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Lilongwe Water Board loses K2.4 billion due to meter vandalism

September 18, 2026

* Replacing a vandalised or stolen meter costs an average of K169,000, excluding accessories, and can rise to K216,000 when associated fittings are needed * The Board initially covers the meter replacement cost but later recovers it from the affected customer during replacement or reconnection * While customers are responsible for purchasing associated fittings where applicable By Favour Chauluka, Malawi News Agency (MANA) Lilongwe Water Board (LWB) reports that it has lost K2.4 billion between 2020 and 2025 due…

Former UNIMA Vice-Chancellor Prof. Zimani Kadzamira rests: Leaves behind a great legacy in the academic arena

September 18, 2026

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* A distinguished scholar who maintained clear lines between power of influence and professionalism * An epitome of a gentleman, who gave academic administration elegance,respect and desirable command at every * The Exquisite Gentleman; a man of class. He had a presence about him. And that deep golden baritone voice! By Duncan Mlanjira Tributes keep pouring in at the news of the passing of Prof. Zimani David Kadzamira, the former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Malawi (UNIMA) from 2005…

Malawi inflation eases further but broader cost pressures remain

September 18, 2026

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* Headline inflation declined from 20.83% in July to 20.01% in August — representing a reduction of 0.82 percentage points * The latest figures from the National Statistical Office (NSO) provide further evidence that the disinflation process underway in Malawi is continuing * Nevertheless, inflation at approximately 20% remains high and continues to affect household purchasing power, business operating costs, investment decisions and the overall cost of doing business Analysis by Chifi Mhango, Chief Economist & Executive Director-Economic Research…

NBM Women’s Premiership debutants Chitoliro Heroines FC ready for the top flight challenge

September 18, 2026

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* Open their campaign against inaugural season’s 4th-placed Nyasa Big Bullets Women tomorrow at Mpira Stadium from 12h00 * We have beefed up our squad with six players because we are coming from lower league and we need to change our approach By Pempho Nkhoma, Malawi News Agency (MANA) Blantyre-based Chitoliro Heroines FC have expressed confidence ahead of their debut season of the National Bank of Malawi (NBM) Women’s Premiership, saying they aim to compete and not just participate….

UNIMA partner with MCDE to offer postgraduate programme in Open, Distance and e-Learning

September 18, 2026

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* ODeL has become extremely important because the four walls on campus for face-to-face education have limited space * So, we want those who have not had the opportunity to study face-to-face to go for ODeL, and indeed most of them are going for ODeL By Pickson Chipeso, Malawi News Agency (MANA) The University of Malawi (UNIMA) has partnered with Malawi College of Distance Education (MCDE) to offer a postgraduate programme in Open, Distance and e-Learning (ODeL). After signing…

FOMO move from 8th to 6th of NBS Bank NDL log table after being Ndirande Stars 2-0

September 17, 2026

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* They have amassed 18 points sharing with Chilobwe United and Namitete Zitha, who have assignments this weekend By Duncan Mlanjira FOMO FC have beaten Ndirande Stars 2-0 on Thursday afternoon at Mpira Stadium to amass 18 points that have pushed them from 8th to 6th place of the NBS Bank National Division League (NDL) log table. They share points with Chilobwe United and Namitete Zitha, who are yet to play their Matchweek 13 assignments this weekend. However, they…

Mzuzu City Hammers beat Bangwe All Stars to reduce points gap against runners-up Extreme FC on NBS Bank NDL log table

September 17, 2026

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* Amassed 24 points, one behind runners-up Extreme FC, who have an assignment on Sunday against 6th-placed Namitete Zitha * Bangwe stay rooted on the relegation zone’s 11th place with 6 points earned from one win and three draws By Duncan Mlanjira Mzuzu City Hammers scored late in the 86th minute to beat Bangwe All 1-0 in midweek assignment played at Mpira Stadium yesterday and reduced their points gap against 2nd-placed Extreme on NBS Bank NDL log table. However,…

Mulhako wa Alhomwe invites business people to register spaces to sell their various merchandise at annual Festival on October 18

September 16, 2026

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* No person shall be allowed to display their merchandise for sale if they would not produce proof of payment By Duncan Mlanjira Mulhako wa Alhomwe Cultural Heritage Trust is inviting business people interested to display and sell their merchandise at annual Festival on October 18 at Chonde in Mulanje to register in advance to be allocated spaces. A flier posted on Mulhako wa Alhomwe official Facebook account highlights the provision of restaurant, whose registration fee is at K70,000;…

Government launches Nzika Digital ID Wallet and non-expiry ID cards

September 16, 2026

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* A blockchain-based innovation allows citizens to securely store and present a verified copy of their National ID on their mobile phones * Making access to digital services more convenient, efficient and secure to reduce fraud * It also lowers costs, accelerate onboarding and support financial inclusion and the digital economy By Duncan Mlanjira The Nzika Digital ID wallet has been officially launched today, September 16, seven months after President Arthur Peter Mutharika directed the National Registration Bureau (NRB)…

NBM Women’s Premiership champions to receive K15 million prize money

September 16, 2026

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* K10 million for runners-up, K5 million for 3rd place as National Bank of Malawi (NBM) increases its annual sponsorship towards FAM competitions and the Scorchers * From K930 million to K2.3 billion, representing a 147% increase with K1.3 billion allocated to Scorchers, K400 million to the NBM Women’s Premiership and K600 million to the NBM U23 Championship By Duncan Mlanjira Champions of the NBM Women’s Premiership 2026 will receive K15 million prize money with K10 million going to…