MDF seals landmark MoU with Lilongwe City Council to transform the Capital’s roads

General Jaffu sealing the deal with Lilongwe City Council CEO, Clement Stambuli * Focusing on repair and maintenance works — reflecting a shared vision of collaboration, resilience and service to the nation * Civil-military cooperation is not limited to emergencies — it is about building enduring partnerships that strengthen resilience, enhance service delivery * And foster trust between the armed forces and the people we serve—MDF Chief, General George Alexander Jaffu Jnr. Maravi Express The Malawi Defence Force (MDF)…

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SULOM distances FDH Bank from suspicion it might have imposed on choice of closed Kamuzu Stadium to launch newly commissioned Premiership

* Extends apology to FDH Bank, Ministry of Sports, FAM as SULOM engages with the sponsors to review the incident and develop strong strategies * SULOM firmly believe that, through constructive dialogue and mutual understanding, we can overcome this set back in the best interest of Malawian football, because growth is for the game By Duncan Mlanjira The Super League of Malawi (SULOM) has distanced FDH Bank Plc from any suspicion that the sponsors might have  imposed the decision…

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Illovo Sugar Malawi’s Managing Director Ronald Ngwira elected as MCCCI president

* To lead efforts to drive policy reform, expand trade opportunities, and position Malawi as a competitive hub within SADC, COMESA and AfCFTA By Duncan Mlanjira At its elective annual general meeting (AGM) on Friday, held alongside the Business Leaders’ Summit 2026, members of the Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MCCCI) elected Illovo Sugar Malawi Managing Director Ronald Ngwira as its president. He replaces Dr. Wisely Phiri, Managing Director & founder of technology company, SPARC Systems,…

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Baka City/Masters FC register first win on return to the elite league, beating last season’s 11th-placed Chitipa 1-0

* Red Lions return by drawing 1-1 with last season’s 8th-placed Creck Sporting Club while Mitundu Baptist hold seasoned MAFCO 1-1 on their first-ever test of the elite league * Only three teams register wins in the opening Match Week of the Premiership, whose sponsorship was suspended by FDH Bank * As only three teams register wins in the opening Match Week of the Premiership, whose sponsorship was suspended abruptly by FDH Bank By Duncan Mlanjira In their first…

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Former Vice-President Khumbo Kachali applauds resumption of Mombera University project

* It is a strategic decision demonstrating the Mutharika-administration’s determination to develop Mombera University * We are grateful that President Arthur Peter Mutharika is seriously reviving the dream of former President, late Bingu wa Mutharika, who initiated the project By Denis Mzembe, contributor By appointing 2nd Vice-President Enock Chihana to champion the development of Mombera University, government has demonstrated its commitment to resuscitate the stalled project, says former Vice-President Khumbo Kachali in applauding the resumption of the project. “It…

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Homeland Security Minister Mukhito applauds well-wishers’ tip that led to Mangochi Police cracking down on illegal fuel hoarding network

* Three arrested, 4,500 litres of petroleum recovered a highly successful, intelligence-led security operation conducted last night in Mangochi * This operation stands as a powerful reminder of what we can achieve when citizens and security agencies work hand in hand to protect our nation By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Homeland Security has applaud a tip from well-wishers in Mangochi that led Mangochi Police crack down on illegal fuel hoarding network, saying the successful operation “stands as a powerful…

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FAM’s unequivocal stance not to allow Kamuzu Stadium exclusively host FDH Bank Premiership launch match attracts fierce debate among football analysts and administrators

* As FDH Bank suspends all its sports sponsorships — FDH Bank Netball Premiership, Malawi national football team sponsorship, Malawi Schools Sports Association, primary schools Mayor’s Trophy — a total of K7,582,000,000 By Duncan Mlanjira The impasse between the Super League of Malawi (SULOM) and the Football Association of Malawi (FAM), through which the mother football governing body did not flinch from allowing Kamuzu Stadium to exclusively host the FDH Bank Premiership launch match yesterday, has ignited fierce debate…

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‘The Father of medicine on earth is Joseph Lister; Father of Medicine in Malawi is Prof. Robin Broadhead’

* Tributes keep pouring in for late Prof. Robin Lumb Broadhead, OBE, who passed away in Blantyre on April 20 at the age of 83 * Greatest of all time — he deserves special recognition from this country for dedicating all his life to train medical doctors in Malawi * We become great not by what we accumulate while we lived, we become great by the legacy of goodness we intentionally choose to leave behind By Duncan Mlanjira As…

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FAM stands its ground against SULOM’s intention for FDH Bank Premiership launch match to take place at closed Kamuzu Stadium

* Despite intervention of Ministry of Sports intervenes which authorised FAM to allow the match exclusively for the launch and not to be construed as general approval of the venue for elite matches  * Following a request from sponsors FDH Bank regarding the impasse between SULOM and FAM as the country’s mother football governing body insisted Kamuzu Stadium should remain closed * Police forced to fire tear gas to disperse  frustrated fans as the postponement of the celebratory start…

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NBS Bank National Division League champions Red Lions open entry into FDH Bank Premiership against Creck FC tomorrow

* The Lions also open doors to magnificent new Zomba Stadium to elite football, whose capacity is 20,000 * As their runners-up Mitundu Baptist are set for MAFCO with Baka City/Masters against Chitipa United By Duncan Mlanjira Red Lions, who have returned to the elite league from which they were demoted in 2023, open their entry into FDH Bank Premiership tomorrow against Creck Sporting Club at home, the magnificent new Zomba Stadium. Red Lions and Creck SC are set…

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