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Man Arrested in Nkhata Bay for Murder of Motorcycle Taxi Operator, Police Say
Face of Malawi
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July 5, 2025
Police have arrested a 34-year-old man, Blessings Thupa, in connection with the murder of Khumbo Nkhoswe, a 30-year-old motorcycle taxi operator, and the theft of his T-Betta motorcycle. According to Nkhata Bay police deputy spokesperson Devoter...
Teen Dies After Being Run Over by Train in Balaka
Face of Malawi
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July 5, 2025
144 words • approx. 1 min read A 19-year-old man has died after being run over by a locomotive train at Mululu Railway Line in Balaka District. Balaka Police Public Relations Officer, Gladson M’bumpha, has identified the deceased as Blessings...
Malawi to host Quad Nations T20 Cup
The Times Group Malawi
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July 2, 2025
Cricket Malawi says the body is ready to host the Quad Nations T20 Cup at The Cricket Academy (TCA) Oval in Blantyre from Saturday to July 14. In a statement, Cricket Malawi (CM) indicates that the international tournament will feature men’s teams...
Bungwe la Red Cross Malawi lapeleka Maphunziro apadera kwa atolankhani mu mzinda wa Blantyre
Nyasa Times
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July 3, 2025
Bungwe la Red Cross Malawi lomwe limaona ndi kuyendetsa za chitetezo ,ufulu ndi thandizo la anthu launikira atolankha pa zomwe anthu amayenera kutsata mu nthawi ya zipwilikiti za nkhondo kuti iwo pamodzi ndi anthuwa molingana ndi lamulo la m’maiko...
Malawi Secures Gains Against Polio, Strengthens Health Systems For The Future
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) As Malawi celebrates its first anniversary after officially closing its reimported wild poliovirus (WPV1) outbreak, the country is taking strategic steps to sustain hard-won gains and strengthen its broader health system. On 24...
‘FCB revolutionized banking industry in Malawi’ – Anadkat
Nyasa Times
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July 3, 2025
First Capital Bank (FCB) Chairman and Founder, Hitesh Anadkat has blown his own trumpet describing the Bank as the champion of banking revolution in the country. Anadkat (2nd right) giving a gift to Mafuta Mwale (middle) flanked by the Anadkats...
Airtel Malawi takes a stand against online scams with AI-powered spam alert
The Maravi Post
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July 2, 2025
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Airtel Malawi has taken a significant step in protecting its customers from fraud by launching an AI-powered spam alert service. This innovative tool provides real-time alerts to customers, helping them identify and avoid...
History Made: Chakwera Commissions Malawi’s First National Cancer Centre in Lilongwe
Nyasa Times
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July 3, 2025
Malawi has taken a historic step in the fight against cancer. On Monday morning, President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera officially commissioned the country’s first-ever National Cancer Centre, a modern, state-of-the-art facility built in the...
RBM Applauded for Championing Women-Led Businesses in Malawi
Nyasa Times
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July 3, 2025
The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) is winning praise for leading the charge in supporting women-led Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), with a growing list of initiatives designed to boost access to credit and financial literacy. Audrey...
Plan International Malawi Boosts Girls’ Education with New Hostel in Nkhata-Bay
Nyasa Times
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July 3, 2025
Plan International Malawi is stepping up efforts to keep the girl child in school, urging communities to prioritise girls’ education despite the many challenges they face. In a bold stride towards this goal, the organisation on Wednesday handed...
What challenges do youths encounter in navigating Malawi’s political landscape?
Malawi 24
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July 3, 2025
Although there is a significant turnout of young Malawians registering for the 2025 general elections, it is concerning that only a minority of them are seeking roles such as councillors, Members of Parliament, and presidential candidates. This...
Malawi’s National Product Magazine Nominated for 2025 Africa and Pacesetters International Awards
The Maravi Post
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July 1, 2025
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Malawi’s leading business tabloid, National Product Magazine (NPM), has been nominated for the prestigious 2025 Africa and Pacesetters International Awards, scheduled to take place on July 25 at the Argyle Grand Hotel in...
Lazarus Chakwera urges citizens to take responsibility
The Times Group Malawi
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July 5, 2025
By Brenda Kayo: President Lazarus Chakwera has called on Malawians to take responsibility for the country’s development. He said that every citizen has a role to play in addressing the nation’s challenges. Speaking Friday during the launch of the...
10 years later
The Times Group Malawi
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July 5, 2025
THRONG FOR A SERVICE—Passport seekers at Immigration Department in Lilongwe last yearThe authorities pitched them as a magic wand for improved government services delivery to the public but 10 years after the launch of the current lot of Public...
Chakwera inaugurates Malawi’s first National Cancer Centre
The Maravi Post
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July 2, 2025
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-President Lazarus Chakwera on Wednesday, June 2, 2025 inaugurated the first and new state of the art National Cancer Centre at Kamuzu Central Hospital (KCH) in the capital Lilongwe. The facility which has been co-funded by...
Airtel Malawi unveils Africa’s first mobile spam alert system to combat digital fraud
Malawi 24
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July 2, 2025
Airtel Malawi has taken a pioneering step in the fight against digital fraud with the launch of Africa’s first mobile spam alert service. Unveiled on Wednesday in Lilongwe, the service aims to protect users from the growing threat of scam messages...
The great stagnation
The Times Group Malawi
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July 5, 2025
Sunday marks Malawi’s 61st independence anniversary; a moment that should, in any functioning and self-respecting country, be an occasion for reflection, pride and progress. However, for many Malawians, it feels more like a bitter reminder of over...
Malawi’s Catholic Bishops Denounce “lawless behaviour” ahead of September Polls, Urge Commitment to Love
ACI Africa
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June 30, 2025
Reports have indicated escalating violence and lawlessness in Malawi ahead of the 16 September 2025 general elections. On February 26, vehicles belonging to opposition members of the Parliament were reportedly vandalized within the National...
PayChangu, Ulinzinga.com Join Forces to Deliver Malawi’s Fastest and Smartest Ticketing Platform
Nyasa Times
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July 2, 2025
In a major boost to Malawi’s entertainment and events industry, fintech giant, PayChangu, has partnered with Ulinzinga.com, one of its early products, to launch the country’s most efficient, modern, and accessible ticketing platform to date. The...
Government vows to clean up real estate sector
Capital Radio Malawi
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July 5, 2025
Minister of Lands Deus Gumba has reaffirmed government’s commitment to restoring order in Malawi’s real estate sector, citing the growing number of unregulated and unscrupulous estate agents as a serious concern. Speaking on Friday in Salima...