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Standard Bank tips government on food security as it invests K200m for disaster food response

November 14, 2025

* We all have a duty to re-imagine and re-invent our agriculture sector — it is the driver of food security, and food security is the stabiliser of our economy * If we can secure food, we will contain inflation and export the surplus grain to other countries and earn more forex By Duncan Mlanjira Standard Bank Plc has called on government and key stakeholders to collaborate towards re-engineering Malawi’s agriculture to achieve food security and turn the country…

Malawi’s Mid-Year Budget must prioritise stability, growth reforms and social protection—DCG Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango

November 14, 2025

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* The mid-year budget review is an opportunity for Malawi to reset its fiscal direction, especially at a time when the economy is grappling with high inflation, rising debt-service obligations, exchange-rate volatility, and persistent structural bottlenecks * Malawi needs a realistic fiscal path that reins in expenditure overruns, strengthens revenue performance, protects vulnerable households, and unlocks private-sector-led growth By Duncan Mlanjira As Minister of Finance, Joseph Mwanamveka prepares to present the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Statement to Parliament on November…

Headline fixture as NBS Bank NDL rolls back action for Match Week 15 is Derby leaders Red Lions and Ntaja United at Balaka Stadium

November 13, 2025

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* With just seven matches each left to play to wrap up this inaugural season of the country second tier football system, every game matters going forward * As Red Lions lead with 36 points — seven ahead of runners-up Baka City (29pts), who host bottom of the log table side, Jenda United (12th/5pts) By Duncan Mlanjira After a two-week break to fulfill FDH Bank Cup 2025 assignments, the NBS Bank National Division League (NDL) is back in action…

Second round of NBM Women’s Premiership kicks off with two Derbies

November 13, 2025

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* Leaders, Silver Strikers Ladies hosting MDF Lionesses at Silver Stadium on Sunday, while Nyasa Big Bullets (5th) up against Kukoma Ntopwa (6th) at Mpira Stadium on Saturday (both kicking off 14h30) * Silver Strikers lead this inaugural women’s football structure with 27 points, who ended the first round on a 100% winning streak * They are 12 points ahead of MDF Lionesses, who are 3rd on the log table with 15 points — gained from four wins and…

Illovo Sugar Malawi’s Nchalo Estate hands over mortuary it constructed for Chikwawa District Hospital

November 12, 2025

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* A mortuary is an essential part of any hospital as it provides dignity and respect for the deceased and comfort for bereaved families * This facility is a commitment from Nchalo Sugar Estate to ensure that during the difficult chapter, our departed loved ones can be kept with the dignity and the respect they deserve * And that grieving families have the necessary support and infrastructure to carry out their final duties to the departed loved ones By…

Airtel Africa Telesonic partners with Nokia to build mega terrestrial fiber network for Africa

November 11, 2025

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* The strategic project aims to connect multiple African countries and link submarine cables to terrestrial networks — significantly enhancing digital connectivity across the continent * It will contribute towards boosting economic growth and improving the quality of life for communities in the continent by providing affordable and reliable digital infrastructure By Duncan Mlanjira Airtel Africa, the leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services with a footprint across 14 African countries including Malawi, has selected Nokia to build…

Malawi’s depleted fuel reserves being replenished—Energy Minister Mathanga

November 11, 2025

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* NOCMA’s mandate is to hold fuel reserves for the country, but since July 2024, the reserves have been empty due to forex challenges * The fuel that the country has been purchasing recently goes directly to the fuel pumps to feed the nation — thus our reserves currently have no fuel * As NOCMA urges Energy Minister to engage with Mozambican authorities to ease operational delays at the port of Beira, where fuel vessels often wait for several…

20MW battery energy storage system under construction in Lilongwe to boost electricity supply

November 11, 2025

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* Expected to be completed by February 2026 to help mitigate blackouts by injecting stored energy into the national grid * As first phase of EGENCO’s solar power plant construction at Nanjoka in Salima is expected to be completed by December this year to generate 10 megawatts By Sheminah Nkhoma & Fostina Mkandawire, MANA Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) has begun constructing a 20 megawatts (MW) battery energy storage system (BESS), which is expected to be completed by…

NBS Bank NDL Sides Baka City and Jenda United ousted from Castel Challenge Cup 2025

November 11, 2025

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* Leaders Red Lions thrashed Ngokwe United 8-1 while 3rd-placed Namitete Zitha, went through 7-3 in penalties after drawing 1-1 with University of Lilongwe in regulation time * Ndirande Stars thrashed Soccer Legends 18-0 while Bangwe All Stars escaped a scare when they were held 2-2 by Ligowe Young Soccer but managed to triumph 4-2 in penalties By Duncan Mlanjira Baka City and Jenda United are the only NBS Bank National Division League (NDL) side who have been ousted…

Don Consultancy Group urges South African banks to deepen engagement with African growth opportunities

November 10, 2025

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DCG’s Executive Director for Project Financing, Loyiso Jiya * South African banks are well positioned to drive growth across the continent — but must adopt more innovative, risk-sharing, and partnership-based approaches to fully leverage Africa’s emerging markets * Africa’s economies are entering a new growth phase underpinned by infrastructure expansion, green industrialisation, digital transformation, and the implementation of the AfCFTA—DCG Executive Director, Loyiso Jiya By Duncan Mlanjira The Don Consultancy Group (DCG) has called on South Africa’s financial institutions…