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Child Advocasy Centre demands arrest of Nsungwi police officers accused of demanding a bribe to assist a raped minor’s case

November 18, 2025

The police officers’ attitude is in total contrast to this campaign by the Malawi Police * The 12-year-old was sexually abused multiple times by her stepfather a in the absence of her biological mother * Kamuzu Central Hospital recommended that an immediately medical procedure to remove her uterus for it is severely damaged * When the mother went back to the police at Nsungwi, an officer handling the case demanded money from them to issue a warrant of arrest…

‘Chakwera’s press conference was a political misstep that added little value to the national discourse and raised more questions than answers’—Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango

November 17, 2025

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Chakwera address the media at MCP headquarters in Lilongwe * The briefing felt less like an act of leadership and more like a poorly timed attempt to control a narrative that no longer belongs to him * Coming at a time when Malawians are grappling with economic pressures, governance anxieties, and growing expectations from the MCP’s post-election aftermath * Rather than reassuring the nation, the press conference appeared defensive, reactive, and misaligned with Malawi’s current political mood By Duncan…

Jomo Osman: From the streets of Blantyre to the Mayor’s Office; A testament to resilience, wisdom and divine elevation

November 16, 2025

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* Osman’s leadership style is likely to differ fundamentally from leaders shaped solely by academic credentials * His legitimacy comes from relatability, authenticity, and a credibility forged in struggle * In a context where many citizens feel disconnected from political elites, his story brings a refreshing sense of hope and possibility Opinion piece by Chifipa Mhango, Chief Economist at Don Consultancy Group, South Africa Blantyre, Malawi’s commercial capital, and biggest city, woke up to one of the most inspiring…

Red flags raised of an obscure airline registered in Malawi as suspected front for illegal Airbus deliveries to Iran

November 16, 2025

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* Registered in Malawi as Rayoni Tourism Airline and is also known as Flytech Aviation Group that is alleged to have purchased four A340-600s Airbuses from Thai Airways * With the suspicion that they will eventually be flown to Iran under false flight plans to circumvent U.S. and EU aviation sanctions By Duncan Mlanjira Air Data News — managed by various organisations and companies, including the International Air Transport Association (IATA) that provides air transport data and analysis —…

ESCOM intensifies campaign against vandalism, way-leave encroachment and safety risks in Southern Region

November 15, 2025

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* The drive is engaging over 100 Traditional Authorities and more than 2,000 Group Village Heads to help protect Malawi’s power infrastructure * Communities warned to stay away from fallen lines, avoid touching damaged poles, and always use MERA-certified electricians to prevent fires and electrocutions * Calls on all Malawians to work together with ESCOM to protect the grid, promote safety, and ensure continued development as vandalism is costing the corporation over K3 billion each year By Duncan Mlanjira…

Airtel Malawi Plc pledges continued investment as its executives meet new ICT Minister Namalomba

November 15, 2025

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Shadric Namalomba (3rd from right) meeting the Airtel Malawi executives * Airtel Malawi invests about K19 billion annually in digital infrastructure and has paid approximately K200 billion in taxes in 2025 * It operates 2G, 3G and 4G technologies across all sites and maintains multiple redundancy routes through Zambia, Mozambique and Tanzania to ensure reliable connectivity * It will roll out 19 new network sites within the next two months and has entered into a strategic partnership with Starlink…

Religious organisation highly commends High Court ruling mandating medical practitioners to provide safe abortion to minors who fall pregnant due to rape

November 15, 2025

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Religious Leaders Network for Choice National Coordinator, Rev Nyekanyeka * Religious Leaders Network for Choice advocates dignity for all human beings and believes that rape, defilement and sexual abuse are evil and should not be justified * As the court recognised and confirmed that health is not just an absence of illness but it goes beyond that to include mental health which is also of great concern to society * By making emphasis on the mental health aspect of…

Ascent Soccer’s graduate Latu Kayira moving from Massachusetts’ Brooks School to Duke University in 2027

November 15, 2025

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* Soccer runs deep in the Kayira family as Latu’s father is Peterkins Kayira — one of Malawi’s greatest international football stars * Our talented forward will join Duke storied men’s soccer program while pursuing a world-class education at a top-10 ranked university * Latu’s journey from Ascent Soccer in Malawi to Brooks School in Massachusetts, and now to Duke University, highlights the transformative power of the global pathways Ascent paves for its deserving student-athletes By Duncan Mlanjira Ascent…

New Technical Director expected to add enormous value as FAM builds a modern, competitive and sustainable football ecosystem

November 14, 2025

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* The Frenchman Yvon Avry brings a wealth of international experience as a UEFA-qualified educator, a former FIFA Technical Consultant and Instructor, and a mentor who has shaped coaching systems in various countries * He has served as a FIFA Technical Consultant and Instructor, Technical Director of Brunei Darussalam, and Technical Advisor for the Fédération Malagasy de Football — today, he becomes part of the Malawi football family By Duncan Mlanjira Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has today unveiled…

MEC handing over September 16 General Elections polling records to Parliament

November 14, 2025

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* The handover marks one of the final and most significant stages in the electoral cycle, symbolising closure, accountability, institutional transparency and assurance of checks and balances among various organs of government * By transferring these records, the Commission ensures that the documentary trail of the people’s will through their vote is secured for reference, scrutiny, and historical archiving By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) is officially handing over September 16, 2025 General Elections polling records for the…