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Airtel Malawi launches country’s first AI-powered spam alert service to combat mobile money fraud

July 3, 2025

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* Requires no application downloads and is automatically activated for all Airtel customers at no extra cost * Spam in this context refers to unsolicited SMS messages to phones, often from fraudsters and scammers * The messages are usually socially engineered and potentially lead to harvesting of data, spreading malware and swindling of money from unsuspecting mobile users By Duncan Mlanjira In a bold move to protect its customers from mobile money fraud, Airtel Malawi has launched a ground-breaking…

None of concerns have been addressed that were contained in a petition by creative artists for President Chakwera not to assent to two Bills affecting their industry

July 3, 2025

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| Business, Entertainment, Law Enforcement, National, News

* Bill No. 1 of 2025: Companies, Registration and Intellectual Property Centre and Bill No. 2 of 2025: Copyright (Amendment) * We didn’t receive a response from State House, Office of the President & Cabinet (OPC), or the special advisor to the President on creative industries * We did what we could to impress upon the President the importance of withholding assent to the two Bills affecting the creative, arts and heritage sector By Duncan Mlanjira Of the 13…

‘African women’s football is on the rise’—Tabitha as she unveils new WAfCON trophy for Morocco 2024 finals

July 3, 2025

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| International Sports, News, Sports

* It’s truly an honour and privilege to be part of WAfCON, even when my country isn’t participating — and the adrenaline rush was unforgettable * May the resilience of the African girl child light up football pitches across Africa and around the world * SuperSport on DStv and GOtv to broadcast live the biggest celebration of African women’s football kicking off from Saturday, July 5-26 By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Scorchers captain, Tabitha TC11 Chawinga was amongst top African women footballers tasked…

National Cancer Centre a game changer to significantly reduce the need for patients to seek treatment abroad—Chakwera

July 2, 2025

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| Health, National, News

* Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death, particularly cancers of the oesophagus and cervix * This centre is an arsenal against cancer — it represents not just infrastructure, but the hope and determination of the Malawian people By Tabbu Kitta Kauye, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera has described the National Cancer Centre (NCC) — Malawi’s first-ever public facility of its kind — as a modern development that promises to transform cancer care in the country that will…

Babatunde’s goal in his 100th appearance for Nyasa Bullets stops Ekhaya FC from claiming another big scalp in debut appearance of TNM Super League

July 2, 2025

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* The Bullets have maintained their lead of the 2025 table at 27 points — one ahead of runners-up Mighty Wanderers (26) * Who beat Songwe United 2-0 through goals from Wisdom Mpinganjira (55’) and Blessings Mwalilino (79’) By Duncan Mlanjira In his 100th appearance for Nyasa Big Bullets, Nigerian Adepoju Babatunde scored his 59th goal for the Peoples Team as his 56th minute header from a freekick was enough for giants to claim supremacy over TNM Super League…

Veep Usi calls on the Commonwealth to advocate for reforms in global financial systems

July 2, 2025

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* With a focus on vulnerability in determining access to concessional finance. The time has come to deliver real, practical solutions * The Commonwealth should push for fairer financial systems, including credit rating reforms and improved access to climate finance for vulnerable economies Maravi Express At the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) taking place in Seville, Spain, Vice-President Michael Usi has called on the Commonwealth to advocate for reforms in global financial systems — with a…

Four of Week 6 Man of the Match winners make it into NBS Bank NDL Team of the Week

July 2, 2025

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* As Chintheche United contribute three players with two each from Ndirande Stars and Bangwe All Stars * And one each from leaders Red Lions, Namitete Zitha, Baka City and Chilumba Barracks By Duncan Mlanjira The exceptional performance of four of the six Man of the Match winners in Week 6 of the NBS Bank National Division League (NDL), have made the grade for the Team of the Week — Mapopa Munthali (Chilumba Barracks), Seleman Mussah (Bangwe All Stars,…

CCAP-Blantyre Synod commissions new Presbytery in South Africa

July 1, 2025

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| News, Religion

* This is the first Presbytery in the history of Blantyre Synod outside Malawi that was established on June 29, 2025 in Johannesburg * The Presbytery outside Malawi is to meet the spiritual needs of Malawian diaspora in South Africa who want to worship in their native language By Duncan Mlanjira The Blantyre Synod of the Church of Central African Presbyterian (CCAP), has commissioned its Presbytery number 21 in South Africa at a special event on Sunday, which was…

TNM posts K10.05 billion net profit in 2024 full-year results

July 1, 2025

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| Business, News

* The company navigated a challenging economic environment with strategic clarity and resilience * Projects a profit after tax of between K7.82 billion and K8.27 billion for the half-year ending June 2025 By Innocent Manda, MANA Telekom Networks Malawi (TNM) has posted a net profit of K10.05 billion for the year ending December 31, 2024, marking a significant turnaround after two consecutive years of losses. The figures are contained in TNM’s 2024 Annual Report released on June 28, 2025,…

Lilongwe District Council stops DPP vice-president Gangata’s planned political demonstration by calling for meeting with Malawi Police Service

July 1, 2025

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| Law Enforcement, National, News, Politics

* Gangata plans to lead a peaceful anti-violence-free demonstration on Friday, July 4 in the volatile political violence hub of the Capital City’s violence against any political protest * The demonstration is being organised in response to increasing concerns about acts of violence and intimidation * That have, in recent times, undermined the rights of citizens to hold peaceful demonstrations — especially within Lilongwe By Duncan Mlanjira Lilongwe District Council has summoned vice-president of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)…