The passing of Chilima is devastating for some of us who knew each other as young boys growing up as neighbours—Eulogy by Don Consultancy Group Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango

Chifipa (2nd left) and his twin brother with Saulos, Titus Munthali and Linda Phoya * During that time at University of Malawi, in the early 1990s, when the political wind of change towards the democratisation of many southern African countries — such as South Africa, Zambia etc started gaining momentum, Malawi was not spared. * We then formed the student wing of the Alliance of Democracy (AFORD) which was led by democracy campaigner, the late Chakufwa Chihana as its national…

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Six more games to go for Flames’ FIFA World Cup 2026™ Group H qualifiers

* Three at home against fellow COSAFA member, Namibia and Equatorial Guinea and Liberia * With the other three away against São Tomé e Principe, leaders Tunisia and 2nd-placed Namibia * As Equatorial Guinea proved it true that they are rock-solid on home soil by beating Flames yesterday By Duncan Mlanjira There are still six more games to be played for the Flames’ FIFA World Cup 2026™Group H qualifiers with three at home — against fellow COSAFA member, Namibia…

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‘Chilima was a performer, a workaholic and has been an achiever everywhere he has been’

* First Malawian to head Airtel Malawi, the leading pan-African mobile telecommunications company in the southern Africa * Before that, he held senior sales marketing positions in the banking sector and the fast moving consumer goods sector * Namely the Leasing & Finance Company, Unilever Malawi, Coca-Cola and Carlsberg * He was first sworn in as Vice-President of the Republic of Malawi on 30th May, 2014 and for his second term on 28th June, 2020 By Duncan Mlanjira As…

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Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima was a formidable Vice-President, a patriotic citizen who served his country with distinction—President Chakwera

* I consider it one of the greatest honours of my life to have had him as my deputy and counsellor for the past four years * His passing is a terrible loss to his wife Mary, his family, his friends, his colleagues in Cabinet * And to all of us as a nation that found his leadership and courage a source of inspiration By Duncan Mlanjira President Lazarus Chakwera was visibly shaken as he stood behind the lectern;…

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CAMA raises serious concerns over unreliable POS and ATM banking services

* The banks are making supernormal profits every year buy they are unable to invest in latest and functioning ATMs * And provision of better internet facilities including better working call service centers * Worsened by staff members of the banks, who are generally born rude towards the many poor consumers By Duncan Mlanjira Consumers Association of Malawi (CAMA) has advised consumers not to solely rely on point of sale (POS) and automated teller machines (ATM) banking services to…

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Malawian youths challenged to take a leading role in fighting climate change

* Young people are the future of every country—Catholic University Vice-Chancellor, Associate Prof. Ngeyi Kanyongolo * So we need to encourage them always to be participating in climate change management * Because they are also the most impacted group which becomes vulnerable in climate disasters period By Victor Singano Jnr Youth in the country have been encouraged to be in the forefront in implementing the global environment measures that can help to fight against the current challenges of climate…

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Key milestones of Airtel Africa’s community sustainability goals include driving financial inclusion for unbanked rural populations

* I’m very proud of the strides Airtel Africa has made in advancing our sustainability goals—Group CEO, Segun Ogunsanya * While targets are vital to driving change, our mission is much bigger — to transform people’s lives * Through connectivity, products and services fostering digital and financial inclusion while unlocking the potential of the next generation By Duncan Mlanjira Airtel Africa, the leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services in 14 countries across Africa, has published its 2024…

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Enforcement of safety by Road Traffic Department officers on an overloaded lorry carrying people to a funeral draws mixed reactions

* The country has recorded so many cases of people going to a funeral and being involved in accidents * And more people dying due to roadworthy of the car, careless driving and overloading * The application to the law is selective as political party supporters are let to go scot free by road traffic police By Duncan Mlanjira There was hot debate on social media of Facebook and WhatsApp platforms on how far the Department of Road Traffic…

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The players understand the difficulty of this encounter as they are facing a stronger and determined side—coach Mabedi

* We know that Equatorial Guinea are a better side than us — and now they are hungry for points after losing those six points due to the FIFA decision * But my players are here on a mission to compete and get results and we are looking forward to win this game By Duncan Mlanjira After the Flames training at the match venue, Nuevo Estadio de Malabo yesterday, Flames’ coach Patrick Mabedi told Fam.mw that his charges are set for…

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Namibia hold Tunisia 0-0 in Johannesburg to maintain 2nd place in Flames’ FIFA World Cup 2026™ Group H qualifiers

* Ahead of 4th-placed Flames’ match tomorrow against Equatorial Guinea in Malabo * After tomorrow’s match, the Flames will be up against Tunisia and Namibia in March 2025 Matchday 5 & 6 * Before facing their former coach Mario Marinica’s Liberia at home in September 2025 By Duncan Mlanjira Namibia have maintained second place of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Group H qualifiers after holding leaders Tunisia 0-0 this evening in Johannesburg, South Africa — amassing eight points from…

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