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Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango applauds President Mutharika’s ‘disciplined leadership and fiscal prudence in government operations’
November 5, 2025
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* His directives on official travel and administrative restructuring are a bold step towards restoring fiscal discipline and strengthening accountability in public service * President Mutharika’s leadership is sending a powerful signal that government business must be guided by discipline, efficiency, and respect for public resources By Duncan Mlanjira President Peter Mutharika has commended by South Africa’s Don Consultancy Group (DCG) Chief Economist, Chifipa Mhango “for the decisive and disciplined manner in which he is constituting his new administration…

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Government assures of normal fuel supply as deliveries are currently being processed
November 5, 2025
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* The challenge has resulted mainly from logistical disruptions along the main supply routes through Tanzania * Government understands the inconvenience this situation has caused to citizens and businesses By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Ministry of Information & Communications Technology, Shadric Namalomba says government is fully aware of the fuel shortages currently being experienced across the country and assures the public that decisive action has already been taken to normalise the situation. In a statement issued this morning, Namalomba…

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National Bank of Malawi revises cash transaction limits on digital channels
November 5, 2025
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* In line with the impending phasing out of cheques by December 31, 2025 as use of cheques in Malawi has steadily declined over the years * Due to increased demand for technological modes of payments as regulatory statistics indicate that only about 2% of value and 0.04% of the volume of all retail payments are made through cheque payments By Duncan Mlanjira In line with the impending phasing out of cheques by December 31, 2025 — coupled with…

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Tickets available for FDH Bank Cup final between Mighty Wanderers and Silver Strikers
November 4, 2025
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* To buy online through Kwenda, www.kwenda.co, fans need to dial *495# or through the link; https://kwenda.co/su/fdh-cup-finals-mighty-wanderers-vs-silver-strikers * Another online option is via WhatsApp; https://kwenda.co/su/fdhcup-finals-silverstrikers-mightywanderers By Duncan Mlanjira Tickets for the top billing FDH Bank Cup final between Mighty Wanderers and Silver Strikers — set for Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe on Sunday — are on the market both for hard copies at selected outlets and through online platform of Kwenda. To buy online through Kwenda, www.kwenda.co, fans need…

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Silver Strikers Ladies’ Deborah Henry ends NBM Women Premiership first round with 14 goals in race for the Golden Boot
November 4, 2025
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* And as the most decorated Player of the Match earning five in 9 matches played helping the Bankers conclude on a 100% winning record * To lead the country’s inaugural women’s top tier football structure with 27 points — seven ahead of runners-up Ascent Soccer By Duncan Mlanjira Leaders Silver Strikers Ladies Deborah Henry ended the NBM Women Premiership first round with 14 goals in race for the Golden Boot — and as the most decorated Player of…

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51 megawatts of hydro power off the national grid
November 4, 2025
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Tedzani hydro plant * Austrian company’s engineers are expected to arrive in the country after mobilising materials to repair Tedzani III Unit 5 (31MW), has been offline since December 2024 due to burnt generator stator windings * Nkula B Unit 5 (20MW) failed to start upon restoration after replacement of turbine shaft seal which commenced on Friday, October 31 and completed last evening By Duncan Mlanjira Energy Generation Company (EGENCO) says it is experiencing some challenges in hydro power…

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Malawi’s marathon athletes’ finishing times are far from Olympic Games qualifications
November 2, 2025
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* McDonald Maganizo finishes this year’s Men’s Blantyre 42.195km Race in 2:31:29 hours while Mercy Malembo came out in 3:05:08 in women’s category * Against men’s Olympic Games official qualifying times of 2:08:10 for men and 2:26:50 for women * Olympic Games record is 2:06:26 set by Tamirat Tola in 2024 and 2:22:55 set by Sivan Hassan in 2024 for women *  Men’s world record is 2:00:35 set by Kelvin Kiptum at the 2023 Chicago Marathon and 2:17:01 in…

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SA Justice Ministry determine to take next legal course of action after Prophet Bushiri wins his appeal against extradition
November 1, 2025
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The Bushiris  * To collaborate closely with Malawian authorities “to ensure that justice prevails, combat corruption, and strengthen mechanisms for cross-border cooperation in criminal matters * As Justice Mvula faulted the Magistrate Court did not exercise judicial discretion correctly by making a finding for extradition, when the evidence on the extradition hearing fell short to make the finding By Duncan Mlanjira South Africa’s Ministry of Justice is reported to be studying the ruling of the High Court of Malawi,…

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8 primary school teams set for 3rd Malawi Soccer Festival in Mzuzu December 6
November 1, 2025
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* The event provides the young talents a platform to learn football and develop social skills use the game as a vehicle for the young minds’ empowerment * This years edition will be celebrated under the theme, ‘Protect Your Goal, Say NO to Drugs’ By Duncan Mlanjira The 3rd edition of Malawi Soccer Festival — that seeks to unearth talent from the grassroots targeting Under-15 boys and girls — is set for December 6 at Mzuzu Stadium, pitting eight…

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GOtv lines series of exciting programmes on the final laps to the Festive Season
November 1, 2025
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* Festive Happy Place is right here with GOtv — the football, the laughter, the drama – it’s all happening on GOtv * Stay connected and make this holiday one for the books — GOtv’s got your perfect line-up of fun, family, and football By Duncan Mlanjira It November 1 today and as the Festive Season’s holidays are fast approaching, GOtv has got subscribers perfect line-up of fun, family, and football coverage. “Whether you’re laughing with Mama Uzo’s daughters,…

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