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US launches strikes against Islamic State in Nigeria

December 26, 2025

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…

Sugar scarcity is cunningly being manufactured by cartel of distributors through hoarding

December 22, 2025

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* There is need for business regulators to help Illovo to identify and eliminate the involved sugar barons from the market * However, the problem in Malawi is that even politicians who are expected to solve the problem are involved in the lucrative business—economic experts By Duncan Mlanjira From the intel gathered by Maravi Express and confirmed by reliable sources, sugar scarcity is cunningly being perpetrated by a cartel of distributors through hoarding the commodity in order to inflate…

Airtel Africa and SpaceX in strategic partnership to launch Starlink Direct-to-Cell Connectivity across Africa

December 20, 2025

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* Marking the first satellite-to-mobile service for millions of people in Africa with compatible smartphones in regions without terrestrial coverage * Starlink is the world’s largest 4G connectivity provider by geographic reach and satellite-to-mobile service will begin in 2026 with data for select applications and text messaging By Duncan Mlanjira Airtel Africa has signed an agreement with SpaceX to introduce Starlink Direct-to-Cell satellite connectivity across all its 14 markets that serve 174 million customers, including Malawi. Starlink is the…

Mangochi Police urge public to adhere to safety measures during festive season

December 20, 2025

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* Plans intensive foot and vehicle patrols during the day and night, with officers deployed at strategic points in busy areas * Particularly in all four trouble corners including M’baluku, Market Square, Mankhwala and Soko areas By Duncan Mlanjira Police in Mangochi District are appealing to the public to strictly adhere to safety measures when visiting beaches and other recreational areas along Lake Malawi during the festive season. A statement from public relations officer, Inspector Amina Tepani Daudi takes…