All set for Bullets and Wanderers women’s team in their first-ever rivalry Blantyre derby

* The two giants now have women’s teams as part of the FAM Club Licensing procedures * The Bullets purchased Blantyre Zero last year while Wanderers have acquired the status of Bangwe Super Queens this season Fam.com The age-old rivalry between FCB Nyasa Big Bullets and Mighty Mukuru Wanderers takes a new turn this afternoon at Chilomoni Stadium with the first ever women’s Blantyre derby during the FAM Women’s Southern League encounter. The two giants now have women’s teams…

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Flames go into camp Monday in preparatios for AFCON qualifier against Guinea on September 9

Coach Mabedi and his charges * It will primarily be used to prepare for the forthcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 African qualifiers * In  which they grouped with Tunisia, Equatorial Guinea, Namibia, Liberia and São Tomé By Duncan Mlanjira Flames go into camp on Monday in preparation for the dead rubber Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Guinea on September 9 Bingu National stadium in Lilongwe. Coach Patrick Mabedi has named a 30-man provisional squad that is expected…

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First Capital Bank entices civil servants to apply for K1m loan to chance of winning school fees for their children

* With a grand prize of K2 million as well as K250,000 monthly prizes over the next few months * Other amazing prizes of the ‘Back-to-School’ promotion include branded school bags and farming equipment By Duncan Mlanjira Civil servants who can apply for a minimum of K1 million and above from First Capital Bank stand a chance to win school fees for their children or dependents, with a grand prize of K2 million as well as K250,000 monthly prizes…

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Silver Strikers fail to dislodge Big Bullets from the top after barren draw against bottom of the table Extreme FC

* The Bankers share 33 points with Mighty Wanderers and Chitipa United but separated by goal difference By Duncan Mlanjira Two Match Weeks without action, TNM Super League defending champions, Nyasa Big Bullets are still leading the table with 34 points after Silver Strikers failed to take the advantage by drawing 0-0 with bottom of the table Extreme FC yesterday at Bingu National Stadium. If the Bankers had won, they would have dislodged the defending champions as they would…

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TNM Mpamba launches overdraft facility dubbed Mpamba Ndikankhe

Sukasuka briefing the media * Dubbed TNM Mpamba Kankhe, the facility offers a financial envelope allowing customers withdraw cash or transact with equivalent value using their TNM Mpamba wallets * It’s difficult to obtain loans when one needs most from conventional banks, but TNM Mpamba has eased that burden By Duncan Mlanjira It never gets better in as far as mobile money service is concerned; TNM Mpamba Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of TNM Plc, has become the first…

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Castel Malawi injects K25m into Lucius Banda’s Impakt Events’ Sand Music Festival

* Our coming in this year symbolises the growth of our relationship that has been registering remarkable strides over the years * Sand Music Festival presents several growth opportunities to several sectors * As such Castel believes that the event provides effective platform for engagement By Duncan Mlanjira In what can best be described as blossoming of a cordial relationship, Castel Malawi Limited has pumped K25 million into this year’s Sand Music Festival — from September 28 to October…

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‘We were very unlucky against Bangwe All Stars but we have to move on’—Silver coach De Jongh

* As professionals, we shouldn’t let a stumble disturb our run. The players need to enjoy the game * We respect Extreme FC just like any other side so we will see how the game goes By Duncan Mlanjira Ahead of this afternoon’s TNM Super League encounter against bottom of the table Extreme FC at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe, Silver Strikers head coach, Pieter de Jongh told the media that the Bankers aim for nothing but a win…

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Kunkuyu circumvents the Law by ordering MACRA to vacate the injunction that was obtained against MultiChoice Malawi to effect price adjustments

* According to the Communications Act, MACRA may, where necessary, seek the general guidance direction of the Minister as to the manner in which it is to carry out its duties under this Act * The directions given by the Minister under subsection (1) shall be in writing and shall be published in the Gazette * Except as provided for under this Act or any other law, the Authority shall be independent in the performance it is functions By…

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India reportedly hits South African media Daily Maverick with malicious cyberattack after a report on PM Modi’s ‘tantrum’ refusal to be welcomed by Cabinet minister for BRICS Summit

* The Indian Prime Minister arrived in South Africa to attend the BRICS summit, which Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera is in attendance * The site suddenly went down and we picked it up very quickly and started identifying a DDoS attack—Daily Maverick’s security coordinator * After they investigated, they found it was coming from a whole host of Indian servers By Duncan Mlanjira South African digital news website, the Daily Maverick reported on Wednesday that it had been subject…

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Desperate single mother appeals for tuition fees support of K250,000 to prevent her son from dropping out from Mzuni

* She managed to pay part of the annual fees of K650,000 but doesn’t have any other means to raise the balance by Monday * The primary school teacher has been fending for him singlehandedly as well as taking care of 3 other children’s academic needs By Duncan Mlanjira Third year student studying Bachelor of Education (Languages) at Mzuzu University (Mzuni) is on the verge of dropping out if her mother fails to raise K250,000 when the new semester…

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