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Princess Royal enhances Scotland’s links with Malawi at milestone event in Edinburgh

January 26, 2026

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The Princess Royal cutting the 20th Anniversary cake watched by Malawi High Commissioner Dr. Thomas Bisika * We, Malawians, appreciate the face-to-face contact and on this occasion of the visit of Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal—High Commissioner His Excellency Dr. Thomas Bisika * Nothing in Scotland’s First Minister’s political career has had some impact than what his trip to Malawi did in November last year By Duncan Mlanjira Great Britain’s Princess Royal has reinforced Scotland’s links with Malawi…

History, pressure and pride: Morocco and Senegal set for defining AfCON 2025 final under Rabat lights

January 18, 2026

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* Ahead of the final tonight, both teams’ coaches have struck a similar tone — one of respect, restraint and mutual recognition * Playing the host nation is never easy because of the crowd—but on the pitch, it’s 11 against 11–Senegal coach * Senegal will be there, with or without the crowd — they are strong. Great teams are always there at the end—Morocco coach Maravi Express Tonight, beneath the glowing lights of Rabat, African football will momentarily hold…

Plan to introduce worldwide income tax not good move for Malawi’s economy, its fiscal credibility or its relationship with the diaspora—Economic analyst Thomas Ngoma

January 17, 2026

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* As Malawians in the diaspora will be required to pay tax back home on income earned anywhere in the world * Nothing in the current evidence suggests it would raise meaningful revenue, and everything suggests it would damage remittances, investment flows, and trust — at a time when Malawi desperately needs all three * Malawi’s fiscal problem is not a lack of taxes — it is inefficiency, leakage, and expensive domestic borrowing By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Finance,…

Diaspora taxation or fiscal distraction? Why Malawi’s worldwide income tax proposal misses the mark

January 17, 2026

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* Worldwide income taxation is not inherently unjust if done properly. But ‘properly’ requires treaties, capacity, credibility, and trust * Until those foundations are in place, taxing the diaspora’s global income will generate more economic and political damage than revenue * Strengthening domestic taxation and offering credible, voluntary diaspora engagement tools is the more realistic and development-oriented choice By Dr. James Kadyampakeni, economic analyst Malawi’s proposal to introduce a worldwide income tax on the diaspora should not be viewed…

The political economy of oil in Venezuela: Power, policy and persistent decline

January 5, 2026

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* The political economy of Venezuela’s oil industry is a story of immense potential undermined by political overreach, institutional decay, and economic mismanagement * Oil empowered the state, but it also weakened the foundations of accountability and productivity. Today, Venezuela stands as a stark reminder that natural resource wealth, without strong institutions and disciplined policy, can entrench poverty rather than eliminate it Opinion piece by Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango Venezuela’s oil industry is one of the most striking illustrations…

President Trump says second Venezuela strike possible if government does not cooperate

January 5, 2026

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Image of Maduro on US soil * He suggests military action on Colombia, Mexico also possible and also Venezuelan immigrants in the US were also a factor in the raid * Maduro allies still run country as the capital Caracas streets quiet amid anxiety over next developments * As Trump also said US oil companies need “total access” to Venezuela’s vast reserves and suggested that an influx of Venezuelan emigrating to the US also factored into the decision to…

Maduro in custody at New York detention centre as Trump says US will ‘run’ Venezuela

January 4, 2026

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* Maduro and the First Lady Cilia Flores, were taken from the capital Caracas to the Metropolitan Detention Centre in Brooklyn to face drug trafficking-related charges * He has previously denied being the leader of a drug cartel as Venezuela has announced a state of national emergency and denounces the “military aggression * US oil companies would also fix Venezuela’s “broken infrastructure” and “start making money for the country”, Trump says * Trump’s comments may signal to some that…

South Africa v Cameroon: Match carries added significance for Bafana coach Hugo Broos as he previously led Cameroon to their 5th AfCON title in 2017

January 4, 2026

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* If you win an AfCON with the country, there’s always a little place in your heart that stays for the rest of your life — and that’s the case also with Cameroon and me * It will always be there, but I can’t have mercy — I want to win the game tomorrow because I’m coach of South Africa now Maravi Express Tonight’s Round of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations AfCON Morocco 2025 between South Africa…

President Trump announces US capture of Venezuelan leader Maduro in ‘large scale’ strike on country

January 3, 2026

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* A lot of good planning and lot of great, great troops and great people. It was a brilliant operation, actually—Trump * Venezuela requested an urgent meeting of the United Nations Security Council in response to the attack * No cowardly attack will prevail against the strength of this people, who will emerge victorious—Foreign Minister Yván Gil Pinto said By Stefani Pozzebon, Simone McCarthy, Osmary Hernandez & Mary Triny Mena, CNN President Donald Trump announced early Saturday morning that…

Only 3 African Union countries Ghana, Gambia, Benin along with those from SADC and COMESA granted visa-free entry into Malawi

January 3, 2026

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* Visa exemption for SADC and COMESA countries only applies for those that do not subject Malawians to a visa requirement * Along with those that hold Laissez-Passer whilst on official duty for SADC, COMESA, United Nations, African Union and Africa Development Bank By Duncan Mlanjira Ghana, Gambia and Benin are the only African Union countries along with those from Southern African Development Community (SADC) and Common Market for Eastern & Southern Africa (COMESA) that have been granted visa-free…