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Mandevu Farm hosts special Mothers’ Day 2026 celebration

October 12, 2026

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* A day for the whole family on which Queen Chef Mama Mandevu has in store clay-cooked delicious meals * Including turkey, kalulu, nkhunda, fish, mfutso, nyauzembe beans, chigwada * Entertainment includes catwalk, best African attire prize, gule wamkulu, dance competition, eating competition, spoon & sack race By Duncan Mlanjira The Village @ Mandevu Farm, situated near Machinga along Zomba-Machinga M3 Road, is inviting customers to a special Mothers’ Day fête on Thursday, October 15 — where Queen Chef,…

Malawian confirmed dead in MV Chambo accident

October 11, 2026

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* The vessel was carrying excessive goods, which reportedly caused an electrical spark that triggered the fire * The fire was intensified by strong easterly winds, which made it difficult for the crew to notice it until it had spread considerably By Kennedy Minjale, Malawi News Agency (MANA) in Likoma & Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express A Malawian woman, identified as Joyce Chimaliro, has been reported dead in the accident involving MV Chambo that was destroyed by fire on Lake…

Namitete Zitha and FOMO both move up the NBS Bank NDL ladder

October 11, 2026

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* Both have won at 1-0 margin with Namitete beating Ndirande Stars at Aubrey Dimba Stadium * While FOMO were at home Mulanje Park where they defeated Chilobwe United By Duncan Mlanjira Namitete Zitha and FOMO FC have both won their Matchweek 14 assignments this Sunday afternoon to climb up the log table of the NBS Bank National Division League (NDL). Both have won at 1-0 margin with Namitete beating Ndirande Stars at Aubrey Dimba Stadium while FOMO were…

Nyasa Big Bullets back at the top of FDH Bank Premiership after beating Blue Eagles 2-0

October 11, 2026

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* They have accumulated 33 points, one ahead of Mighty Wanderers, who beat Silver Stadium 1-0 yesterday at Silver Stadium By Duncan Mlanjira Nyasa Big Bullets have displaced Mighty Wanderers at top of the FDH Bank Premiership after beating Blue Eagles 2-0 this afternoon at Mpira Stadium. They have accumulated 33 points, one ahead of Mighty Wanderers, who beat Silver Stadium 1-0 yesterday at Silver Stadium and took temporary lead of the log table. The Bullets broke the deadlock…

MV Chambo destroyed by fire on Lake Malawi

October 11, 2026

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* Some passengers have been rescued using small boats, while others have died on the vessel By Ireen Mseteka, Malawi News Agency (MANA) in Likoma MV Chambo, a Mozambican-owned vessel that also operates on Lake Malawi, has been destroyed by fire and sunk in Tanzania on Sunday morning, reportedly leaving some passengers dead. According to a report shared on a forum trending as ‘Chambo Chili Kuti’, eyewitness Peter Augustin Kaluzi said the vessel caught fire while heading to Mozambique….

Yeremiah Chihana’s K193 billion compensation determined upon his 3-year contract with BWB from April 13, 2026 to April 12, 2029

October 11, 2026

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* Including professional material records qualifications in business administration, land management and science * Experience in valuation of industrial and other assets, and substantial public-service and institutional-board experience * An unjustified dismissal for alleged gross misconduct is capable of affecting the trust on which his professional work depends By Duncan Mlanjira Yeremia Chihana, who is demanding a whopping-K193 billion as compensation following his dismissed as Blantyre Water Board (BWB) chief executive officer (CEO), determined the package upon his 3-year…

Yeremia Chihana demands whopping K193 billion compensation over his dismissal as BWB CEO

October 11, 2026

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* He is disputing the substantive justification, procedural fairness and proportionality of his dismissal * Instructed his lawyers to pursue compensation and his lawful employment entitlements in the Industrial Relations Court, rather than reinstatement or re-engagement By Duncan Mlanjira Yeremia Chihana, who was dismissed on October 5, 2025 as Blantyre Water Board (BWB) chief executive officer over alleged gross misconduct, is demanding a whopping K193 billion compensation. His lawyers, in a document sent to BWB issued on Thursday, October…

Mighty Wanderers’ coach Bob Mpinganjira back with a win

October 10, 2026

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* As the Nomads open FDH Bank Premiership 2nd round by beating Silver Strikers 1-0 to temporary take lead of the log table * Ahead of the now 2nd-placed Blue Eagles, who meet 3rd-placed Nyasa Big Bullets tomorrow * While Ekhaya also temporarily moved from 11th place to 7th after beating Kamuzu Barracks 2-0 By Duncan Mlanjira Mighty Wanderers coach Bob Mpinganjira, who was sent on suspension after the Nomads lost 1-2 to Ekhaya in Airtel Top 8 final…

The Amaryllis Hotel scandal: An inquiry completed, but where is the accountability?

October 10, 2026

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AI-generated image taken from CCTV footage as Collins Magalasi supervised loading of alleged Amaryllis cash * Resources looters walk in the bank in suits under the escort of the military, expanders in hand in day light * No alarm. Those entrusted with public resources wear suits, occupy positions of authority, and travel under military escort * Who is holding these men in suits accountable, asks Canada-based Malawian economist and accountable governance advocate, Dr James Kadyampakeni By Duncan Mlanjira Canada-based…

MDF Chief General Alexander Jaffu attends inaugural African defence chiefs’ conference in Uganda

October 10, 2026

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General Jaffu (2nd right) with Uganda President Museveni and the other military chiefs * Under the theme; ‘Strengthening Adaptive Non-Combatant Military Response to Emerging Complex Security Threats in Africa’ * Host, President Yoweri Museveni challenged African militaries on ideology, philosophy, and strategy * Modern defence capabilities cannot rely solely on tactical execution or military hardware, but must be rooted in a clear comprehension of ideology, philosophy, and strategy By Duncan Mlanjira Chief of the Malawi Defence Force, General Alexander…