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5th edition of DCCMS Zanyengo e-Newsletter highlights how Malawi’s early warning agenda is advancing through stronger science

April 14, 2026

5th edition of DCCMS Zanyengo e-Newsletter highlights how Malawi’s early warning agenda is advancing through stronger science * Along with stronger partnerships, and a clear commitment to turning observations into action * The publication can be accessed through https://www.metmalawi.gov.mw/publications/the-zanyengo-e-newsletter-5th-edition/ By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s early warning agenda is advancing through stronger science, stronger partnerships, and a clear commitment to turning observations into action, reports the Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DCCMS) in its 5th-edition-of-the-Zanyengo-e-Newsletter. Launched last year, the…

Government releases minimum prices for farm produce with maize at K900/kg

April 14, 2026

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* All agro-dealers, agro-processors and others who deal with crop commodities are requested to buy the produce at prices not less than those stipulated By Duncan Mlanjira The Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation & Water Development has issued a statement declaring minimum gate prices for strategic crops that are being harvested from the 2025/26 farming season, with the staple maize at K900/kg. Rice-paddy is at K1,500/kg; shelled groundnuts at K3,500/kg; unshelled groundnuts (K2,000/kg); pure beans (K3,400/kg); white Harricot beans (K3,000/kg);…

Mighty Wanderers chasing their first-ever Charity Shield title

April 14, 2026

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* It has produced only two winners since its inception, with Nyasa Big Bullets claiming seven titles and Silver Strikers winning once * The Nomads are yet to register a win against Bullets in the competition, with all three previous meetings ending in defeat Maravi Express Mighty Wanderers will be chasing their first-ever Football Association of Malawi (FAM) Charity Shield title when they will be facing Nyasa Big Bullets at Bingu National Stadium on Saturday in this year’s season-opening…

‘ESCOM Board appointed new CEO Eng. Kaipa to lead transformation, not to manage continuity’

April 13, 2026

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Eng. Kaipa being welcomed aboard by Board chairperson Nhlema * As the Board, led by chairperson, Alfred Nhlema officially introduce him to the ESCOM Executive Management team * Taking the helm with a clear mandate to stabilise the system, mobilise the workforce and reposition ESCOM as a resilient national utility fit for Malawi’s future By Duncan Mlanjira The Board of Directors for Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited, led by chairperson, Alfred Nhlema, has officially introduced newly-appointed Chief…

K1.8 billion collected from toll gates between January and March 2026 up from K920 million recorded during the same period last year

April 13, 2026

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* Representing 96% increase following a 100% increase in toll tariffs effective January 2026, alongside a rise in fuel levy allocations from about K126 per litre for petrol and K123 per litre for diesel to K506 and K503 respectively, which has significantly strengthened the financing framework * As RFA plans to expand the tolling network, with four new tollgates expected in the 2026/27 financial year at Mkamanga in Mponela, Dowa; Gwayi in Nkhamenya, Kasungu; Chileka on the Lilongwe-Mchinji Road;…

LUANAR FC get into FDH Bank Premiership through back door by merging with Mitundu Baptist

April 13, 2026

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Mitundu qualified for the elite league as NBS Bank National Division League runners-up * LUANAR FC will serve as a reserve side for Luanar Mitundu FC and the merged will also establish a women’s side * The club’s executive committee will comprise representatives from both institutions to ensure balanced governance and effective decision-making * This follows a precedent made by Masters Security Ltd, owned by Cabinet Minister Alfred Gangata, which bought Baka City FC’s ‘ownership’ rights * To accommodate…

No ticket to be sold on Matchday of NBS Bank-FAM Charity Shield between archrivals Wanderers and Bullets

April 13, 2026

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* Advance tickets available at selected selling points in Lilongwe at K10,000 open stands; K25,000 VIP and K300,000 Corporate Box for 10 people * Also available online through www.kwenda.co or dial *495# as well as with Kwenda.co WhatsApp 0886 785 067 By Duncan Mlanjira No ticket will be sold on the Matchday of NBS Bank-FAM Charity Shield between archrivals Mighty Wanderers and Nyasa Big Bullets to be played at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe. The organisers, Football Association of…

Temwa Chawinga scores her first goal since returning from injury as Kansas City Current thump Brazil’s SE Palmeiras 6-1

April 13, 2026

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* To lift their second consecutive Teal Rising Cup as Temwa now have one goal and one assist in two games played Maravi Express In her second match of the 2026 season, Temwa TC6 Chawinga scored her first goal since returning from her season ending injury (SEI) when Kansas City (KC) Current thumped Brazil’s SE Palmeiras 6-1 to lift their second consecutive Teal Rising Cup title. Temwa, who missed three of KC Current’s opening match, made one assist when…

Eleanor Mitchell-Heggs interacted with Malawi NGOs during her 10 months 10,000km cycle of Southern Africa

April 12, 2026

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Mitchell-Heggs reporting back to Malawi High Commissioner to the UK, Dr. Thomas Bisika in London * She flew to Kigali in Rwanda in May 2025 and cycled through to Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia and all the way to South Africa * In Malawi, she attended NGO Day in Mzuzu where met “some amazing NGOs” like Tilitonse Foundation, Emerge Livelihoods and Plan International Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira Eleanor Mitchell-Heggs, who cycled 10,000km in nine Southern African countries…

Scorchers’ 0-5 loss to Australia in FIFA Series an important learning experience—coach Lovemore Fazili

April 12, 2026

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* Lessons learnt, of course, it was a tough game playing against an experienced side. They always capitalise on mistakes * There is a very big gap between the teams we face in the COSAFA region and Australia * As Scorchers’ WAfCON Morocco 2026 group opponents, Zambia also got walloped by Canada in FIFA Series By Duncan Mlanjira The 153rd FIFA world-ranked Malawi Scorchers — in the absence of key players, the Chawinga sisters, Tabitha and Temwa — were…