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President Mutharika scraps off Minister of State portfolio held by Gangata; Appointed as Minister of Natural Resources

January 6, 2026

* Adds Chipiliro Mpinganjira as Gangata’s deputy; Edgar Tembo as Deputy Minister of Industrialisation, Business, Trade & Tourism and Thoko Tembo as Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation & Water Development * Chimwemwe Chipungu elevated to Minister of Lands, Housing & Urban Development from Deputy Minister of Health By Duncan Mlanjira In his first Cabinet reshuffle since he assumed office in October, President Arthur Peter Mutharika has made some changes which include scrapping off the Minister of State portfolio of…

AfCON’s West African derby: Côte d’Ivoire v Burkina Faso in Morocco 2025 Round of 16

January 6, 2026

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* The two nations share a 545-kilometre border, with Côte d’Ivoire lying to the south of Burkina Faso * This will be the third meeting between the teams at the AfCON, having previously met in back-to-back group stage encounters in 2010 and 2012 * As Algeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo meet in the AfCON finals for the first time in 26 years Maravi Express The final Round of 16 fixture at the Africa Cup of Nations…

Nigeria sweep aside Mozambique to march into AfCON Morocco 2025 quarter-finals

January 6, 2026

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* A brace from Victor Osimhen and one each from Ademola Lookman and Akor Adams as the Super Eagles dominated from start to finish of the Round of 16 clash * A well organised and fearless Benin forced match against Egypt to get into extra time where they lost 1-2 in the other Round of 16 match Maravi Express Nigeria booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) Morocco 2025 with an emphatic 4-0…

The political economy of oil in Venezuela: Power, policy and persistent decline

January 5, 2026

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* The political economy of Venezuela’s oil industry is a story of immense potential undermined by political overreach, institutional decay, and economic mismanagement * Oil empowered the state, but it also weakened the foundations of accountability and productivity. Today, Venezuela stands as a stark reminder that natural resource wealth, without strong institutions and disciplined policy, can entrench poverty rather than eliminate it Opinion piece by Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango Venezuela’s oil industry is one of the most striking illustrations…

President Trump says second Venezuela strike possible if government does not cooperate

January 5, 2026

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Image of Maduro on US soil * He suggests military action on Colombia, Mexico also possible and also Venezuelan immigrants in the US were also a factor in the raid * Maduro allies still run country as the capital Caracas streets quiet amid anxiety over next developments * As Trump also said US oil companies need “total access” to Venezuela’s vast reserves and suggested that an influx of Venezuelan emigrating to the US also factored into the decision to…

A team, a dream, a nation rewarded: Mozambique step into history

January 5, 2026

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* I can’t find the right words to explain what I am feeling, and what everyone in the team is feeling—Reinildo Mandava * To achieve this now, with this new generation, means everything to me—coach Chiquinho Conde Maravi Express Until Sunday, December 28, Mozambique had never tasted victory at the Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) as 16 matches, spread across decades, had passed without a single celebratory dance. That long wait finally came to an end at the Grand…

AfCON Morocco 2025 Round of 16: Battered for half an hour, Cameroon bent but did not break to secure quarterfinal place

January 5, 2026

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* For the first 30 minutes, South Africa set the tempo and were saved by goalkeeper Epassy and Bafana Bafana’s own imprecision * To face hosts Morocco on Friday, who qualified with a narrow 1–0 victory over Tanzania through the decisive Brahim Diaz’s second-half strike Maravi Express Suffocated, shaken, sometimes on the edge, Cameroon nevertheless stood firm — and struck at the right moment. Long dominated by an enterprising Bafana Bafana, the Indomitable Lions relied on their efficiency and…

Defending champions Mighty Wanderers trounce 3rd-tier league side Extreme FC 6-0 in the Castel Challenge Cup Round of 32

January 4, 2026

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* As all TNM Super League clubs win against lower league sides that saw Civil Service United struggling to beat 3rd-tier’s Prison United * TNM Super League relegated side Mighty Tigers saw off relegation-threatened NBS Bank NDL side Chilumba Barracks 4-0 * An all-TNM Super League encounter was won by Blue Eagles, who beat MAFCO FC1-0 at Champion Stadium By Duncan Mlanjira Mighty Wanderers have gone on a strong title defence mode of the Castel Challenge Cup 2026 by…

K1 million up for grabs for the best creatively designed Scorchers’ WAFCON Morocco 2026 Limited Edition match kit

January 4, 2026

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* Open to all Malawians citizens between the ages of 18 to 35 and to be submitted through email; marketing@fam.mw not later than Saturday, January 10, 2026 * Whose key winning attributes include original creativity, a demonstration to understand Malawian culture and ability to incorporate team’s colours of the national flag, Black, Red and Green By Duncan Mlanjira Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has launched a Limited Edition match kit design competition specific for the Malawi Scorchers’ first-ever appearance…

Civil Service Women hand Silver Ladies their second defeat in NBM Women’s Premiership

January 4, 2026

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* The Bankers’ leading goal scorer Deborah Henry has now gone 3 consecutive games without finding the back of the net * As Nyasa Big Bullets claimed Blantyre City derby bragging rights after defeating rivals Mighty Wanderers Queens 1-0 By Duncan Mlanjira In what was an exciting Lilongwe Derby, Civil Service Women beat Silver Strikers Ladies 2-0 at Civo Stadium on Saturday afternoon, handing the Bankers their second defeat in the National Bank of Malawi (NBM) Women’s Premiership. The Silver…