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Malawian investor Napoleon Dzombe’s fertilizer manufacturing project finally cleared

July 15, 2026

| Agriculture, Business, Law Enforcement, National, News

* The delay largely resulted from the investor’s failure to submit the required documentation on time * Dzombe was issued terms of reference in July 2025 but took about nine months to respond * Eventually submitting the report on June 17, two days after the June 15 deadline By Patience Longwe & Frank Humphrey, Malawi News Agency (MANA) After months of protracted misunderstandings in meeting environmental review frameworks with Malawi Environmental Protection Authority (MEPA), Malawian innovative investor, Napoleon Dzombe,…

Lot 2 of Golomoti-Monkey Bay road corridor rehabilitation commences financed by National Bank of Malawi

July 15, 2026

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| Business, National, News, Tourism

* This investment will improve connectivity, facilitate trade, strengthen local businesses, and contribute to sustainable economic growth * Because at National Bank of Malawi Plc, building Malawi’s future goes beyond banking By Duncan Mlanjira The road rehabilitation works of the Lot 2 Golomoti-Monkey Bay corridor, supported through a K100 billion financing facility by National Bank of Malawi (NBM), has been officially launched. The Lot 2 covers a 28.4km stretch between Chantulo and Golomoti section while Lot 1 is financed…

Health rights advocate Dorothy Ngoma cautions against pattern of unfulfilled promises by government

July 14, 2026

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* As she welcomes the announcement of construction of Blantyre District Hospital after government secures US$27 million loan from Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development loan * We started hearing about Blantyre District Hospital during President Bakili Muluzi’s time but over 20 years down the line, there isn’t even a stone or a brick By Frank Humphreys, Malawi News Agency (MANA) While welcoming the news that the Government has secured a US$27 million loan from the Kuwait Fund for…

British High Commissioner to Malawi enhances positive tradition of dialogue with Scotland-Malawi Partnership in Edinburgh

July 14, 2026

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British High Commissioner to Malawi, Leigh Stubblefield with some Scotland-Malawi Partnership Trustees * Established by her predecessors, the annual meetings between the British High Commission and Scotland-Malawi civil society strengthen the long-standing economic collaboration between Scotland and Malawi * Leigh shared her expertise and engaged in open discussions on key issues including health, education, climate, governance, food security, energy and economic development By Duncan Mlanjira Scotland-Malawi Partnership — the non-governmental umbrella network that coordinates and supports the historic, dignified…

‘Corporate governance is about stewardship, accountability, ethical leadership and strategic vision’

July 12, 2026

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Board chairpersons and chief executive officers for state-owned enterprises at the building and corporate governance training in Mangochi * It is not merely about compliance with rules and regulations—Malawi School of Government acting Council chairperson, Prof. Samson Sajidu * When presiding over team building and corporate governance training for board chairpersons and chief executive officers for state-owned enterprises * Under the theme; ‘Beyond Individual Roles: Teamwork as the Engine of Effective Governance’ By Duncan Mlanjira Acting Council chairperson of…

9 lessons on leadership: A tribute from Dr. Atikonda Mtenje-Mkochi to Prof. Address Malata as she exists MUST as Vice-Chancellor

July 11, 2026

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| Education, National, News

* Prof. Malata frequently anchored her speeches with a defining question: “After all is said and done, what difference will you have made?” * Beyond the brick and mortar, one of the most powerful values she has engraved in our hearts is her commitment to mentorship By Duncan Mlanjira On June 2026, the University Council of the Malawi University of Science and Technology officially announced the retirement of its Vice-Chancellor, Professor Address Mauakowa Malata by unveiling Associate Professor Mwapatsa…

Malawi earns over US$184 million from tobacco sales

July 11, 2026

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* Representing 89.4 million kilograms of tobacco between April and July with an improved auction tobacco uptake of 42% By Alinafe Jonas, Malawi News Agency (MANA) Tobacco Commission has reported that Malawi has earned more than US$184 million — representing 89.4 million kilograms of tobacco between April and July with an improved auction tobacco uptake of 42%. In a report released on Thursday, the Commission states that improved auction tobacco uptake reflects better leaf presentation and increased buyer appetite…

Changalume Barracks punished with K300,000 fine for freakish entry into NBS Bank NDL match venue

July 10, 2026

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* An outdated and scornful juju practice related to witchcraft in believing their opponents FOMO FC planted magic spells at official Mulanje Park entry point * The belief that juju magic can influence a team to win or lose has long been scorned upon as if it worked, Malawi could have been winning the FIFA World Cup™ By Duncan Mlanjira Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has punished Changalume Barracks Football Club with a fine of K300,000 for their freakish…

South African authorities blame Malawi High Commission of not being committed enough to help in repatriation processing

July 7, 2026

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| International, Law Enforcement, National, News

* Describes the repatriation process as a humanitarian crisis not initiated by the South African government but Malawi’s * As a Malawian national falls ill and dies on board a repatriation bus 10km from Musina processing centre By Duncan Mlanjira A video clip has is widely circulating that captures a South African government official in the department of communication and information addressing a press briefing, blaming Malawi High Commission of not being committed enough to help in repatriation processing….

Mulhako wa Alhomwe website to enable people to learn Lhomwe language, access the tribe’s history and follow its celebration activities

July 7, 2026

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* We are a big community, and it is important that we document and protect our history for future generations—Board of Trustees chairperson Muchanakhwaye Mpuluka By Patience Longwe, Malawi News Agency (MANA) Mulhako wa Alhomwe Cultural Herotage has launched its website, https://alhomwe.mw/, which is set to connect Lhomwe people worldwide and preserve the tribe’s history for future generations. The launch was held at a fundraising dinner at Sunbird Capital where the organisation’s Board of Trustees chairperson, Muchanakhwaye Mpuluka, said…