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Sapitwa 4 Season 4 attracts K9.5 million sponsorship from Premier Bet

March 20, 2026

* Amplifying the most anticipated pre-season football tournament in Malawi for this year’s edition of being bigger and better * The coming in of Premier Bet is strong testimony of the confidence that corporate world has on Sapitwa 4–Lead organiser—Chimwemwe Nyirenda By Duncan Mlanjira Premier Bet, the leader of sports betting and lotto games in Malawi, has partnered with Sapitwa 4 Football Tournament with a sponsorship of K9.5 million amplifying the Season 4 edition of being bigger and better….

Telangana State Minister for Information Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy assures government’s commitment to welfare of journalists

March 19, 2026

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Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy addressing an Iftar gathering of journalists in Hyderabad, Republic of India * He assured that challenges related to journalist accreditation would be addressed fairly, with inputs from the community taken into account by the Accreditation Committee, which was recently reshuffled By Dr Ahmed Mohiuddin Siddiqui in Hyderabad, Telangana State, Republic of India The Telangana State Information & Public Relations Minister, Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy on Tuesday reassured the journalists’ community about the government’s commitment to the welfare…

AfCON 2025 controversy: CAF president Motsepe accused of letting Morocco ‘dictate law’

March 19, 2026

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Morocco football federation’s president (right) is Motsepe’s (left) vice-president in CAF * How this matter ends will undoubtedly be a defining moment for the five-year presidency of Patrice Motsepe — judging from the mood within the African football community * Which is yet to recover from the unacceptable and inexplicable postponement of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, which he promised would take place in Morocco on time * The South African billionaire is on an extremely sticky credibility…

The decision to strip Senegal of AfCON title shows just how out of touch those running African football have become

March 19, 2026

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* While the disputes will likely take many months to settle in CAS, no statement from a governing body or some corporate boardroom can rewrite what happened after the final whistle in January * Soccer is and should always be played on the pitch. Any attempts to change that will only cause more people to turn away from the game that the world fell in love with Analysis by Ben Church, CNN It was 59 days ago that Senegal…

UTM Party’s Matthews Mtumbuka wins Rumphi Central Constituency by-election

March 18, 2026

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* Despite the controversy that DPP’s vice-president (North) Jappie Mhango created when he attacked the country’s 2nd Vice-President Enock Chihana day before the elections * Unofficial results gives Mtumbuka 6,397 votes against DPP’s Moir Walita Mkandawire’s 5,378 and AFORD’s Paul Nyirenda’s 2,472 By Duncan Mlanjira Unofficial results sent from the field by Malawi News Agency (MANA) indicate that UTM Party’s Matthews Mtumbuka has won the Rumphi Central Constituency by-election held yesterday with 6,397 votes against favourites; Democratic Progressive Party…

Senegal to appeal ‘unjust’ stripping of AfCON title to Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne

March 18, 2026

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This has never happened in the history of football to reverse an already crowned title * The Switzerland-based independent body which settles sports-related disputes through arbitration or mediation * This decision is a travesty that rests on no legal basis. We felt that the panel was not there to apply the law, but to carry out an order * I am shocked by this decision, because as a person who sat on the CAF Appeals Board for SIX YEARS,…

Heartfelt eulogies pour in for Helene Mpinganjira for her gracious living and as a netball administrator par excellence

March 17, 2026

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* Thank you for the talent, the wisdom, the leadership you shared to the world. You run your race pretty well, legend Helene Mpinganjira—Tiya Somba Banda * Helene Mpinganjira has left an indelible mark on the netball fraternity. May her soul find eternal peace and her legacy inspire future generations—Elsie Elishaba * We stand in solidarity with you during this difficult time and honour her legacy of dedication and service rendered to sport—Zambia National Olympic Committee By Duncan Mlanjira…

US Embassy Chief of Mission engages Malawi Parliament Speaker Suleman on a number of issues of mutual interest

March 17, 2026

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* As the Speaker outlined his vision for the next five years which includes developing vibrant oversight systems, full financial autonomy * And enhanced outreach programme to reach out to more Malawians through Parliament Radio and Television, among others By Duncan Mlanjira Chief of Mission of the United States of America (USA), Jonathan Fischer paid a courtesy call on the Speaker of Malawi Parliament, Right Honourable Sameer Suleman where they deliberated on a number of issues of mutual interest….

Most river water levels increasing across the country which might result in riverine flooding—Department of Water Resources

March 17, 2026

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Kamuzu Barrage at Liwonde has been opened to prevent Lake Malawi from swelling further * In the Shire River, water levels are slightly rising but have not yet reached a level where flooding can occur * As National Water Resources Authority announces that water level in Lake Malawi has risen at its highest point in years * The lake stands at 476.01 meters above sea level, which is 0.46 meters higher than last year, same period By Duncan Mlanjira…

Standard Bank invests K66 million in parastatal board members governance capacity building

March 17, 2026

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* Our support for this orientation reflects our purpose of driving Malawi’s growth and underscores our commitment to partnering with government institutions in building effective and future‑ready leadership—Head of Brand & Marketing, Tamanda Ng’ombe Maravi Express Standard Bank Plc has contributed K66 million towards the Parastatal Board Members Orientation Programme, reaffirming the bank’s dedication to strengthening governance, leadership, and accountability within Malawi’s public sector. The sponsorship will support the induction of board members across various statutory corporations, equipping them…