Draw for Sapitwa 4 Season 4 live tomorrow on MBC 2 On-the-Go at 18h00

* To identify teams which will play the first and second matches on the opening day, Saturday, March 22 and which teams will be the ‘home’ side * The two winning teams on Saturday, March 22, will compete for the Sapitwa 4 Honours on Sunday, March 23 while losers will compete for 3rd place By Duncan Mlanjira The draw for the Sapitwa 4 Season 4 pre-season tournament will be held tomorrow and will be live on MBC 2 On-the-Go…

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Engineer William Kaipa brings to ESCOM a worth of technical authority to position it for long-term sustainability

* His appointment reflects a strategic alignment of global expertise with national priorities, particularly as Malawi advances toward its MW2063 development agenda * Given the complexity and immediacy of ESCOM’s operational challenges, the Board considered it imperative to secure a leader capable of delivering results from day one, into the future By Duncan Mlanjira Effective April 1, 2026, William Kaipa, a distinguished professional engineer with over 37 years of experience spanning infrastructure, energy and resources, takes up the position…

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Mamelodi Sundowns survive Bamako scare to seal CAF Champions League semifinal spot

* Join Morocco’s RS Berkane & FAR Rabat and Tunisia’s Esperance Sportive de Tunis for the semifinal * RS Berkane beat Sudan’s Al-Hilal in stoppage time, FAR Rabat knock out title holders Pyramids as Esperance stun Egypt’s Al Ahly Maravi Express South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns, the only side left representing Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA) in the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Champions League, held their nerve under intense pressure against Stade Malien away in Bamako, Mali,…

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Guardiola’s dance of joy as Man City pile pressure on desolate Arsenal

* Whether this result has wider ramifications remains to be seen. Will it fuel City for a late rally in the league? Will the disappointment of this defeat derail Arsenal? * City must hope it has inflicted psychological damage on Arsenal. The Gunners must regroup and show the reserves of strength that have sustained their season * What is beyond doubt is the better — much better — team prevailed on this day By Phil McNulty, BBC Sport’s chief…

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Premature death of Bruce Lee in 1973 left a vacancy for a martial arts movie superstar that was eventually filled to some extent by Chuck Norris

*  He had made an early screen appearance battling Bruce Lee in high-kicking combat sequences, which the pair choreographed together, in ‘The Way of the Dragon’ (1972) * Both men were trained fighters, so there was no call for stunt doubles or the obfuscating frenzy of quick cuts; their face-offs were filmed in medium and wide shots to preserve the sense of integrity Orbituary by Ryan Gilbey, The Guardian Action cinema of the 1980s was a podium where Arnold Schwarzenegger…

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Woman on court bail arrested for stealing a baby commits same offence within 3 months

Suspect Aisha Mary Wilson * The suspect and victim were once neighbours in Mangochi Township before the victim got married and relocated to her home village in Katema area * It is alleged that the suspect continued monitoring the victim from a distance until she eventually gave birth in November last year By Duncan Mlanjira Aisha Mary Wilson, who is on court bail after been arrested for stealing a baby in January this year, has been arrested by Mangochi…

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Malawians should examine the Amaryllis Hotel deal carefully—concerned citizen

Amaryllis Hotel * Malawians should push for a deep dive forensic investigation that is fully independent to follow all payments both locally and internationally * This will expose the entire operation of this saga. The beneficiaries, influencers and enablers are from both MCP regime and DPP regime By Duncan Mlanjira A concerned citizen contends that Malawians should carefully examine the purchase of the Amaryllis Hotel by the  Public Service Pension Trust Fund (PSPT), saying there is need to “push…

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Muslim Prisons Board coordinates Eid-ul-Fitr for Blantyre Prison inmates

Eid-ul-Fitr is a time of reflection, gratitude, compassion, and renewal values that resonate deeply with our mission of rehabilitation, personal growth and second chances * It reminds us of discipline, faith, and unity in shaping better individuals and stronger communities Maravi Express Muslim inmates at Blantyre Prison gathered yesterday to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the successful completion of 30 days of fasting during the Holy Month of Ramadan, which was organised by National Muslim Prisons Board (NMPB). A report by…

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Malawian judge Masauko Msungama part of CAF Appeal Board that stripped AfCON title from Senegal

* The Board is represented by officials from different regions of the continent chaired by Nigeria’s High Court judge Roli Daibo Harriman * The others are from Cape Verde (vice-president), Tunisia, Togo, Namibia, Mauritania, Djibouti and DR Congo * As CAF president maintains that the appeal board took its decision independently and was made up of “some of the most respected lawyers on the continent” By Duncan Mlanjira The nine-member panel of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeal…

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Illovo Sugar Malawi acts swiftly to build a vital pedestrian passage at washed away bridge between Bereu and Nchalo in Lower Shire

* The M1 Road to Nsanje was cut off at Sekeni after its bridge’s culverts were washed away by heavy waterfall from incessant rains in the past week * Illovo Sugar’s Nchalo Estate swiftly reacted by building a pedestrian Bailey bridge which residents profoundly applauded for By Duncan Mlanjira Within 24 hours after a bridge at Sekeni along the M1 Road to Nsanje was washed away due the incessant rains in the past week that has cut off motor…

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