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Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema extends election lead; Opposition cries fraud

August 17, 2026

* Hichilema’s share of the valid votes rose to roughly 62%, up from 59% late on Sunday, results from about 71% of constituencies showed * While his main challenger, Brian Mundubile, was on 36% of valid votes, down from 39% overnight * Hichilema, 64, is seeking a second term and the election was widely seen as a referendum on Hichilema’s economic record since taking office during a debt crisis in 2021 By Chris Mfula, Reuters Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema’s…

SADC’s Electoral Commissions Forum elections observers mission in Zambia extends its mandate to August 19

August 15, 2026

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* As election results tallying process is on-going having observed some operational and logistical challenges * Including delay in delivery and inadequacy of materials which will be elaborated in its preliminary statement By Duncan Mlanjira The observer mission of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries, the Electoral Commissions Forum (ECF-SADC) mandated to oversee Zambia’s 2026 general election, has extended it mission to August 19 since election results tallying process is on-going. In a statement, the ECF-SADC — led…

Malawi to host East, Central and Southern Africa’s College of Surgeons Scientific Conference

August 11, 2026

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* Malawi to showcases a decade of surgical growth since hosting the prestigious conference for the first time in 2016 * With a budget of US$750,000, Surgical Association of Malawi appeals for stakeholders support to successfully host the event * That will draw over 1,500 medical practitioners to be held at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) from November 27 to December 4 By Duncan Mlanjira Surgical Association of Malawi is set to host the prestigious annual general meeting…

South Africa wants Malawi, Nigeria and Ethiopia to reimburse repatriation costs

August 11, 2026

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* According to SA Home Affairs, as of August 6, 2026, at least 82,875 foreign nationals had been processed at repatriation centres * The repatriations that the department of Home Affairs undertook were not budgeted for By Duncan Mlanjira South Africa’s government is reported to have written to the governments of Malawi, Nigeria and Ethiopia requesting that they reimburse the repatriation costs for their citizens when they fled xenophobic attacks since April this year. A report by online media…

South Africa’s employment crisis requires a sector-led economic response—DCG Chief Economist, Chifi Mhango

August 11, 2026

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* The country’s latest labour-market figures highlight a persistent structural weakness in the economy * With employment declining despite a growing labour force and unemployment rising to 33.6% By Duncan Mlanjira Chifipa Mhango Chief Economist and Executive Director of Economic Research & Strategy for Don Consultancy Group (DCG), who analyses Malawi’s economic landscape, also observes other market developments across Africa. Based in South Africa, Mhango thus observes that his host country’s latest labour-market figures “highlight a persistent structural weakness…

Telangana Minister for Minorities Azharuddin assures government support for Urdu journalists at TUWJF Award ceremony

August 4, 2026

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Minister for Minorities and Public Enterprises M Azharuddin addressing the participating journalists at TUWJF Awards Ceremony in Hyderabad, India. * Senior media personalities Aziz Ahmed, Umar Draz Khan and Maskeen Ahmed were also felicitated for their contributions to Urdu journalism * TUWJF president M A Majid deplored the pathetic conditions of the Urdu media journalists, who do not have proper housing facilities and get meagre salaries By Dr. Ahmed Mohiuddin Siddiqui, The Telangana Urdu Working Journalists’ Federation (TUWJF) in the Southern Indian city of…

Thomas Bisika receives profound messages of appreciation after finishing his tour of duty as Malawi High Commissioner to the UK

August 3, 2026

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* You and your team were the best I have seen in many decades I have lived in England * Your office was welcoming, accessible, friendly, respectful, professional and very very helpful * You supported all Malawians living in United Kingdom equally without bias—Itali Felie B By Duncan Mlanjira Dr. Thomas John Bisika has returned to Malawi after finishing his tour of duty as Malawi High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK) having served from 2022, who was replaced…

USA’s suspension of routine visa processing in Lilongwe to Nairobi exposes weakness of Malawi’s reactionary foreign policy—economic analyst, Dr. James Kadyampakeni

July 28, 2026

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* Strong relations with the United States remain essential but Malawi must diversify its international partnerships * The country should simultaneously deepen economic and diplomatic engagement across Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East * Diversification strengthens resilience and reduces vulnerability when one partner changes policy * The decision to shift visa processing to Nairobi should, therefore, be viewed not simply as an inconvenience, but as a wake-up call Maravi Express As part of a broader reorganisation of its…

Kenya’s government approves ambitious plan to construct underground railway

July 26, 2026

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* 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…

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

July 25, 2026

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* 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…