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

June 12, 2026

* 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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* 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…

3 Malawians arrested in connection with transportation illegal drugs into South Africa estimated at R1 billion

May 28, 2026

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* You caught the messenger but the big fish is out there planning another shipment * Deal with the destination, not where it is coming from—Comments from South Africans on social media By Duncan Mlanjira Three Malawians have been arrested in South Africa after the truck they were driving through Zimbabwe was intercepted at Beitbridge Border and discovered they were carrying a huge consignment of illegal drugs. A statement issued by that country’s Home Affairs Minister, Leon Schreiber, indicates…

Malawi’s most famous poet Wokomaatani Malunga appointed Malawi High Commissioner to UK

May 23, 2026

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* Strong campaigner against corruption Rev. Baxton Maulidi heading for Egypt as Deputy High Commissioner * Former Malawi Electoral Commission’s chief elections officer Sam Alfandika to head Morocco High Commission By Duncan Mlanjira Benedicto Wokomaatani Malunga, Malawi’s most famous poet born, who was serving as Registrar of the University of Malawi, has been appointed as the country’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK). Wokomaatani — also a short-story writer and an essayist, who translated great African writer Chinua…

Fumu Msiska under alleged fraud investigations in South Africa once attempted to buy Big Bullets trading as CIFU Group Ltd

May 19, 2026

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Fumu Msiska and his wife, Gladness * CIFU Group of Companies is a diversified, privately owned investment holding company with significant business interests spanning South Africa and Malawi * It is owned Fumu and his twin brother, Phaskani, which engages heavily in international entrepreneurship and commerce across multiple sectors in the southern African region * Fumu and Phaskani are also subject to more scrutiny following revelations of their strong ties with Shepherd Bushiri By Duncan Mlanjira Malawian Fumu Msiska,…

‘Africa needs to celebrate the life of Festus Mogae’—Joyce Banda in her tribute to late President Festus Mogae

May 14, 2026

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* President Mogae taught me that you can be simple, approachable and still be a powerful leader By Duncan Mlanjira In her tribute to former Botswana President, late Dr. Festus Gontebanye Mogae, who passed away on Monday, May 8, Malawi’s former President, Dr. Joyce Banda (JB) asserts that “Africa needs to celebrate the life of this great man”, who is the pioneer founding leader of ‘Champions for an HIV-free Generation’ — a distinguished group of former African leaders launched…

GSMA Africa Policy Group urges African governments to recognise telecommunications as a core economic pillar

May 6, 2026

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GSMA Africa’s Policy Group chairperson, Daddy Mukadi * And to implement two specific tax reforms that could dramatically accelerate digital inclusion across the continent * The telecoms sector can no longer be considered merely as a support sector — it is now a core sector By Duncan Mlanjira Chairperson of GSMA Africa’s Policy Group, Daddy Mukadi, who is Airtel Africa’s Chief Regulatory Officer, has called on African governments to recognise telecommunications as a core economic pillar and to implement…