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‘Malawi benefiting from Commonwealth-supported health programmes aimed at strengthening fight against antimicrobial resistance’

March 9, 2026

* Initiatives implemented through the Commonwealth Pharmacists Association have helped promote the responsible use of medicines * Our health workers are gaining the knowledge and tools needed to ensure medicines are used responsibly and effectively in health facilities * Including through the introduction of the Electronic Medicines Management System— Deputy Minister of Health & Sanitation, Charles Chilambula By Duncan Mlanjira At the commemoration of the 2026 Commonwealth Day held at the British High Commissioner’s Residence in Lilongwe today, March…

Health Minister’s undercover visit at Bwaila Hospital “is good but what matters most is what happens next”

March 9, 2026

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* The inertia of the government bureaucracy is heavy; changing it’s dynamics is a Sisyphus task — you roll the boulder up the hill, only for it to roll back * One day, the Minister should attend a work shift at a hospital, take notes of the challenges she will face as a healthcare provider and see what her Ministry can do to mitigate those problems * Her Ministry should stop blaming healthcare professionals for what they are not doing…

Access to Information Act applies to private companies undertaking Malawi Government contracts—rules the High Court

March 8, 2026

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* Following the case of Portuguese construction company Mota-Engil that challenged MHRC’s decision to assess its compliance with the ATI Act * The Court found that MHRC’s decision to assess Mota-Engil was neither illegal nor unreasonable in the Wednesbury sense By Duncan Mlanjira The High Court ruled on Friday, March 6, 2026 that the Access to Information Act (ATIA) applies to private companies that are undertaking Malawi Government contracts. The judgement follows the case of Portuguese construction company, Mota-Engil,…

Foreign Affairs Minister George Chaponda in UK for Commemoration of 2026 Commonwealth Day

March 8, 2026

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Chaponda during the Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers’ Meeting held today at Lancaster House in London * The 26th Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers’ Meeting took place at Lancaster House in London that addressed the role of the Commonwealth in a fast-changing international landscape * It also explored impactful and transformative solutions to unlock opportunities together for shared prosperity across the Commonwealth, in the face of a fractured global climate By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Foreign Affairs George Chaponda is in London, the United Kingodom (UK) where he…

MACRA Board confirms Mayamiko Nkoloma as Director General

March 8, 2026

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* “The Board has full confidence in his abilities to drive MACRA’s improvements in service quality” By Duncan Mlanjira The Board of the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has approved Mayamiko Nkoloma to be the Director General after serving in acting towards end of 2025. In a statement, Board chairperson, Chancy Gondwe indicates that they full confidence in Nkoloma’s abilities “to drive MACRA’s improvements in service quality, stakeholder confidence in the Authority, progress in rural connectivity and a more…

Public applauds DRTSS’ plans to enforce legal seating capacity for school buses

March 8, 2026

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An AI generated image by the DRTSS to protect the identity of the minors * After the traffic law enforcement agency intercepted and impounded a 16-seater minibus overloaded with 36 school learners * The DRTSS arranged an alternative transportation for the learners to proceed with their trip, which has also been commended for By Duncan Mlanjira The Directorate of Road Traffic & Safety Services (DRTSS) has alerted schools management and transport operators that the law enforcement will be stopping…

Malawi SME women challenged to support and empower each other

March 8, 2026

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* Most women are stagnant at the level they have been operating for a number of years because of the gaps which are there By Victor Singano Jnr. Women in small & medium enterprises (SMEs) in the country have been challenged to embrace the spirit of supporting, empowering as well as sharing business skills with one another if they are to grow their trade through their efforts and contribute to the national development. The call was made at the…

Three NBM Women’s Premiership teams dominate 2025 Best XI

March 7, 2026

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* Three each from champions Silver Strikers Ladies, runners-up Ascent Soccer and 6th-placed Kukoma Ntopwa Women * And one each from 5th-placed Civil Service Women and 7th-placed Mighty Wanderers Queens By Duncan Mlanjira Though Kukoma Ntopwa Women came 6th in the National Bank of Malawi (NBM) Women’s Premiership 2025, three of their players; Takondwa Gambuleni, Rose Alfandika and Sarah Mlimbika, have made it in the season’s Women’s Best XI — along with three each from champions Silver Strikers Ladies…

Deborah Henry leads Silver Strikers Ladies’ dominance of women’s football category of FAM Annual Awards

March 6, 2026

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* Named overall Women’s Player of the Year; NBM Women’s Premiership Golden Boot winner that propelled her to clinch the NBM Women’s Premiership Player of the Tournament * Teammates Ireen Sibande and Ireen Khumalo voted NBM Women’s Premiership Goalkeeper of the Tournament and Defender of the Season respectively * Andrew Chikhosi named Women’s Coach of the Year for guiding Silver Ladies to clinch the inaugural NBM Women’s Premiership at 98% winning run By Duncan Mlanjira Deborah Henry, who hauled an…

CAF reschedules WAfCON Morocco 2026 to July 25-August 16

March 6, 2026

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* It is disappointing that the competition has been postponed at the last minute. We hope will continue supporting the team so that the players remain ready for the tournament in July—Scorchers coach Fazili * It’s disappointing that we’re depending so much on Morocco. CAF should start looking for possible countries that will actually come up to take the spot if Morocco were to pull out—former Nigeria’s Super Falcons captain Desire Oparanozie By Duncan Mlanjira The Women’s Africa Cup…