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Mwanyali retains 21km Standard Bank Be More Race for the 3rd consecutive editions

August 17, 2025

* Finishes in a time of 1:06:25hrs, failing to beat last year’s 1:06:00 and his own record he attained in 2023 edition of 1:05:45 * Women’s category identifies new champion Christina Mbewe in 1:21:35 beating the time set by last year’s champion Teleza Master of 1:24:22 * Teleza Master finished 5th in 1:24:26 as new runner-up is identified in Fostina Mbemba finishing in 1:22:59 By Duncan Mlanjira Civo Athletics Club’s Chikondi Mwanyali has retained the 21km Standard Bank Be…

Intense hot weather mars the much-anticipated match for Malawian Temwa Chawinga’s KC Current against Zambian Barbra Banda’s Orlando Pride

August 17, 2025

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* Delayed for more than three hours of a heat-related weather that finally took place and ended in a 0-0 draw as Barbra Banda left the game with an injury in the 10th minute * On two occasions in the fiercely-fought match Temwa provided perfect assists but they yielded nothing as Kansas City Current remain unbeaten so far By Duncan Mlanjira The much-anticipated US National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) match between Malawian Temwa Chawinga’s Kansas City (KC) Current and…

Passionate Blantyre joggers ready to shine in Standard Bank Be More Race

August 15, 2025

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* With a combined membership of over 200 dedicated joggers and walkers, the three clubs have been consistently promoting a culture of fitness and wellness in the community * Including some of their members having been participating in the Be More Race for years, and this edition’s event is expected to be their biggest yet By Duncan Mlanjira Three of Malawi’s prominent athletics clubs, Joggers on the Move (JOM), Blantyre Joggers Club (BJC) and the Walkers, say they are not…

Mighty Wanderers Queens temporarily displace Ascent Soccer on National Bank Women’s Premiership log table

August 15, 2025

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* After defeating Kukoma Ntopwa Women 1-0 through a 45+2’ minute goal from Faluna Umali, that earned her Player of the Match * Meanwhile, Ascent Soccer with 6 points are scheduled to be hosted by 6th-placed Civil Service Women on Sunday at Civo Stadium * Which if they win will change status of the Week 4 at the top of the table being led by Silver Strikers Ladies By Duncan Mlanjira After a hard fought exciting Blantyre derby this…

Standard Bank Be More Race 2025 attracts over 2,700 participants; up from 2,334 last year

August 15, 2025

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* Reigning champions in professional runners 21km race are men’s Chikondi Mwanyali and women’s Teleza Master * Athletics Malawi’s technical team is ready to provide officiation support, course validation, and athlete coordination By Duncan Mlanjira Standard Bank Be More Race is indeed proving it is the country’s flagship athletics event on the sports calendar as the 2025 edition set for tomorrow at Gateway Mall has attracted over 2,700 participants — which is up from 2,334 last year. Overall, about…

Bullets treating with caution their FDH Bank Cup 2025 Round of 32 encounter against NBS Bank National Division League’s Chilumba Barracks

August 15, 2025

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* The FDH Bank Cup is Malawi’s most lucrative knockout competition, giving lower league clubs a platform to challenge the country’s top flight sides * The unpredictability of cup football means the People’s Team will be leaving nothing to chance in preparation for the encounter—Bullets Media * As another NDL side Baka City host Super League side, Mzuzu City Hammers at Rumphi Stadium on Sunday By Duncan Mlanjira Lying at the bottom of the table of the 12-team inaugural…

Leveraging technology to unlock financial inclusion and economic mobility in Malawi

August 14, 2025

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* In Malawi, a portion of the population still faces challenges in accessing comprehensive financial services * According to the 2023 FinScope Consumer Survey, 88% of Malawian adults are considered financially included, meaning they have access to and actively use formal or informal financial products and services * This marks a major shift from 2014, when 51% of adults were financially excluded By Dumisani Kadango; Country Manager, TransUnion Malawi Financial inclusion has become one of the most critical building…

MACRA urges social media influencers to follow electoral laws

August 14, 2025

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* Influencers should discourage hate speech, promote respectful online engagement, and ensure informed, peaceful and fair elections By Santos Zefania, MANA Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has urged social media influencers to comply with electoral principles by avoiding the dissemination of misleading information, warning that violations could attract penalties. MACRA’s Head of International Affairs & Corporate Communication, Limbani Nsapato, made the remarks this morning during a social media influencers workshop at Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe —…

Mighty Wanderers FC (2021) Ltd appoints lawyer Wapona Kita as Board Director

August 14, 2025

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* His deep understanding of governance and compliance will be invaluable as the club continues to strengthen its institutional framework * Beyond his legal acumen, Mr Kita is a recognised leader in sports administration as he holds a Certificate in International Sports Law * He currently serves as the chairperson of the Judicial Commission of the Malawi Olympic Committee where he has played a pivotal role in upholding integrity and fairness in Malawi sports By Duncan Mlanjira Mighty Wanderers…

Chakwera-led administration threatens to flood the market with imported sugar to protect consumers over exorbitant prices

August 14, 2025

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* Minister of Trade & Industry, Vitumbiko Mumba urges Malawians to participate in Illovo Sugar Malawi’s resale tender * But the resale tender was announced on August 4 and closes tomorrow, August 11 — in which interested applicants are required to have a base working capital of K300 million minimum and K4 trillion maximum By Duncan Mlanjira Minister of Trade & Industry, Vitumbiko Mumba has threatened that if distributors of Illovo Sugar Malawi will continue hoarding sugar to create…