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Malawi draws in another Chinese investor to modernise Lake Malawi transport hub

September 8, 2026

* The new investor Hongtai Group to set up modern Monkey Bay shipyard to construct new cargo and passenger vessels on Lake Malawi * The first vessel is expected to set sail on the lake in one-and-a-half years time * This comes six weeks after signing a pact with Xiao Xiang Investment to expand Lake Malawi vessels with four new ones By Kondwani Magombo, Malawi News Agency (MANA) Ministry of Transport & Public Infrastructure has signed a further memorandum…

Karonga district tops in MSCE exam results based on proportion of distinctions at 11.41% pass rate

September 7, 2026

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* Followed by Dedza (9.89%), Rumphi (8.54%), Zomba Urban (8.21%), Mzimba South (7.63%), Nkhatabay (6.87%), Mzuzu City (6.86%), Mulanje (6.77%), Lilongwe West (6.76%) and Chiradzulu (6.67%) * Out of the 188,169 candidates that sat for the 2026 examination, 111,510 have passed — representing 59.26% pass rate * Top 10 city day schools are Ndirande Hill (Blantyre Urban, 17.47%), Chichiri (Blantyre Urban, 12.05%), Katoto (Mzuzu City, 10.08%), Bwaila (Lilongwe City, 10.07%), Zingwangwa (Blantyre Urban, 9.89%), Chinsapo (Lilongwe City, 9.79%), Luwinga…

CDH Investment Bank sponsors K5 million towards Institute of Internal Auditors governance forum and annual conference

September 7, 2026

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* To held under the theme; ‘The Currency of Trust: Governance as Strategy, Assurance as Proof’ * Which speaks to Malawi’s ambition to build a more resilient economy through industrialisation * An objective that requires close collaboration among government, the private sector and financial institutions By Duncan Mlanjira CDH Investment Bank has sponsored K5 million to the Institute of Internal Auditors Malawi (IIA Malawi) in support of the Institute’s annual conference, which is underway from today till Thursday (September…

Renowned scholar and poet Benedicto Wokomaatani Malunga launches three books

September 7, 2026

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* ‘Nasiwero ndi Ndakatulo Zina’, ‘Taming the State of Mind’ and ‘Writing Odyssey’ * He encourages Malawians to cultivate a culture of reading saying it acts as a bridge connecting the writers to their audiences By Mussa John Witness, Malawi News Agency (MANA) Renowned Malawian poet, scholar, translator, and higher education administrator, Dr. Benedicto Wokomaatani Malunga — best celebrated for the poem; ‘Ndidzakutengera Kunyanja Ligineti’ — has launched three books adding to a trove of literature he has authored….

Tanzania’s President Samia’s husband dies in hospital

September 7, 2026

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* Ameir Hassan was an agricultural academic who largely kept a low public profile * He became Tanzania’s first First Gentleman after President Samia took office in 2021 By Alfred Lasteck & Hafsa Khalil, BBC Africa The husband of Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan, Hafidh Ameir Hassan, has died while receiving treatment at a hospital in Zanzibar. The country’s Vice-president Deogratius Ndejembi — who made the official announcement of Ameir’s death — said Hafidh Ameir Hassan, who kept a…

Songwe Border United’s Dickson Mwangonde-Mogha leads NBS Bank NDL first round with 7 goals

September 7, 2026

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* He is chased by Hussein Sanudi of Ntaja United who amassed 6 goals also from 11 matches played * While three have 5 goals apiece also from 11 matches — Phillip Mtika (Mzuzu City Hammers); Slay Anthony (Extreme FC); and Emmanuel Munthali (Songwe Border United) By Duncan Mlanjira From 11 matches played of the first round of the NBS Bank National Division League (NDL), Songwe Border United’s Dickson Mwangonde-Mogha is leading the race for the Golden Boot with…

‘We will not be complacent when playing the return leg’—Simba coach Steve Barker

September 7, 2026

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* Mighty Wanderers is a good team and deserve to be there. They have shown consistency and it is a big team here in Malawi * As we are going to Tanzania for the return leg, we should do well. It is possible we can win—Wanderers interim coach McDonald Mtetemera * We know what we can do. It’s not yet over until we go there and play again By Duncan Mlanjira Simba Sports Club coach Steve Barker contends that…

Two arrested in Mangochi for possessing raw ivory

September 7, 2026

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Obvious Kakuni, 45, and Geoffrey Chikoya, 56 * Mangochi Police commend members of the public for their continued support in the fight against wildlife crime after tipping off the law enforcement Maravi Express Police in Mangochi have arrested two men for being found in illegal possession of elephant ivory at a lodge within Mangochi Township on the evening of September 6, 2026. The suspects have been identified as Obvious Kakuni, 45, and Geoffrey Chikoya, 56. Mangochi Police Station public…

UK celebrates 23 Malawi future leaders ahead of their study in UK

September 7, 2026

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High Commissioner Stubblefield and the scholars * Chevening and Commonwealth Scholarships are more than scholarships — they are investments in future leaders, innovators and changemakers * Through these programmes, talented Malawians gain world-class knowledge, lifelong networks and the opportunity to contribute to Malawi’s future By Duncan Mlanjira The British High Commission hosted a reception to celebrate two Malawians selected under Chevening Scholarships and 21 for Commonwealth Scholarships ahead of their UK Government-funded postgraduate studies. The programmes provide opportunities for…

Chitipa United draw 0-0 with bottom of the table Creck SC to move from 9th place to 7th of FDH Bank Premiership log table

September 6, 2026

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* As Ekhaya stay put on 11th place after also drawing 0-0 with Karonga United at home Mpira Stadium By Duncan Mlanjira Chitipa United have concluded the first round of the FDH Bank Premiership into the top eight — moving from 9th place to 7th after drawing 0-0 with bottom of the table Creck SC at Chitipa Stadium this Sunday afternoon. Chitipa have amassed 21 points, sharing with Moyale FC, who beat MAFCO 2-1 on Saturday, which is nine…