Malawians travelling to South Africa need to satisfy new compulsory traveler declaration system

* Came into effect on July 1, 2026 to declare any goods, currency or other items that require customs declaration * To be completed at least 24 hours before date of travel By Duncan Mlanjira The Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation alerts Malawians that the government of South Africa, through its Revenue Service, has introduced a compulsory traveler declaration system that came into effect on July 1, 2026. In a public statement published on Malawi Government official…

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DCCMS alerts of strong-to-very-strong El Niño event developing over the tropical Pacific Ocean

* Likely to persist into 2027 and current updates indicate about 24% chance of surpassing the 2015/16 El Niño, which is the strongest event recorded since 1982 * DCCMS report consolidates area-specific advisories for all 28 districts of Malawi, grouping them into risk tiers * To support national and district-level contingency planning, and provides the complete district-by-district reference By Duncan Mlanjira The Ministry of Natural Resources, through the Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services Climate (DCCMS) alerts the…

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Malawi signs SADC Protocol on Facilitation of Movement of Persons

* Done during SADC’s 28th Ministerial Committee Meeting of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation hosted by Malawi in Salima from July 16-17 * Where Minister of Foreign Affairs &  International Cooperation, George Chaponda called for stronger SADC unity to safeguard regional peace and stability Maravi Express During the 28th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Ministerial Committee Meeting of the Organ on Politics, Defence & Security Cooperation in Salima from July 16-17, Malawi signed the SADC Protocol…

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Inflation drops 2.3 percentage points as food prices ease

* Year-on-year inflation fell to 21.1% in June from 23.4% recorded in May—National Statistical Office (NSO) Consumer Price Indices June 2026 report * As Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) Deputy Governor, Kisu Simwaka assures that single digits are possible * With coordination, 5% inflation by 2030 can be an outcome, not just an inspiration By Innocent Manda, Malawi News Agency (MANA) & Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express Malawi’s annual inflation rate eased by 2.3 percentage points in June, driven largely…

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Malawi Scorchers’ midfielder Faith Chinzimu singled out by CAF as ‘player to watch’ at the WAfCON Morocco 2026

* Despite being only 19 years old, Faith Chinzimu has already become one of Malawi’s most influential players * Based in Sweden, the midfielder stepped into a leading role during the qualifying campaign * Particularly in the absence of experienced forwards Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga By Duncan Mlanjira As Confederation of African Football (CAF) previews participating at the Africa Cup of Nations (WAfCON) Morocco 2026, Malawi Scorchers’ midfielder Faith Chinzimu has being singled out as ‘player to watch’. The…

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Cape Verde’s historic 2026 FIFA World Cup™ debut reported to have triggered unprecedented travel surge to the island nation

* In the United States, searches for ‘Cabo Verde vacation’ rose by more than 5,000% from the previous year, while Expedia reported an increase of over 800% * Cape Verde also known as Cabo Verde, is a country of 10 volcanic islands sitting roughly 350 miles off the west coast of Senegal * It was a Portuguese colony until it gained independence in 1975 By Duncan Mlanjira Cape Verde is reportedly seeing a sharp rise in tourism interest after…

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Mighty Tigers v Songwe Border: Second NBS Bank NDL battle between past elite league contestants

* The first past elite league contestants was when Mzuzu City Hammers thrashed Mighty Tigers 4-0 two weeks ago * The Matchweek 8 is tricky assignment for relegation-placed Mighty Tigers as they are facing Songwe Border, who lead the log table By Duncan Mlanjira After a one week break, the NBS Bank National Division League (NDL) resumes this weekend with the headline fixture being that between two immediate past elite league contestants, Mighty Tigers and Songwe Border United. The…

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Coach Fazili assures Scorchers have fine-tuned on finishing

* After failing to score in the two friendly matches against Tanzania last month * The positive thing was that we managed to reach the goal area and create chances * The players also managed to shoot at goal, so we have tried to work on that and I am sure they will do better in today’s game By Duncan Mlanjira As Malawi Scorchers face Morocco tonight (21h00) in Rabat in an international friendly as preparations for their debut…

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Messi and Lamine Yamal — From a memorable meeting as a baby to the second in FIFA World Cup 2026

* The duo’s history dates back nearly two decades, when a 20-year-old old Messi crossed paths with an infant Lamine during a promotional charity photo shoot in Barcelona * When the Argentine was then establishing himself as a key player for Spanish club Barcelona * For the first time in their careers, Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi will face off on the international stage in a full-circle moment in football history Maravi Express Following a 2-1 victory over England,…

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England’s Tuchel defends tactics against world champions Argentina

* He swapped Reece James for Dan Burn, and Declan Rice for defender Nico O’Reilly in the 82nd minute to build a wall in front of the goal — but Argentina and Messi simply kicked it down * They won every header. They kept crossing and crossing. So we went to a back five to close the gaps inside and be stronger in the air * Straight after our goal, with no substitutions, we just conceded way too many…

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