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D-Day to determine group qualifiers for the AfCON PAMOJA 2027 set for Tuesday

May 17, 2026

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* The spirit of ‘Pamoja’, Swahili for ‘together’, mooted from having three East African host countries; Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda * As FAM secures two international friendly matches for Flames against co-hosts Ethiopia as part of preparations for the qualifiers to run from September 2026 Maravi Express The D-Day to determine group qualifiers for road to Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) PAMOJA 2027 will be held on Tuesday, May 18 in Cairo at the headquarters of the Egyptian Football…

Human remains discovered inside intestines of a crocodile believed to be that of a missing businessman

May 4, 2026

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* DNA tests are being conducted to confirm if the results match identity of the missing person, whose Ford Ranger was earlier found trapped on a low-lying bridge of Komati River in Mpumalanga By Duncan Mlanjira South African wildlife experts have managed to pinpoint a crocodile amongst those near a scene of a car accident after suspecting that the owner of the Ford Ranger might have been attacked and eaten by the predatory reptiles. South African media report that…

MDF Chief General Jaffu in leading role towards refurbishment of century-old Zomba Gymkhana Club

May 3, 2026

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* Hosts General Jaffu golf tournament aimed to raise K50 million for the renovation of the historic golf course to meet high standards * Established in 1923, Zomba Gymkhana Club is the Old Capital historic monument that has stood the test of time, whose upgrade is long overdue By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Defence Force (MDF) Chief, General George Alexander Jaffu Jnr. is taking the leading towards refurbishment of the century-old Zomba Gymkhana Club and its golf course by hosting…

Through 20 years of sustained protection and natural regeneration, Mpatamanga Wildlife Ranch recovers into a functioning forest ecosystem

April 8, 2026

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* The land has been actively protected and managed following earlier degradation caused by charcoal burning and illegal logging * Today, the data shows a recovering miombo forest, hundreds of thousands of young trees coming through, and protected species thriving again By Duncan Mlanjira A privately managed indigenous forest, Mpatamanga Wildlife Ranch, along the Shire River in Neno District, is a testimony of a passionate long-term, self-funded woodland restoration programme carried out independently with scientifically verified outcomes. For over…

Registration for Mount Mulanje Porters Race 2026 now open

March 31, 2026

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* At MK7,000 for porters; MK10,000 for non-porters; MK12,000 for individual fun-runners and MK100,000 for corporate/group fun run * All participants are encouraged to register early to avoid last-minute challenges ahead of the race scheduled for July 11 at traditional venue Likhubula Valley * Under the theme ‘Mountains & Forests: Guardians of Our Water’ that highlights importance of protecting natural forests and mountain ecosystems By Duncan Mlanjira The enthusiasts of Malawi’s extreme athletic sport, the 25km Mount Mulanje Porters…

Dedza Dynamos drawn with Mighty Wanderers in Premier Bet Sapitwa 4 Season 4 as Red Lions meet Ekhaya FC

March 25, 2026

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* For the matches at the traditional venue, Mulanje Park, whose entry charge is K2,000 each on both Matchdays Saturday and Sunday, March 28-28, 2026 * And to be covered live on MBC TV, MBC TV 2 On-the-Go, MBC Radio 2 FM and MBC Digital By Duncan Mlanjira The draw for the Premier Bet-sponsored Sapitwa 4 Season 4 pre-season tournament has been concluded this evening in which Castel Challenge Cup 2025 silver medalists, Dedza Dynamos will play as the…

Draw for Sapitwa 4 Season 4 live tomorrow on MBC 2 On-the-Go at 18h00

March 24, 2026

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* To identify teams which will play the first and second matches on the opening day, Saturday, March 22 and which teams will be the ‘home’ side * The two winning teams on Saturday, March 22, will compete for the Sapitwa 4 Honours on Sunday, March 23 while losers will compete for 3rd place By Duncan Mlanjira The draw for the Sapitwa 4 Season 4 pre-season tournament will be held tomorrow and will be live on MBC 2 On-the-Go…

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…

Sapitwa 4 Season 4 attracts K9.5 million sponsorship from Premier Bet

March 20, 2026

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* Amplifying the most anticipated pre-season football tournament in Malawi for this year’s edition of being bigger and better * The coming in of Premier Bet is strong testimony of the confidence that corporate world has on Sapitwa 4–Lead organiser—Chimwemwe Nyirenda By Duncan Mlanjira Premier Bet, the leader of sports betting and lotto games in Malawi, has partnered with Sapitwa 4 Football Tournament with a sponsorship of K9.5 million amplifying the Season 4 edition of being bigger and better….

Mighty Wanderers to spice up Mulanje Park’s Sapitwa 4 Football Tourney 2026

March 15, 2026

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* Along with inaugural NBS Bank National Division League champions Red Lions, Castel Challenge Cup 2025 silver medalists Dedza Dynamos and TNM Super League 2025 7th-placed side Ekhaya FC * Ekhaya FC participated in last year’s tournament when they got promoted into the elite league after Dedza Dynamos, who played in 2023 and 2024 * Last year it was spiced by Nyasa Big Bullets, who emerged the winners at the expense of Mighty Tigers, Ekhaya FC and Creck Sporting…