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Malawi’s Taekwondo Master Yamikani Guba’s son Tiyamike continues to establish his mark as he follows his father’s footsteps

March 2, 2026

* Reaches quarterfinals of Pee Wee 25kg category at the 2nd Ultimate North East Taekwondo Championships at Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre, UK yesterday * His second major junior tournament after winning the silver medal during the Whiston 1-2-1 Championships in Manchester on January 25 By Duncan Mlanjira Five-year-old, Tiyamike Guba, son to Malawi’s Taekwondo Master Yamikani Guba, who took up the sport in December 2025 — setting himself a big goal to win more medals than dad — continues…

Namibia came from behind to stun South Africa and clinch their first-ever COSAFA Women’s Championship title

March 2, 2026

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* Namibia’s Zenatha Coleman was named Player of the Tournament while her teammate Melissa Matheus won the Golden Glove * As defending champions Zambia secured third place with a 3-1 win over Zimbabwe in the playoff Maravi Express Namibia came from a goal behind to secure their first-ever COSAFA Women’s Championship title with a 2-1 win over record seven-time winners South Africa in the final at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane yesterday. A repeat of the 2006…

Profound congratulations pour in on Mayor Jomo Osman on his election as vice-president of UCLGA Southern Africa Region Caucus

March 1, 2026

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* He’s winning everything that comes his way from being elected Blantyre City Mayor to president of Malawi Local Government Association and now UCLGA Southern Africa Region Caucus * A man who may not hold a formal qualification, yet carries the kind of education that truly matters: wisdom, character and leadership By Duncan Mlanjira Isaac Jomo Osman came to prominence as a staunch Nyasa Big Bullets as well as when he founded football team Ntopwa United that participated in…

Saulos Klaus Chilima Foundation’s charity golf tourney to raise funds for acquisition of dialysis machines attracting positive response from the corporate world

March 1, 2026

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* Chilima was renowned for his philanthropy works and left behind a legacy of service to the needy that the golf tournament aims to continue in his memory * The foundation, led by SKC’s widow Mary Chilima, has undertaken several charity events including tree planting exercises By Duncan Mlanjira The golf tournament that has been organised by Saulos Klaus Chilima (SKC) Foundation March 28, 2026 at the Lilongwe Golf Club. to raise funds for the acquisition of dialysis machines…

Standard Bank welcomes and commends Minister of Finance’s commitment to fiscal discipline and economic stability outlined in 2026/2027 National Budget

February 28, 2026

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Chief Executive Phillip Madinga * This new government administration is walking the talk. At Standard Bank, we’re ready to support the government’s initiatives to drive economic growth and development * We believe that with prudent financial management and strategic investments, Malawi can overcome its economic challenges and achieve sustainable growth By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Stock Exchange-listed Standard Bank Plc has expressed optimism with the 2026/27 National Budget policy statement, which Minister Finance, Economic Planning & Development, Joseph Mwanamvekha presented…

Goalkeepers Bullets’ Nyasulu and Dedza’s Mwakasinga nominated for both Castel Challenge Cup 2025/26 Best Goalkeeper and Player of the Tournament awards

February 28, 2026

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* The Golden Boot award has already been decided for Nyasa Big Bullets’ Maxwell Phodo Gasten, who finished with 7 goals and also nominated for Player of the Tournament * The winners of the awards will be unveiled at the FAM Annual Football Awards, scheduled to take place on March 6, 2026 at COMESA Hall in Blantyre Maravi Express Goalkeepers for Nyasa Big Bullets’ Innocent Nyasulu and Dedza Dynamos’ Donex Mwakasinga have been nominated for both Castel Challenge Cup…

Namibia oust defending champions Zambia in semis of COSAFA Women’s Championship to date South Africa in Sunday’s final

February 28, 2026

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Juliana Blou’s injury time goal secured a place in the final for the Brave Gladiators * South Africa defeated Zimbabwe 4-2 on penalties after their semi-final ended 1-1 in regular time * Namibia’s last final in the COSAFA Women’s Championship was in 2006 when they lost 1-3 to same South Africa Maravi Express Namibia will meet hosts South Africa in the final of the COSAFA Women’s Championship 2026 after stunning defending champions Zambia with a 1-0 win in their…

Malawi Government and UK’s Children’s Investment Fund Foundation enhance MoU that supports 2024-2030 implementation of National Strategy on Ending Child Marriages

February 27, 2026

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CIFF chairperson & founder Sir Christopher Hohn congratulates Minister Navicha after the official signing of the MoU at CIFF Headquarters in London watched by High Commissioner Dr. Thomas Bisika * CIFF is an independent philanthropic organisation that works with a wide range of partners to transform the lives of children and adolescents By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Gender, Children, Disability & Social Welfare, Mary Navicha presided over the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Malawi Government…

Police fees and fines now to be paid through mobile money

February 27, 2026

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* As the Government is automating most fees to eliminate cash transactions across all Ministries, Departments and Agencies Maravi Express Traffic offence fines by the police will now be made through mobile money as the Government is automating most fees to eliminate cash transactions across all Ministries, Departments and Agencies. This was announced by Minister of Finance, Economic Planning & Decentralisation, Joseph Mwanamvekha in his presentation of the 2025–2026 National Budget in Parliament today. In the same vein, the…

Inflation down from 32.3% in 2024 to 28.5% and expected to fall further to 24%

February 27, 2026

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* Projected to reach 23% by the end of this year, signalling improved macroeconomic stability after recording significant sectoral gains across the economy * The agriculture sector registered notable progress aimed at strengthening food security and commercialisation * Strict measures have been introduced to safeguard foreign exchange and channel it through formal systems Maravi Express In his presentation of the 2025–2026 National Budget in Parliament today, Minister of Finance, Economic Planning & Decentralisation, Joseph Mwanamvekha, indicated that the country’s…