Kenya’s government approves ambitious plan to construct underground railway

* Seeking a long-term solution to Nairobi’s traffic congestion whose first phase will cost US$7.78 billion * The project will be funded by the Kenyan government, pension funds and transport-oriented development initiatives Maravi Express Kenya’s government cabinet is reported to have approved an ambitious plan to construct an underground railway system — seeking a long-term solution to ease the capital Nairobi’s traffic congestion. According to the online, Kenya.co.ke, the first phase of the project — to cost US$7.78 billion…

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Tanzania rehabilitating its Mbamba bay port in Nyasa District into a modern facility targeting economic activities to benefit Malawi and Mozambique

* Among the expected development linked to the port is the introduction of MV Njombe vessel services, which will transport coal to Malawi * Referring to the Tanzanian vessel that was detained and later allowed to dock at Monkey Bay last week — carrying 1,100 metric tonnes of coal destined for Portland Cement in Balaka By Duncan Mlanjira Tanzania is rehabilitating its Mbamba Bay Port in Nyasa District, Ruvuma Region into a modern facility targeting economic activities to benefit…

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Electoral Integrity Index ranks Malawi among the countries that recorded the most notable improvements

* The report published by the Electoral Integrity Project (EIP), Malawi’s PEI score increased from 59 in 2025 to 69 in 2026, representing a 10-point improvement * The report lists Malawi, the Philippines, Poland, Gabon and Egypt as the countries that registered the most significant gains in overall electoral integrity compared to their previous elections By Duncan Mlanjira While the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) is embroided in unsavoury news internally, it has been recognised in the findings of the…

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MEC chairperson Justice Mtalimanja to lead SADC’s Electoral Commissions Forum on observer mission to Zambia’s 2026 General Election

* As a technical and peer mission, Mtalimanja’s delegation will observe key stages of the electoral process, including campaign, polling and counting of votes and the immediate post-election period * The observer mission is expected to comprise chairpersons, election commissioners and senior election officials drawn from 10 ECF-SADC member electoral commissions * Namely Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, eSwatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zanzibar and Zimbabwe By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson, Justice…

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Standard Bank Malawi connects key customers to international markets

* Attended the 3rd edition of Africa Unlocked 2026 Conference hosted by Standard Bank Group held on July 9-10, 2026, at the Norval Foundation in Cape Town, South Africa * Joined more than 140 business leaders, policymakers, investors, and entrepreneurs from Africa and key global markets * It focused on accelerating continental growth and intra-African trade under the theme; ‘Built in Africa: Amplifying Continental Growth’ By Duncan Mlanjira Three Malawian top entrepreneurs returned from Cape Town, South Africa on…

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Every trophy Pedri wins is celebrated with his father in a very special way

* The Spain’s midfielder Pedri continue the heartwarming family tradition after the FIFA World Cup™ 2026 triumph * Behind that simple moment of joy lies a touching story. Fernando Gonzalez was once a footballer himself — a goalkeeper * He played for amateur and lower-level clubs than the one his son would later represent, but he was forced to give up football following the death of his own father, Pedri’s grandfather Maravi Express After Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in…

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Chinese President Xi honours President Mutharika on his 86th birthday

* The gesture reflects President Xi’s abiding friendship with President Mutharika and highlights the strong bilateral relations between Malawi and China By Adson Nthenga, Malawi News Agency (MANA) Born on July 18, 1940, President Arthur Peter Mutharika has turned 86 today and has received a special gesture of goodwill from China, with President Xi Jinping sending a personal letter and gift to the Malawi leader as the two countries continue to maintain cordial relations. Presenting the gift at Kamuzu…

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Malawians travelling to South Africa need to satisfy new compulsory traveler declaration system

* Came into effect on July 1, 2026 to declare any goods, currency or other items that require customs declaration * To be completed at least 24 hours before date of travel By Duncan Mlanjira The Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation alerts Malawians that the government of South Africa, through its Revenue Service, has introduced a compulsory traveler declaration system that came into effect on July 1, 2026. In a public statement published on Malawi Government official…

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Malawi signs SADC Protocol on Facilitation of Movement of Persons

* Done during SADC’s 28th Ministerial Committee Meeting of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation hosted by Malawi in Salima from July 16-17 * Where Minister of Foreign Affairs &  International Cooperation, George Chaponda called for stronger SADC unity to safeguard regional peace and stability Maravi Express During the 28th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Ministerial Committee Meeting of the Organ on Politics, Defence & Security Cooperation in Salima from July 16-17, Malawi signed the SADC Protocol…

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Airtel Africa set to connect 5,000 schools to free internet by 2027

* Through the School Connection programme that is expanding digital learning to learners in 13 countries including Malawi * In Malawi, the local initiative called Airtel Nzeru Connect Airtel has connected 36 schools across Malawi to the internet, while an additional nine schools are earmarked for connectivity in 2026 By Duncan Mlanjira Airtel Africa has announced its commitment to connecting 5,000 schools across its operating countries in Africa including Malawi to the internet by 2027. This is being done…

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