AFCON 2025 sets new scoring record with 120 goals – and counting

* The landmark figure surpasses the previous record of 102 goals set at the 2019 tournament in Egypt and underlines the attacking intent, technical quality and growing confidence of teams across the continent * Morocco’s Brahim Diaz leads the scoring charts with five goals, closely followed by superstars, Egypt’s Mohammed Salah and Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen four apiece, who both are involved in the third-place playoff Maravi Express The Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) Morocco 2025 has rewritten the competition’s…

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Scorchers off against defending champions Nigeria at WAfCON Morocco 2026

* It’s tough group but inspiring — it presents a true test of Scorchers’ character. We have the defending champions in our group, so we need to analyse all our opponents thoroughly—coach Lovemore Fazili * International media focus on the clash between Nigeria and Zambia as the headline fixture that will renew the two sides hostilities * The Super Falcons, chasing an unprecedented 11th crown, demolished Zambia en-route to their title in last edition also hosted by Morocco Analysis…

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Ascent Soccer confirmed as NBM Women’s Premiership runners-up

* Champions Silver Strikers Ladies rout relegated MK Academy 10-0 in which Ireen Mathyola claimed a hat-trick * 3rd-placed Nyasa Big Bullets Women lost 0-1 to visitors Civil Service Women at Mpira Stadium along with Wanderers Queens to 4th-placed MDF Lionesses By Duncan Mlanjira With one match left to play, Ascent Soccer are now confirmed as National Bank of Malawi (NBM) Women’s Premiership runners-up after beating Kukoma Ntopwa Women 2-1 away at Mpira Stadium in morning fixture of John…

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Economic analyst Kadyampakeni dissects Finance Minister Mwanamveka’s national economic outlook

* The submission made at the 2026/27 national pre-budget consultation meetings is polished in tone but hollow in substance * It reads more like a ceremonial opening statement than a serious engagement with the depth of Malawi’s economic crisis * While it repeatedly invokes “consultation,” “listening,” and “inclusive dialogue”, it avoids confronting the hard policy choices and failures that have brought the economy to its current state By Duncan Mlanjira Canada-based economic analyst, Dr. James Kadyampakeni observes that Minister…

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ESCOM’s 12 units of 20MW battery energy storage system at Kanengo in Lilongwe

* To serve three critical functions: frequency regulation; integrating renewables and reducing load shedding * We are moving from the design phase to the reality of a modernised power system for all Malawians—acting CEO Eng. Maliano By Duncan Mlanjira The battery energy storage system (BESS) project being undertaken by Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited towards Malawi’s stable energy evolution, is now firmly on track following the arrival of 12 BESS containers 20MW units at project site, Kanengo…

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Finance Minister Mwanamveka warns business leaders against illegal financial transactions

* I know what you are doing regarding money laundering and other illegal money transactions, and authorities are on the ground to act * I do not want to see a situation where a bank has been closed solely because it facilitated this malpractice. Let us all work together to manage this economy By Memory Kutengule Chatonda, MANA Minister of Finance, Economic Planning & Decentralisation, Joseph Mwanamvekha, has warned business leaders, banks and money transfer operators, against engaging in…

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‘The match was never easy’—Nigeria coach Eric Chelle

* But the players showed a strong mental response and fought for every ball. Losing on penalties is very painful * As Morocco through to first AfCON final in 21 years while Sadio Mané is the hero when Senegal edged Egypt * From the start, we did it together. We avoided making individual errors or committing unnecessary fouls—Mané Maravi Express Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou emerged the hero as hosts Morocco booked their place in the final of the Africa Cup…

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MCCCI expects efficiency revenue collection in 2026/27 National Budget

Finance Minister Mwanamveka during the pre-budget consultation meeting * By digitisation of revenue collection to reduce spillage, corruption, manual errors, or evasion that will lead to its growth * Incentivise business registration to reduce informal enterprises sector, which is at 89% against 11% formal enterprises in the MSME sector * To introduce earmarked taxes on motorcycle (kabaza) operations, whose increasing accidents are constraining health sector in terms of budgetary resources * Restructuring state-owned enterprises (SOEs) into profitable models fiscal…

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AfCON Morocco 2025: History, pride and honour as Egypt and Senegal set for high-stakes semifinal

* Their most recent AfCON meeting came in the 2021 final in Yaoundé, a night that delivered contrasting emotions * Senegal claimed their first-ever continental title, while Egypt were left heartbroken once more, falling short in their pursuit of an elusive eighth crown since their last triumph in 2010 * We approach this semi-final with great respect for our opponent, but also with great preparation — we are mentally ready—Egypt coach Hossam Hassan * Egyptian side, arguably the most…

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AfCON Morocco 2025: Hosts vs Nigeria—A heavyweight semi-final charged with dreams, ambition and pressure

* Two continental heavyweights will clash in a signature African fixture, one that promises to draw attention worldwide * The hosts under pressure, and an entertaining Nigeria side seeking to cause upsets in a chase for a spot in Sunday’s final * We are ready for every scenario. We will give everything and approach every match as if it were our last—Nigeria coach Éric Chelle * When you coach the Moroccan national team, every result is scrutinized; this is…

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