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Chakwera’s reported ‘rejection’ from other sections as mediator in Tanzania; A scholar’s perceptive

November 21, 2025

* One of the strongest factors that has influenced Tanzania’s CSO’s reservations is the governance record of Chakwera’s own administration * Mediation requires not only neutrality but also evidence of effective governance, conflict resolution skills, and firmness in leadership — areas where Chakwera’s tenure generated mixed assessments Opinion piece by DCG Chief Economist, Chifipa Mhango When news emerged this week of a mixed reception after former President Lazarus Chakwera had been proposed as a mediator in Tanzania’s evolving political…

From Africa’s biggest football tournament AfCON to holiday pop-up channels, GOtv turning Festive Season into a season of joy for everyone

November 21, 2025

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* GOtv is wrapping this festive season with entertainment that brings joy to everyone—MultiChoice Malawi Managing Director, Averess Ndhlovu Chella * This year’s festive line-up is all about spreading, joy, cheer and value to help more families tune in, laugh loud, and live easy By Duncan Mlanjira On the GOtv menu for the Festive Season is Africa’s biggest football tournament, the AfCON Morocco 2025 exclusive on Your World of Champions, SuperSport, and along with it are Holiday Pop-up channels…

Land property developers ordered to seek ESCOM’s approval ahead of any construction or excavation works near its vital infrastructure

November 21, 2025

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* This follows loss of power supply that affected most parts of Limbe Central Business District (CBD) and surrounding areas of Blantyre City on Wednesday * Which was caused by the unplanned collapse of two 11kV power lines due to the impact of unauthorised excavation works at a private construction site behind Limbe ESCOM offices By Duncan Mlanjira Building contractors, property developers and the general public is being asked to first consult Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) before…

CDH Investment Bank contributes two fronts towards NPL Mothers health initiative; sleepover challenge and K10m investment

November 20, 2025

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Kwatiwani (right) hands over the funds to Nation on Sunday Editor, Emmanuel Luciano * Chief Human Capital Development Officer, Ivy Kwatiwani spent a night at Santhe Health Care Clinic on October 10 * It was a huge eye opener for her on the challenges that expectant mothers face in remote rural health care settings * She appreciated firsthand the need to support investment in our health care systems, particularly for maternal and neonatal health * Santhe Clinic had no…

Tanzania’s CSO rejects Commonwealth’s choice of Chakwera as peace mediator

November 20, 2025

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* Attacks that his tenure in Malawi was marred by multiple corruption scandals, governance challenges and internal instability * For this reason, many Tanzanians lack confidence in his neutrality, integrity and capability to spearhead such a sensitive process * Emphasises on the need to investigate the killings, mass graves, abductions, torture sites, use of foreign mercenaries, claims of command and the responsibility of state actors By Duncan Mlanjira Tanzania’s civil society organisation (CSO), Sauti ya Watanzania (the voice of…

‘Africa’s infrastructure financing opportunities demand strategic risk navigation, with a critical role for G20 summit’

November 19, 2025

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* Africa’s long-term growth trajectory will be determined by the continent’s ability to close its infrastructure gap * Estimated at US$130 billion to US$170 billion annually, with a funding shortfall of up to US$108 billion—DCG’s Director of Project Finance, Loyiso Jiya By Duncan Mlanjira As South Africa and the continent as a whole is set to host the Group of Twenty (G20) Johannesburg 2025 summit from November 22-23; for the first time in its history, Don Consultancy Group (DCG)…

Malawi Law Society raises reg flags on proposed acquisition of a hotel by Public Service Pension Trust Fund

November 19, 2025

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* Calls for an immediate suspension of this transaction pending a full and transparent review * That includes urgent and independent investigation by the ACB, Minister of Finance and the Attorney General By Duncan Mlanjira As part of its statutory mandate under section 64(d) of the Legal Education and Legal Practitioners Act; ‘to protect matters of public interest touching, ancillary or incidental to law’, the Malawi Law Society (MLS) has called on relevant oversight authorities for an immediate suspension…

Airtel Malawi Plc brings new era of digital connectivity with VoLTE and 5G services

November 19, 2025

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* The only network with Voice over Long-Term Evolution (VoLTE) service available Nationwide through which customers can now enjoy crystal-clear call quality and faster connection times over LTE * The widest 5G coverage in Malawi with 56 5G sites now live in 10 districts/areas — Lilongwe, Blantyre, Dowa, Kasungu, Mangochi, Mchinji, Mzimba, Mzuzu, Salima, and Zomba bringing ultra-fast speeds and low latency to more communities than ever before * Airtel has increased its international connectivity from three to five…

Medical doctor Victoria Bobe shot dead in cold blood through the head by gunmen in an invasion of her Chigumula home

November 18, 2025

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Late Dr. Bobe * The 33-year-old Dr. Bobe was a senior obstetrician and gynaecologist at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital and long-serving lecturer at KUHeS * She was merciless shot after she and her husband couldn’t provide the money the gunmen demanded for invading their home Maravi Express Police in Limbe, Blantyre, have assured the public that they are on the man-hunt of unknown criminals for cold blood murder of medical doctor and lecturer at the Kamuzu University of Health…

MDF Lionesses stop Silver Strikers Ladies’ 100% winning run in the NBM Women’s Premiership

November 18, 2025

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* The Lionesses have also helped runners-up Ascent Soccer to keep up pace with Silver Ladies, who cut the gap between the leaders to four points after a commanding 3–0 victory over 10th-placed Topik Academy at Mzuzu Stadium * It was a case of sweet revenge as in the first round, Silver Ladies defeated their rivals MDF Lionesses with a score of 2-1 By Duncan Mlanjira MDF Lionesses came from a goal behind to beat Silver Strikers Ladies 2-1 at…