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First round leaderboard of FDH Bank Premiership 2026 goes to the wire this weekend

September 2, 2026

* Between leaders Silver Strikers with 29 points and 4th-placed Nyasa Big Bullets (27 points) at Mpira Stadium on Saturday * As 3rd-placed Blue Eagles with 28 points await to face runners-up Mighty Wanderers, who have CAF Champions League assignment on Sunday and second leg away on Saturday September 19 By Duncan Mlanjira The headline fixture of the last assignments of the first round of the FDH Bank Premiership 2026 will be between leaders Silver Strikers and 4th-placed Nyasa…

Speaker launches 12 joint Parliamentary committee inquiries in a range of public concerns

September 2, 2026

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* Part of Parliament’s constitutional oversight mandate that are intended to establish facts, identify weaknesses and recommend practical solutions * These are concerns have been received from members of the public By Duncan Mlanjira Speaker of Parliament, Sameer Suleman has constituted 12 joint committees to investigate a range of public concerns as part of the National Assembly’s constitutional oversight mandate — that are intended to establish facts, identify weaknesses and recommend practical solutions. Parliament Media reports that at a…

‘For many rural families, firewood and charcoal are not abstract environmental issues — they are part of everyday survival’

September 2, 2026

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* But when thousands of people depend on the same woodland, tree by tree and year by year, the cumulative loss can be devastating * Maintains environmental conservation advocate Ian Bartlett as he joins others who advocate for alternative sources of energy while addressing rural people’s economic livelihoods Analysis by Duncan Mlanjira Over the years, environmental conservation stakeholders have always maintained that the advocacy against forest degradation — through firewood and charcoal production — should be amplified by offering…

The 2026/2027 rainfall outlook indicates high chance of below-normal rainfall over most areas of Southern and Central Regions

September 2, 2026

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* While normal to above-normal rainfall is expected over much of Northern Region — Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services Climate By Duncan Mlanjira The Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Services Climate (DCCMS) forecasts that the 2026/2027 rainfall outlook for October-November-December (OND), indicates high chance of below-normal rainfall over most areas of Southern and Central Regions — while normal to above-normal rainfall is expected over much of North (Map 1 above). In its 2026/2027 Climate Outlook for…

‘Witchcraft is promoted by lazy people who are envious of those who are doing better than them’—IG Luhanga

September 2, 2026

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* If you want to live better lives, work hard; if you fall ill, go to the hospital and get treated * Stop accusing others of such practices because if you do, the law will not spare you By Manasse Nyirenda, Malawi News Agency (MANA) Inspector General of Malawi Police Service, Richard Luhanga warn against witchcraft accusations and called on traditional leaders not to promote such beliefs by, among others, inviting witchdoctors to cleanse their villages of witchcraft. He…

Tobacco’s forex earnings trail 2025 season by US$218 million

September 1, 2026

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* The average price also fell to US$1.98 per kilogramme from US$2.54 per kilogramme during the comparable period last year * 142.4 million kilogrammes of tobacco had been sold, down from 197.2 million kilogrammes sold at the same stage of the 2025 marketing season By Khumbo Msambala Salanje & Roy Howa, Malawi News Agency (MANA) Malawi’s tobacco industry has earned US$282.5 million after 19 weeks of trading in the 2026 marketing season, which is US$217.9 million below the US$500.4…

Mixed reactions on suspension of head coach Bob Mpinganjira after losing to Ekhaya in Airtel Top 8 final

September 1, 2026

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* As the Nomads face Tanzania side Simba Sports Club in CAF Champions League on Sunday, September 6 at Bingu National Stadium before the return leg on Friday, September 11 * Analyst Charles Nyirenda describes the decision as a gamble, noting that it could have a double edged impact with an impending CAF Champions League match * A completely new coach to the club may struggle to stamp their authority on the team inside five days before the weekend…

Homeland Security Minister Mukhito emphasises on repercussions of mob justice as some victims could be innocent

September 1, 2026

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* When people take matters into their own hands, they can destroy important evidence and make it difficult for police to do their work * If there is a problem, people should seek justice through established channels such as the police and chiefs By George Mponda, Malawi News Agency (MANA) Minister of Homeland Security, Peter Mukhito has called on people in Karonga District — and Malawi as a whole to desist from mob justice and allow law enforcement agencies…

13 commercial farms covering 10,656.44 hectares under SVTP earmarked for irrigation

September 1, 2026

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* 15 farm cooperatives officially registered and operational with two focused on livestock production * SVTP Phase II has facilitated linkages with 21 commodity off takers; 6 financial service providers; 4 farm input suppliers and 11 farm machinery and equipment suppliers By Duncan Mlanjira Under ‘Farm Development & Market Linkages’ of the Component III of the Phase II of Shire Valley Transformation Programme (SVTP) is supporting farmers in the Shire Valley to transition towards commercial and irrigated agriculture. Thus…

Chilema Tree — Malawi’s ‘Living Wonder of the World’ being elevated as an eminent cultural, environmental and tourism asset

September 1, 2026

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* As Chilema Ecumenical Training & Conference Centre in Malosa, Zomba focuses on commemorating 60 years of existence next year * Located within the estate of Anglican Church in Malosa, the Chilema Tree is one of Malawi’s most unusual which looks like many trees growing together * But it is actually one single grove with its roots and branches spread wide, creating a shape that leaves every visitor in great awe of it By Duncan Mlanjira The Chilema Tree,…