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Zimbabwe FA entices fans ahead of return match against Scorchers
October 10, 2026
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* The Olympic Games Los Angeles Olympics 2028 dream is still alive * Mighty Warriors need your support this Tuesday against Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) is enticing fans to patronise the return match to overwhelmingly support the Brave Warriors after their 0-2 loss to Malawi Scorchers on Friday at Bingu National Stadium. The Olympic Games Los Angeles Olympics 2028 dream is still alive,” ZIFA posted on its media platform. “Mighty Warriors need your support this…

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More than 100 gold mining sites identified across 26 districts
October 10, 2026
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* As Malawi Mining Investment Company (MAMICO) is ready to begin gold purchasing at three initial Gold Trading Centres * Equipment and personnel are in place, while NBS Bank and FDH Bank have committed to providing initial financing By Duncan Mlanjira A survey conducted by Malawi Mining Investment Company (MAMICO) identified more than 100 gold mining sites across 26 districts to provide miners with another formal market to help Malawi retain more value from its mineral resources. This was…

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Government strengthens Decentralisation of Civil Registration Services
October 10, 2026
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Homeland Security Minister Peter Mukhito with UNDP Deputy Resident Representative, Chika Charles Aniekwe at the handover event * Hands over of 152 certificate printers to health facilities and National Registration Bureau (NRB) offices across the country * Behind every birth certificate is a child whose existence has been formally recognised by the State * Behind every death certificate is a family able to complete important legal processes with dignity * And behind every marriage certificate is a legal record…

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ESCOM signs transmission connection agreements with AZA Power Solutions Ltd and Quantel Renewable Energy Ltd
October 9, 2026
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* A significant step towards ensuring grid stability through increased grid generation capacity * Paves the way for the integration of 75-megawatt (MW) multifuel thermal power into the national electricity grid * Through a 132-kilovolt (kV) connection point at ESCOM’s existing 132/33kV Nanjoka Substation in Salima By Duncan Mlanjira The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi Limited (ESCOM) reports that it has signed two separate landmark Transmission Connection Agreements (TCA) with AZA Power Solutions Limited and Quantel Renewable Energy Limited…

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Concerned Malawian development economist Dr James Kadyampakeni sends concerns to IMF
October 9, 2026
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* On the need to make measurable anti-corruption measures central to IMF-supported programmes for Malawi * My intention is not to discourage international assistance to Malawi, but to encourage an approach that ensures such assistance delivers lasting benefits to the people it is intended to serve By Duncan Mlanjira Dr James Kadyampakeni, the Canada-based Malawian economist and accountable governance advocate, has written to International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, on the need to make measurable anti-corruption measures…

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NBS Bank sponsors K200 million towards 2026 Mulhako wa Alhomwe Festival on October 16-18
October 9, 2026
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* The celebratory theme; ‘Heritage Preservation for Sustainable Development’ highlights the important role culture plays in shaping strong and resilient communities * Preserving traditions, values and cultural practices are an important part of our identity * To ensure that the knowledge and values passed from one generation to another continue to have relevance in the future By Duncan Mlanjira The NBS Bank has invested K200 million towards the much-anticipated annual Mulhako wa Alhomwe Festival scheduled for October 16-18 at…

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Mighty Tigers register third win of NBS Bank NDL Season 2
October 9, 2026
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* Beat fellow relegation based side Bangwe All Stars 2-1 this afternoon at Mpira Stadium * To open an 8-point gap ahead of  Bangwe All Stars and reduce to one point behind Ndirande Stars By Duncan Mlanjira Seasoned Mighty Tigers, who were relegated from the top flight league in the 2025 season and are facing the same prospects in the 2nd-tier league, have registered third win this afternoon at Mpira Stadium. They have beaten fellow relegation-based side Bangwe All…

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Scorchers off to solid start of Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 Africa qualifier
October 9, 2026
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* Beat Zimbabwe 2-0 with goals from Chawinga sisters Temwa and captain Tabitha * They have avenged the 2-1 defeat they suffered against Zimbabwe defeated in the Tri-Nations, which Malawi hosted in November 2025 By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Scorchers are off to solid start of the 2nd round qualifier for the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 African qualifier after beating Zimbabwe 2-0 at Bingu National Stadium this Friday afternoon. Goals from Chawinga sisters, Temwa in the 34th minute and…

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Sultanate of Oman journalists engage with Tanzania media forums in Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar
October 9, 2026
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Zanzibar President Dr. Hussain Ali Mwinyi granted an audience to the Oman Journalists Association (OJA) delegation * A significant highlight of the tour was the audience with Zanzibar President Hussain Ali Mwinyi, who expressed his pleasure at the forums held * Which showcased their expertise, strengthening training and enhancing journalistic coverage of issues important to both the countries By Dr. Ahmed Mohiuddin Siddiqui A delegation of Oman Journalists Association (OJA) successful toured Tanzania for 12 days in which they…

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NBS Bank joins Inter-Security Services Sports Festival ‘sensitisation parade as part of celebrating Customer Service Week
October 9, 2026
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* As The Caring Bank, we don’t just celebrate our customers, we walk with them! * This partnership reinforces our commitment to community wellness, and going ‘The Extra Mile’ By Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express & Matabela Manjawila, Malawi News Agency (MANA) As part Customer Service Week, NBS Bank joined the Inter-Security Services Sports Festival ‘sensitisation parade’ that was held today, September 9, from Lilongwe Community Centre to Bingu National Stadium. On its official Facebook account, NBS Bank reports: “As…

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