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President Chakwera marvels at progress of the magnificent 180-room Protea Hotel under construction at iconic Lilongwe Golf Club

April 23, 2025

* My government is committed to supporting such strategic investments, so we are going to ensure that all necessary assistance is provided for the betterment of our tourism sector * This is an elegant project as it will promote the tourism sector to go forward and upon completion, many people will have access to jobs, and it will generate wealth for the nation By Sheminah Nkhoma, MANA President Lazarus Chakwera has described as elegant the 180-room Protea Hotel Lilongwe…

President Chakwera urges newly-appointed Supreme Court of Appeal Judges to lead by example in the fight against corruption

April 23, 2025

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| Courts, Law Enforcement, National, News

* As he swears-in Justices Fiona Mwale, Rachel Sikwese and Texious Masoamphambe today at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe * They have been encouraged to be courageous and do right by all persons, despite all the threats and dangers they face by doing the right thing in Malawi By Lesnat Kenan, MANA Three judges that were recently appointed by President Lazarus Chakwera to sit in the Supreme Court of Appeal, have been sworn in at a ceremony which took place at…

Thousands join Wanderers FC president Thomas Mpinganjira to bid final farewell to Yasin Osman

April 23, 2025

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| Malawi's Sports Legends, National, News, Sports

* Yasin’s life was a long devotion to the sport, beginning at just 15 years old, that shaped generations and elevated football in Malawi * May his extraordinary legacy inspire us all to champion the development of sports with the same unwavering commitment and heart he exemplified By Arkangel Tembo, MANA One of Malawi’s great football legend, Yasin Teach Osman, who passed on at Adventist Hospital in Blantyre on Monday, was yesterday interred to earth at Bawi — attended…

MV Illala certified fit after routine service

April 23, 2025

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| Business, National, News

* She was withdrawn from Lake Malawi for routine servicing on March 27 this year, after its anchor developed a fault * On its voyages every week from Monkey Bay in Mangochi, MV Illala is overloaded with passengers and cargo as it has sail without leaving anyone behind * As she crosses the lake all the way north to Chilumba — about 480km from Monkey Bay before returning to base at Monkey Bay MANA & Maravi Express MV Illala,…

Illovo Sugar Malawi injects K8 million into MCCCI’s Business Leaders Summit 2025

April 22, 2025

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| Business, News

Kachingwe (left) handing over the symbolic cheque to Luhanga * To be held under the theme; ‘Unlocking Private Sector-led Growth: Strategies for Economic Transformation’ * By participating in this summit, we are not only supporting MCCCI’s initiatives but also demonstrating our dedication to the collective progress of Malawi’s business community Maravi Express Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc has contributed K8 million as support towards Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce & Industry (MCCI’s) Business Leaders Summit 2025 starting in Mangochi…

Pope Francis’ funeral scheduled for Saturday, 26 April

April 22, 2025

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| International, News, Religion

* His body is currently laid out in the coffin in the chapel of the Santa Marta residence where he lived during his 12-year papacy * Papal funerals have historically been very elaborate, but instructions set out by Francis are much simpler * He will be the first Pope in more than a century not to be buried in the crypt of St Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican. Instead, he will be laid to rest in Rome’s Basilica of…

Nyasa Big Bullets Airtel Top 8 quarterfinal second leg against Creck Sporting Club scheduled for Saturday, April 26 at 0-0

April 22, 2025

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The first leg tie at Kamuzu Stadium on April 12 * Mighty Wanderers’ go into the second leg with a 1-0 lead Karonga United at Karonga Stadium scheduled for the next day at Karonga Stadium Maravi Express Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has confirmed that the second leg of the Airtel Top 8 2025 quarterfinal between Creck Sporting Club and defending champions, Nyasa Big Bullets — whose first leg ended 0-0 at Kamuzu Stadium on April 12 — will…

Scot Carrie Evans launches online fundraising appeal to assist four vulnerable Malawian school children who live alone

April 22, 2025

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Carrie Evans with the children who are supported by their elder brother * The appeal on https://gofund.me/4beffb59 has raised more than half of the £1,000, as reported yesterday, April 21 by UK’s East Lothian Courier online * She discovered them while teaching English, expressive arts and science at Devine Destiny Academy Primary School at Manja in Blantyre * We are hoping to raise enough money to buy beds, clothes, house supplies and food. Rising food costs in Malawi are…

Malawian fans of Nigerian Idol should expect lots of energy, talent and a returning Platinum Star as Season 10 gets underway

April 22, 2025

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* From the first auditions, you could tell the competition this season is going to be tough * There were strong voices, bold performances, and yes, a few funny and unexpected moments * That reminded everyone why the audition stage is a fan favourite By Duncan Mlanjira The countdown is officially over — Nigerian Idol Season 10 has hit the stage with a bang with its host IK Osakioduwa, whose premiere brought jaw-dropping talent, electric energy and all the…

Yasin Osman was an institution not only at Mighty Wanderers FC by Malawian football as a whole—Charles ‘Grandmaster’ Nyirenda

April 22, 2025

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| Malawi's Sports Legends, News, Sports

* Though his time at our club lasted less than three seasons before his return to Lali Lubani Road, his impact was indelible * He was admired for his exceptional skill, leadership, integrity and unwavering dedication to the game —Bullets club president Konrad Buckle * This is a huge loss for football in Malawi. We’ve lost more than a coach, we’ve lost a mentor, a leader, and a friend—Limbani Magomero * As tributes continue to pour in ahead of…