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Lower Shire to become Malawi’s food basket upon completion of Shire Valley Transformation Programme—Chakwera

September 9, 2025

* Farmers should expect to harvest thousands metric tons of maize, rice as well as sugarcane — whose ready market is Illovo Sugar Malawi * The programme, touted as one of the biggest irrigation projects in Southern Africa, will cover 10,500 hectares which are the total hectares for 13 mega farms owned by cooperatives By Robert Nayeja, Leah Malimbasa (MANA) & Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express President Lazarus Chakwera has assured people in the Lower Shire that his administration will…

Nyasa Big Bullets fined K1m and suspended ban of 3 months for use of Kamuzu Stadium

September 9, 2025

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* After being found guilty of misconduct that took place after the game against Karonga United on August 10, 2025 * The fines are to be paid before the next official match and failure will lead to points deduction By Duncan Mlanjira Super League of Malawi (SULOM) disciplinary committee has found Nyasa Big Bullets guilty of all the misconducts that happened during their game against Karonga United on August 10, 2025 and thus fined a total of K1 million…

Chakwera pledges to rework on Nsanje Marka road to complement railway to unlock economic opportunities for Nsanje

September 9, 2025

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* Bangula-Marka railway rehabilitation project will enhance Malawi’s socio-economic development once in operation * Transportation cost of goods will go down and companies will come to invest here in Nsanje as goods from Beira will be offloaded in Nsanje By Robert Nayeja, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera has pledged that once given another mandate after September 16 election, his administration will rework on Nsanje-Marka road so that it should be durable for effective transportation of goods and services to complement…

September 16 is public holiday for all to vote

September 9, 2025

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* Sectors such as health, security, media, hospitality, manufacturing, transport, and retail must continue operating on polling day to maintain essential services * Such employers to put in place measures may include allowing staff reasonable time off to vote and introducing flexible or voting-friendly shift systems * And employers to remind employees of their constitutional right and responsibility to participate in the elections Maravi Express Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) says under Section 74(2) of the 2023 Presidential, Parliamentary and…

India’s leading provider of passive telecom infrastructure Indus Towers forays into African markets

September 9, 2025

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* Beginning with Nigeria, Uganda and closer to Malawi, Zambia in recognition that these markets offer attractive prospects for revenue diversification, operational scalability, and long-term value creation * It will leverage its robust financial position and anchor customer relationship with Bharti Airtel to establish a strong and competitive presence in these regions By Duncan Mlanjira Indus Towers Limited, India’s leading provider of passive telecom infrastructure, has expanded the company’s footprint across select international markets that includes a foray into…

President Chakwera joins other presidential candidates in signing peace declaration

September 9, 2025

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* The peace declaration is a goodwill document that forms the basis for entering into mediation dialogue case of political or electoral disputes * Presidential candidates should be open to other opportunities for reaching out to potential voters like presidential debates and not solely rely on conducting political parties * Presidential debates were very important as they accorded the candidates an opportunity market themselves to the people who are physically at the venue as well as those watching at…

The Parable of the Sower and the duty to every Malawian voter: A reflection for the next seven days towards September 16

September 9, 2025

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* The Seed on the Path – Indifference; The Seed on Rocky Ground – Impulse; The Seed Among Thorns – Distraction; The Seed on Good Soil – Responsible Citizenship By Chifipa ‘Chifi’ Mhango, Chief Economist for Don Consultancy Group (DCG) Good day Fellow Malawians, When Jesus told the Parable of the Sower, He described how seeds fall on different types of ground — some on the path, some on rocky ground, some among thorns, and some on good soil….

Political parties sign Blantyre City peace declaration ahead of September 16 elections

September 5, 2025

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* As Malawi Police Service is conducting anti-violence campaign in various parts of the country urging candidates, youths and community members to embrace peace and tolerance during this period * There is need for collective responsibility from candidates, young people and all other electoral stakeholders to create a conducive environment for peaceful campaigns that should lead to peaceful, credible and fair elections By Pempho Nkhoma & Alice Ndunya & Amanda Chimtengo, MANA Political party representatives and stakeholders in Blantyre…

Mumba pledges to tackle water challenges hunger, low wages in estates and expand access to NEEF loans in Thyolo

September 5, 2025

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* Thyolo was among the districts that have reaped significantly from the Mtukula Pakhomo cash transfers and various development initiatives * As Chief Njema appeals to MCP led government to open ADMARC markets at Limbuli in Mulanje By Yamikani Yapuwa & Innocent Chamtulo, MANA Malawi Congress Party (MCP) presidential running mate Vitumbiko Mumba has vowed to tackle water challenges, hunger, low wages in estates, and expand access to National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) loans in Thyolo, with intentions to…

Blantyre farmers tipped on quail production

September 5, 2025

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* This investment is generally low-maintenance compared to larger livestock and creates income and employment opportunities, making it a profitable * So far, we have found that quails are rewarding because they begin laying eggs early, and their products can be sold quickly, leading to a fast return on investment venture By Memory Kutengule Chatonda, MANA Farmers participating in the Malawi Watershed Services Project (MWASIP) at Kapichira catchment in Blantyre, have been encouraged to diversify their income-generating activities by…