Malawi Queens expatriate coach to dwell much on building foundation

Debbie Fuller * I understand that the period I’ve been given might look short, but I am confident enough that with the plans I have I will manage to fulfill them * And also meet the targets sets by NAM of taking the team to top seven in the world rankings as well as qualifying it to the Netball World Cup competition Victor Singano Jnr. Newly-recruited Malawi national netball team expatriate coach, Debbie Fuller, has emphasised that her first…

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NBS NDL Golden Boot winner Raheem Mtondera ends season with just 2 yellow cards

* Interestingly, his runner-up is Mchinji Villa’s Davie Juwawo, who scored an impressive 14 goals in 16 matches played * But the goals did not help his team from being relegated as he usually found the net when they lost matches By Duncan Mlanjira Mitundu Baptist’s forward Raheem Mtondera was the absolute marksman throughout the NBS Bank National Division League (NDL) in which he bagged an overall and an unassailable 25 goals that earned him the inaugural Golden Boot…

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46,000 people to benefit from clean potable water to communities sorrounding Shire Valley Transformation Programme

* By October this year some farmers will start receiving water for irrigation as temporary intake construction is at about 66% complete and is expected to be operational by April * Substantial progress has been made on the main canal from intake with about 70% of construction works completed as permanent intake is expected to be completed in 2027 By Pempho Nkhoma, MANA As part of the Shire Valley Transformation Programme (SVTP), about 46,000 people from the sorrounding communities…

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Ascent Soccer’s graduate Latu Kayira honoured for his outstanding athleticism in the United States

* The son to Malawi’s football legend Peterkins Kayira has been named 3rd XI of All-American representing Massachusetts’ Brooks School * Individuals receiving this annual distinction honour are typically added to an All-America team for their sport * Some sports have multiple All-America teams, and list the honorees as members of a 1st XI, 2nd XI or 3rd XI By Duncan Mlanjira Ascent Soccer’s graduate Latu Kayira has impressed at Massachusetts’ Brooks School in the US in 2025 before…

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None from COSAFA named in AfCON Morocco Group Stage Best XI

* Features key players Egypt’s Mohamed El Shenawy, Algeria’s Riyad Mahrez, Senegal’s Sadio Mané and Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman * At 36 years old, Egypt goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy has shown that age is no obstacle to excellence * As Algeria’s captain, Riyad Mahrez delivered with masterful playmaking and leadership * Even in the most tightly contested matches, Senegal’s Sadio Mané remained a constant threat * Nigerian forward turned midfielder, Ademola Lookman was a constant threat with his direct running,…

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Seasoned Indian journalist Syed Ali Taher Abedi to be conferred prestigious award at International Conference of Jurists in Bangkok

* Taher Abedi has an illustrious career spanning more than three and a half decades across print, electronic, and digital media * With his wide experience, unwavering commitment to factual reporting which is a rarity these days, and deep engagement with India’s legal landscape, Taher Abedi stands as a distinguished voice in contemporary Indian judicial journalism * The international award comes at a time in trying circumstances when the Indian mainstream media has shown a pronounced slant and bias…

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KUHeS, Blantyre DHO, Seed Global Health amplifying importance of hospital delivery for safe motherhood

* Celebrated under the theme; ‘Midwives at the Heart of Respectful and Family-Centred Maternity Care’ * Limbe Health Centre described as a ‘centre of excellence’ in as far as robust provision for reproductive health service is concerned By Duncan Mlanjira Communities of Blantyre District are being sensitised of the importance of expectant mothers to patronise health centres for their child delivery as a means to promote and enhance safe motherhood. The campaign is part of a health outreach programme…

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NGORA records huge surge in NGO compliance and licensing

* We have built on previous gains and made tremendous strides in strengthening compliance.People are beginning to appreciate the need to operate legally * Operating without a valid license constitutes non-compliance and is subject to penalties, NGOs must operate with a license. It’s not optional, it’s a legal requirement By Fostina Mkandawire, MANA Non-Governmental Organisation Regulatory Authority (NGORA) has reported a significant increase in compliance among NGOs operating in Malawi, following a strategic drive to improve registration, licensing, and…

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Malawi Mining Investment Forum 2025 theme is ‘Advancing Malawi’s mining agenda in an evolving global industry’

Mining Minister Zikhale Ng’oma during the press briefing yesterday in Lilongwe * It highlights Mining Ministry’s commitment to attracting investment and supporting the artisanal and small-scale mining sub-sector * It brings together stakeholders from various sectors to develop actionable solutions for the growth and sustainability of the mining sector By Patience Longwe, MANA The Ministry of Mining is set to host its second Malawi Mining Investment Forum (MMIF2025) at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe on April…

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IMF says US will be hardest hit by its own tariffs as growth forecasts slashed

* The world’s two biggest economies are now locked in a trade war unlike anything we’ve seen for decades — this could get awkward * President Trump seems to believe tariffs can be used to reduce China’s global influence or at least check its rise * The IMF concludes that tariffs will do none of these things in the short-term but will inflict immense economic damage to the United States and many other countries with which it trades By…

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