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Payment and collection of nomination papers for September 16 Tripartite Elections begins on June 10

May 21, 2025

* Candidates will be required to pay the non-refundable nomination fees, through a dedicated bank account, before collecting nomination forms at respective district council offices for MPs and Councillors. * Nomination forms for Presidential candidates will be collected from the Malawi Electoral Commission head office By Duncan Mlanjira In the electoral calendar covering events up to September 16 General Elections, Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) highlights for the interest of aspiring candidates that payment and collection of nomination papers for…

Those with damaged or lost their voter registration certificates assured of replacement free of charge in voters register inspection exercise

May 20, 2025

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* As the second phase of voter inspection exercise commences for three days from tomorrow till Friday (May 20-23) * Covering Rumphi, Nkhata Bay, Likoma, Kasungu, Kasungu Municipality, Dowa, Mchinji, Ntcheu, Zomba and Zomba City, Blantyre and Blantyre City, Thyolo and Luchenza Municipality By Duncan Mlanjira In announcing the second phase voters register inspection exercise, Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) is assuring those who lost or had their voter registration certificates damaged, will be replaced free of charge at voters register inspection centres. A statement…

Compliance of labour rights laws enhances socio-economic growth—Minister Peter Dimba

May 20, 2025

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* I urge all workers to seek help where labour rights are violated. Our social economic development cannot be achieved if working conditions are not conducive * Examples are lack of job security, receiving wages below the recommended rate, over staying without salary increment and compensation not received from injuries sustained at work By Santos Zefania, MANA Minister of Labour, Peter Dimba has urged employers from different companies and organisations to promote conducive working environment by respecting labour laws,…

Profound topics on agenda to be presented by distinguished speakers at the ICT Expo 2025 on June 5-6

May 20, 2025

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* All under theme; ‘Accelerating Malawi’s Digital Economy: Innovation, Inclusion and Sustainable Growth’ that reflects national commitment to fast-tracking digital transformation * Theme focus areas include innovation to embrace emerging technologies such as AI, Blockchain, IoT, and FinTech. * Inclusion to ensure universal access to digital tools and Sustainable Growth to drive resilient economic development through smart tech adoption By Duncan Mlanjira All under the theme; ‘Accelerating Malawi’s Digital Economy: Innovation, Inclusion and Sustainable Growth’, the six distinguished speakers…

ICTAM encourages the public to grace 2025 ICT Expo from June 4-6 as it is not just for IT experts

May 19, 2025

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ICTAM president Clarence Gama * It is directly aligned with the Malawi Digital Economy Strategy (2021–2026), a blueprint that guides us in building a digitally empowered nation * As ICTAM, our role is to convene industry, government, development partners, academia, and the public in shaping a future-ready digital Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira The Information & Communication Technology Association of Malawi (ICTAM) has encourage the public to grace 2025 ICT Expo from June 4-6 at at Bingu International Convention Centre…

Malawi U20 Girls through to second round of FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers after beating Central African Republic

May 19, 2025

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* Central African Republic came hard on the girls, but they never relented. That resilience is what earned us the equalizer and ultimately the qualification * As U17 national side finish as COSAFA 2025 runners-up after losing 0-3 in final against Zambia Maravi Express Malawi Under-20 women’s national team have advanced to the second round of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026 qualifiers following a one all-draw against the Central African Republic (CAR) on yesterday — going through by…

His Majesty Kalonga Gawa Undi unveils new Chewa Heritage Foundation leadership

May 19, 2025

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His Majesty Kalonga Gawa Undi * The appointments are made under Section 5.4 of the Foundation’s Constitution and take effect immediately Maravi Express His Majesty Kalonga Gawa Undi — King of the Chewa people in Malawi, Zambia, and Mozambique — unveils has appointed a new steering committee to lead the Chewa Heritage Foundation (CHEFO) for the next three years. A statement signed by re-appointed CHEFO chairperson, Dr. Stanley Chakhumbila Khaila, “the appointments are made under Section 5.4 of the…

Inspiring story of 27-year-old who funds himself from security guard remuneration to attain Bachelors of Arts in Communication & Marketing

May 19, 2025

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* Emmanuel’s journey is nothing short of inspiring — he started with us at Target Security Group as a security guard, worked his way up to Finance & Administration * All the while, he used the little he earned to fund his education. Now that’s what we call determination, discipline and drive — we couldn’t be more thrilled! By Duncan Mlanjira Emmanuel M’buthuka has just graduated with Credit in Bachelors of Arts in Communication & Marketing attained at Mzuzu…

South Africa crowned U-20 AfCON champions after historic win over Morocco

May 19, 2025

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* Capped off a historic tournament by sweeping key individual awards Player of the Tournament, Best Goalkeeper and Best Coach * Four were named in Best XI of the Tournament — Best Goalkeeper, Fletcher Lowe; Neo Rapoo; Lazola Maku and player of Tournament, Tylon Smith Maravi Express South Africa won their maiden CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) title with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Morocco in Sunday night’s final at the June 30 Stadium in Cairo, Egypt….

Movable asset-based lending becoming practical tool for unlocking capital where traditional collateral may not be available

May 19, 2025

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* As RBM enhances awareness campaign on movable asset-based lending, credit reporting and collateral registry * It has become clear that there is still a significant knowledge gap when it comes to credit reporting and how it affects access to finance * The collateral registry is a powerful fully-automated online mechanism for increasing access to credit, especially for small businesses By Duncan Mlanjira The Reserve Bank (RBM) — in partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) — is on…