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ESCOM’s 12 units of 20MW battery energy storage system at Kanengo in Lilongwe

January 15, 2026

* To serve three critical functions: frequency regulation; integrating renewables and reducing load shedding * We are moving from the design phase to the reality of a modernised power system for all Malawians—acting CEO Eng. Maliano By Duncan Mlanjira The battery energy storage system (BESS) project being undertaken by Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited towards Malawi’s stable energy evolution, is now firmly on track following the arrival of 12 BESS containers 20MW units at project site, Kanengo…

Finance Minister Mwanamveka warns business leaders against illegal financial transactions

January 15, 2026

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* I know what you are doing regarding money laundering and other illegal money transactions, and authorities are on the ground to act * I do not want to see a situation where a bank has been closed solely because it facilitated this malpractice. Let us all work together to manage this economy By Memory Kutengule Chatonda, MANA Minister of Finance, Economic Planning & Decentralisation, Joseph Mwanamvekha, has warned business leaders, banks and money transfer operators, against engaging in…

‘The match was never easy’—Nigeria coach Eric Chelle

January 15, 2026

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* But the players showed a strong mental response and fought for every ball. Losing on penalties is very painful * As Morocco through to first AfCON final in 21 years while Sadio Mané is the hero when Senegal edged Egypt * From the start, we did it together. We avoided making individual errors or committing unnecessary fouls—Mané Maravi Express Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou emerged the hero as hosts Morocco booked their place in the final of the Africa Cup…

MCCCI expects efficiency revenue collection in 2026/27 National Budget

January 14, 2026

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Finance Minister Mwanamveka during the pre-budget consultation meeting * By digitisation of revenue collection to reduce spillage, corruption, manual errors, or evasion that will lead to its growth * Incentivise business registration to reduce informal enterprises sector, which is at 89% against 11% formal enterprises in the MSME sector * To introduce earmarked taxes on motorcycle (kabaza) operations, whose increasing accidents are constraining health sector in terms of budgetary resources * Restructuring state-owned enterprises (SOEs) into profitable models fiscal…

AfCON Morocco 2025: History, pride and honour as Egypt and Senegal set for high-stakes semifinal

January 14, 2026

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* Their most recent AfCON meeting came in the 2021 final in Yaoundé, a night that delivered contrasting emotions * Senegal claimed their first-ever continental title, while Egypt were left heartbroken once more, falling short in their pursuit of an elusive eighth crown since their last triumph in 2010 * We approach this semi-final with great respect for our opponent, but also with great preparation — we are mentally ready—Egypt coach Hossam Hassan * Egyptian side, arguably the most…

AfCON Morocco 2025: Hosts vs Nigeria—A heavyweight semi-final charged with dreams, ambition and pressure

January 14, 2026

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* Two continental heavyweights will clash in a signature African fixture, one that promises to draw attention worldwide * The hosts under pressure, and an entertaining Nigeria side seeking to cause upsets in a chase for a spot in Sunday’s final * We are ready for every scenario. We will give everything and approach every match as if it were our last—Nigeria coach Éric Chelle * When you coach the Moroccan national team, every result is scrutinized; this is…

Last two NBM Women’s Premiership fixtures are deciders for the runners-up spot

January 14, 2026

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* The spot is being occupied by Ascent Soccer, who have 35 points, four ahead of Nyasa Big Bullets Women at 31 * Thus it’s a matter of avoiding dropping points, especially for Ascent Soccer, who are away to be hosted by unpredictable 4th-placed Kukoma Ntopwa Women * The match between Kukoma Ntopwa and visiting Ascent Soccer is a fixture of interest for Nyasa Big Bullets Women By Duncan Mlanjira With Silver Strikers already declared champions of the inaugural…

Five African Player of the Year winners set to light up AfCON Morocco 2025 semifinals

January 14, 2026

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* Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi; Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman & Victor Osimhen; Senegal’s Sadio Mané and Egypt’s Mohamed Salah * Their presence alone elevates the spectacle, but their influence on the pitch has been even more decisive * Between them, they have driven goals, assists, leadership and momentum, shaping matches and carrying expectations for their nations Maravi Express The Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) Morocco 2025 narrows to four contenders and in it are five former African Player of the Year…

Jay Jay Okocha’s legacy lives on through his nephew Alex Iwobi

January 13, 2026

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* As he leads Nigeria’s midfield in AfCON Morocco 2025 with authority, which has been evident throughout in his vision, movement, and timing, consistently dismantling opposition defensive lines * His precise passes and creative orchestration have fueled Nigeria’s explosive attacking trio of Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and Akor Adams Maravi Express As Nigeria eye their 4th Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) title in Morocco 2025 one player has quietly become the heartbeat of their attacking engine — Alex Iwobi,…

COSAFA nations Seychelles and Lesotho drawn against each other in preliminary qualifying round of AfCON Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania 2027

January 13, 2026

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* eSwatini drawn against Eritrea as Mauritius date Somalia in the preliminaries to be played in two legs between March 25-31, 2026 * Whose six winners will join the other 42 CAF Member Associations in the group stage of the qualifiers Maravi Express Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA) Seychelles and Lesotho have been drawn against each other in preliminary qualifying round of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 to be co-hosted by CECAFA nations, Kenya, Uganda…