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Airtel Africa Foundation launches ‘Nzeru Fund’ tech scholarships in Malawi to nurture next generation digital leaders
January 7, 2026
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Airtel Malawi MD Aashish Dutt and MUST Vice-Chancellor Address Malata signing the partnership  * 25 Tech Scholarships to beneficiaries from low-income households, enabling them to pursue degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects at Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) * The programme directly tackles the financial and skills barriers that prevent young Africans from accessing the digital economy By Duncan Mlanjira In partnership with the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST), Airtel Africa Foundation…

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Will Lower Shire side Bereu Giants cause an upset against TNM Super League’s Chitipa United in Castel Challenge Cup Round of 32?
January 7, 2026
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* Chitipa United should draw some lessons from the performance of 3rd-tier league Prison United, who forced out a 0-0 draw against TNM Super League club Civil Service United before losing 2-4 in post-match penalties * As TNM Super League runners-up Nyasa Big Bullets travel to Karonga to face relegated Songwe United on Sunday at Karonga Stadium By Duncan Mlanjira It has been an interesting edition of the Castel Challenge Cup 2026/2026 right from the beginning until TNM Super…

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Chance for Chintheche United to escape relegation from NBS Bank NDL if Ntaja United drop points on Sunday
January 7, 2026
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* Chintheche lie on 9th-place with 25 points while Ntaja have 26 — thus against Chilumba Barracks, Ntaja cannot afford to drop any point * Runners-up Baka City are away at Balaka Stadium to face champions Red Lions as 3rd-placed Mitundu Baptist host 10th-placed Mchinji Villa * Red Lions, Baka City and Mitundu Baptist have since been welcomed into the elite TNM Super League as promoted sides By Duncan Mlanjira The NBS Bank National Division League (NDL) goes to…

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Only Africa’s heavyweights left at AfCON Morocco 2025
January 7, 2026
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* Friday, January 9: Mali vs Senegal (18h00); Cameroon vs Morocco (21h00) * Saturday, January 10: Algeria vs Nigeria (18h00); Egypt vs Côte d’Ivoire (21:00) Maravi Express It’s only the continent’s heavyweights that are left standing at the Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) Morocco 2025 for the quarterfinals — hosts Morocco, Mali, Senegal, Cameroon, Algeria, Nigeria, Egypt and Côte d’Ivoire. On Friday, January 9, former champions and established contenders, Senegal are up against Mali (18h00) — in a West…

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President Mutharika scraps off Minister of State portfolio held by Gangata; Appointed as Minister of Natural Resources
January 6, 2026
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* Adds Chipiliro Mpinganjira as Gangata’s deputy; Edgar Tembo as Deputy Minister of Industrialisation, Business, Trade & Tourism and Thoko Tembo as Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation & Water Development * Chimwemwe Chipungu elevated to Minister of Lands, Housing & Urban Development from Deputy Minister of Health By Duncan Mlanjira In his first Cabinet reshuffle since he assumed office in October, President Arthur Peter Mutharika has made some changes which include scrapping off the Minister of State portfolio of…

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AfCON’s West African derby: Côte d’Ivoire v Burkina Faso in Morocco 2025 Round of 16
January 6, 2026
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* The two nations share a 545-kilometre border, with Côte d’Ivoire lying to the south of Burkina Faso * This will be the third meeting between the teams at the AfCON, having previously met in back-to-back group stage encounters in 2010 and 2012 * As Algeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo meet in the AfCON finals for the first time in 26 years Maravi Express The final Round of 16 fixture at the Africa Cup of Nations…

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Nigeria sweep aside Mozambique to march into AfCON Morocco 2025 quarter-finals
January 6, 2026
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* A brace from Victor Osimhen and one each from Ademola Lookman and Akor Adams as the Super Eagles dominated from start to finish of the Round of 16 clash * A well organised and fearless Benin forced match against Egypt to get into extra time where they lost 1-2 in the other Round of 16 match Maravi Express Nigeria booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) Morocco 2025 with an emphatic 4-0…

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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…

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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…

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A team, a dream, a nation rewarded: Mozambique step into history 
January 5, 2026
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* I can’t find the right words to explain what I am feeling, and what everyone in the team is feeling—Reinildo Mandava * To achieve this now, with this new generation, means everything to me—coach Chiquinho Conde Maravi Express Until Sunday, December 28, Mozambique had never tasted victory at the Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) as 16 matches, spread across decades, had passed without a single celebratory dance. That long wait finally came to an end at the Grand…

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