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51 megawatts of hydro power off the national grid

November 4, 2025

Tedzani hydro plant * Austrian company’s engineers are expected to arrive in the country after mobilising materials to repair Tedzani III Unit 5 (31MW), has been offline since December 2024 due to burnt generator stator windings * Nkula B Unit 5 (20MW) failed to start upon restoration after replacement of turbine shaft seal which commenced on Friday, October 31 and completed last evening By Duncan Mlanjira Energy Generation Company (EGENCO) says it is experiencing some challenges in hydro power…

Malawi’s marathon athletes’ finishing times are far from Olympic Games qualifications

November 2, 2025

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* McDonald Maganizo finishes this year’s Men’s Blantyre 42.195km Race in 2:31:29 hours while Mercy Malembo came out in 3:05:08 in women’s category * Against men’s Olympic Games official qualifying times of 2:08:10 for men and 2:26:50 for women * Olympic Games record is 2:06:26 set by Tamirat Tola in 2024 and 2:22:55 set by Sivan Hassan in 2024 for women * Men’s world record is 2:00:35 set by Kelvin Kiptum at the 2023 Chicago Marathon and 2:17:01 in…

SA Justice Ministry determine to take next legal course of action after Prophet Bushiri wins his appeal against extradition

November 1, 2025

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The Bushiris * To collaborate closely with Malawian authorities “to ensure that justice prevails, combat corruption, and strengthen mechanisms for cross-border cooperation in criminal matters * As Justice Mvula faulted the Magistrate Court did not exercise judicial discretion correctly by making a finding for extradition, when the evidence on the extradition hearing fell short to make the finding By Duncan Mlanjira South Africa’s Ministry of Justice is reported to be studying the ruling of the High Court of Malawi,…

8 primary school teams set for 3rd Malawi Soccer Festival in Mzuzu December 6

November 1, 2025

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* The event provides the young talents a platform to learn football and develop social skills use the game as a vehicle for the young minds’ empowerment * This years edition will be celebrated under the theme, ‘Protect Your Goal, Say NO to Drugs’ By Duncan Mlanjira The 3rd edition of Malawi Soccer Festival — that seeks to unearth talent from the grassroots targeting Under-15 boys and girls — is set for December 6 at Mzuzu Stadium, pitting eight…

GOtv lines series of exciting programmes on the final laps to the Festive Season

November 1, 2025

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* Festive Happy Place is right here with GOtv — the football, the laughter, the drama – it’s all happening on GOtv * Stay connected and make this holiday one for the books — GOtv’s got your perfect line-up of fun, family, and football By Duncan Mlanjira It November 1 today and as the Festive Season’s holidays are fast approaching, GOtv has got subscribers perfect line-up of fun, family, and football coverage. “Whether you’re laughing with Mama Uzo’s daughters,…

President Mutharika geared to reset the Malawi economy despite challenges; sets the tone as he opens 52nd session of Parliament

October 31, 2025

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* He immediately revoked government-to-government fuel procurement system and announced return to open tendering system in its place * He also signalled a swift plan to deal with fertilizer shortages and exorbitant pricing, re-invigorating forex revenue through opening of mines and industrialisation, and securing electricity supply By Duncan Mlanjira President Arthur Peter Mutharika evoked the saying that good politics makes good economics by emphasising his priority plan to tackle food, fuel and forex shortages and realigning public service delivery…

Outmaneuvered and out-smarted: How MCP lost the election

October 31, 2025

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* Leaders who underestimate their people, assume control is permanent, and mistake entitlement for loyalty will ultimately fail * Chakwera and his inner circle need to reflect on this hard lesson if MCP wants to stay relevant * Malawi’s voters sent a clear message: political entitlement has limits, and those who take the electorate for granted risk facing severe consequences Op-Ed by James Kadyampakeni After Malawi’s recent election, one truth stands out clearly; the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) was…

President Mutharika abolishes school development fund or any other fees in all public schools except boarding fees

October 31, 2025

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* The government has introduced free secondary education by fees for abolishing tuition, examination, school development and identity card * Mutharika unveiled a series of new government initiatives aimed at improving livelihoods, boosting industrialisation, and enhancing service delivery * But for all this to happen, good governance and rule of law will be very key. I will not tolerate any corruption * My Government will empower the Anti-Corruption Bureau to prosecute corruption cases without fear or favour. In the…

President Mutharika retains four more Ministers from his previous administration in his lean 24-member 2025 Cabinet

October 31, 2025

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* Bright Msaka; Ben Malunga Phiri; Mary Navicha; Jappie Mhango; along with Joseph Mwanamveka and George Chaponda whom he had first appointed * Other new faces include Shadrick Namalomba (Minister Information & Communications Technology); lawyer Charles Mhango (Minister of Justice & Constitutional Affairs); former Inspector General of Police Peter Mukhito (Homeland Security) — whose deputy is Norman Chisale (Operations) By Duncan Mlanjira Along with Joseph Mwanamveka and George Chaponda whom had first appointed as Ministers of Finance, Economic Planning…

Airtel Africa posts profit after tax of US$376m improving from US$79m; a growth of 375.3% for half-year ended September 30, 2025

October 30, 2025

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* Airtel Money customer growth up at 20%, bringing the total customer base to 49.8 million — driving digital adoption and strengthening the ecosystem to advance financial inclusion * The Board has declared an interim dividend of 2.84 US cents per share, an increase of 9.2% in line with Airtel Africa’s progressive * Our strategy has been focussed on providing a superior customer experience and the strength of these results is testament to the initiatives that we have been…