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NBS Bank NDL side Chilobwe United appoint former Nyasa Big Bullets coach Gilbert Chirwa as technical director

July 14, 2026

* On a one-year performance-based contract as the club intensifies its push for promotion to the FDH Bank Premiership lying 8th on the 2nd-tier league’s log table * Who are facing 3rd-placed Embangweni United on Sunday at Mpira Stadium in Matchweek 8 with four games left to play of the Season 2 first round By Tarcizio Mondwe, Malawi News Agency (MANA) & Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express Former Nyasa Big Bullets interim coach Gilbert Chirwa has joined NBS National Division…

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…

‘There’s no better stage to celebrate UK-Malawi’s deep and historic friendship than the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow’—UK High Commission

July 14, 2026

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* May you compete with pride, perform to the very best of your abilities, create memories that last a lifetime * And, with a little luck on your side, return home with medals as well. History is there to be made — we believe in you, Team Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira When presiding over the send-off of Team Malawi to send-off to this year’s Commonwealth Games, acting British High Commissioner to Malawi, Ben Nicholson, reminded just how special the…

‘The next 15 years belong to Lamine Yamal — if he wants’

July 14, 2026

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* As challenger v champion paints itself in tonight’s FIFA World Cup™ 2026semifinal between Lamine’s Spain and France’s Mbappe for a place in the final * Both Lamine and Mbappe are looking to win a major tournament for the second time in their careers By Alex Brotherton, BBC Sport As France and Spain renew one of the most tantalising international rivalries in Dallas tonight (21h00), all eyes will be on two super stars — Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe….

FAM dangles K2 million winning bonus per player for every Scorchers WAfCON Morocco 2026 group-stage victory

July 13, 2026

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* With increased rewards for reaching the quarterfinals, semifinals, and final * As Women’s Premiership and Scorchers sponsors NBM see off the team to their debut WAfCON appearance * Supporting the Scorchers every step of the way, we remain committed to standing with the team, providing unwavering support By Duncan Mlanjira Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has announced that as a demonstration of confidence in the Scorchers ahead of their debut Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAfCON) Morocco 2026,…

Wanderers head coach Bob Mpinganjira seeks players’ mindset change

July 13, 2026

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Coach Bob Mpinganjira after the 2-0 first leg triumph * It gives a good picture that the boys have a never-say-die attitude when they go behind but we need to change the mindset and start games on the front foot especially when we are playing away By Duncan Mlanjira Mighty Wanderers have secured the Airtel Top 8 2025 semifinal place winning 3-1 on aggregate in the quarterfinals against Creck Sporting FC — having triumphed 2-0 in the first leg…

These are unprecedented times — England should enjoy them

July 13, 2026

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Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham have scored 11 of England’s 13 goals at the World Cup * Spearheaded by the brilliance of Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane, England now firmly belong in the conversation as potential champions — not just this year, but every year * Since Euro 2016, England have reached at least the semi-finals in four out of five tournaments. They are in unprecedented times By Dale Johnson, BBC Sport Ten years ago the suggestion that England…

NBS Bank supports Karonga market’s cleanliness drive

July 13, 2026

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* District Council committed to improving sanitation in the town as it recently acquired a refuse collection truck which collects waste from the market three times a week * However, the market’s vendors expressed concern over low participation by some business owners in community cleaning exercises as some only send their employees instead of personally taking part * Meanwhile, the Council Karonga District has intensified efforts to strengthen its preparedness and response systems for public health emergencies * Amid…

Big stars and old rivals — what to expect in semi-finals

July 13, 2026

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* There is a sense that Spain’s best football is yet to come — their star attraction Lamine Yamal is yet to truly announce himself at the World Cup * Lionel Messi has never faced England, and what bigger stage to do so for the first time than in a World Cup semi-final By Adwaidh Rajan, BBC Sport The FIFA World Cup™ 2026 continues to deliver drama and unforgettable moments, and the field is now down to just four…