long…

Parliament constitutes new Parliamentary Service Commission

November 7, 2025

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* Comprises Speaker Sameer Suleman as chairperson; Ismail Rizzq Mkumba, Chifundo Makande, Daniel Chitonya, Fred Penjani Kamlepo Kalua and Beatrice Roseby Mwale * The commissioning was presided over by First Deputy Speaker, Victor Musowa, who described as youthful, urging them to uplift the values of the august House By Duncan Mlanjira Parliament has confirmed the appointment of members of the new Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) for 2025-2030, in accordance with Section 194 d (1) of the Constitution whose chairperson…

All active DStv and GOtv customers getting full access to DStv Premium and GOtv Supa+ channels for 3 days

November 7, 2025

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* It’s our festive gift to customers and a perfect opportunity to reconnect to any package and enjoy world-class entertainment By Duncan Mlanjira The Festive entertainment has started early with MultiChoice as it has unlocked all active DStv and GOtv customers get full access to DStv Premium and GOtv Supa+ channels for three days — starting today, November 7-9. “It’s our festive gift to customers and a perfect opportunity to reconnect to any package and enjoy world-class entertainment,” says…