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‘Public relations is an art of building relationships, managing perceptions and influencing positive change’

July 17, 2025

PRSM president, Benson Linje * This year’s theme; ‘Shaping Malawi’s Future Through Strategic Communication’ reminds us that strategic communication is not a luxury — it is a necessity * In a world of rapid change, misinformation, and growing public expectations, Malawi needs communicators who are not only skilled but also strategic By Duncan Mlanjira President of Public Relations Society of Malawi (PRSM), Benson Linje contends that public relations is more than media releases and event planning — it is…

CFTC approves TNM Plc’s e-ticketing system for TNM Super League matches

July 16, 2025

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* On conditions that it should be rolled out alongside physical tickets for a period of six months from the date of the determination * Within one year the system should be opened to other financial/payment service providers to ensure interoperability * The concerned parties should conduct awareness campaigns to educate football clubs, supporters and gate managers on the provision of e-ticketing solution By Duncan Mlanjira After through assessment of the impact of the exclusive dealing arrangement proposed by…

Questions arise over Zimbabwean Wicknell Chivayo rubbing shoulders with African presidents

July 16, 2025

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* Met Chakwera yesterday and is reported to have unfettered access to power, with his interactions with presidents including his own Emmerson Mnangagwa * He has before met former Malawi President Peter Mutharika, Kenya’s William Ruto, Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni, Tanzania’s Samia Suluhu Hassan and late Edgar Lungu of Zambia By Duncan Mlanjira President Lazarus Chakwera is being advised to be extra wary of Zimbabwean Wicknell Chivayo, whom he has met yesterday, saying there is need to make serious background…

Malawi cannot continue to address structural challenges of the economy through ‘killing sporadic fires approach’

July 15, 2025

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* I remain committed to ensuring that we together pave and direct the right path for the economic trajectory of Malawi, and our policies must be scrutinised openly * And also support others to be educated on what is happening around us — to achieve a more sustainable economic development path for the country Analysis by Chifipa Mhango, DCG Chief Economist Good day fellow Malawians, today, the 15th of July 2025, I spent my day going through some of…

Bullets eye 4th Airtel Top 8 title; “We’re coming for it — no backing down”

July 15, 2025

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* As Silver aim for the 3rd; “The battle line has been drawn and it’s time to fight for the top prize” * Strictly advance tickets only with no sale of tickets on match day but are being sold on-line via Kwenda by dialing *495# * Or through AirtelMoney dialing *211#; select 9 then Airtel Top 8 * Or https://www.kwenda.co/events/fam or via WhatsApp https://shorturl.at/rLAHz By Duncan Mlanjira Nyasa Big Bullets have drawn their daggers aiming to retain the Airtel Top 8…

DCCMS Director Dr. Mtilatila calls for enhanced capacity in weather forecasting

July 15, 2025

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* As a department, we cannot continue doing things the same way we did 20 years ago — we must keep improving and give Malawians the best weather and climate information they deserve * Which can support livelihoods and drive the country’s economic development—Dr Lucy Mtilatila By Alick Chibanthowa, DCCMS Media Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services (DCCMS), Director Dr Lucy Mtilatila has underscored the urgent need to build capacity in numerical weather prediction as the country continues…

DPP, UTM and five other individuals granted judicial review of implementation of electronic management system for September 16 elections

July 15, 2025

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* They cite Sections 76 (1) and (2) (d) and (e) of the Constitution; 8 (1) (i) and (m) of the Electoral Commission Act, Cap 2:03 of the Laws of Malawi; * And Sections 83 (1), 92, 93 and 95 (1) and (2) of the Presidential, Parliamentary and Local Government Elections Act, 2023 By Duncan Mlanjira The High Court has granted a judicial review to the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), UTM Party and five other individuals against the decision…

Mwisho Mhango wins the Golden Boot, Player of the Tournament and named named among four Malawians in COSAFA Youth Championship Best XI

July 15, 2025

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* The other three are Misheck Biliati, Madalitso Safuli and Precious Manjawira while Mwisho and Precious also made it in group stages’ Best XI * As Team Malawi bring back 7 gold medals, 12 silver, 13 bronze from AUSC egion 5 Youth Games 2025 in Windhoek By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi U20 national team lost 0-3 to defending champions South Africa in the final of the COSAFA Youth Championship 2025 played alongside the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5…

Mighty Wanderers displaced Bullets from top of TNM Super League; Silver Strikers dislodge Ekhaya FC from 3rd place

July 14, 2025

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* Creck Sporting Club have moved to position 8 from 10 after beating Mzuzu City Hammers 1-0 * Piling more woes on the Hammers, who are 15th with a merge 8 points from 11 matches of two wins, two draws and 7 losses By Duncan Mlanjira As the first round gets closer to the end, the race for the TNM Super League 2025 is now getting tighter at the top now that reigning champions have picked themselves from for…

Malawi’s economy continues to face significant challenges—World Bank’s Malawi Economic Monitor

July 14, 2025

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* The GDP growth forecast for 2025 has been downgraded to 2.0%, from 4.2% at the end of 2024, due to the impact of a weak agricultural season * Continued foreign exchange shortages is impeding the importation of production inputs — along with the suspension of some bilateral foreign assistance * The premature end of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme may also impact budget support and other external financing * Urgent reforms needed in three areas of restoring…