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Malangalanga in Lilongwe set for major facelift under MHC redevelopment plan

August 8, 2026

* To be developed into a modern commercial and mixed-use precinct in a move aimed at reshaping a key part of the capital city’s urban landscape By Adson Nthenga, Malawi News Agency (MANA) One of Lilongwe’s oldest residential estates could soon undergo a dramatic transformation as Malawi Housing Corporation (MHC) unveiled plans to redevelop the Area 1 Staff Quarters Estate, popularly known as Malangalanga, into a modern commercial and mixed-use precinct in a move aimed at reshaping a key…

Tying at 22 points apiece, Wanderers, Silver and Blue Eagles all involved in Saturday’s Matchweek 12 of FDH Bank Premiership

August 7, 2026

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* With four games left to wrap up the first round, the race for the title is still very tight as on 4th place are Nyasa Big Bullets with two points behind * 5th place is occupied by Masters FC with 17 points; 6th position by Ekhaya with 16 points, tying with Moyale and Chitipa United, who placed themselves on 7th and 8th respectively By Duncan Mlanjira With four games left to wrap up the first round, the race…

Malawian-UK Nurses Association to host charity Big Walk in UK tomorrow August 8

August 7, 2026

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* To raise funds for the renovation and modernisation of the Short Stay Ward at Kamuzu Central Hospital in Lilongwe * To be joined in solidarity by the Malawi High Commissioner’s office in London lead by Charge de Affaires, Justice Agness Patemba * Whether you are in Malawi, the United Kingdom or anywhere else in the world, you can become part of this life-changing initiative * Together, we can build better healthcare facilities for future generations By Duncan Mlanjira…

Scorchers to meet Ghana in WAfCON Morocco 2026 quarterfinals

August 7, 2026

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* The Black Queens, who beat the Scorchers 4-0 in pre-tournament friendly, survived a Mali fightback in their last Group D match by drawing 1-1 * In the other Group D match, Cape Verde held favourites Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon 1-1, exiting their debut appearance with one point and scoring 3 goals By Duncan Mlanjira Ghana survived a Mali fightback in their last Group D match by drawing 1-1 to secure 2nd place and date Malawi Scorchers in the…

Health rights advocate Dorothy Ngoma calls on importance of regular inspections of food processing companies

August 6, 2026

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* As Malawi Bureau of Standards unearths four companies at Mapanga Industrial Area in Blantyre processing food in filthy conditions * The affected companies are Dilydada Limited manufacturing cooking oil; Aimi Industries Limited (maize flour & cooking oil; 88 Brothers (cooking oil); and Tianma Company Limited (maize flour & cooking oil) * Each company has been suspended from production, charged quarantine fees for already produced goods and issued a non-compliance fee of MK2 million By Roy Howa, Malawi News…

Standard Bank invests K50 million in MUST Endowment Fund

August 6, 2026

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Madinga (right) presents the support to Minister of Education Bright Msaka, SC and MUST Vice-Chancellor Prof. Address Malata * The university has since renamed the Fund as Prof. Address Malata Endowment Fund in honour of the Vice-Chancellor, who has retired * The donation reflects Standard Bank’s belief in investing in the next generation of leaders, scientists, and innovators—Chief Executive Phillip Madinga By Duncan Mlanjira Standard Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to national growth through education by investing K50 million…

Successful conclusion of Continental Holdings Plc IPO marks an important milestone for Malawi’s capital markets

August 6, 2026

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* One of the most notable features of this IPO is the strong participation by retail investors despite relatively limited institutional participation * This demonstrates growing public confidence in investing through the Malawi Stock Exchange By Duncan Mlanjira The successful conclusion of the Continental Holdings Limited (CHL) Initial Public Offer (IPO) “marks an important milestone for Malawi’s capital markets”. This has been stated Sycamore Wealth, the newly-established asset management company, as it welcomes the successful completion of this transaction…

Scorchers to face runners-up in Group D currently Ghana but could also be Mali

August 6, 2026

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* The Black Queens and Mali share 3 points and meet tonight as leaders Cameroon date Cape Verde who are without a point By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Scorchers, who qualified for the quarterfinals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAfCON) Morocco 2026 based on head-to-head tie breaker, will meet runners-up in Group D — currently Ghana but could also be Mali. The Black Queens and Mali share 3 points and meet tonight as leaders Cameroon with 6 points…

Scorchers qualify for WAfCON Morocco 2026 quarterfinals despite losing 1-2 to Zambia

August 6, 2026

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* Malawi, Nigeria and Zambia finished in a three-way tie with 6 points each with the Scorchers securing the top spot with the defending champions advancing as runners-up based on the tournament’s tie-breaking criteria By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi and Nigeria have officially qualified for the quarter-finals from Group C at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAfCON) Morocco 2026 based on the tournament’s tie-breaking criteria. The results for the three teams against Egypt, in which Zambia won 6-0, Malawi…

Dr. Thomas Bisika reports back to Foreign Affairs Ministry on his return of duty as High Commissioner to UK

August 5, 2026

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* The courtesy call described as diplomacy par excellence following his tour of duty from 2022 to July 31, 2026 By Duncan Mlanjira Dr. Thomas John Bisika today presented himself at Capital Hill in Lilongwe to present his report to Minister of Foreign Affairs, George Chaponda, after completing his tour of dutyas Malawi High Commissioner to the United Kingdom. He reported on his official Facebook account he maintained as High Commissioner that he also presented to the Minister his…