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Youth and Society expresses profound concern over growing pattern of politicised appointments in public institutions

May 23, 2026

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* Malawi’s public institutions must not only be independent and professional, but must also be seen to be independent and professional * Public confidence in State institutions depends heavily on the integrity, fairness, and transparency of public appointments By Duncan Mlanjira Civil society organisation (CSO), Youth and Society (YAS), has condemned “the continued perception and growing pattern of politicised appointments within statutory corporations and public institutions”. In a statement addressed to Chief Secretary in the Office of the President…

Malawi’s most famous poet Wokomaatani Malunga appointed Malawi High Commissioner to UK

May 23, 2026

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* Strong campaigner against corruption Rev. Baxton Maulidi heading for Egypt as Deputy High Commissioner * Former Malawi Electoral Commission’s chief elections officer Sam Alfandika to head Morocco High Commission By Duncan Mlanjira Benedicto Wokomaatani Malunga, Malawi’s most famous poet born, who was serving as Registrar of the University of Malawi, has been appointed as the country’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK). Wokomaatani — also a short-story writer and an essayist, who translated great African writer Chinua…

Malawi’s iconic NALI peri-peri hot sauce highly acclaimed on CNN Inside Africa

May 22, 2026

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* The documentary shines a light on the people behind the heat — hardworking farmers, thriving communities, and a proudly Malawian success story making waves across Africa and beyond * From the farm to the bottle, this is more than just chili — this is empowerment; this is resilience; this is Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s iconic NALI sauce, dubbed ‘Africa’s hottest peri-peri hot sauce’, has been highly acclaimed on CNN Inside Africa and attested to that it has…

Education Minister Msaka calls for stronger investment in foundational learning

May 22, 2026

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* As the basis for building 21st century skills and preparing learners for future opportunities * 2021 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey shows that only 18.9% of children aged 7 to 14 possess foundational literacy skills, while only 12.6% have foundational numeracy skills * Malawi’s reforms including the National Mathematics Curriculum Reform and the implementation of the Building Education Foundations through Innovation and Technology (BEFIT) Programme By Duncan Mlanjira In London, UK, where he attended the Education World Forum (EWF)…

Chilobwe United looking to bounce back tomorrow against FOMO FC at Mpira Stadium in Match Week 2 of NBS Bank NDL

May 21, 2026

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* Coached by former Malawi international, Elvis Kafoteka, the new entrants’ performance in opening match was satisfactory despite losing 2-3 against Mighty Tigers * FOMO FC drew 0-0 with fellow NBS Bank NDL Season 1 contestants, Ndirande Stars By Duncan Mlanjira After going down 2-3 against seasoned Mighty Tigers last Sunday at Mpira Stadium in a hard fought for opening match of their debut appearance in NBS Bank National Division League (NDL), Chilobwe United are hosting FOMO FC tomorrow…

Kwezy Buses under fire for nondisclosure of excess baggage until at boarding times

May 20, 2026

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* The bags are not weighed but as long as there are more than one you pay. So if one can come with a big bag weighing 300 kgs, they won’t pay extra * But one passenger with two bags, no matter how small, they are forced to pay extra K30,000 * It looks like they are deliberately hiding information to cash in from customers who are caught unaware By Duncan Mlanjira Kwezy Buses have come under fire by…

Minister of Children deeply concerned that 88% of street-connected children have at least one living parent

May 20, 2026

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Minister of Gender, Children, Disability & Social Welfare, Mary Navicha * While 56% reportedly receive permission from parents or guardians to go to the streets to beg, which reflects a serious gap in parental responsibility and household capacity * As her Ministry successfully reintegrated 325 street-connected children, comprising 141 girls and 184 boys, with their families across all districts in Malawi between January 2025 and January 2026 By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express & Chifundo Mulekano, Malawi News Agency (MANA)…

Standard Bank supports CARE Malawi’s inclusion of girls in education promotion

May 20, 2026

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Tamanda Ng’ombe presenting the sponsorship to CARE Malawi’s Pamela Kuwali * Malawi’s growth depends on women who can lead, speak, and act. When a woman leads, families eat, children stay in school — and communities thrive By Duncan Mlanjira Standard Bank Plc has invested K20 million towards CARE Malawi in its promotion of inclusion of girls in education and equip women with leadership and entrepreneurial skills essential for driving community-centred economic growth in Malawi. The sponsorship was presented today,…

Ecobank Malawi invests K10m towards Independent Schools Association of Malawi’s May 27-29 Mzuzu conference

May 20, 2026

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ISAMA president, Bishop Wycliffe Chimwendo (3rd left) receives the sponsorship from Ecobank Malawi’s Head of Commercial and Consumer Banking, George Phuza * Ahead of the launch of ‘Banking 4 My Community-Education Value Proposition’ programme * A specialised suite of financial solutions that Ecobank Malawi has developed to support private education institutions and businesses operating within the broader education ecosystem * It is designed to enable sustainable growth, digital transformation, and operational efficiency across the education value chain By Duncan…

Abandoned FDH Bank Premiership match between Mighty Wanderers and Karonga United rescheduled for Wednesday, May 27 at Mpira Stadium

May 19, 2026

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* After the two teams’ assignments on Sunday, May 24 when the Nomads will host leaders Silver Strikers at Zomba Stadium with Karonga travelling to Civo Stadium to face Civil Service United By Duncan Mlanjira The match between Mighty Wanderers and Karonga United, which was abandoned of the after-Football-Association-of-Malawi-refused-to-allow-the-launch-of-the-inaugural-FDH-Bank-Premiership-to-take-place-at-the-closed-Kamuzu-Stadium, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, May 27 at Mpira Stadium in order to catch up with the rest of the teams that have played four matches each. The game will…