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NBS Bank publishes its inaugural ‘Sustainability Report’ to enhance transparent and responsible banking
May 29, 2026
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* It reflects the Bank’s commitment to transparency, responsible banking, financial inclusion, climate resilience, and long-term value creation in Malawi * The report, available on the Bank’s website; www.nbs.mw, further outlines its continued investment in financial inclusion through the expansion of its ‘Banki Pafupi’ agency banking network * And the tailored financial solutions for underserved communities, women entrepreneurs, youth, and smallholder farmers By Duncan Mlanjira What has been described as a milestone to enhance transparent and responsible banking, NBS…

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OPC Principal Secretary Ntelela reinforces importance of communication as a strategic national development asset
May 29, 2026
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Ntelela (centre), MRA Commissioner General Tambulasi and PRSM president, Rachel Kalera-Mhango * During PRSM’s high-level public and private sector interface also supported by MRA Commissioner General and MERA Director of Liquid Fuel & Gas * Hosted under the theme; ‘The Return on Investment (ROI) of Reputation and Trust: The CEO’s Agenda for Strategic Communication in a Volatile Economy’ * For a timely and thought-provoking conversation on the strategic role of communication in leadership, governance, institutional resilience, and national development…

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Malawi’s Group B AfCON Pamoja 2027 qualifiers’ opponents Egypt beat Russia 1-0 in FIFA World Cup 2026 warm-up
May 29, 2026
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The match at Cairo International Stadium.—Picture by Reuters * Date Brazil in Cleveland, USA in another friendly on June 6 before they begin their World Cup Group G campaign against Belgium in Seattle on June 15 * As the Flames head for Addis Ababa to play two international friendlies against Ethiopia scheduled for June 6 and 9 as preparations for AfCON Pamoja 2027 scheduled to kick-off in September, 2026 By Duncan Mlanjira North African giants, Egypt, who are in…

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FOMO FC host giants Mighty Tigers Sunday at Mulanje Park in NBS Bank NDL Matchweek 3
May 28, 2026
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* Mighty Tigers return to Mulanje Park where they have dated FOMO before during super league assignments as well as the pre-season Sapitwa 4 tournament  * That they participated in alongside Dedza Dynamos, Bangwe All Stars, Red Lions and FOMO FC as hosts By Duncan Mlanjira A fixture of former elite league contestants between hosts FOMO FC and Mighty Tigers, highlights Matchweek 3 of the NBS Bank National Division League (NDL) Season 2 to be played at Mulanje Park…

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Over 6,000 litres of illicit alcohol seized in South Africa intended for export to neighbouring countries including Malawi
May 28, 2026
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* A Chinese national was arrested on Tuesday in that country’s Western Cape, after police uncovered suspected counterfeit alcohol worth an estimated R3.5 million during a major raid * The bust forms part of ongoing crackdowns on counterfeit goods across South Africa as keep warning that counterfeit alcohol poses serious health risks to consumers and damages the legitimate economy By Duncan Mlanjira Most of the alcohol spirits being consumed at reckless abandon by Malawian youths is mostly illicit, which…

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6 lucky Airtel Money customers each win K5 million in Airtel Tola promotion
May 28, 2026
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* 600 others each win K50,000 in the promotion to run for the next 10 weeks, whose Grand Prize is K50 million * Going by the winners from last week, it is truly exciting and heartwarming to see how Tola Promotion has already began changing lives of our customers By Duncan Mlanjira After two successful weekly draws, six Airtel Money customers have won K5 million each in the Airtel-Money-Malawis-Tola-promotion, which was launched on May 13 to run for the…

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Mighty Wanderers’ forward Lameck Mithi claims 2nd hat-trick of FDH Bank Premiership 2026
May 28, 2026
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* From the Nomads 4-1 win over Karonga United, the rescheduled match of the abandoned one that was planned-as-the-launch-of-the-inaugural-FDH-Bank-Premiership * Masters FC’s Hastings Ndau was the first player to net a hat-trick when they thrashed rock bottom of the table, Dedza Dynamos 4-0 on Sunday By Duncan Mlanjira The 2025 elite league champions, Mighty Wanderers, yesterday whipped Karonga United 4-1 at Mpira Stadium in which forward Lameck Mithi claimed the second hat-trick of the FDH Bank Premiership 2026. Masters…

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Malawian-crafted chocolate bar Kwanza Cocoa reaches UK market
May 28, 2026
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* Since 2013 Kwanza Cocoa has been dedicated to creating a sustainable supply chain of cocoa through its plantation in Luwazi, Nkhata Bay to create a series of cocoa products * We started our journey of value addition of cocoa products in July of 2021 to create our single origin craft chocolate with cocoa beans from our farm and other farmers in Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira Described as a rich and velvety chocolate, hand-crafted from beans grown  plantations in…

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3 Malawians arrested in connection with transportation illegal drugs into South Africa estimated at R1 billion
May 28, 2026
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* You caught the messenger but the big fish is out there planning another shipment * Deal with the destination, not where it is coming from—Comments from South Africans on social media By Duncan Mlanjira Three Malawians have been arrested in South Africa after the truck they were driving through Zimbabwe was intercepted at Beitbridge Border and discovered they were carrying a huge consignment of illegal drugs. A statement issued by that country’s Home Affairs Minister, Leon Schreiber, indicates…

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VIP Security Ltd enhances its emergency security rapid response
May 27, 2026
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* Establishes robust zone security system to respond to panic button alerts within 5 minutes and linked to their locational police stations By Duncan Mlanjira VIP Security Ltd has enhanced its emergency security rapid response by establishing a robust zone security system to respond to customers’ homes panic button alerts within 5 minutes and they are technologically linked to their locational police stations. At the 36th International Trade Fair where the company is marketing its services at Chichiri Trade…

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