Flames assistant coach feels they have assembled a very good squad to take themselves to the COSAFA Cup 2025 semifinals

* It’s very unfortunate that we have been participating in the COSAFA Cup since 1997 but we haven’t won it * We are going there to compete and try to bring the cup home—Mponda ahead of opening match against Lesotho tomorrow, June 5 * Matches to be broadcast on SABC, SuperSport, and streamed live on FIFA+ as hosts South Africa open the floor against neighbours, Mozambique this afternoon By Duncan Mlanjira Flames assistant coach Peter Mponda feels the technical…

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Mwera winds to generate high and potentially dangerous water waves over Malawi lake bodies

* Avoid sailing on the lakes, especially in small boats, during this period and that fishers should postpone fishing trips until conditions improve * Secure boats and equipment near the shoreline to prevent damage; swimming and recreational activities on lakes should be suspended By Duncan Mlanjira The Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services (DCCMS) is alerting people along Lake Malawi and other water bodies — especially fishermen — that from Thursday evening, June, a strong southeasterly air mass…

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Illovo Sugar Malawi’s K400m investment into MUST Endowment Fund grows to an impressive MK841m as of March 31, 2025

* Projects it to reach approximately MK1.4 billion by March 2026 as Illovo completes its five year investment with K100 million * The Endowment Fund was launched in 2021 with a clear but ambitious goal — to ensure that no bright student is forced to abandon their studies simply because they can’t afford tuition or accommodation * We wanted to build something sustainable, something that would support students not just this year or next, but for generations to come…

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Organising committee for MBC’s Entertainers of the Year Awards expanded with inclusion of experienced local entertainment industry veterans

Award winning Malawian film producer, Shemu Joyah * Including award-winning film producer Charles Shemu Joyah; renowned entertainment journalists, Nation Publications’ Brian Itai; Times Group Sam Banda Junior * As well as multi-award winning journalist, Peter Kanjere; music promoter Taps Bandawe and celebrated dramatist Charles Mphoka * Ceremony now be hosted in February every year from December with this year’s edition expected to be held on February 28 By Victor Singano Jnr The organising committee for MBC’s Entertainers of the…

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CAF president Patrice Motsepe being positioned as South Africa’s ANC presidential candidate at its pivotal 2027 national conference

* Behind closed doors, a coalition of politicians, business leaders and professionals is mobilising a meticulously organised campaign * The reforms he introduced at CAF saw its financial standing, governance and competitiveness improve to become number three in continental confederations of FIFA * These credentials set Motsepe apart from other candidates — and besides, Motsepe does not enter a race if he is not going to win * His rise to the CAF presidency as a Southern Africa candidate…

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Malawians asked to be in ‘harmony with Nature by ending plastic pollution for sustainable development’

* The theme for this year’s joint commemorate of World Environment Day and International Day for Biological Diversity * It reflects Malawi’s urgent call to tackle the growing threats of plastic pollution and biodiversity loss * Following the ban on the use of thin plastics, Malawi Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) is strengthening the regulations and penalties to deter manufacturing companies By Nellie Nyirenda & Lesnat Kenan, MANA Be in ‘Harmony with Nature: end plastic pollution for sustainable development is…

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Dissemination of fake news not only misleads the public but also undermines confidence of electoral process—MEC

*  As MEC disputes as fake report of chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja resigning ahead of the September 16 * The chairperson remains fully committed to her role and continues to discharge her duties in line with her constitutional mandate By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) is imploring on Malawians not to disseminate fake news on social media of September 13 general elections process saying, this “not only misleads the public but also undermines confidence of electoral process and…

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Mpox Resurgence Strains Malawi’s Fragile Health System

Lilongwe faces rising infections amid dwindling donor support and low public awareness Malawi’s health authorities are grappling with a growing outbreak of Mpox after three more cases were confirmed in the capital, bringing the national total to 15 since the virus was first detected in April. According to the Public Health Institute of Malawi, the newly identified patients range in age from 17 to 41. Health officials are investigating how the infections were transmitted and are currently tracing contacts. The…

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The public should expect windy, cloudy and chilly conditions with patches of fog and rain drizzle from Thursday, June 5

* Mwera winds will also blow over Lake Malawi and other lake water bodies due to the influence of a cool and moist southeasterly air mass * This weather will start to weaken over southern and central areas by Sunday, June 8 By Duncan Mlanjira The Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Department (DCCMS) indicates that from Thursday, June 5, the public should “expect windy, cloudy and chilly conditions with patches of fog and rain drizzle”. “Mwera winds will…

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Rich history of COSAFA Cup in its 24th edition

Zambia, inaugural champions * It has been a stage to launch a galaxy of stars and been a vital component in the rich history of Southern African football down the years * Zambia were crowned inaugural champions of the COSAFA Cup after they claimed the 1997 event with top spot in the tournament mini-league Maravi Express This year, the Council for Southern African Football Associations-COSAFA Cup celebrates its 24th edition, whose first competition was held in 1997 with Zambia…

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