Mighty Tigers’ resurrection in NBS Bank NDL cut short by FOMO

* They are thus rooted on 10th place while FOMO have temporarily moved from 6th position to 4th * Displacing Embangweni United, who have their Matchweek assignment on Saturday against 3rd-placed Mzuzu City Hammers at Mzuzu Stadium By Duncan Mlanjira After beating Bangwe All Stars 2-1 in their campaign to escape relegation from the NBS Bank National Division League (NDL) last weekend, Mighty Tigers have lost 1-2 to FOMO this Friday afternoon at home Mpira Stadium. They are thus…

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FAM needs to guard the prestigious international brand the Scorchers have created for themselves

* Social media is full of psychopaths who are intent on destroying rather than building out of malice and jealousy * As evidenced by the pictures that captured some Scorchers standing by the roadside in Lilongwe * Depicted as if FAM just abandoned them there after their top performance in Harare Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has been made to explain that the Malawi Scorchers that were captured standing by the roadside in Lilongwe  opted to be dropped off…

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‘Malawi must measure how much economic value it retains from production and trade’

Chifipa Mhango * Malawi has spent decades measuring how much its economy produces, imports and exports * However, we have not placed sufficient emphasis on understanding how much domestic value our economic activities generate * And how much income ultimately accrues to Malawian residents. This is an important missing dimension in our economic transformation debate—Chief Economist Chifi Mhango By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi needs to rethink how it measures economic progress by moving beyond traditional indicators of Growth Domestic Product…

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Malawi internationals Asimenye Simwaka, Patricia Nyirenda and goalkeeper Yamikani Kaonga fail to break strongly determined debutants Rumphi Sisters

* The NBM Women’s Premiership rookies celebrated Mother’s Day in style by recording their first win beating experienced MDF Lionesses 2-1 away at Nankhaka * While FACT Ladies beat fellow debutants 3-1 Chitoliro Heroines to climb up the ladder to 4th place ahead of other assignments on Saturday and Sunday  By Duncan Mlanjira NBM Women’s Premiership debutants celebrated Mother’s Day in style by recording their first win in their 4th appearance, beating experienced MDF Lionesses 2-1 and away at…

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NICO Group reaffirms commitment to supporting local MSMEs

GIZ Malawi Country Director, Inge Baumgarten and NICO Pension’s Chief Executive Officer Gerald Chima singing the MoU * Signs MoU with GIZ Malawi which represents a shared commitment to working together * To address the challenges faced by Malawi’s private sector and, in particular, MSMEs in the agricultural sector By Victor Singano Jnr NICO Group, through its subsidiaries NICO Pension, NICO Asset Managers and NICO Life, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting and uplifting micro, small & medium enterprises…

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Malawi mining sector needs urgent comprehensive structural and institutional reforms—Chief Economist Chifi Mhango

* Mining has enormous potential to transform our economy, but without the appropriate governance structures, transparency and national economic interests at the centre of policy, we risk becoming a country rich in mineral resources but poor in economic benefits By Duncan Mlanjira Chief Economist, Chifipa Mhango, contends that “the time has come for Malawi to undertake a comprehensive overhaul of its mining sector’s institutional, regulatory, operational and financing environment”. Mhango, who regularly comments on the country’s economic governance, highlights…

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MEC elected into Executive Board of Association of World Election Bodies

* The global network of election management bodies that promotes cooperation, knowledge sharing and credible, inclusive and transparent elections By Duncan Mlanjira The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has been elected into the Executive Board of the Association of World Election Bodies (A-WEB) for a two-year term (2026-2028). In a statement MEC Director of Media & Public Relations, Sangwani Mwafulirwa reports that the elections were held at A-WEB’s 7th General Assembly taking place in Manila, Philippines, from October 13-17. “A-WEB…

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Domestic league-based Scorchers back to business in NBM Women’s Premiership

* Matchweek 4 brings lots to cherish for as it starts with the annual celebration of Mother’s Day on Thursday, October 15 * Followed by a Lilongwe derby on Saturday and a Super Sunday arrangement in Blantyre * The Capital City derby will have six top internationals, four from reigning champions Silver Strikers and two from 3rd-placed Civil Service United By Duncan Mlanjira The camaraderie that led Malawi Scorchers to annihilate Zimbabwe 9-0 on aggregate in the Olympic Games…

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Plan International Malawi profoundly applauds FAM, NBS Bank for solar-powered kitchen investment for Luvweri CDSS

* Proceeds from FAM-NBS Bank Charity Shield 2026’s Green Girls’ Boarding Schools Initiative played in April as season opener * A compelling demonstration of what can be achieved through collaboration, driven by a shared vision for girls’ education, climate resilience, and sustainable development * The solar-powered kitchen project represents more than just an infrastructure upgrade — it is a transformative step in how boarding schools should operate By Duncan Mlanjira Plan International Malawi has profoundly applauded Football Association of…

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United Nations highly recognises Malawi’s contribution to peacekeeping

* As the 17th largest contributor of peacekeepers to the United Nations with 761, including 83 women, now serving in five peacekeeping missions * Protecting civilians, patrolling conflict zones, and supporting stabilisation efforts in high-risk missions * I am endlessly inspired by the women and men who wear the UN Blue Helmet—UN Secretary-General António Guterres By Duncan Mlanjira The United Nations (UN) has highly recognised and honoured Malawi as the 17th largest contributor of its peacekeepers in countries under conflict….

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