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Fostina Mbemba, Mphatso Nadolo set official time records for Blantyre 42.195km Race

September 27, 2026

* Mbemba, who finished 3rd in the women’s category in 2025 edition in a time of 3:07:25, came 1st in this year’s race in an impressive time of 3:00:10 * Mphatso Nadolo finished 1st in men’s event in 2:25:01 — beating the time of 2:31:29 that was recorded for last year’s champion, McDonald Maganizo By Duncan Mlanjira After verifying and officially certifying the route for the Blantyre 42.195km Race, Fostina Mbemba and Mphatso Nadolo have now set the official…

Debutants Chitoliro Heroines hold NBM Women’s Premiership champions Silver Ladies until 90+5 to lose 2-1

September 27, 2026

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* The hosts took the lead way into the game in the 40th minute and result stayed that way up to the 70th when Chitoliro Heroines equalised * Then the visitors succumbed in the last minute of the five that the 4th official announced as added time By Duncan Mlanjira It took the NBM Women’s Premiership 2025/26 champions, Silver Strikers Ladies, up to the 90+5 minutes to break spirited debutants Chitoliro Heroines and win 2-1 yesterday. Played at Silver…

Kabambe raises red flags to President Mutharika over some individuals in his administration that threaten his leadership reputation

September 26, 2026

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* Serious allegations have been raised concerning corruption, money laundering, human trafficking, public procurement, members of the Cabinet, and the judiciary * These matters demand careful, independent investigation — not silence, intimidation, or political spin By Duncan Mlanjira UTM Party President, Dalitso Kabambe has issued an open letter to President Arthur Peter Mutharika in which he raises red flags over a small number of people around him are seem to be acting in ways that threaten his administration’s leadership…

‘Existence and conduct of free elections alone does not fully define the quality or maturity of a democracy — MEC chairperson Justice Mtalimanja

September 26, 2026

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* Democratic maturity must also be examined through the strength and resilience of public institutions, respect for the rule of law * Protection of fundamental freedoms, accountability of public officeholders, internal governance of political parties and meaningful citizen participation By Duncan Mlanjira When opening the 4th Biennial Conference of the Political Science Association (PSA) today, September 26 in Salima, Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja highlighted that the country’s transition to multiparty democracy in 1993 “marked a…

‘Malawi has arguably stood as a beacon of democratic resilience on the continent’

September 26, 2026

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* The question is going forward, shall we continue on this trajectory, or retrogress * Contends MEC chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja in her keynote speech at 4th Biennial Conference of the Political Science Association * Under the theme; ‘Malawi’s Democracy at the Crossroads? Maturing Institutions or a Tailspin into Uncertainty’ By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja contends that Malawi “has arguably stood as a beacon of democratic resilience on the continent “ — but…

Malawi Queens secure bronze at Africa Netball Cup-World Cup Sydney 2027 qualifier

September 26, 2026

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* Beat Namibia 50-45 in 3rd place play-off following a brilliant performance at the tournament * Where they secured a place at the Netball World Cup Sydney 2027 along with Namibia, South Africa and Uganda By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Queens have completed their campaign at the Africa Netball Cup-World Cup Sydney 2027 qualifier in Nairobi, Kenya, with a bronze medal having beaten Namibia 50-45 in 3rd place play-off. The Queens finished their pool games in top form following a…

‘World Bank applause: What exactly are we celebrating?’ — economist Dr. James Kadyampakeni

September 26, 2026

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* Let us be clear: a reduction in the fiscal deficit is not the same thing as an economic recovery * The question we should be asking is: what has improved in the lives of ordinary Malawians, and at what cost? By Duncan Mlanjira Canada-based economist, Dr. James Kadyampakeni has faulted remarks by the World Bank, applauding Malawi for executing the 2026/2027 National Budget within approved limits for the first time in more than five years. When launching the…

Andrew Kamkwalala appointed as MEC’s acting Chief Elections Officer

September 26, 2026

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* He was Deputy Chief Elections Officer responsible for finance & administration * A position he has held since joining MEC on November 1, 2022 By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has appointed Deputy Chief Elections Officer, Andrew Kamkwalala to assume the lead role in acting capacity. This follows the resignation of Andrew Mpesi, who resigned after serving the post from August 22, 2022 to August 21, 2026. As Deputy Chief Elections Officer, Kamkwalala was responsible for finance…

Flames confirmed leaders of AfCON Pamoja 2027 Group B qualifiers

September 26, 2026

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The match in Cairo which featured Mo Salah * Following 0-0 draw between Egypt and Angola in Cairo By Duncan Mlanjira Following a 0-0 draw between Egypt and Angola in Cairo last night, the Flames are leaders of Group B of the Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) Pamoja 2027 qualifiers. The Flames, who beat South Sudan 2-1 Friday evening at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe, will next meet Angola away on October 6 before facing Egypt in back-to-back during…

Flames off to a winning start in AfCON Pamoja 2027 qualifiers

September 25, 2026

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* Winning 2-1 against a resilient South Sudan at home Bingu National Stadium * With goals from Babatunde Adepoju and Lloyd Njaliwa By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Flames have beaten South Sudan 2-1 this evening at Bingu National Stadium in their campaign for qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) Pamoja 2027. Babatunde Adepoju opened the lead in the 20th minute, scoring his second international goal with the Flames while Lloyd Njaliwa made it 2-1 in the 64th. This…