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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Mudi SACCO CEO Triza Magreta closing in on leading Tanzanian as voters reduce the gap to 364 on nomination list for Women Achievers Africa’s Country Reps Impact Award 2025

* Tanzanian Mary Wolfgang leads at 3,419 votes (25%) with Magreta at 3,055 (22%) * The voting platform still open for the public through the link; https://womenachievers.africa/countryreps/#vote whose nomination deadline is set for April 15, 2025 By Duncan Mlanjira As of 15h00 this afternoon, Mudi Savings and Credit Cooperative (SACCO) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Triza Magreta was closing in on leading Tanzanian Mary Wolfgang, who has 3,419 votes (25%) with the Malawian at 3,055 (22%) on nomination list for…

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Balaka and Chitipa stadiums deemed unfit to host matches; As FAM approves 11 for the elite competitions in 2025/2026 season

Bingu National Stadium approved along with 10 others * Dimba, Civo and FAM’s Mpira stadiums placed on stand-by pending minor improvements which if addressed they will be considered for approval * Venue owners were given enough time to address deficiencies after an initial inspection in January Maravi Express Following inspections made in January and in March where 16 venues were assessed, Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has deemed Balaka and Chitipa stadiums as unfit to host matches ahead of…

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Cyclone Jude expected to exit Malawi by this afternoon through Nsanje

* But as it departs, it will continue to trigger significant rainfall over many of Southern Region areas into tomorrow, March 13 * Next update will be issued this afternoon at 4pm as DCCMS continues to monitor Jude’s movement and strength By Duncan Mlanjira The Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services (DCCMS) reports that tropical cyclone Jude is expected to exit Malawi by this afternoon through Nsanje. However, the DCCMS as the cyclone departs, it will continue to…

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Tabitha scores a brace at Malawi Sports Awards 2024; Sportswoman of the Year and Sports Personality of the Year

* For her outstanding 2023/24 season, scoring 19 goals in Division 1 Féminine for her former club Paris St. Germanie (PSG) * And netting six goals in 12 UEFA Champions League appearances that earned her the D1 Arkema Player of the Season award By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Scorchers captain, Tabitha Chawinga, who plies her trade with Olympique Lyonnais Féminin in France, has been honoured with two accolades at the Malawi Sports Awards 2024 — Sportswoman of the Year and…

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Kabwila expresses concern of tertiary education graduates failing to articulate issues and deliver as expected

* Asks universities in the country to strive in producing well-baked students that should work anywhere in the world * We want our degrees to be equal to that of China, USA and other countries * Pledges her Ministry will soon be tabling Education Bill in Parliament to sanitise education systems in the country * On top of checking on the mushrooming of fake universities, buying of degrees and shortcuts in acquiring tertiary education By Solister Mogha, MANA &…

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Pictorial focus on the remodeling of Malawi road infrastructure

Most major road infrastructure projects in Malawi, which the government of Lazarus Chakwera is implementing, are entering their closing lap. With the guidance of Minister of Transport & Public Works, Jacob Hara, the Ministry and the Roads Authority Malawi over the past three years completed the projects despite challenges experienced midway. New projects already with background works completed or in advanced stage include; Balaka to Liwonde road, Liwonde to Matawale road, Kaunda road, Chendawaka road Chigwirizano to Chileka road…

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‘It’s high time Malawians prioritised an Electoral Alliance that also makes economic sense than only political sense’—Don Consultancy Group Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango

* The Malawi Court ruling of 50+1% means no political party can win the Presidency alone * Therefore, Electoral Alliances will be the order of Malawi elections and its political future * This can be good or bad for the country, due to the divisive nature of the political landscape in Malawi * Where regional, tribal, religious issues are key factors in deciding a presidential team and political party alignment By Duncan Mlanjira The concerns that Don Consultancy Group…

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Shemu Joyah’s meticulous attention for perfection ‘should serve as an inspiration and a blueprint for those willing to go the extra mile in filmmaking’

* Short film on Rev. John Chilembwe ‘Strike A Blow and Die’ has been nominated for the prestigious African Film Academy Awards * This milestone is a testament not just to his skill but to the importance of investing time and effort into every aspect of filmmaking By Duncan Mlanjira Stage play producer and director, Fumban Innot Phiri has heaped profound praise of Charles Shemu Joyah’s meticulous attention for perfection in the production of 14-minute short film on Rev….

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