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Balaka and Chitipa stadiums deemed unfit to host matches; As FAM approves 11 for the elite competitions in 2025/2026 season

April 1, 2025

Bingu National Stadium approved along with 10 others * Dimba, Civo and FAM’s Mpira stadiums placed on stand-by pending minor improvements which if addressed they will be considered for approval * Venue owners were given enough time to address deficiencies after an initial inspection in January Maravi Express Following inspections made in January and in March where 16 venues were assessed, Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has deemed Balaka and Chitipa stadiums as unfit to host matches ahead of…

Malawi Government still holds just 15% interest of Kayerekera Mine deal while new Australian company investor gets 85%

March 31, 2025

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* 54 foreign workers to get total of US$5.45 million per annum, while 441 Malawians to get total of US$2.21 million per annum * The Mining Development Agreement was done on July 31, 2024 at Capital Hill in Lilongwe Deal involving Minister of Finance, Minister of Mining and Attorney General * Where the AG Thabo Chakaka Nyirenda declared that the deal “not only promises substantial economic growth and job creation but also ensures that the ensuing economic benefits are…

MBS destroys 7 tonnes of goods unfit for consumption seized in Blantyre

March 29, 2025

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* Include banned alcohol spirit notoriously known as ‘Ambuye Mtengeni’; maize flour from Rab Processors; rice and soft drinks from Sana, among others * MBS pleads for compliance among all traders and shop owners of which a few are still reluctant to do so By Max Medison, MANA Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) on Wednesday destroyed by setting ablaze about 7 tonnes of various products deemed unfit for consumption, which were impounded from several supermarkets and traders in Blantyre…

Ministry of Higher Education flushing out fake academic qualification papers

March 29, 2025

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* NCHE mandated to carry out an audit in order to shut down and prosecute owners or managers found operating without the authority of the Government as stipulated in the National Council for Higher Education Act No. 15 of 2011 * These counterfeit credentials are a threat to the integrity of education as they undermine the value of legitimate qualifications, deceive employers and put individuals and the society at risk * All recognised institutions found not complying with the…

Lawsuit filed against IFAW seeking compensation for victims of elephant translocation from Liwonde to Kasungu national parks

March 29, 2025

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* Defendants are IFAW UK, IFAW Malawi and IFAW Zambia being spearheaded by UK human rights-focused law firm, Leigh Day * “As we have reported previously, the landscape around Kasungu has been transformed into one of fear and loathing for some of the world’s poorest people”—UK’s Daily Maverick * “Small-scale farmers have faced the almost daily terror of elephant attacks since the pachyderms were moved from Liwonde National Park in southern Malawi to Kasungu” * “Despite the glaring fact…

Mudi SACCO CEO Triza Magreta second on nomination list for Women Achievers Africa’s Country Reps Impact Award 2025 with 2,221 votes

March 29, 2025

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* 667 votes behind leading Tanzanian Mary Wolfgang at 2,887 votes and 14 ahead Dinah Elizabeth Mukiri of Uganda at 2,106 * The voting platform still open for the public through the link; https://womenachievers.africa/countryreps/#vote whose nomination deadline is set for April 15, 2025 By Duncan Mlanjira As of 11h00 this morning, Mudi Savings and Credit Cooperative (SACCO) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Triza Magreta was second on nomination list for Women Achievers Africa’s Country Reps Impact Award 2025 with 2,221…

Man fined K800,000 for illegal possession 520 litres of fuel

March 28, 2025

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* Steven Ajasi was intercepted at police checkpoint along Bakili Muluzi Highway while transporting the petrol in drums and jerrycans towards Chiponde border with Mozambique * First Grade Magistrate Roy Kakutu ordered that the confiscated 520 litres of petrol be forfeited to the Malawi Government Maravi Express Mangochi First Grade Magistrate’s Court has convicted and fined 45-year-old Steven Ajasi K800,000 for possessing 520 litres of petrol without a valid permit. A report by Mangochi Police Station’s public relations officer,…

South Africa coach named strong squad in prospects of the international friendly with Malawi Scorchers

March 28, 2025

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Previous encounter between Malawi and South Africa during the COSAFA Women’s Championship 2023 at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria * As preparation for their defence of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAfCON) but the friendly hangs in the balance due to the hosts having some logistical challenges * However, the Scorchers will proceed with their training camp to prepare for the WAfCON 2026 qualifier against Angola in October By Duncan Mlanjira South Africa national women’s football team, Banyana…

‘Lending institutions have a high threshold for access to house mortgage funding far beyond the reach of most rural Malawians—Lands Minister Gumba

March 28, 2025

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* Pledged to touch base with the Ministry of Finance to see how government could assist in the fringe benefit tax that is charged on housing schemes and loans offered by employers to their employees * Also called for collaborative efforts from other stakeholders to emulate what Illovo Sugar Malawi and CRS are doing in narrowing the gap in housing demand in the rural communities By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Lands, Deus Gumba observes that the major challenge in…

Illovo Sugar partners CRS in prototype designing of affordable and durable houses in Chikwawa

March 28, 2025

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* The thriving homes and communities project was aimed to pilot innovative designs, materials and construction techniques * With the intent to demonstrate durable and resilient housing that meets Malawi national housing standards based on Safer House Construction Guidelines By Duncan Mlanjira Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc’s Thriving Community Foundation, in partnership with international NGO, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and Ministry of Lands collaborated to design affordable and durable houses, which have been successfully tested and built as prototype demonstrations…