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NFCAM Welcomes Wedson Nyirenda

By Our Reporter The National Football Coaches Association of Malawi (NFCAM) has welcomed FCB Nyasa Big Bullets head coach Wedson Nyirenda into its membership, describing his arrival as a major opportunity for the growth and development of local coaches. NFCAM chairperson Aubrey Nankhuni said Malawian coaches stand to benefit significantly from Nyirenda’s vast experience and […]
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ERFA and SRFA Endorse FAM President Fleetwood Haiya Ahead of 2027 Elections

By Suleman Chitera Eastern Region Football Association (ERFA) and Southern Region Football Association (SRFA) have publicly endorsed Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president Fleetwood Haiya ahead of the December 2027 FAM presidential elections. The endorsement was made during the launch of the ERFA Durata Division 2 League at Songani Ground in Zomba, an event sponsored […]

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Malawi at Risk of Missing Vision 2063 Targets, NPC Warns Over Weak Implementation and Slow Growth

By Suleman Chitera Malawi risks falling significantly short of its long-term development ambitions unless urgent improvements are made in policy implementation, coordination, and accountability, the National Planning Commission (NPC) has warned. NPC Director General Frederick Changaya raised the concern after presenting the Mid-Term Review of the First Malawi Vision 2063 Implementation Plan in Lilongwe on […]

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Calls Grow for Aviation Experts to Lead Chilima Plane Crash Investigation

By Suleman Chitera A military aviation engineer has urged the Malawi Government to ensure that qualified aviation experts take a leading role in investigating the military aircraft crash that claimed the lives of Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima and eight others, warning that a lack of technical expertise could undermine efforts to establish the truth. […]

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Referees Distance Themselves from Coaches’ Court Battle Against FAM

By Suleman Chitera The National Referees Committee (NRC) has distanced itself from the National Football Coaches Association’s legal challenge against the Football Association of Malawi (FAM), saying it was neither consulted nor interested in joining the court action. The clarification follows the Coaches Association’s successful application for a temporary court injunction allowing it to attend […]

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Blue Eagles Reserve Confident of CRFA League One Title Defence Despite Major Squad Changes

By Suleman Chitera Blue Eagles Reserve head coach Christopher Sibale says his team is fully prepared to defend the CRFA League One title despite losing eight key players to their senior side ahead of the 2026 season. The Area 30-based side, which won the 2025 campaign, has experienced significant player turnover after a total of […]

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Malawi Fertilizer Plant Debate: Environmental Expert Urges Strict Compliance as Mulalo Granular Project Faces MEPA Approval Process in Dowa

By Suleman Chitera An environmental expert has called on authorities and stakeholders to strictly follow environmental and regulatory procedures in the planned establishment of a fertilizer manufacturing plant in Malawi, warning that proper compliance is essential for sustainable industrial development. Dominic Nyasulu, a specialist in environmental matters, said the proposed fertilizer plant could play a […]

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Malawi Red Cross Flood Relief Brings Hope to Disaster Survivors in Monkey Bay

By Suleman Chitera Flood-affected households under Sub-Traditional Authority Kapichi in Monkey Bay have commended the Malawi Red Cross Society for providing timely humanitarian assistance that is helping families recover from devastating floods. The beneficiaries say the organisation’s cash transfers and livelihood support have enabled them to rebuild their lives after losing homes, crops, and other […]

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Activist urges Mutharika to protect Mary Chilima as Chilima Crash Inquiry continues

By Vincent Gunde Rights activist and Malawi Watch Executive Director Billy Banda has appealed to President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika to protect Mary Chilima so that justice can be seen in the ongoing investigations into the death of her husband Dr. Saulos Chilima and eight others. Dr. Chilima and the others died in a plane […]

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Standard Bank Malawi Reports K122 Billion Profit, Declares K35 Billion Dividend

By Malawi Freedom Network BLANTYRE, Malawi – Standard Bank Malawi has announced a profit after tax of K122 billion for the 2025 financial year, representing a 41 percent increase compared to the previous year. Eead this Standard Bank Malawi Launches the 2025 Be More Race The impressive financial results were unveiled on Friday during the […]

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Chiwemi Investment Pumps K70 Million into Northern Region Football League One

By Suleman Chitera The Northern Region Football Association (NRFA) has secured a major financial boost after Chiwemi Investment unveiled a K70 million sponsorship package for the association’s League One competition ahead of the new football season. The sponsorship agreement, signed this week, is expected to strengthen football development in the Northern Region and provide a […]

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Malawi Sends 137 Student Athletes to Botswana for CUCSA Games as FDH Bank Injects K100 Million Sponsorship

By Suleman Chitera BLANTYRE, Malawi – The Tertiary Students Sports Association of Malawi (TESSAM) has announced that 137 student athletes will represent Malawi at the prestigious Confederation of Universities and Colleges Sports Associations (CUCSA) Games set to take place in Gaborone, Botswana, from June 28 to July 5, 2026. The regional sporting event will bring […]