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Panthers FC continue to impress in Castel Challenge Cup

Panthers FC who play in the Chipiku Stores Premier Division team, have once again demonstrated their giant-killing skill in the 2024 Castel Challenge Cup after booting out Civo through a 4-2 victory in a nail-biting penalty shootout at Civo Stadium. The match ended goalless after normal time, but Panthers FC’s determination and resilience ultimately paid […]

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Minister of Finance calls for citizen-generated data in policymaking

Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Simplex Chithyola Banda, on Thursday, presided over the opening of a high-level meeting organized by the National Statistical Office (NSO) of Malawi in partnership with the United Nations Statistics Division. The meeting focused on advancing the use of citizen-generated data (CGD) for evidence-based policymaking, emphasizing its critical role in […]

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32-year-old man commits suicide over debt in Chikwawa

A devastating incident occurred on December 9, 2024, in Kadzitche Village, Traditional Authority Makhwira, Chikwawa District, where a 32-year-old man, Mayeso McDonald, took his own life by hanging himself in his house. According to Constable Chancy Mfune, Deputy Publicist for Chikwawa Police Station, McDonald had borrowed K300,000 from a local businessman, agreeing to repay the […]

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UN General Assembly overwhelmingly demands immediate Gaza ceasefire

The United Nations General Assembly overwhelmingly voted on Wednesday to demand an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and the immediate release of all hostages. The ceasefire demand in the resolution – adopted with 158 votes in favor – is an escalation by the 193-member General Assembly, which in October last year […]

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Scary how good he will be’ – ‘special’ Saka inspires Arsenal

Bukayo Saka again showed his worth as one of the world’s best attackers as he inspired Arsenal to a 3-0 Champions League victory against Monaco. The England forward produced a poacher’s finish either side of half-time, before setting up a third goal for Kai Havertz as Mikel Arteta’s men all-but mathematically clinched their place in the knockout […]

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Zambian High Court’s Decision on Edgar Lungu: A Flawed Legal Interpretation

By Twink Jones Gadama The recent ruling by the Zambian High Court to bar former President Edgar Lungu from contesting in the upcoming elections has sparked significant debate and controversy. While the court’s decision is ostensibly grounded in legal principles, a closer examination reveals a troubling deficiency in the judges’ understanding and application of the […]

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ISB Solidaridad visits Malawi’s projects

By Brighton Tchongwe The International Supervisory Board of Solidaridad Network has called on the need for collective efforts to enhance cotton, tea, and soybean farming with the aim of increasing foreign exchange earnings in the country. Speaking during a media briefing in Lilongwe following a visit to projects in Malawi, Executive Director of the Solidaridad […]

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Finally, Mvalo Returns Home With Soya Pieces

By Staff Reporter After almost his whole five-year stint as the country’s justice minister, Titus Mvalo has decided to return home at Emfeni in Mzimba Luwerezi constituency to run for the Parliamentary office in next year’s General election. His sudden appearance in Ntchyawaka and Majighakwenda villages has left people wondering, introducing himself as a son […]

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Silver Strikers Celebrate 2024 TNM Super League and U-19 Triumph with Trophy Parade

The Lilongwe giants, Silver Strikers Football Club, invite fans from across the country to join them today, Wednesday, in celebrating their Senior Team’s victory in the 2024 TNM Super League and their Youth Team’s triumph in the 2024 Lilongwe Under-19 Katswiri FCB Championship. The celebrations will feature a trophy parade across Lilongwe City. The Lilongwe […]

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UTM considers Mid-Year Budget as upside down

By Vincent Gunde President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera…..has been promising austerity measures only to punish the poor people The United Transformation Movement (UTM) says it considers the priorities in the Mid-Year Budget as upside down where prominence is given towards non-priority consumption areas than promoting economic growth and development areas. The UTM says President Dr. Lazarus […]