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Trade ties deepen as UK-Malawi Chamber of Commerce Chamber establishes first permanent office in Malawi

July 8, 2026

The Malawi High Commissioner to UK Bisika and his counterpart to Malawi Stubblefield at the dialogue meeting * UK High Commissioner to Malawi Leigh Stubblefield reaffirms the UK and Malawi’s long-standing partnership * As Malawi’s High Commissioner to the UK, Dr Thomas Bisika assures Malawi is committed to creating a competitive and attractive investment environment By Frank Humphreys, Malawi News Agency (MANA) The UK-Malawi Chamber of Commerce (UKMCC) announces that it will establish its first permanent office in Malawi…

South African authorities blame Malawi High Commission of not being committed enough to help in repatriation processing

July 7, 2026

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* Describes the repatriation process as a humanitarian crisis not initiated by the South African government but Malawi’s * As a Malawian national falls ill and dies on board a repatriation bus 10km from Musina processing centre By Duncan Mlanjira A video clip has is widely circulating that captures a South African government official in the department of communication and information addressing a press briefing, blaming Malawi High Commission of not being committed enough to help in repatriation processing….

Airtel Africa Plc saves 9.1 million litres of diesel in its commitment to responsible business growth

July 6, 2026

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* This was achieved by reducing reliance on diesel and increasing use of lower-carbon energy sources * Including the conversion of 390 infrastructure sites to on-grid power during the year — thus improving efficiency and reducing emissions By Duncan Mlanjira Airtel Africa reports that it has saved 9.1 million litres of diesel during its just ended 2025/2026 financial year, as part of efforts to drive responsible growth by minimising the environmental impact of its operations. In a statement, the…

A country’s electoral commissioner is the visible face and custodian of public trust

June 28, 2026

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* Not merely an administrator of logistics, budgets, and timetables By Justice Chifundo Kachale, former Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Following the recent 13th New Commissioners Orientation Programme hosted by the Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa in Johannesburg from 3rd to 5th June 2026, one has found cause to ponder the profound weight borne by those stepping into the leadership of Electoral Management Bodies (EMBs). It was an honour to be invited by the Electoral Commissions Forum of…

Where is Cape Verde? Meet the tiny African island nation upsetting World Cup giants

June 22, 2026

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* After shocking favourites Spain in their tournament debut and embarrassing Uruguay, everyone wants to know about the Blue Sharks * The country is an archipelago with 10 islands, nine of which are inhabited located in the Atlantic Ocean * It is roughly 600km off the coast of the African continent, with Senegal being its closest neighbour The Guardian Cape Verde announced themselves in what was one of the biggest World Cup upsets in recent memory. In their first…

Airtel Africa Foundation publishes inaugural annual report of impacting millions of learners and communities across Africa

June 12, 2026

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* Committed US$6.2 million to interventions across its four strategic pillars of ‘Financial Inclusion’, ‘Education’, ‘Environmental Sustainability’ and ‘Digital Inclusion’ (FEED) * With education receiving the largest share of investment, whose key achievements include connecting 1,028 schools to the internet through its partnership with UNICEF By Duncan Mlanjira Airtel Africa Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Airtel Africa Plc, has released its inaugural annual report, marking its first full year of delivery and impacting millions of learners and communities across…

World football legends headline SuperSport’s unrivalled roster of analysts for the FIFA World Cup™ 2026

June 10, 2026

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Former Chelsea and England captain John Terry. (Credit: Getty Images) * Featuring John Terry, Bacary Sagna, Asamoah Gyan, Côte d’Ivoire forward Salomon Kalou along with former Bafana Bafana stars Bongani Khumalo and Siphiwe Tshbalala * To be anchored by ‘First Lady of Sport’, Carol Tshabalala; the encyclopaedic desk-anchoring of Thomas Mlambo, and the vibrant, engaging presence of Thato Moeng By Duncan Mlanjira SuperSport has unveiled a breathtaking, star-studded lineup of global football icons, continental legends, and elite broadcasters to…

In an era of increasing environmental pressure, Mpatamanga Wildlife Ranch may be one of the most important conservation lessons of all

June 5, 2026

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* One remarkable conservation story from Neno District that highlights the impact that a single determined individual can have on protecting the natural environment * As Malawi joins the rest of the global village in commemorating the World Environment Day under the theme; ‘Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future’ * Highlighting acceleration of ecosystem restoration, utilising AI for climate adaptation & resilient urban design, and scaling up renewable energy By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi joins the rest of…

Namibians question rationale of appointing an expatriate as acting Judge of their High Court

June 3, 2026

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| Courts, International, News

* 35 years of independence and we still couldn’t produce our own citizen capable of leading a team of High Court judges? * How many more years are we going to rely on foreign man power? And what exactly are the costs of these foreign professionals? By Duncan Mlanjira Retired Malawi Supreme Court of Appeal judge, Justice Dr Michael Charles Mtambo, has been sworn in as an acting Judge of the High Court of Namibia, for a period of…

Global payments company PayPal expands digital PYUSD stablecoin to 26 African countries including Malawi

June 1, 2026

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* Bringing PYUSD to Africa is about delivering tangible value to the people and businesses driving growth in these dynamic markets * Consumers gain a flexible, stable way to move funds faster, while businesses can streamline cross-border payments, improve settlement times and unlock new opportunities for growth By Duncan Mlanjira The global payments company, PayPal has announced that is has expanded access to its PayPal USD (PYUSD) stablecoin to 26 other African countries including Malawi to make cross-border payments…