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South African Football Mourns as Bafana Bafana Midfielder Jayden Adams Dies at 25

South African football is mourning reports that Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams has died at 25. He recently represented South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and tributes have begun from fans, players and clubs. The circumstances of his death have not been confirmed, and no official cause has been released. […]
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Team Malawi Unveils 24-Member Squad for Glasgow 2026

By Suleman Chitera Malawi has officially unveiled a 24-member national team that will represent the country at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, with hopes of securing the nation’s first-ever medal at the prestigious multi-sport event. Read moreBon Kalindo Hits Back on Onjezani Kenani over Britain Interference on Malawi SecurityThe athletes will compete in […]
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First Lady Gertrude Mutharika to Lead Scorchers’ WAFCON Send-Off as K1 Billion Fundraising Drive Begins

By Suleman Chitera Malawi’s First Lady, Madam Gertrude Mutharika, is set to lead the official send-off ceremony for the Malawi National Women’s Football Team, the Scorchers, as the nation rallies behind the squad ahead of its historic debut at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.First Lady A touching moment: Madame Getrude […]

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South African Football Mourns as Bafana Bafana Midfielder Jayden Adams Dies at 25

South African football is mourning reports that Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams has died at 25. He recently represented South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and tributes have begun from fans, players and clubs. The circumstances of his death have not been confirmed, and no official cause has been released. […]

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Why Can’t ESCOM Buy Electricity Meters Directly?

By Suleman Chitera Questions Grow Over Procurement, Transparency and Rising Costs Read moreAllegations of a coup plot sour diplomatic tiesAs Malawi continues to grapple with persistent electricity challenges, another issue is increasingly drawing public attention: the procurement of electricity meters. Many consumers are asking a simple but important question—why can’t the Electricity Supply Corporation of […]

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Stansfield Brand Roars Back as Rukuru Holdings Revives Yamaha Motorcycle Business

By Suleman Chitera The iconic Stansfield Motors brand is making a return to Malawi’s market after Rukuru Holdings Limited acquired its trading line and announced plans to relaunch the business with a renewed focus on Yamaha motorcycles and genuine spare parts. Read moreZuneth Sattar Is An Experienced Property InvestorOperating under the new name Stansfield Motors […]

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Arafat KB Nkata Withdraws from MAM Chairmanship Race, Endorses Sheikh Omar Nkachelenga

By Staff Reporter Aspirant for the Muslim Association of Malawi (MAM) chairmanship, Arafat KB Nkata, has withdrawn from the race and announced his endorsement of fellow candidate Sheikh Omar Adam Nkachelenga ahead of the association’s elections later this month.Analysis: MAM’s K5 Million Nomination Fee Raises Stakes in High-Profile Leadership Contest Read moreAllegations of a coup […]

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CDEDI Gives Government 20-Day Ultimatum to Reverse University Fee Hike, Threatens Student Protests

By Suleman Chitera LILONGWE, Malawi – The Centre for Democracy and Development Initiatives (CDEDI) has given the Malawi Government a 20-day ultimatum to reverse the recently announced 100 percent increase in university tuition fees, warning that it will mobilize students for nationwide demonstrations if the decision remains unchanged. Read moreAllegations of a coup plot sour […]

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Government Commits K600 Million as FAM Launches K1 Billion Fundraising Drive

By Suleman Chitera The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has revealed that the Malawi Government has committed K600 million towards the Scorchers’ participation at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) finals in Morocco. Read moreMalawi Freedom Network advice President Banda to fight corruptionFAM President Fleetwood Haiya made the announcement during the Scorchers’ official […]

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Team Malawi Unveils 24-Member Squad for Glasgow 2026

By Suleman Chitera Malawi has officially unveiled a 24-member national team that will represent the country at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, with hopes of securing the nation’s first-ever medal at the prestigious multi-sport event. Read moreBon Kalindo Hits Back on Onjezani Kenani over Britain Interference on Malawi SecurityThe athletes will compete in […]

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NBM plc supports MISALICO financial literacy program with K20 million

By Suleman Chitera National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has given K20 million to the Minority Shareholders Association of Listed Companies (MISALICO) in support of their upcoming Clergy Financial Literacy Programme. Read moreMalawi Government Faulted Over Arrests of Coup SuspectsThe programme, scheduled to take place in Mzuzu this August, aims to bridge the country’s financial […]

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Questions Over K17.79 Billion: CDEDI Wants ACB to Probe First Lady’s BEAM Foundation

By Staff Reporter The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) has called on the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to investigate the Beautify Malawi (BEAM) Foundation, an organisation led by Malawi’s First Lady, Gertrude Mutharika, over the source of K17.79 billion reportedly raised during its launch. Read moreAllegations of a coup plot sour diplomatic tiesAddressing […]

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Vandalism Costs ESCOM K3 Billion Every Year

By Suleman Chitera Every year, Malawi loses billions of kwacha that could have been used to connect thousands of homes to electricity. Instead, the money is spent replacing stolen transformers, damaged power lines and other vandalised infrastructure, slowing the country’s march towards universal electricity access. Read moreAllegations of a coup plot sour diplomatic tiesThe Electricity […]