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Nigeria join Egypt in AfCON Morocco 2025 Round of 16

December 28, 2025

* Egypt qualified on Friday after Mohamed Salah’s first-half penalty proved decisive for the Pharaohs to beat South Africa in a hard-fought match * South Africa remain in contention, but must now win their final group fixture to guarantee progression — against fellow COSAFA member, Zimbabwe tomorrow * Nigeria face Uganda in the final match of Group C on Tuesday while Tunisia, who are on three points, face Tanzania Maravi Express Nigeria have joined Egypt into the Africa Cup…

Silver Ladies coach Andrew Chikhosi not taking their NBM Women Premiership’s 10-point lead for granted

December 27, 2025

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* At this stage of the competition, every team is focused on keeping a good position and though we are in the lead, we cannot afford to sit back since every opponent will be hard on us * Our philosophy is to take every game that comes separately and to make sure we do not lose points, but if we do it should be a draw, not a loss * We can’t afford to relax and think the league…

How Super League of Malawi (SULOM) was established; an abridged history

December 27, 2025

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* Dedicated to the memories of Major Jambo, Hastings Kapenuka, Dean Pinto, Isaac Nyakamera, Rashid Nembo and Kaka Henry Chibowa By Dr. Sunduzwayo Madise On a day, many decades ago, I found myself in what would later prove to be historically dangerous company: two seasoned football administrators, and one idea that refused to behave. Henry Chibowa, then secretary of Mighty Wanderers; Gaston Mwenelupembe, secretary of Bullets; I was Chairman of ESCOM Football Club. The venue should have been somewhere…

US launches strikes against Islamic State in Nigeria

December 26, 2025

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Warnings were issued before the strikes * The Nigerian government has been fighting a complex network of jihadist groups, which includes Boko Haram and IS-linked splinter groups, for several years * The Trump administration has previously accused the Nigerian government of failing to protect Christians from jihadist attacks and has claimed a “genocide” is being perpetrated By Jaroslav Lukiv, BBC News The US has launched strikes against militants linked to the Islamic State group (IS) in north-western Nigeria, where…

London’s Loughborough University confers Honourary Doctorate on Malawi Paralympic Committee president James Chiutsi

December 24, 2025

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* In appreciation of his massively outstanding contributions to development of sports for persons with disabilities in Malawi, across the continent of Africa and beyond * This honour is not merely a personal milestone for Dr. Chiutsi but stands as an affirmation of the fight for human rights, inclusion and respect for persons with disabilities in Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Council for Disability Affairs (MACODA) has profoundly lauded the conferment of an Honorary Doctorate on Malawi Paralympic Committee…

Mangochi Police impound 19 motor vehicles for violating traffic regulations

December 23, 2025

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Urgent action needed to address sugar cartel and its artificial shortages in Malawi

December 22, 2025

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* Most importantly, regulators must be politically protected and empowered to act without fear or interference. Without political will, even the best laws will fail * The sugar crisis in Malawi is not a policy mystery. The laws exist. The evidence exists. What is missing is enforcement with resolve * Until government demonstrates that it is prepared to confront entrenched interests and defend the public interest, cartels will continue to thrive, and Malawians will continue to pay the price…

MK Academy, Moyale Sisters join Topik Academy as NBM Women’s Premiership relegated sides

December 22, 2025

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* Kukoma Ntopwa Women beat MDF Lionesses 2-0 at home Mpira Stadium on Sunday to claim the 4th position, pushing the Kamuzu Barracks side to 5th * Leaders Silver Strikers Ladies need to win two games to clinch the title as they have 39 points while runners-up Ascent Soccer have 29 By Duncan Mlanjira With four matches left to conclude the National Bank of Malawi (NBM) Women’s Premiership, MK Academy and Moyale Sisters have joined Topik Academy as relegated…

NBS Bank NDL Golden Boot winner Raheem Mtondera powers Mitundu Baptist into TNM Super League

December 22, 2025

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Mtondera earned himself Man of the Match award along with the match ball * He was on fire on Sunday afternoon when he scored five goals for Mitundu Baptist to thrash relegated Jenda United 6-0 * Mitundu join confirmed champions Red Lions and runners-up Baka City into the country’s top flight league By Duncan Mlanjira The TNM Super League 2026 should expect to contend with new entrants that include Mitundu Baptist, who have earned their promotion in the elite…

Four arrested for illegal charcoal production in Mangochi Phirilongwe Forest Reserve

December 22, 2025

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* A joint patrol conducted together with officers from Mangochi District Forestry targeting offenders associated with forestry crimes Maravi Express Mangochi Police have arrested four men for committing various forestry related offences at Phirilongwe Forest Reserve. A report by Mangochi Police PRO, lnspector Amina Tepani Daudi indicates that the arrests were made over the weekend during a joint patrol conducted together with officers from Mangochi District Forestry targeting offenders associated with forestry crimes. The suspects have been identified as…