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‘Parents should raise children without burdening them with lifelong debt’

February 5, 2026

* Says an advisory note offered to parents who may consciously or unconsciously believe that their children ‘owe’ them for being raised, educated, clothed and protected * It seeks to encourage reflection, promote healthier family relationships, and remind parents that raising a child is a responsibility, not a business transaction By Duncan Mlanjira An advisory message is trending on social media, which Maravi Express have found to be very illuminating in the context of today’s society. It is counseling…

Malawians are waiting for results, not for more talk—new Minister Itaye

February 5, 2026

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| Business, National, News, Tourism

* They want to see and feel the difference and this Ministry is critical in driving that change * Therefore, I expect nothing less from each one of you. So, let’s go out there and deliver the difference By Duncan Mlanjira New Minister of Industrialisation, Business, Trade & Tourism, Simon Itaye has told his Ministry’s senior management that his singular mandate is to deliver the difference that Malawians expect to see and so should they. Itaye said this when…

NEEF warns loan defaulters of legal action and confiscation of pledged collateral made on their loans

February 4, 2026

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* NEEF and MEDF loans are not grants — all loans disbursed are repayable facilities and must be honoured in full and in strict compliance with the loan agreements * Clients with outstanding loans that are not in arrears must continue servicing their loans diligently in order to avoid falling into arrears and being subjected to recovery measures Maravi Express Management of National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) has granted a 60-period from Friday, February 6 for all clients to…

Morocco reportedly to request CAF to postpone WAfCON 2026 to a later date due to intense pressure on domestic league fixture list

February 4, 2026

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| International Sports, News, Sports

* Repeated postponements of Morocco’s professional championship, due to several commitments including CHAN, the Arab Cup and AfCON 2025, have severely disrupted its national schedule * South Africa, who are set to host 2026 COSAFA Women’s Championship scheduled from February 18 to March 1, expresses readiness to step in if CAF decides that alternative arrangements are necessary By Duncan Mlanjira With less than 40 days to host Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAfCON) 2026, from March 17 to April…

Improving policy implementation and working closely with the private sector will be central to achieving Itaye’s Ministry

February 3, 2026

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* This Ministry brings together industrialisation, business, trade and tourism, which are critical pillars for building a strong and resilient economy * As he takes oath of office with a call from President Mutharika for him to take immediate action to drive economic recovery and long term transformation By Rosalia Kapiri, MANA President Arthur Peter Mutharika has sworn in Simon Itaye as Minister of Industrialisation, Business, Trade & Tourism, tasking him to take immediate action to drive economic recovery…

Airtel Malawi enhances customer experience with upgraded shop at Kamuzu International Airport

February 3, 2026

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* A total 42 shops earmarked for upgrades across Malawi with modern ambience, wood accents, bold red panels and backlit signature Airtel logo * As we invest in strengthening our network capacity and expanding coverage, it is equally important that the physical spaces where we meet and serve our customers reflect the same level of progress By Duncan Mlanjira Airtel Malawi Plc has officially opened a refurbished customer service shop at Kamuzu International Airport (KIA), marking the first completed…

Mixed reactions from the public over DRTSS’ enforcement of traffic regulation against ferrying passengers using lorries

February 2, 2026

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| Law Enforcement, National, News

* Some suggest that the government, through Directorate of Road Traffic & Safety Services (DRTSS), should first offer alternatives p to areas where buses do not operate * The law is the law, this is true but from the 50 plus years I’ve been on mother Earth, buses and minibuses have killed many people in Malawi compared to lorries and pickups which operate on bad conditions of roads in rural areas roads * However, others defend the DRTSS, saying…

Airtel Africa Plc posts strong 3rd quarter financial performance

February 2, 2026

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* Total customer base grew 10% to 179.4 million, with data customers up 14.6% to 81.8 million and smartphone penetration rising to 48.1% * Airtel Money customers reached 52 million, surpassing the 50 million milestone, while annualised processed value exceeded US$210 billion * Group revenue rose 28.3% to US$4.67 billion (24.6% constant currency), EBITDA increased 35.9% to US$2.28 billion and profit after tax more than doubled to US$586 million By Duncan Mlanjira Airtel Africa Plc has published its results…

The back-door qualification by Minister Gangata’s Masters Security into the elite league shouldn’t have been tolerated

February 1, 2026

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* Baka City is the name that should be recognised as promoted into the elite league while Masters Security should be recognised as sponsors until end of season There is deafening celebration of Masters Security FC’s return into the top flight league, the FDH Bank Premiership, in the 2026 season after buying Baka City’s ‘ownership’ rights — but this back-door qualification shouldn’t have been tolerated. In the first place, the team got disbanded way back in 2019 when it…

RBM outlines conditions on application for newly-introduced diaspora foreign currency denominated accounts

February 1, 2026

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* Diaspora FCDAs are foreign currency accounts held in Malawi by Malawian citizens residing outside Malawi * These accounts must not be funded with money that does not originate from Malawi and is not derived from export earnings By Duncan Mlanjira The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has issued a conditions to be followed when applying for diaspora foreign currency denominated accounts (FCDAs). In a public communique issued on Friday by Deputy Governor-Economics & Regulator, Henry Mathanga, the RBM…