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UN Secretary-General António Guterres hails Mutharika’s choice of female Vice-President

October 6, 2025

* Describes it as a significant step towards achieving gender parity at all levels and encouraging continued efforts to promote women’s participation in governance * African Union Commission and its observers states that the appointment of a woman to the vice-presidency reinforces regional calls for inclusive leadership across Africa * As expectations are high with experts outlining key priorities for Mutharika’s new government administration * Analyst George Chaima commends Mutharika for announcing partial Cabinet appointment of Ministers Mwanamveka and…

ESCOM beats electricity connection target under Malawi Electricity Access Project

October 6, 2025

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* We are proud of this milestone, which demonstrates ESCOM’s unwavering commitment to expanding access to electricity and improving the quality of life for Malawians * Surpassing our target ahead of schedule is a clear indication that we are on the right path toward achieving universal access to electricity—CEO Kamkwamba Kumwenda By Duncan Mlanjira As of Friday, October 3, 2025, Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited successfully connected a total of 180,752 households to electricity through the Malawi…

Mutharika officially declares AFORD leader Chihana as Deputy State Vice-President

October 6, 2025

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* Mwanamvekha, Chaponda and Gangata appointed as Minister’s of Finance, Foreign Affairs and of State respectively * Lieutenant General George Alexander Jafu is Malawi Defence Force Commander and Richard Chakupaleza Chikoko Luhanga as Inspector General of Police By Hastings Yobe, MANA President Arthur Peter Mutharika has made a series of key cabinet and official appointments as he continues to form his administration following his return to power — and officially declaring Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) leader Enock Kanzingeni Chihana…

Red Lions dig deep in beating hot contenders Mitundu Baptist to open 7-point lead of NBS Bank National Division League

October 6, 2025

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* They have amassed 27 points — five ahead of Baka City, who beat FOMO FC 2-1 at Karonga Stadium to earn 22 points * Mitundu Baptist have been pushed to 3rd place of the log table while Bangwe All Stars have moved to 4th * Mitundu’s marksman Raheem Mtondera increases his goal tally to 14 in the race for the end of the season Golden Boot award By Duncan Mlanjira Red Lions’ tenacity to return to the top…

Silver Strikers Ladies maintain their 100% winning streak in NBM Women’s Premiership

October 6, 2025

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* The leaders now have 18 points — five ahead of runners-up Ascent Soccer, who drew 0-0 with MK Academy on Saturday * While Mighty Wanderers Queens dug deep to earn all three points when they beat Civil Service Women 1-0 o claim 3rd place of the log table By Duncan Mlanjira Silver Strikers Ladies have beaten Kukoma Ntopwa Women 3-1 at Mpira Stadium yesterday to maintain their 100% winning streak and leadership of the National Bank of Malawi…

‘Past government administrators who plundered public resources must be held to account’—economic analyst Kadyampakeni

October 5, 2025

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Dr. James Kadyampakeni * It is now incumbent upon the incoming administration to restore trust, strengthen institutions and govern with integrity and transparency By Duncan Mlanjira Canada-based economic analyst, Dr. James Kadyampakeni, maintains that the past five years under President Lazarus Chakwera “have laid bare unprecedented levels of corruption, abuse of power, and lack of accountability this cannot, and must not, go unaddressed”. “Those who plundered public resources, betrayed public trust, or engaged in acts that undermined the…

New administration’s plan to implement Letter of Credit facility as solution to obtain stable forex will give immediate temporary relief to the economy

October 5, 2025

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* The Malawi economy is dead and nowhere does this death manifests itself more prominently than in forex shortage area with long fuel queues * Government-guaranteed revolving Letter of Credit (L/C) facility is used to finance strategic imports such fuel, fertilizer, medicines without draining national forex reserves * L/Cs are used only for short term but not long term and it is very costly option — but for now it will resuscitate the economy but long term solution is…

Economic analyst Thomas Ngoma advises President Mutharika’s administration to consider adopting Currency Board Arrangement as monetary policy

October 5, 2025

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* The system can reduce inflation to 2%, lower interest rates, and provide ample foreign exchange to purchase essential items like fuel, food, medicine, machinery, and spare parts, supporting industrialisation efforts * Unlike the IMF’s ECF conditionality-based approach, a currency board can embed rule-based discipline into Malawi’s institutional framework * Making fiscal prudence and reserve adequacy non-negotiable and self-enforcing as part of daily operations By Duncan Mlanjira Economic analyst, Thomas Ngoma — a UK-based Malawian executive management consultant —…

Standard Bank Chief Executive Phillip Madinga welcomes the new government administration’s resolve for economic restoration

October 4, 2025

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* We look forward to a strong private and public partnership in the next critical three months of the government’s transition process * The stage should be prepared for a re-set of a new economic trajectory where Malawi’s resolve to return to stability through fiscal discipline and governance * Dialogue with bilateral and multilateral donors and creditors and improved trade relations, is unambiguous By Duncan Mlanjira Standard Bank Plc says it looks forward to partnering government and other key…

Ascent Soccer drop two vital points after a goalless draw with MK Women in NBM Women’s Premiership

October 4, 2025

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* Ahead of the match, Ascent Soccer were three points away (12) from leaders, Silver Strikers Ladies (15 points), who are meeting 3rd-placed Kukoma Ntopwa Women tomorrow morning (10h00) at Mpira Stadium * Played at Champion also this morning, MDF Lionesses beat visiting Moyale Sisters 4-0 to garner 11 points — temporarily displacing Kukoma Ntopwa, who have 9 points ahead of their assignment against Silver Strikers By Duncan Mlanjira Despite dominating match proceedings this morning away at Mzuzu Stadium,…