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Ndirande Stars move to 8th displacing Ntaja United on NBS Bank National Division League log table

August 6, 2025

* Balaka Stadium is venue for Week 10 on Saturday, July 9 where Namitete Zitha can emerge as new leaders of the table if they beat hosts Ntaja United * In the event that the leaders, Red Lions draw with second-placed Mitundu Baptist at the same venue the following day By Duncan Mlanjira Ndirande Stars have beaten Jenda United 2-1 yesterday at Mpira Stadium to move to 8th and displacing Ntaja United on the NBS Bank National Division League…

Faith Chinzimu’s Swedish club further strengthens its midfield with Danish player

August 6, 2025

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* Loaned from Germany side Eintracht Frankfurt on a contract for the rest of the season ahead of the women’s Swedish league restart * BK Häcken stands for great football and that’s something I’m looking forward to being a part of * As the club also celebrates signing of Chinzimu; It feels good that we are also starting to find young African players on the women’s side By Duncan Mlanjira A few days after signing Malawian midfielder, 18-year-old Faith…

Francisco Madinga not renewing his contract with Mighty Wanderers opting to return to Georgia

August 5, 2025

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* We wish him all the best as he embarks on this new chapter in his professional career By Duncan Mlanjira Mighty Wanderers FC have issued a statement that midfielder Francisco Madinga will not renew his contract that expires tomorrow, August 6, saying he has indicated that he intends to pursue an opportunity with a club in Georgia where he previously played. “We thank Francisco for his dedication and service to the club,” says the statement. “We wish him…

Even if trip to Turkmenistan was sponsored by an external party, Usi’s bloated entourage just demonstrates lack of responsibility at leadership level—Chifipa Mhango

August 5, 2025

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* No motivation on the table can justify an approval for such a delegation, and this raises serious concerns on the actual approving authority of this trip by Vice-President Michael Usi and the delegation, in relation to costs involved * Coming from a country ranked as one of the poorest countries on the planet, with an economy of US$11.3 billion as of 2024, and GDP per capital of just around US$558 or 0.4% of the global average GDP per…

Airtel Africa partners Xtelify to pioneer AI-powered customer platform for Telcom operations worldwide

August 5, 2025

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Gopal Vittal, Bharti Airtel vice-chairman and MD * This partnership marks a transformative leap in our mission to build Africa’s digital future—Airtel Africa’s Group Chief Information Officer, Jacques Barkhuizen * By harnessing Airtel’s AI platforms that have proven scale in India, we are not only simplifying our operations but also accelerating hyper-personalised experiences for our customers * In addition, this is Airtel leveraging Airtel – a powerful synergy that will drive sustainable growth, innovation, and unmatched value across our…

Interested parties and stakeholders have two more days to submit views to CFTC on the effect of acquisition of Shoprite on the market

August 5, 2025

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* As regards to competition, consumer welfare and the economy in general By Duncan Mlanjira Interested parties and stakeholders have two days left to meet the deadline of August 7 set by Competition & Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) to submit views on the proposed acquisition of assets of business from Shoprite Trading Limited to Karson Investment Trust. A public notice was issued on August 1, 2025 by CFTC Chief Executive Officer, Lloyds Vincent Nkhoma detailing that it received the…

Ascent Soccer’s international Faith Chinzimu signs for Swedish club European Champions Leage club BK Häcken

August 4, 2025

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* Her move to the Gothenburg-based club marks a significant milestone for both the player, Ascent Soccer and Malawi women football as a whole * She becomes the second female player from Ascent Soccer to transfer directly to a top-tier European club at the age of 18 * Following in the footsteps of Rose Kadzere, who joined French top-flight side Montpellier last year By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Scorchers’ midfielder, Faith Chinzimu — a product of Ascent Soccer — has…

19-year-old arrested for brutal murder of his 3-year-old cousin

August 4, 2025

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The suspect who has confessed to sexual assault and murder * Her body was discovered in one of the toilets within the compound, with visible bloodstains around her mouth * Postmortem results confirmed that the child had been sexually assaulted before being murdered * The cause of death was determined to be strangulation due to a twisted neck Maravi Express Police in Koche, Mangochi, have arrested 19-year-old Amin Jameson, in connection with the brutal murder of his 3-year-old cousin,…

DCG Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango applauds Illovo Sugar Malawi’s revamping of sugar distribution system

August 4, 2025

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* However, he believes the minimum capital base of MK300 requirement may discriminate against the involvement of indigenous Malawians in the distribution network * Most Malawians are going through a tough path economically and capacity to raise a minimum of MK300 million, maybe out of reach for many indigenous Malawians By Duncan Mlanjira Chifipa Mhango, the Chief Economist for South Africa’s Don Consultancy Group (DCG), has applauded Illovo Sugar Malawi “for its transparent nature in advertising for applications for…

MRA achieved 100% of its revenue targets in 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 fiscal years

August 3, 2025

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* During the 2024/2025 Fiscal Year, MRA collected K3.06 trillion in revenue against the K3.26 trillion target, translating to 94 percent * As we look ahead to the K4.3 trillion target for 2025/2026, we do so with resolve, readiness and renewed energy By Lesnat Kenan & Kondwani Magombo, MANA Despite operational challenges, Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) remained focused in its core mandate such that in fiscal years of 2022/2023 and 2023/2024, it achieved 100% of its revenue targets. This…