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Scotland First Minister’s visit to Malawi an opportunity for him to appreciate what Malawi has achieved with Scottish support—Malawi British High Commissioner

October 13, 2025

British High Commissioner to Malawi Dr. Bisika in a recent meeting with First Minister Swinney * The Scottish government’s support to Malawi dates back many years since the two countries are historically very atțached to each * He will visit Malawi and Zambia as part of celebrating the Scottish Government’s 20th anniversary in supporting international development projects and climate justice initiatives By Duncan Mlanjira The Scottish Government has been supporting Malawi in many areas covering both development and humanitarian…

AACC Economic Justice and Accountability Champion Rev. Maulidi commends President Mutharika’s decision to relocate some key parastatals back to Blantyre and Zomba

October 13, 2025

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Rev. Maulidi * For Malawi to develop, there is indeed the need to enhance administrative balance that will lead to efficiency as the leadership works towards rebuilding the economy * Let us pray for Malawi and its leadership as the citizenry looks forward to a stable economy for the improvement of their livelihood—Rev. Maulidi By Duncan Mlanjira The All Africa Conference of Churches Economic Justice and Accountability (AACC) Champion, Rev Baxton Maulidi has commended the speed at which the…

President Mutharika relocates MACRA, MEC, MHC headquarters back to Blantyre; Malawi Prisons to Zomba City

October 13, 2025

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* Reversing Malawi Congress Party (MCP) administration’s decision that was ordered for government institutions to be based in the Capital City * Government is committed to ensuring effective governance, equitable regional development, and enhanced service delivery across the country * There is need to strategically realign and relocate certain government institutions to promote administrative balance and efficiency By Duncan Mlanjira In exercise of his Executive Order, President Arthur Peter Mutharika has relocated headquarters of Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA),…

Baka City drop two vital points allowing Red Lions leap to a 9-point lead in NBS Bank NDL

October 13, 2025

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* The Lions are now in a comfortable driving seat after Match Week 14 with eight games to play in their quest to return to the elite TNM Super League * Mitundu Baptist have maintained their 3rd spot after drawing 0-0 with 9th-placed Ntaja United at Balaka Stadium By Duncan Mlanjira Red Lions beat Mchinji Villa 3-2 on Saturday to amass 32 points and stretch their lead of the NBS Bank National Division League (NDL) to 9 points ahead…

Nyasa Big Bullets Women move to 3rd place of NBM Women’s Premiership after beating Mighty Wanderers Queens 1-0

October 13, 2025

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* The result also pushed Wanderers Queens to 5th place after Kukoma Ntopwa Women thrashed Moyale Sisters 5-1 to claim the 4th place from 6th * It was a weekend of derbies as in Lilongwe, leaders Silver Strikers maintained their 100% winning streak by beating rivals Civil Service Women 2-1 * While Ascent Soccer also retained their runners-up position after their 2-0 triumph of MDF Lionesses in another Capital City derby By Duncan Mlanjira FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women…

All eyes on Mchinji Villa if they can upset runaway leaders Red Lions in Match Week 14 of NBS Bank National Division League

October 11, 2025

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* The Lions opened a 7-point lead of the second tier league last weekend by beating Mitundu Baptist 3-2 to amass 27 points * Five ahead of Baka City, who beat FOMO FC 2-1. The loss pushed Mitundu from 2nd place to 3rd as Baka took the runners-up spot * Red Lions hold the advantage of playing at home, Balaka Stadium and against a side that is in the relegation zone By Duncan Mlanjira While NBS Bank National Division League…

Haiya, Dossi joins a large number of COSAFA representatives on FIFA Standing Committees

October 10, 2025

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* The Committee’s purpose, among others, is to advise the FIFA Council, Secretariat, and Member Associations on strategic plans, policies, and reforms * Ensuring that football remains relevant, resilient, equitable, and globally sustainable, while effectively managing emerging trends By Duncan Mlanjira Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president, Fleetwood Haiya, along with executive committee member, Felister Dossi, have been appointed to serve on FIFA’s newly-established standing committees — joining a large number of representatives from the Council of Southern African…

MCP requests Chakwera to retire honourably as party president

October 9, 2025

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* Article 30(3) stipulates that the president shall be eligible to contest for an additional term if he or she is elected as State President during his or her second term in the party * The party presidency became vacant following Chakwera’s loss to the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) leader, Arthur Peter Mutharika in the September 16, 2025 elections By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Congress Party (MCP) leadership at regional and district levels has petitioned its president, former Head of…

Silver Strikers Women’s Deborah Henry leads race for NBM Women’s Premiership’s Golden Boot award with 8 goals in 6 matches

October 9, 2025

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* She is three goals ahead of Malawi Scorchers’ internationals, Leticia Chinyamula and Mayamiko Mkandawire of Ascent Soccer * While on 4 goals each are Kondawo Banda of Kukoma Ntopwa and Vanessa Issa of FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women * Three hat-tricks were recorded through Leticia Chinyamula, Kondawo Banda and Maurine Phiri of Moyale Sisters * As a club, Silver Ladies, who top the NBM Women’s Premiership log table with 18 from a 100% winning streak, also lead as top…

Speaker and Deputy Speakers of Parliament to be elected October 22 as MP’s assemble for orientation and swearing-in

October 9, 2025

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* Under the theme; ‘From Election to Action: Empowering Parliamentarians for Impactful Legislation, Governance and Transformative Leadership’ * Key note opening address to be presented by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative, Fenella Frost * Other speakers include Chinese Ambassador, His Excellency Lu Zu and European Union EU Ambassador, His Excellency Daniel Aristi Gaztelumendi By Duncan Mlanjira The Speaker of the National Assembly as well as Deputy Speakers are expected to be elected on Wednesday, October 22 as…