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AFORD declares an electoral alliance with DPP for September 16 presidential election
July 24, 2025
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* With 20 individuals seeking the presidency, it is clear that many are driven by personal ambition rather than a genuine desire to serve the nation * In a country struggling with pressing economic challenges, this dissonance of candidacies is a luxury we can ill afford * Therefore, I have decided not to join this calamity of greed individuals who are eager to satisfy their personal interests and not that of a common man By Duncan Mlanjira Conspicuously missing…

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Mangochi motorist fined K720,000 for causing excessive noise, suspended from driving for one year
July 24, 2025
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* He deliberately modified his vehicle’s exhaust system to produce gunshot-like sounds that terrified community members * In mitigation, he apologised to the police and the community, asked for leniency, and expressed remorse for his reckless actions By Duncan Mlanjira Allie John, who deliberately modified his vehicle’s exhaust system to produce gunshot-like sounds that terrified Mangochi community members, has been convicted by Mangochi Senior Resident Magistrate’s Court has convicted and ordered to pay a total fine of K720,000 and…

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Inaugural National Bank Women’s Premiership set to conclude in February 2026
July 24, 2025
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* As FAM releases all the fixtures ahead of the official launch of the country’s top tier national women’s league between Nyasa Big Bullets and Kukoma Ntopwa at Mpira Stadium Saturday * First round to conclude by end of November 2015 and in between are international matches of FIFA U20 World Cup qualifiers; COSAFA Championship and WAfCON qualifier By Duncan Mlanjira The inaugural National Bank Women’s Premiership, which will be launched on Saturday at Mpira Stadium with a match…

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Former President Joyce Banda unveils her former Vice-President Khumbo Kachali as her running mate for the September 16 election
July 24, 2025
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* MEC chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja urged Joyce Banda to focus on an issue-based campaign and to promote peace across all political platforms * She also called on all stakeholders to work towards a unified Malawi and encouraged the candidate to mobilise voters to participate in the elections on September 16 Maravi Express Former State President Joyce Banda has this morning submitted her presidential nomination papers to Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) at Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe…

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Standard Bank is walking the talk on financial inclusion, access and sustainable market development—Malawi Stock Exchange
July 24, 2025
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MSE Board chairperson, Prof. James Kamwachale Khomba * In doing so, you’re not only strengthening your own position — you’re strengthening the ecosystem around you * Your decision to implement a share split is bold, strategic, and forward-looking—MSE Board chairperson, Kamwachale Khomba By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE) profoundly believes that Standard Bank’s foresight in implementing its share split — in which an additional 938,672,648 ordinary shares were listed on the Main Board of the Exchange — the…

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Standard Bank’s share split set to unlock investment potential for more Malawians
July 24, 2025
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* From a trading price of MK12,050 per share last week, Standard Bank shares are now trading at around MK2,410 per share * This revised price point significantly lowers the barrier to entry, enabling more Malawians — from institutional investors to individual citizens — to own a piece of Standard Bank By Duncan Mlanjira Standard Bank Plc has split its shares on Malawi Stock Exchange, thereby empowering broader financial inclusion, strengthening capital market participation, and unlocking investment potential for…

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Ekhaya FC beef up midfield with new signing of Malawian-born Congolese Samuel Khedira Rukura
July 23, 2025
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* Rukura is known for his technical brilliance, creative spark, and eye for the final pass * His football journey began at Dzaleka Future, progressed through Dzaleka Madrid, and most recently saw him shine with Chilomoni FC, whom he joined earlier this year By Duncan Mlanjira Born in Malawi to Congolese parents, attacking midfielder Samuel Khedira Rukura has signed for Ekhaya FC, the club he had trials with before promotion into the TNM Super League in the ThumbsUp Southern…

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FAM president Haiya applauds fans for embracing e-ticketing and advance ticket sales for Airtel Top 8 2025 final
July 23, 2025
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* From record-breaking match revenue of K216 million, 78% has been realised from e-ticketing and pre-sales * A demonstration of the progress we are making in marketing our game and implementing robust financial controls By Duncan Mlanjira Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president, Fleetwood Haiya applauds the 40,000 passionate fans who packed Bingu National Stadium for the Airtel Top 8 2025 final between Nyasa Big Bullets and Silver Strikers, saying their response to e-ticketing and advance ticket sales is…

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The 2019-2025 Parliament dissolved
July 23, 2025
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* All operations of the National Assembly involving which include legislation, oversight and representation, have ceased * However, if the President is of the opinion that a constitutional crisis or emergency has arisen, he may reconvene it for that purpose alone By Duncan Mlanjira In accordance with Section 67 (1) of the Constitution, the 2019-2025 Parliament has been dissolved pending the September 16 general elections. A statement from the office of the Speaker of the National Assembly, says following…

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Big Brother Naija Season 10 to premiere over two nights of July 26-27
July 23, 2025
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* Africa’s biggest reality television show is set to ignite screens with unprecedented entertainment culminating in the grand finale on Sunday, October 5 * BBNaija has become more than just a television show; it is a living, breathing cultural—MultiChoice Group’s Busola Tejumola By Duncan Mlanjira Malawians enthusiasts of Big Brother Naija have all the reasons to stay connected to DStv and GOtv as Africa’s biggest reality television show’s returns with Season 10 — set to ignite screens with unprecedented…

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