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If Zambia win or draw, Scorchers will advance to the quarterfinals after beating Egypt 3-1

August 1, 2026

* Through goals from Rose Kabzere in the 31st minute, Faith Chinzimu in the 45+1′ and Temwa Chawinga in 68’ * Played with 10 players from the 52nd minute after Rose Alufandika is shown a straight red card for a foul By Duncan Mlanjira Ten-player Malawi Scorchers have beaten Egypt 3-1 to record their second successive victory at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAfCON) Morocco 2026 after beating Nigeria 3-2 in the opening Group C to amass 6…

Inflation remains substantially above RBM’s target band

August 1, 2026

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* Despite significantly falling from 23.4% in May 2026 to 21.1% in June offering some relief to households and businesses Maravi Express Following the release of the inaugural Malawi Pressure Index (MPI) by South Africa’s Don Consultancy Group (DCG)on Thursday, which classified the country’s inflation environment as ‘High Pressure’, the analysis continues to indicate that the inflation remains substantially above target band of the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM). The MPI was developed under the leadership of Chifipa ‘Chifi’…

Ekhaya FC reach into Airtel Top 8 final in their debut appearance

August 1, 2026

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* Beat Karonga United 2-1 to book a date with tomorrow’s winners between Mighty Wanderers and Blue Eagles * In their first participation of the 2025 elite league, the Cowboys finished 7th to qualify for the Airtel Top 8 By Duncan Mlanjira In their debut appearance in the Airtel Top 8, Ekhaya FC have reached the final after beating Karonga United 2-1 this afternoon at Silver Stadium to book a date with tomorrow’s winners between Mighty Wanderers and Blue…

Influential business development professional Kwanele Ngwenya appointed as NICO Holdings Plc Deputy Group Managing Director

August 1, 2026

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* Brings over 30 years of senior leadership experience across southern and Eastern Africa * Having also served for NICO Group’s subsidiary, the NBS Bank Plc as chief executive officer for eight years * This appointment reflects our commitment to strong leadership succession as we continue to grow our footprint and ambitions across the region By Duncan Mlanjira Effective today, August 1, 2026, influential business development professional, Dr. Kwanele Ngwenya is serving as Deputy Group Managing Director NICO Holdings…

Government engaging private sector investors to expand electricity generation

August 1, 2026

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* We do not produce or generate enough power for our consumption, yet the demand is huge * More people need to be supplied with electricity—Energy Minister, Jean Mathanga Maravi Express Minister of Energy, Jean Mathanga says government is engaging private sector investors to expand electricity generation, expressing confidence that the combined investments in generation and storage will strengthen grid stability. Speaking in Lilongwe to the media, Mathanga stated that efforts have been stepped up to invest in electricity…

Public-private sector partnerships vital for economic development—Speaker of Parliament Sameer Suleman

August 1, 2026

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* As he received K24 million sponsorship from National Bank of Malawi towards the hosting of the 55th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Region Conference * To be held from August 9-16, 2026 at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe under the theme; ‘Renewing the Social Contract: Parliaments as Catalysts for Inclusive Growth and Citizen Trust’ By Duncan Mlanjira In commending National Bank of Malawi (NBM) for sponsoring K24 million sponsorship towards the hosting of the 55th…

‘We are not carried away by the Nigeria result’—Leticia Chinyamula

August 1, 2026

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Leticia Chinyamula * There is no comfort zone and no honeymoon. The players know exactly what is at stake—coach Fazili Maravi Express Ascent Soccer and Scorchers midfielder assures Malawians that they are focused ahead of this evening’s match 19h00 against Egypt and have let their famous 3-2 victory of Nigeria behind them. “We are not carried away by the Nigeria result,” she is quoted as saying by FAM Media while her coach Lovemore Fazili says his side is fully…

South Africa fight back to earn dramatic draw against Côte d’Ivoire

August 1, 2026

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* Côte d’Ivoire lead the Group B with four points while Burkina Faso beat 10-woman Tanzania to claim first WAfCON win * Burkina Faso tie on 3 points with Tanzania, who beat South Africa 2-1 in their opening group game tie Maravi Express South Africa staged a spirited second-half comeback to rescue a 2-2 draw against Côte d’Ivoire in Friday’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAfCON) Morocco 2026 Group B clash, keeping their hopes of reaching the quarter-finals alive….

First 500 fans to enter Silver Stadium for Airtel Top 8 semifinal between Ekhaya FC and Karonga United to receive branded T-shirts and caps

July 31, 2026

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* Fans can watch the games live and relive the TV broadcast highlights through link; https://www.dazn.com/en-MW/competition/Competition:h4mwrqwtze55164sy5cqv4ux8 By Duncan Mlanjira The first 500 fans to enter Silver Stadium tomorrow for the Airtel Top 8 2026 semifinal match between Ekhaya FC and Karonga United will received branded T-shirts and caps. This attraction has been sent to all Airtel customers through SMS ahead of the encounter of this season’s theme of; ‘Moto kuti Bhuuu!’ The other semifinal encounter is scheduled for the…

Malawi records a high MPI high-pressure reading of 78; signaling rising macro-economic stress amid global uncertainty

July 31, 2026

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* While this does not imply that the economy is in crisis, it signals that macro-economic conditions remain under significant stress * And that coordinated policy interventions are required to strengthen resilience and reduce vulnerabilities Maravi Express The new Malawi-Pressure-Index (MPI), which has been developed by South Africa’s Don C onsultancy Group (DCG), has been released, which indicates that Malawi has recorded a high MPI high-pressure reading of 78 — signaling rising macro-economic stress amid global uncertainty. It has…