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High cost of rampant vandalism of public infrastructure rears its ugly face as Blantyre City taps run dry for three days
October 3, 2026
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The affected pipeline * Following attempted vandalism of main transmission pipeline from Walkers Ferry Pumping Station to Chileka * Whose chamber (pipe interconnection point) got burst that resulted in huge volumes of water gushing out * Vandalism and other malpractices affects water supply causing significant financial losses to Blantyre Water Board * As BWB collaborates with Malawi Police Service to sensitise the public on the repercussions of the vice By Duncan Mlanjira Blantyre Water Board (BWB) has finally repaired…

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One year of Mutharika’s Administration: Have we come full circle?
October 3, 2026
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* One year into its mandate, the President owes Malawians more than political rhetoric — he owes them answers * Because when the lights go out, the fuel disappears, corruption cases disappear, parliamentary oversight becomes contested and public confidence begins to disappear with them, ordinary Malawians are left asking one simple question: * Who is actually in charge — and who will rescue us from this cycle? By Dr. James Kadyampakeni When I wrote about the Democratic Progressive Party…

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K1,000 less for Standard Ticket bought online for Scorchers October 9 Olympic Games qualifier
October 2, 2026
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* Against Zimbabwe at Bingu National Stadium, with VIP less by K5,000 online through https://www.famticketsmw.com * VIP is less by K5,000 through online at K10,000 with K15,000 for physical while the Corporate Box is at K200,000 for 10 people By Duncan Mlanjira Football Association of Malawi entices fans to highly patronise Malawi Scorchers against Zimbabwe in the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028 1st leg qualifier on Friday, October 9 at Bingu National Stadium. Thus FAM is encouraging fans to…

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ESCOM continues to urge public to remain vigilant in reporting power infrastructure vandalism
October 2, 2026
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The convicts Bize Tsabola and Yamikani Mlolo * As it welcomes 10-year prison sentence each on two individuals caught for vandalising ESCOM property * See something, say something — let’s defeat vandalism together. Report by calling ESCOM via 2020 or 3030 By Duncan Mlanjira Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) has welcomed the stiff 10-year imprisonment with hard labour slapped on two individuals, caught in possession of 100 metres of aluminium conductor wire belonging to power utility service provider….

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TNM tips consumers on common factors that increase data usage
October 2, 2026
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* The tips are intended to help customers manage their data and do not dismiss concerns raised * TNM is committed to transparency and ensuring customers receive the full value of the bundles they purchase By Duncan Mlanjira Following concerns raised by customers, which Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) announced that it was investigating over rapid depletion of mobile data bundles, TNM Plc has offered some common factors that increase data usage. In a public notice, TNM highlights that…

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NBS Bank sponsors K15 million towards 2026 Chiwanja Ch’a Yao Festival
October 2, 2026
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* Particularly supporting the theme; ‘Celebrating Our Heritage, Educating Our Girls and Building Our Future’ * A subject that is important not only to the Yao community, but to the future of Malawi as a whole By Duncan Mlanjira NBS Bank has sponsored K15 million towards the 2026 Chiwanja Ch’a Yao Festival and in particular recognising its theme; ‘Celebrating Our Heritage, Educating Our Girls and Building Our Future’. Presenting the sponsorship this Friday in Lilongwe, Head of Government and…

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Ascent Soccer come from three goals behind to hold Mighty Wanderers Queens 3-3
October 1, 2026
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* Ascent Soccer have since maintained their 3rd place of the NBM Women’s Premiership table with 5 points * Ahead of 6th-placed Civil Service Women (3 points), who play their Matchweek 3 assignment on Sunday against debutants Chitoliro Heroines at Mpira Stadium By Duncan Mlanjira Ascent Soccer displayed some admirable resilience by coming from three goals behind to force a 3-3 draw against Mighty Wanderers Queens on Thursday at Mpira Stadium. Ascent Soccer have since maintained their 3rd place…

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Four African heads of State attend groundbreaking of Aliko Dangote’s US$16 billion oil refinery in Kenya
October 1, 2026
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* Yoweri Kaguta Museveni (Uganda), Romuald Wadagni (Benin), Jean-Lucien Savi de Tové (Togo), Abiy Ahmed Ali (Prime Minister Ethiopia) and former Nigeria President Olusegun Obasanjo * This is the clearest signal that the impact of this project will extend far beyond Kenya’s borders—Kenya President William Ruto * With a capacity of 700,000 barrels daily, the refinery will be the largest in East and Central Africa and among the biggest in the world * It will strengthen regional energy security,…

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Illovo Sugar Malawi recognises the country security institutions’ power of unity through sports
October 1, 2026
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Head of Legal & Corporate Affairs, Maureen Kachingwe presenting the sponsorship  * As it invests K5 million towards the inaugural Inter-Security Agencies Sports Festival at Bingu National Stadium on October 5-9 * Under the theme; ‘Strength in Unity: Promoting Unity, Wellness, Teamwork and National Development Through Sport’ * By coming together in this way, our security institutions are demonstrating the power of unity and setting an example for the nation By Duncan Mlanjira Illovo Sugar Malawi has supported K5…

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NBS Bank invests K103.8 million towards specialty beds and cancer medication for QECH Pediatric Cancer Ward
October 1, 2026
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* Every child deserves access to quality healthcare and the opportunity to recover in a safe, dignified and supportive environment * For families facing childhood cancer, the journey can be particularly difficult emotionally, financially and physically * The support reflects what ‘We Care A Little More’ means to us not simply saying that we care, but turning that care into tangible action By Duncan Mlanjira Under its corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy — guided by the belief of ‘We…

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