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CDH Investment Bank sponsors K8.5 million towards ECAMA annual conference in October

September 29, 2026

CDH Investment Bank’s Jennie Madinga hands the sponsorship to ECAMA’s Executive Director, Esmie Kanyumbu * The conference aims to bring together policymakers, the private sector, and scholars to turn policy reforms into practical, implementable actions that advance Malawi’s economic development By Duncan Mlanjira CDH Investment Bank has supported Economics Association of Malawi (ECAMA) with K8.5 million towards the 2026 annual conference set for October 29-30 at Sunbird Nkopola in Mangochi. To be held under the theme; ‘From Policy to…

MACRA investigating public concerns over rapid depletion of mobile data bundles

September 29, 2026

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* Includes assessing the two operators’ data charging and billing systems, data usage records and the accuracy of data deduction from customers’ bundles * Consumers who have experienced unusually rapid depletion of data bundles encouraged to report their experiences to MACRA; dg@macra.mw or toll free number 261 By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has announced that it is investigating public concerns over rapid depletion of mobile data bundles on TNM and Airtel Malawi networks. In a public…

Political Science Association of Malawi confers MEC with Outstanding Institution Award

September 29, 2026

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* In recognition of its sustained contribution to Malawi’s democratisation process, its role in electoral governance, and its continued commitment to fulfilling its mandate * The ability of an institution to continue performing its core functions in a challenging environment represents an important contribution to institutional development and democratic governance By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has been conferred with Outstanding Institution Award by the Political Science Association of Malawi (PSA), in recognition of its sustained contribution to country’s…

Banks will no longer issue new cheque books

September 28, 2026

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* Cheques presented for clearing on or before tomorrow, September 29 may continue to be processed by bank to to March 11, 2027 By Duncan Mlanjira Customers are being encouraged to adopt alternative payment channels available as banks will no longer issue new cheque books. A joint statement by the Bankers Association of Malawi (BAM) and the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) states that the Bills of Exchange (Amendment) Act, 2026, which phases out the issuance of cheques as…

Government pledges to support producers of recyclable and environmentally friendly carrier bags

September 28, 2026

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* Taking note that despite the Environment Management (Plastics) Regulations, 2015 legal framework that was put in place more than a decade ago, plastic carrier bags have not disappeared * With court proceedings against the thin plastics ban continuing, which has dragged for over 10 years as manufacturers and importers keep seeking legal relief * As Qingdao Recycling Ltd has just been granted further legal relief that challenges Justice Howard Pemba’s January 2025 High Court in January ruling on…

Temwa Chawinga pivotal in KC Current’s push to qualify for NWSL 2026 playoff

September 28, 2026

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* Scores and assists in KC Current’s 4-1 win over Denver Summit FC to bring back their playoff qualification back on track * There’s nothing quite like having the world’s most dangerous player on the pitch to turn things around for KC Current * Temwa Chawinga’s efforts to take over matches for Kansas City have become a staple of her game and the club * We are watching one of the most prolific players in the world as women’s…

Kabambe eulogises Bingu and Goodall Gondwe as Malawi’s patriots who “shine brightest”

September 27, 2026

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* Men whose vision, discipline, and patriotism continue to inspire us to dream of a better Malawi * We owe it to the memory of Bingu, Goodall, and all the late Malawians who sacrificed and envisioned a brighter future for us * We must honor their legacies by confronting the hard truths — by calling out corruption wherever it exists in all three arms of government By Duncan Mlanjira UTM Party President, Dalitso Kabambe contends that former President, late…

Bullets Women beat Civil Women take lead of NBM Women’s Premiership log table

September 27, 2026

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* And they have also achieved this in style as in the first round of the inaugural 2025/26 NBM Women’s Premiership, they drew 1-1 with the Civil Women before losing 0-1 in the second * As Mighty Wanderers Queens have moved from 9th position to 6th having beaten debutants FACT Ladies 4-1 By Duncan Mlanjira Nyasa Big Bullets Women have beaten Civil Service Women 1-2 this Sunday afternoon away at Civo Stadium and have taken the lead of the…

Uganda beat South Africa 56-53 to lift Africa Netball Cup 2026

September 27, 2026

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* As Scotland and Northern Ireland join Malawi and Namibia for the Netball World Cup Sydney 2027 qualifying from European region By Duncan Mlanjira Uganda have lifted the Africa Netball Cup 2026 having beaten South Africa 56-53 at the tournament that were also the qualifier for the Netball World Cup Sydney 2027. Malawi Queens, who lost 46-62 to their fierce rivals, South Africa in semifinals on Friday before securing the bronze by beating Namibia 50-45 in 3rd place play-off…

SuperSport to beam AfCON Pamoja 2027 qualifiers and tournament finals itself in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda

September 27, 2026

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* African football has an incredible ability to unite audiences across borders, languages and cultures * AfCON represents that spirit at its very best, bringing together the continent’s biggest football nations * Including its most exciting players and some of the most passionate supporters in the world By Duncan Mlanjira SuperSport has secured rights to be beaming the rest of the qualifiers of the Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) Pamoja 2027 up to tournament finals itself to be co-hosted…