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MEC elected into Executive Board of Association of World Election Bodies

October 15, 2026

* The global network of election management bodies that promotes cooperation, knowledge sharing and credible, inclusive and transparent elections By Duncan Mlanjira The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has been elected into the Executive Board of the Association of World Election Bodies (A-WEB) for a two-year term (2026-2028). In a statement MEC Director of Media & Public Relations, Sangwani Mwafulirwa reports that the elections were held at A-WEB’s 7th General Assembly taking place in Manila, Philippines, from October 13-17. “A-WEB…

United Nations highly recognises Malawi’s contribution to peacekeeping

October 14, 2026

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* As the 17th largest contributor of peacekeepers to the United Nations with 761, including 83 women, now serving in five peacekeeping missions * Protecting civilians, patrolling conflict zones, and supporting stabilisation efforts in high-risk missions * I am endlessly inspired by the women and men who wear the UN Blue Helmet—UN Secretary-General António Guterres By Duncan Mlanjira The United Nations (UN) has highly recognised and honoured Malawi as the 17th largest contributor of its peacekeepers in countries under conflict….

MDF Chief General Alexander Jaffu attends inaugural African defence chiefs’ conference in Uganda

October 10, 2026

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General Jaffu (2nd right) with Uganda President Museveni and the other military chiefs * Under the theme; ‘Strengthening Adaptive Non-Combatant Military Response to Emerging Complex Security Threats in Africa’ * Host, President Yoweri Museveni challenged African militaries on ideology, philosophy, and strategy * Modern defence capabilities cannot rely solely on tactical execution or military hardware, but must be rooted in a clear comprehension of ideology, philosophy, and strategy By Duncan Mlanjira Chief of the Malawi Defence Force, General Alexander…

Sultanate of Oman journalists engage with Tanzania media forums in Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar

October 9, 2026

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Zanzibar President Dr. Hussain Ali Mwinyi granted an audience to the Oman Journalists Association (OJA) delegation * A significant highlight of the tour was the audience with Zanzibar President Hussain Ali Mwinyi, who expressed his pleasure at the forums held * Which showcased their expertise, strengthening training and enhancing journalistic coverage of issues important to both the countries By Dr. Ahmed Mohiuddin Siddiqui A delegation of Oman Journalists Association (OJA) successful toured Tanzania for 12 days in which they…

‘Africa’s new Credit Rating Agency must deliver credibility, context and capital-market relevance’

October 7, 2026

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* Says Chief Economist and Strategy Executive Director at Don Consultancy Group Chifi Mhango * The real test is not whether an African credit rating agency gives African countries better ratings * The real test is whether global investors eventually trust its ratings By Duncan Mlanjira The African Union (AU) has launched the Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA), which been described as an important milestone in Africa’s efforts to strengthen its financial architecture, advance economic sovereignty and ensure that…

Four African heads of State attend groundbreaking of Aliko Dangote’s US$16 billion oil refinery in Kenya

October 1, 2026

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* Yoweri Kaguta Museveni (Uganda), Romuald Wadagni (Benin), Jean-Lucien Savi de Tové (Togo), Abiy Ahmed Ali (Prime Minister Ethiopia) and former Nigeria President Olusegun Obasanjo * This is the clearest signal that the impact of this project will extend far beyond Kenya’s borders—Kenya President William Ruto * With a capacity of 700,000 barrels daily, the refinery will be the largest in East and Central Africa and among the biggest in the world * It will strengthen regional energy security,…

Tanzania’s President Samia’s husband dies in hospital

September 7, 2026

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* Ameir Hassan was an agricultural academic who largely kept a low public profile * He became Tanzania’s first First Gentleman after President Samia took office in 2021 By Alfred Lasteck & Hafsa Khalil, BBC Africa The husband of Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan, Hafidh Ameir Hassan, has died while receiving treatment at a hospital in Zanzibar. The country’s Vice-president Deogratius Ndejembi — who made the official announcement of Ameir’s death — said Hafidh Ameir Hassan, who kept a…

Mozambique-Malawi 400KV power interconnection fully completed; Awaits tariff discussions

August 31, 2026

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* As construction works on Mozambican side gets completed following Malawi finalising its part in February 2025 as targeted * The line between the two countries was energised on August 8 during which 5MW of electricity was imported from Mozambique By Duncan Mlanjira The Ministry of Energy has announced that construction works of the transmission line for the Mozambique-Malawi (MOMA) 400KV power interconnection has been fully completed. In a statement from Secretary for Energy, Elvis Thodi, issued on August…

Sultan-ul-Uloom College of Law exhorts students for ethical practice and service to the poor

August 20, 2026

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* As it holds orientation programme for new cohorts 2026 in Hyderabad presided over by Dean of Department of Law at Osmania University Dean Prof. Venkateshwarlu * The students joined the 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB courses 2026 at its sprawling and beautiful campus in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad By Dr. Ahmed Mohiuddin Siddiqui During the orientation programme for new cohorts 2026 of the Sultan-ul-Uloom College of Law on Wednesday, chief guest Prof. N Venkatshwarlu — Dean…

High Commissioner John Bisika joins fundraising golf for COSECSA College of Surgeons Scientific Conference

August 18, 2026

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* To be held on August 29 at the Lilongwe Golf Club ahead of the College of Surgeons Scientific Conference scheduled for November 27 to December 4 * Whose budget is at US$750,000 (MK1.4 billion) to cater for all coordinated planning logistics for the expected over 1,500 participants * Surgeons save lives — I will tee it up in honour of all surgeons—High Commissioner Bisika By Duncan Mlanjira Dr. Thomas John Bisika, who has just honourably completed his tour…