Mangochi Police confiscate over 3,590 litres of fuel within two days; arrest 7 for illegal possession

* Four men and a woman were found with 2,230 litres of fuel and two more men were arrested in possession of 1,360 litres * Mangochi Police are conducting intelligence-driven operations targeting illegal fuel trading within the town * Which is aimed at curbing the rising trend of illegal fuel trading as it negatively affects the country’s economy and national security By Duncan Mlanjira Within two days, police in Mangochi confiscated over 3,590 litres of fuel and arrested seven…

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Standard Bank Malawi leads in market capitalisation at MK6.6 trillion; followed by FDH Bank at MK4.7 trillion

* This follows Standard Bank’s recent split of its shares on Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE), thereby strengthening capital market participation and empowering broader financial inclusion  * FMB Capital Holdings are 3rd at MK3.5 trillion followed by National Bank of Malawi at K3 trillion and NBS Bank at MK2.6 trillion By Duncan Mlanjira Standard Bank Malawi, which recently split its shares on Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE), thereby strengthening capital market participation and empowering broader financial inclusion, leads in market capitalisation…

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Bangwe All Stars beat Sporting FC to date Kamuzu Barracks in FDH Bank Cup Round of 16

* Kamuzu Barracks went through to the Round of 16 after beating Southern Region League side, FC Thondwe 3-1 last weekend  * Setting themselves against yet another lower league side, NBS Bank National Division League (NDL) side Bangwe All Stars By Duncan Mlanjira NBS Bank National Division (NDL) side, Bangwe All Stars beat Sporting FC 5-2 after post match penalties at Rumphi Stadium  to book a place in the Round of 16 of the FDH Bank Cup 2025 —…

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CDH Investment Bank posts strong interim results for half year ended June 30, 2025

* The bank will maintain a cautious yet proactive approach, prioritising robust risk management and operational excellence * Its strategic focus will remain strengthening investment in staff development to build a future-ready workforce, expanding digital banking and fintech capabilities * To enhance customer experience while deepening client relationships through customised financial solutions, its forte in the financial services sector in Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira CDH Investment Bank (CDHIB) has reported strong interim results for the half year ended June…

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MACRA amplifying child online protection by engaging school teachers as trainer of trainers

* Young minds in schools are now conversant with computer and smartphone usage — thus they are very vulnerable to online threats * The trainer of trainers workshop in Blantyre covered topics such as ‘school rules & child online protection’, ‘online safety’ and ‘data protection’ By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) is enhancing cybersecurity by training school teachers to be trainers of child online protection, taking cognizance that the young minds in schools are now conversant with…

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NBS Bank NDL leaders Red Lions wrap up first round against runners-up Namitete Zitha Sunday

* The Zomba-based Red Lions are leading with 22 points, three ahead of Namitete Zitha (19pts) and this will be an interesting fixture * Since if the hosts will win, they will tie on points and will need to score an avalanche of goals if they will have to topple the leaders By Duncan Mlanjira Headline fixture for the wrap up of the first round of NBS Bank National Division League (NDL) inaugural season will be between leaders Red…

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Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc’s shareholders approves US$45m loan from majority shareholder Sucoma Holdings to solve forex-related debt effects

* The company was facing acute foreign currency liquidity constraints due to both limited exports and broader shortage of forex in the market * Given the challenges, the company was unlikely to generate or source adequate foreign currency to service its obligations in the short to long term By Duncan Mlanjira Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc shareholders voted in favour of borrowing US$45 million from majority shareholder, Sucoma Holdings Ltd to help the company avert a foreign currency related credit…

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MultiChoice Africa amplifying use of renewable energy as it sets itself the milestone goal of cutting carbon emissions by 20% by 2028

* It is already on track to reach the goals as it reduced Scope 1 carbon emissions by 25% from 2024 to 2025 – which is equivalent to 19,483 tonnes of carbon dioxide * Partners with Earthshot Prize Global Alliance that promotes environmental sustainability in Africa through prize winners receive £1 million each to develop ideas that address pressing environmental concerns By Duncan Mlanjira Africa’s most-loved storyteller, MultiChoice, is amplifying the use of renewable energy as it sets itself…

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Indian Parliamentarian Barrister Owaisi asks rulers to strengthen harmony

T. Vivek welcomed the gathering. Seen on dias: (from left) Ziauddin Nayyar, Barrister Asaduddin Owaisi, MP, G. Chinna Reddy and Capt. Panduranga Reddy * Urges Prime Minister Modi to adorn Prime Minister’s Office with picture of freedom fighter Maulvi Alauddin, who sacrificed his life for the country by fighting against the British colonial rule Special report from Republic of India by Dr. Ahmed Mohiuddin Siddiqui Barrister Asaduddin Owaisi, Member of Indian Parliament from the southern city of Hyderabad, has…

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Babatunde scores four as Bullets thrash National Division League side Chilumba Barracks 5-0 in FDH Bank Cup 2025 Round of 32 

* The People’s Team meet winners between Beck Academy v The Boyz in Round of 16 as Mighty Wanderers date Mzuzu City Hammers after beating MAFCO 3-1  * Mzuzu City Hammers saw off NBS Bank NDL side Baka City 7-6 in post match penalties having drawn 1-1 at full time while Silver Strikers beat Mighty Tigers 1-0 at Kamuzu Stadium By Duncan Mlanjira  In their first encounter with Nyasa Big Bullets, Chilumba Barracks were terrorised by Babatunde Adepoju who scored…

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