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Muslim Prisons Board coordinates Eid-ul-Fitr for Blantyre Prison inmates

March 22, 2026

Eid-ul-Fitr is a time of reflection, gratitude, compassion, and renewal values that resonate deeply with our mission of rehabilitation, personal growth and second chances * It reminds us of discipline, faith, and unity in shaping better individuals and stronger communities Maravi Express Muslim inmates at Blantyre Prison gathered yesterday to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the successful completion of 30 days of fasting during the Holy Month of Ramadan, which was organised by National Muslim Prisons Board (NMPB). A report by…

Malawian judge Masauko Msungama part of CAF Appeal Board that stripped AfCON title from Senegal

March 22, 2026

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* The Board is represented by officials from different regions of the continent chaired by Nigeria’s High Court judge Roli Daibo Harriman * The others are from Cape Verde (vice-president), Tunisia, Togo, Namibia, Mauritania, Djibouti and DR Congo * As CAF president maintains that the appeal board took its decision independently and was made up of “some of the most respected lawyers on the continent” By Duncan Mlanjira The nine-member panel of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeal…

Illovo Sugar Malawi acts swiftly to build a vital pedestrian passage at washed away bridge between Bereu and Nchalo in Lower Shire

March 21, 2026

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* The M1 Road to Nsanje was cut off at Sekeni after its bridge’s culverts were washed away by heavy waterfall from incessant rains in the past week * Illovo Sugar’s Nchalo Estate swiftly reacted by building a pedestrian Bailey bridge which residents profoundly applauded for By Duncan Mlanjira Within 24 hours after a bridge at Sekeni along the M1 Road to Nsanje was washed away due the incessant rains in the past week that has cut off motor…

Sapitwa 4 Season 4 gets even more glamorous as GM Plastics Industry sponsors K100,000 each for Man of Match

March 21, 2026

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* After Premier Bet came in to partner the pre-season tournament with K9.5 million sponsorship — amplifying the Season 4 edition of being bigger and better * Tournament attracts Mighty Wanderers, Red Lions, Dedza Dynamos and Ekhaya FC at traditional venue Mulanje Park on March 28-29 By Duncan Mlanjira The Season 4 of the Sapitwa 4 is getting even more glamorous following GM Plastics Industry Ltd joining title sponsor, Premier Bet to support awards of Man of Match at…

Chuck Norris’ passing inspires tributes as Sylvester Stallone, Jean-Claude Van Damme lead Hollywood reactions

March 21, 2026

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* He was All American in every way. Great man and my condolences to his wonderful family— Sylvester Stallone * Ever since I was a young martial artist and later getting into movies, I always looked up to him as a role model—Dolph Lundgren * Through his foundation and his example, he made a huge difference in the lives of young people by instilling character and discipline through martial arts—former US President George W. Bush * A really good,…

ESAMI reaffirms ties with Malawi Parliament

March 21, 2026

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* Parliament is very important to ESAMI — it is a key partner in the democratisation process and public accountability * We appreciate the partnership through the staff trained at ESAMI and the support we receive from the Parliament of Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira Dr Peter Kiuluku, Director General of the Eastern and Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI) — the Pan-African management development centre owned by 10 eastern and southern African countries — paid a courtesy call on the…

The referee on the pitch is the final authority on decisions made during the match—African Player of the Century George Weah

March 20, 2026

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The referee blowing the whistle to end 90 minutes just after Morocco missed the penalty * Once play is allowed to continue and the match is completed, the result obtained on the field must stand * Under the applicable rules of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), match officials have full authority during the game * I call on the court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) and other relevant authorities to move decisively so that this travesty does not…

Information Minister Namalomba attests to that ESCOM laying solid internet connectivity highway through its Optic Fibre Communications department

March 20, 2026

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* The over 7,000km of fibre across ESCOM’s power supply lines is towards making Malawi an inclusive digitally connected nation * Which is President Arthur Peter Mutharika’s agenda as contained in his State of the Nation Address in Parliament * Directing that all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) should embrace digital technology to ensure that Malawi’s economy is driven by digital technologies By Duncan Mlanjira After his visit to appreciate progress of technological services being undertaken by ESCOM Limited…

A reflection on Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee oversight

March 20, 2026

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* Shortcomings from PAC’s inquiry seating yesterday point to a broader need for capacity strengthening within parliamentary committees Analysis by Chifipa Mhango, Chief Economist, Don Consultancy Group The effectiveness of parliamentary oversight rests not only on institutional authority, but on the quality of engagement between Members of Parliament (MPs) and those called to account. Yesterday’s sitting of Malawi’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC), in its interaction with witness, Prince Kapondamgaga (former Chief of Staff to ex-President Dr Lazarus Chakwera), unfortunately…

Former State House Chief of Staff, Prince Kapondamgaga denies role in PSPTF purchase of Amallyris Hotel

March 20, 2026

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* He was already in Mzuzu on official duties accompanying former President Lazarus Chakwera, and only attended the meeting at the invitation of the then Secretary to the President & Cabinet (SPC), Colleen Zamba * His role during the meeting was limited to that of an observer, assisting the Office of the President & Cabinet (OPC) in understanding the operations and governance of the Public Service Pension Trust Fund By Innocent Manda, Patience Longwe & Pickson Chipeso Former State…