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Ekhaya beat Wanderers to clinch a historic first elite league cup title in first appearance

August 30, 2026

* The Cowboys took the lead in the 38th minute from the penalty spot to rest the scores 1-0 at the halftime break * Only for the Nomads to equalise four minutes after resumption through Mphatso Kamanga * But just 10 minutes later, Allen Chihana restored the lead in the 59th and went on to jealously defend it to the end By Duncan Mlanjira In their first-ever appearance of the top flight league, Ekhaya FC managed to qualify for…

KC Current earn first win since July 29 as Temwa Chawinga rejoins the squad but starting from the bench

August 30, 2026

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* As she tells ESPN that individual awards are no longer enough, with the two-time NWSL MVP setting her sights on the one prize still missing from her NSWL collection — a Championship win * She has won the league’s MVP and Golden Boot awards in each of her first two seasons in the US, but Kansas City have been unable to translate their regular-season success into the championship Maravi Express Temwa Chawinga was heartily welcomed back at the…

Pedestrians strongly advised to refrain from dancing, gathering or conducting any activities on extremely busy main roads

August 30, 2026

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* As five die and 12 injured in Mangochi after being hit by a speeding motor vehicle whose driver lost control of * It hit a group of people who were dancing in celebration of traditional initiation ritual (chinamwali) while occupying both sides of the road By Duncan Mlanjira Police in Mangochi have strongly advised members of the public to refrain from dancing, gathering or conducting any activities on extremely busy main roads as this poses a serious danger…

Government promoting alternative building materials such cement blocks to phase out use of fire-burnt bricks

August 30, 2026

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* As Malawi loses over 25,757 hectares of forest annually with degradation rate standing at 0.77%, and deforestation at 0.66% * Where wood remains necessary, brick makers should be encouraged to obtain it from legally managed rather than customary woodlands or other unauthorised areas By Tarcizio Mondwe, Malawi News Agency (MANA) Ministry of Natural Resources indicates that Malawi loses an estimated 25,757 hectares of forest annually through human activities, with 14,192 hectares degraded and 11,565 hectares permanently deforested. In…

Mamelodi Sundowns win the CAF Women’s Champions League-COSAFA Qualifier title for the third time

August 30, 2026

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* Beat Zambia’s ZESCO Ndola Girls 2-1 in the final from two goals scored by Golden Boot winner Refilwe Tholakele * It was a tight final and more heartbreak for ZESCO, who lost the decider for the second year in a row Maravi Express South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns defeated ZESCO Ndola Girls 2-1 of Zambia to win the CAF Women’s Champions League-COSAFA Qualifier title for the third time. They thus booked their place at the continental finals from two…

PressCane’s Chikwawa fertiliser plant moves closer to full-scale production

August 29, 2026

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* The company has so far produced about 100 tonnes of fertiliser during its commissioning process and is expected to reach the local market in October * The plant is expected to reach an annual production capacity of 10,000 tonnes once commissioning is completed, with full-scale production expected to start next year By Roy Howa, Malawi News Agency (MANA) PressCane Limited says its fertiliser manufacturing plant in Chikwawa is still undergoing commissioning, with the company currently producing small quantities…

Silver Ladies break down in second half to lose 0-4 to Gaborone United Ladies

August 29, 2026

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* In 3rd place play-off of the CAF Women’s Champions League-COSAFA Qualifier Botswana 2026 * First goal conceded 14 minutes after the halftime break (59’) before the next in 75’, 81’ and 88’ By Duncan Mlanjira Having impressed by being the first Malawian club to qualify for the knockout stage of the CAF Women’s Champions League-COSAFA Qualifier, Silver Strikers Ladies narrowly lost 1-2 in their semi-final match against Zambia’s ZESCO Ndola Girls on Thursday. And the Bankers had the…

Ekhaya Luxury Resort offers a lot more than just elegant hospitality

August 29, 2026

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* Discover the charm of Mangochi, its Lake Malawi beach and beyond — an excursion into Liwonde National Park to view wildlife * Dream weddings are best celebrated at Ekhaya Luxury Resort whose venue is free but simply choose your Silver, Gold or Platinum package to make your special day unforgettable By Duncan Mlanjira The business of Ekhaya is mostly renowned through its meat shops and through sponsorship of Ekhaya FC, the Cowboys but beyond is the at Ekhaya…

Water from SVTP canal expected to start flowing to Kambadwe and Mwanaalilenji cooperative farm blocks in October

August 29, 2026

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* As the Component 1 of SVTP Phase II continues to advance with temporary conveyance structure (intake area) at 85% and expected to be completed in September 2026 * Marking a major milestone that will enable farmers to begin irrigating their fields while water treatment and supply works is at 95% complete to be managed by Southern Region Water Board By Duncan Mlanjira Progress of the Shire Valley Transformation Programme (SVTP) is at an advanced stage with water from…

President Mutharika pledges to address financial challenges faced by Malawi Human Rights Commission

August 29, 2026

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Mutharika and the outgoing Commissioners at the farewell meeting * Acknowledged the important work the outgoing Commissioners have accomplished over the past three years * Including protecting the human rights of women, children, and the elderly, as well as advancing access to information By Duncan Mlanjira President Arthur Peter Mutharika has committed to protecting human rights in the country by, among others, pledging to address financial challenges faced by the Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC). According to a report…