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Six fined a total of K2.125 million for illegal possession of 2,055 litres fuel

August 27, 2025

| Business, Courts, Law Enforcement, News

* Kautanda to pay K800,000, Buli K500,000, Moffat K350,000, January K250,000, Jamilah K150,000, and Divason K75,000 * All the convicts paid the fines in full and the court further ordered that the confiscated 2,055 litres of fuel be forfeited to the Malawi Government Maravi Express Second Grade Magistrate’s Court in Mangochi has convicted and fined five men and one woman a total of K2.125 million for possessing 2,055 litres of liquid petroleum without permits — and the fuel has…

UK neurosurgeon and humanitarian Dr. Ismail Ughratdar shares first hand harrowing experience of Gaza-Israel war

August 27, 2025

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| International, News

* Recently returned from Gaza where he worked in hospitals amidst humanitarian crisis, massacre and maiming of innocent children * He is among a group of medical surgeons who are deployed in Gaza to save lives of those who suffered horrendous injuries after their homes and city buildings were bombed by Israeli Defence Force’s air strikes By Duncan Mlanjira On his visit to Malawi, distinguished UK-based consultant neurosurgeon, Dr. Ismail Ughratdar — who recently returned from Gaza where he…

Athletes that will achieve remarkable finishing times in Blantyre 42.195km 2026 Race to compete in Balwin Pretoria Marathon 2026 in South Africa

August 27, 2025

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* 1st place prize is K2 million; 2nd place K1.5 million; 3rd place K1.2 million with positions 4-10 to get consolation prizes for both genders * Top 3 in both female and male veterans categories of 60 years plus to receive K100,000 each as other activities include 10km and 5km races By Duncan Mlanjira The athletes who will attain remarkable finishing times in the Blantyre 42.195km Race 2026 on October 4 will be supported by Malawi National Council of…

Controversy mars CCAP-Blantyre Synod’s leadership elections

August 26, 2025

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* The then incumbent Rev. Dr. Humphreys Zgambo has been voted out as Synod Moderator, replaced by Rev. Reynold M’mangisa * Rev. Anne Kapinda replaced as Vice-Synod Moderator by Rev. Missie Kananji Sipiki while the post of Deputy General Secretary has been taken by Rev. Jimmy Michael Banda — replacing Rev. Baxton Maulidi By Duncan Mlanjira Blantyre Synod of the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) went to polls at its general assembly held at St. Michael’s and All…

MEC to conduct a dry run September 16 general elections’ results management system tomorrow in eight councils

August 26, 2025

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| National, News, Politics

* To set up constituency and district tally centres and a national tally centre at Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe * It is a technical test only to verify the effectiveness and efficiency of the system in representative real-world conditions * Invites all contesting political parties and independent candidates to send two representatives to the tally centres By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) will tomorrow August 27 from 14h00-16h00 27th August, conduct a dry-run of the…

Wednesday full of action in the 2nd round race for TNM Super League 2025 honours

August 25, 2025

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* The race is very tight at the top between Mighty Wanderers and Nyasa Big Bullets as the Nomads lead with a single point at 38 against the Bullets’ 37 * The People’s Team temporarily took the lead on Saturday after beating Chitipa United 2-0 at Chitipa Stadium — but Wanderers reclaimed it in the following day by beating MAFCO 1-0 at Champions Stadium By Duncan Mlanjira Wednesday is full of action in the race for TNM Super League…

CAMA asks presidential aspirants to clearly spell out how resources will be generated to successfully implement their manifestos

August 25, 2025

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* Expects to receive responses to questions asked before August 30 — 16 days before the September 16 general elections * Our list of questions has been developed and inspired by your brilliant manifesto that you recently unveiled * CAMA is urging all political parties and their aspirants to provide comprehensive socio-economic recovery plans for the struggling economy * These plans should have; short, intermediate and long-term interventions that will catalyze economic growth By Duncan Mlanjira Consumers Association of…

Zingwangwa United date defending champions Blue Eagles in FDH Bank Cup Round of 16

August 24, 2025

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* Next Round of 32 matches set for Saturday, August 30 — Jenda United v FC Shire at Kasungu Stadium; The Becky Academy v The Boys at Mangochi Stadium and Mchinji Villa v Mitundu Baptist at Mchinji Stadium By Duncan Mlanjira Zingwangwa United beat M’mbelwa United 3-0 on Saturday to book a place in the Round of 16 of the FDH Bank Cup 2025 — dating for themselves a tussle against TNM Super League side and the cup’s defending…

Mangochi Police confiscate over 3,590 litres of fuel within two days; arrest 7 for illegal possession

August 22, 2025

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* Four men and a woman were found with 2,230 litres of fuel and two more men were arrested in possession of 1,360 litres * Mangochi Police are conducting intelligence-driven operations targeting illegal fuel trading within the town * Which is aimed at curbing the rising trend of illegal fuel trading as it negatively affects the country’s economy and national security By Duncan Mlanjira Within two days, police in Mangochi confiscated over 3,590 litres of fuel and arrested seven…

Standard Bank Malawi leads in market capitalisation at MK6.6 trillion; followed by FDH Bank at MK4.7 trillion

August 22, 2025

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* This follows Standard Bank’s recent split of its shares on Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE), thereby strengthening capital market participation and empowering broader financial inclusion * FMB Capital Holdings are 3rd at MK3.5 trillion followed by National Bank of Malawi at K3 trillion and NBS Bank at MK2.6 trillion By Duncan Mlanjira Standard Bank Malawi, which recently split its shares on Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE), thereby strengthening capital market participation and empowering broader financial inclusion, leads in market capitalisation…