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Only a single all-NBS Bank NDL encounter in Round of 32 of Castel Challenge Cup between Red Lions and Ndirande Stars

December 10, 2025

* The rest are up against top TNM Super League; Ntaja United v Ekhaya FC, Namitete Zitha v Silver Strikers, Chilumba Barracks v Mighty Tigers, Bangwe All Stars v Moyale FC and Chintheche United v Shire Wimbe * As defending champions Mighty Wanderers have been drawn against former TNM Super League side Extreme FC By Duncan Mlanjira The draw for the Round of 32 of the Castel Challenge Cup 2025/2026 was concluded yesterday in which there is only a…

Ascent Soccer: A decade of borrowed pitches and borrowed time to Southeast Africa’s first purpose-built green school and soccer academy

December 10, 2025

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* This transformation wasn’t built by chance, it was built through belief; your belief— his is what you’ve built! * Your gift today expands our campus, grows our capacity, and builds a pathway for the next generation of Malawi’s under-served talent and promise By Duncan Mlanjira Ascent Soccer continues to inspire well-wishing donors towards to support the expansion of their Lilongwe campus, growth of its capacity to build a pathway for the next generation of Malawi’s under-served talent and…

Malawi’s top 200 marketing brands to be honoured Friday at inaugural IMM Superbrand Awards

December 10, 2025

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* It is a research-driven national initiative aimed at identifying and celebrating the strongest brands across the economy — to mark a transformative moment in how brand excellence is recognised in Malawi * The awards reflect a rigorous year-long process of market research and verification, adding that the study involved validated consumer surveys, expert assessments and industry-wide evaluations By Duncan Mlanjira Institute of Marketing in Malawi (IMM) is set to host the country’s first-ever Superbrand Awards on Friday, December…

EGENCO asks for additional financing for Kapichira’s dam rehabilitation on top of US$44.7m World Bank support for hydro plant rehabilitation and modernisation

December 9, 2025

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Liabunya first making his presentation at Tedzani Boardroom * As it rolls out rehabilitation and modernisation projects for Nkula B and Kapichira power plants with support from EU & EIB and AfDB * The power plant’s rehabilitation projects involve turbine & generator overhauls and replacement of outdated control systems with modern technologies * Restoration of 32.4MW Tedzani Unit 5 that went off the grid in December 2024 is set to be fully completed by end of this month By…

Healthy employees is good business all round—Illovo Sugar Malawi Nchalo Estate in commemorating World AIDS Day

December 9, 2025

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General Manager Ricky Pillay leading the commemoration parade * Under the theme; ‘We remember, we lead, we rise to transform the response’, which reminds that the fight against HIV/Aids is not over * Spread love, not HIV; let’s unite in the fight against AIDS by getting tested and if positive, start and stay on treatment * Support colleagues, fight stigma and be champions of change — together we can rise to transform the response and ensure a healthier, stronger…

Vice-President Jane Ansah joins Standard Bank in celebrating Malawi Fashion Identity SS26 Showcase

December 7, 2025

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* Through ‘Joy of the Arts’ initiative, Standard Bank invests in programs that uplift creative talent, promote cultural expression, and drive economic growth * The Malawi Fashion Identity SS26 Showcase embodies these values, showcasing the best of Malawian design and creativity to the world By Duncan Mlanjira Vice-President Justice Jane Ansah, Rtd, joined Standard Bank on Saturday night in Lilongwe to celebrate the Malawi Fashion Identity SS26 Showcase, which was described as more than just fashion, but a powerful…

A win tomorrow against Bangwe All Stars will qualify Red Lions into the TNM Super League

December 6, 2025

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* To remain with NBS Bank NDL title itself alongside with runners-up Baka City, who face 3rd-placed Mitundu Baptist * The two are separated by five points on the log table with four games left to wrap up the season By Duncan Mlanjira If Red Lions beat Bangwe All Stars tomorrow at home Balaka Stadium in Match Week 19 of the NBS Bank National Division League (NDL), they will earn automatic qualification back into the elite TNM Super League…

‘MACRA’s Letter Writing Competition plays a crucial role in shaping secondary school learners in critical thinking’—Likangala headteacher Carol Mbewe

December 6, 2025

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The top three; overall winner Rheecious Luweya flanked by runner-up Allan Nkhoma (right) and 3rd-placed Favour Kalirani * They are able to research and organise information for effective communication which is the essence of letter writing competition * As Chichiri Secondary School Form 4 student, Rheecious Isaac Luweya is crowned Malawi’s best young letter writer * Of the 54th International Letter Writing Competition under the theme; ‘Imagine you are the ocean — write a letter to someone explaining why…

The CCAP stands in solidarity with CSOs’ and governance experts’ red flags raised against establishing CDF in the Constitution

December 6, 2025

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* Agrees with the observation that it was amended without due process and that it erodes governance principles * We add our voice to theirs in condemning this move, which we view as a detriment to our constitutional democracy * We, therefore, call upon all relevant institutions and leaders to reflect on the profound implications of this constitutional amendment * Prioritise robust, inclusive, and transparent processes in all matters of national governance and uphold the sanctity of the Constitution…

NBM Women’s Premiership resumes with city derby and a battle of log table front runners

December 4, 2025

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* Leaders, Silver Strikers Ladies with 30 points, host fierce city rivals, runners-up Ascent Soccer (26 points) at Silver Stadium on Sunday * Which is in two folds; Silver wanting to stretch the lead and Ascent aiming to cut it to just one point * Another focus will be on the game between 3rd-placed Nyasa Big Bullets Women and 4th-placed MDF Lionesses on Saturday at Mpira Stadium By Duncan Mlanjira After a break to honour the Malawi Tri-Nation Tournament…