Mitundu Baptist open a 2-point lead in NBS Bank National Division League after three opening wins

* Beat Namitete Zitha 2-1 yesterday to condemn the side to 5th position from 3rd they were in last week from two wins * They were isplaced by former TNM Super League side, Red Lions, who beat Chintheche United 3-1 to earn 6 points By Duncan Mlanjira Mitundu Baptist have enhanced their chances towards qualifying for promotion into the elite TNM Super League by winning their three opening matches of the inaugural NBS Bank National Division League (NDL) after…

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Malawi is not beyond repair but it is on borrowed time—former diplomat James Woods Nkhutabasa

Nkhutabasa served at the European Union, in Andorra, Belgium, France, the Principality of Monaco, Italy, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands during his tour of service * Either we lead with courage and clarity now, or we will pay in currency far costlier than the Kwacha * Malawi is functionally insolvent; the Kwacha is an illusion; the economy is not growing; public finance is a wreck; politics is blocking progress By Duncan Mlanjira Former Malawian diplomat, James Woods Nkhutabasa contends that…

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Coach Kalisto Pasuwa finished entire game against Namibia without making any substitutions

* He named a changed starting XI he used in the 0-1 loss to Lesotho in the opening match last Thursday * It will be all to play for in the final round of fixtures tomorrow when Malawi take on Angola and Lesotho meet Namibia * We have given ourselves slim hopes, the way we have played today we believe that we can get three points against Angola—assistant coach Mponda By Duncan Mlanjira Coach Kalisto Pasuwa named a changed…

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DPP finally clears speculation on Mutharika’s trip to South Africa suspected to be for medical attention

* We are pleased to confirm that Prof. Mutharika is in excellent health and is simply taking time for private business * He remains fully committed to returning home soon to continue providing strong leadership within our party * And to prepare for the forthcoming general elections on September 16–DPP secretary general Peter Mukhito By Duncan Mlanjira News was rife on social media that the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) president, Peter Mutharika has travelled to South Africa for medial…

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Flames in precarious position after 0-0 draw with Namibia in second group game of COSAFA Cup 2025

* Next date defending champions Angola who beat Lesotho 4-0 in earlier Group B encounter leading with 4 points * Lesotho are second with 3 points they took off the Flames in first group game on Thursday * Only consolation was never tiring Wisdom Mpinganjira voted Player of the Match By Duncan Mlanjira Despite enjoying good ball possession, overall at 53%, the Flames could not once more translate the dominance into a more positive result as they drew 0-0…

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Cristiano Ronaldo won’t play at FIFA Club World 25 Cup after failing to find new team in time for inaugural tournament

* The inaugural tournament kicks off on Saturday in the United States pitting 32 teams including the winners of the four previous continental championships *  SuperSport to broadcast all 63 Games of the 21st edition of FIFA’s flagship international club competition live on ‘Your World of Champions’ SkySports  Cristiano Ronaldo has said he will not play at the upcoming inaugural FIFA World Cup after turning down offers from participating teams. The 40-year-old’s contract with Saudi Pro League club, Al…

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Angola beat Lesotho 4-0 to qualify for the edge closer to COSAFA Cup semis ahead of last group match against Malawi Tuesday

* The defending champions now have four points after drawing 1-1 with Namibia in their first match on Thursday * Lesotho, who finish group assignments against Namibia on Tuesday, are second with three points after beating Malawi 1-0 on Thursday * As the Flames, without a point after first match loss to Lesotho, meet Namibia from 15h00 to be streamed live on FIFA+ By Duncan Mlanjira COSAFA Cup defending champions, Angola have beaten Lesotho 4-0 in Group B match…

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CDH Investment Bank-sponsored BASMAL National Basketball tournament celebrated under theme ‘Elevate the Game’

* CDHIB invested a landmark K44 million sponsorship in the BASMAL 2025 national basketball tournament up from K10 million last year * It’s about not just playing the game but elevating it — making it more exciting, competitive, and inspiring for all By Duncan Mlanjira The Basketball Association of Malawi (BASMAL) National Basketball 2025 tournament — sponsored by CDH Investment Bank (CDHIB) — has been celebrated under theme ‘Elevate the Game’, which reflects the bank’s vision “to inspire players,…

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Assistant coach assures of that Flames ready to redeem themselves against Namibia  this afternoon

* Kicking off 15h00 at Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium to be streamed live on FIFA+ with defending champions Angola taking on Lesotho from 12h00 in the other Group B match * We know where we failed against Lesotho — we had our video session and analysed the game thoroughly * One thing we picked up clearly was our lack of presence in the box — we simply didn’t have enough bodies there Maravi Express Assistant coach, Peter Mponda assures…

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German investigators conclude cause of Chilima plane crash accident was due to flying at low altitude in marginal weather conditions

* The crew flew into instrument meteorological conditions during flight under visual flight rules and the aircraft collided with the ascending terrain * The planned as well as the actual course of events on the day of the accident resulted in deadline pressure for the execution of the flight and a punctual landing in Mzuzu * The lack of an effective emergency transmitter, as well as misleading information about the last position of the aircraft, made the search for…

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