MEC reminder: It’s an offence to prevent or interrupt public political campaign rallies

* Malawi Police and other security agencies urged to upheld their important role which is central to the credibility of elections * Presence of security officers at electoral events — including for the ruling political party or the opposition or independents — reassures the public and contributes to an atmosphere of peace and order * In any electoral contest, the acceptance of results — particularly by those who may not emerge victorious — is more likely if the election…

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Mitundu’s Raheem Mtondera five goals away in race for NBS Bank NDL Golden Boot; Earns another honour in Match Week Team

* He has so far scored two hat-tricks in the inaugural 2nd tier national league — the first in the inaugural match in 4-0 triumph against Mchinji Villa * The second hat-trick in Match Week 2 when Mitundu Baptist beat Jenda United 3-0  and he has scored a brace in 2-1 win over Bangwe All Stars last Sunday * A performance that earned him Man of the Match award and the position in Match Week 7 Team By Duncan…

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MDF Lionesses’ Fazila Chembekezo and Asimenye Simwaka bag in six goals in two playoff matches of National Bank Women’s Premiership

* As Fazila claimed two hat-tricks in 8-1 thrashing against Mzuzu City Hammers on Thursday and in 7-1 whipping of Chitoliro Heroines Saturday afternoon * While Asimenye scored hat-trick plus one more against Mzuzu City Hammers and two against Chitoliro Heroines * To book a place in the inaugural 10-team National Bank Women’s Premiership scheduled to kickoff July 26 By Duncan Mlanjira MDF Lionesses have a booked a place in the inaugural 10-team National Bank Women’s Premiership scheduled to…

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Eng. Vitumbiko Mumba bemoans lack of code of ethics in construction industry

* Other professionals such as lawyers, medical doctors and accountants that face disciplinary action for unethical conduct * But the construction professionals do not get punishment for their poor workmanship and other professional malpractices in the industry By Pempho Nkhoma, MANA Minister of Trade & Industry, Vitumbiko Mumba, has bemoaned and attributed Malawi’s poor quality infrastructure to the construction industry’s lack of a code of ethics, emphasising the need for professionals in the sector to adopt set of principles…

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Wanderers 5 points clear at the top of TNM Super League 2025 as Bullets were on bye ahead of their Airtel Top 8 final tomorrow

* Blue Eagles displace Ekhaya FC from 4th position ahead of the Cowboys league assignment tomorrow against Moyale FC at Kamuzu Stadium * As Civil Service United jump from 13th to 9th after emphatic 5-0 triumph over rock bottom Jenda United at Civo Stadium By Duncan Mlanjira Mighty Wanderers have beaten Mzuzu City Hammers 1-0 today in their Week 13 TNM Super League match at Kamuzu Stadium through Isaac Kaliati’s 90th minute goal from the penalty spot to get…

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While the government aimed for a ‘corruption-free, efficient administration, the country has witnessed corruption of the worst type—Onjezani Kenani

* As he dissects the Malawi Congress Party 2025 Manifesto launched today at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe * The MCP-led government established a special Financial Crimes Division of the High Court (an anti-corruption court) in 2021 to fast-track corruption cases * But corruption scandals — including allegations involving high-profile officials — made the goal to remain unmet By Duncan Mlanjira Economic & social justice influencer, Onjezani Kenani has analysed Malawi Congress Party (MCP) 2025 Manifesto that was launched…

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MCP’s election campaign manifesto pledges to create 3 million jobs

* Particularly targeting the youth, whom Chakwera described as the engine of national progress * Under wealth creation, the President launched the Ten-Ten Makwacha Youth Challenge, a flagship initiative providing startup capital to young entrepreneurs * We are equipping our youth to become employers, innovators, and drivers of inclusive growth * To introduce future accounts for every newborn child, where the government will deposit K500,000 accessible when they turn 18-years, Maravi Express In the manifesto for the 2020 general…

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Daggers drawn as namesakes and former team colleagues face each other in Airtel Top 8 2025

* Last year, I was a losing coach in the final — I want to change that this time and take the cup back to Blantyre—Peter Mponda * We feel this is our opportunity to change the narrative and the players know the importance of this match—Peter Mgangira * As Nyasa Big Bullets and Silver Strikers will meet for the 5th time in the Airtel Top 8 in which the People’s Team have triumphed in all four including two final…

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Jordan Sauti brings September 16 presidential candidates to 19

* He joins including incumbent, Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) former Presidents, Arthur  Peter Mutharika DPP and Joyce Banda (PP) *  Current Vice-President, Michael Bizwick Usi presented his on Monday representing Odya Zake Alibe Mlandu Party By Duncan Mlanjira Jordan Sauti representing the Patriotic Citizens Party (PCP) collected his nomination paper for September 16 presidential election at the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) — bringing the total number to 19, including incumbent, Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera of…

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Economic think tanks’ exasperation over the state of Malawi economy draws top government technocrats to recognise need for total engagement towards its recovery

* After the Malawians in diaspora maintained that the declining inflation rate at 27.1% as of June 2025 shouldn’t be celebrated for as it is way too high * Fellow Malawians, you have grown numb to pain. This level of inflation must never ever be accepted — it is ruining your standard of living and it is wrong Analysis by Duncan Mlanjira Exasperated with the state of the economy, Malawian economic think tanks based in the diaspora expressed their…

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