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Mighty Wanderers now focus on ending top of 1st round of FDH Bank Premiership against Blue Eagles

September 16, 2026

* For Wanderers, this last match of the first round means a lot more — to claim the top spot in order to appease themselves for the poor performance in the CAF Champions League By Duncan Mlanjira After their unsuccessful participation of the CAF Champions League preliminary round, Mighty Wanderers went straight to the training ground to prepare for their last match of the 1st round of FDH Bank Premiership against Blue Eagles. The Nomads were thrashed 7-2 on…

Ex-convict jailed for committing same offence he was convicted for in 2024 of vandalism ESCOM cables

September 16, 2026

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Habitual offender Ephraim Chipojola * Sentenced back to prison for seven years from where he had just been pardoned for his 2024 crime Maravi Express Ex-convict, Ephraim Chipojola, 32, has been convicted by Mangochi First Grade Magistrate’s Court to seven years imprisonment with hard labour for vandalising and stealing Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) cables in Mpondasi. Mangochi Police Station public relations officer, lnspector Amina Tepani Daudi reports that police prosecutor, Inspector Ted Namaona told the court that…

All government MDAs ordered to host all official engagements at their respective duty stations

September 16, 2026

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OPC Chief Secretary Justin Saidi * In line with the Government’s commitment to fiscal discipline and prudent management of public resources * Underscores its determination to eliminate avoidable expenditure and maximise the efficient utilisation of existing public facilities By Duncan Mlanjira The Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) has directed with immediate effect that all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) that no government-funded workshops, seminars, meetings, or other official engagements involving public employees shall be conducted outside their…

NBS Bank NDL Matchweek 13 assignments spread out from today up to Sunday

September 16, 2026

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* Struggling in the relegation zone on 11th place, Bangwe All Stars will host 3rd-placed Mzuzu City Hammers this afternoon at Mpira Stadium * Bangwe All Stars, who lost 0-1 to Chilobwe United in their opening match of the second round, have just 6 points from one win and three draws By Duncan Mlanjira Six assignments of Matchweek 13 of the NBS Bank National Division League (NDL) have been spread out in midweek up to Sunday — starting this…

Uncovered manholes in several busy roads of Blantyre City raise safety fears

September 15, 2026

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* The open manholes could cause tyre bursts, loss of vehicle control and sudden swerving by motorists By Pempho Nkhoma, Malawi News Agency (MANA) Road users in Blantyre have raised concerns over uncovered manholes in the city, warning that they pose a serious risk to motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. Road Safety Alert Foundation (ROSAF) Executive Director, Joel Jere described the unmarked open manholes as a hazard and a death trap as well as posing potential sources of disease. Jere…

NBS Bank impressed with customers participation in ‘Kwakoma Ndi Ku NBS Bank’ promotion

September 15, 2026

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* In the third draw there was a total of 20,000 customers that participated in the promotion from which 598 lucky customers were rewarded * Various prizes included K1 million cash prize for monthly winner, solar lights, bluetooth speakers, and T-shirts By Victor Singano Jnr The NBS Bank expresses it satisfaction over the growing number of customers who are participating in its on-going ‘Kwakoma Ndi Ku NBS Bank’ monthly promotion, which was introduced to inculcate a saving culture among…

CANAL+ and La Liga sign agreement to combat sports content piracy

September 14, 2026

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* Covering nearly 50 countries across Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa and Haiti marking one of the most ambitious collaborations ever established * Between a global broadcaster and a major sports competition to tackle one of the biggest threats facing the sports industry By Duncan Mlanjira CANAL+ — the global media and entertainment company with leading positions in Europe and Africa — has signed an agreement with Spanish football league, the La Liga, to combat sports content piracy. In a statement,…

Mary’s Meals Malawi launches ‘Alumni campaign’

September 14, 2026

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* A camaraderie programme appealing to beneficiaries of Mary’s Meals primary school feeding initiative for partnership By Victor Singano Jnr Mary’s Meals Malawi has launched a new initiative dubbed ‘Alumni Campaign’, which is inviting former beneficiaries or alumni of its school feeding programme to reconnect with the movement and help feed the next child still waiting for a daily school meal. At the official launch of the programme in Blantyre, Head of Growth for Mary’s Meals Malawi, Monalisa Bandawe,…

Extreme FC lose 0-4 to FOMO to let Songwe Border open 3-point lead on NBS Bank NDL log table

September 14, 2026

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* Ahead of the opening of the second round, Songwe and Extreme shared 25 points apiece, separated by goal difference * Mighty Tigers woes continue as they maintained their relegation zone’s 10th place after drawing 1-1 with Ndirande Stars By Duncan Mlanjira Extreme FC were thrashed 4-0 by FOMO FC at Mulanje Park on Sunday afternoon to let Songwe Border United take a 3-point lead on NBS Bank National Division League (NDL) log table. Ahead of the opening of…

5-year-old Malawian taekwondo star Tiyamike Guba wins second gold medal in 6 tournaments

September 14, 2026

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* After another fantastic performance at the Scorpion Taekwondo 1-2-1 Championships in Barnsley on Sunday, September 13 * Since January, the up-and-coming UK-based has now attained five medals — two gold, two silver and bronze By Duncan Mlanjira Five-year-old Malawian up-and-coming taekwondo star, Tiyamike Guba has won his second gold medal in six tournaments since January. He has attained it after another fantastic performance at the Scorpion Taekwondo 1-2-1 Championships in +24 kg category held at Barnsley, UK on…