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Southern Africa: Malawi's Scorchers Thrash Zimbabwe 9-0 On Aggregate to Reach Olympic Qualifying Round
Malawi's women's national football team, the Scorchers, have advanced to the next round of qualification for the 2028 Olympic Games after a commanding 7-0 victory over Zimbabwe in the second leg of their tie at the National Sports Stadium. Holding a 2-0 advantage from the first leg in Lilongwe, Malawi completed a comprehensive 9-0 aggregate win.
Malawi: Universal Industries Backs Nyika Media Club Mother's Day Charity Drive
Universal Industries Limited has donated food and beverage products worth K850,000 to support Nyika Media Club's (NMC) annual Mother's Day charity event, which will be held at Bolero Rural Hospital in Rumphi District on Thursday. The donation comes as members of the media organisation, which brings together journalists from across Malawi's Northern Region, prepare to mark Mother's Day through community outreach activities aimed at supporting mothers receiving care at the hospital.
Malawi: TNM Boosts Sports Journalism With K10m Swam Sponsorship
Telecommunications company TNM has injected K10 million into the Sports Writers Association of Malawi (SWAM), backing the organisation's annual general meeting as it seeks to strengthen sports journalism and contribute to the growth of sport in the country. The sponsorship will support SWAM's AGM, scheduled to take place in Salima from 13 to 15 November 2026, bringing together sports journalists from across Malawi.
Malawi: Northern Region Netball League Reaches Thrilling Climax This Weekend
Netball fever is set to grip Mzuzu this weekend, as ten fiercely competitive teams prepare to battle it out for regional supremacy in the dramatic finale of the Northern Region Netball League, sponsored by Engineer Vitumbiko Mumba.
Malawi: Taekwondo Association of Malawi to Hold Awareness Games in Blantyre
The Taekwondo Association of Malawi (TAM) has organised awareness games to take place on Saturday, 26 September, at Chichiri Shopping Mall car park from 9am to 12:30pm. Held under the theme "Taekwondo: More than a Combat Sport - Building Discipline, Respect and Character", the event will showcase different dimensions of Taekwondo, including demonstrations, fighting, youth activities and disability-inclusive activities.
Malawi: Well-Wisher Sosola Donates Uniforms to Over 200 Pupils in Mangochi
A well-wisher, Paul Sosola, continues to support primary school children with uniforms across the country, with learners at Lulanga Primary School in Mangochi district the latest beneficiaries of his gesture on Monday. A total of 236 pupils -- 106 boys and 130 girls -- from the school received uniforms valued at K1.7 million.
Malawi: Fertiliser Truck Flips Into Ditch After 'Thugs' Grab Wheel in Road Rage Row
A man is behind bars in Mzuzu after a row over an unauthorised lift allegedly saw a gang of "touts" wrestle control of a moving lorry -- sending it careering into a roadside drain and flipping it onto its side. Hussain Mussah, 24, of Singani Village in Machinga district, is being held by police accused of causing malicious damage to the truck in a terrifying incident at Katoto on Friday.
Malawi: 'Everything Is Possible' - Kumwenda Fires Up Malawi Queens Ahead of Crunch Nairobi Showdown
Malawian netball sensation Mwai Kumwenda has spoken of her excitement ahead of the Africa Netball Cup, insisting her young Malawi Queens side is ready to battle it out for a coveted spot at the 2027 World Cup in Sydney. The blockbuster eight-day tournament kicks off in Nairobi, Kenya, from September 19 to 26, with matches held at the Moi International Sports Centre in Kasarani -- and far more than continental bragging rights at stake.
Africa: Malawi Kings in Camp for Africa Netball Cup
Malawi Kings Netball Team's provisional squad is now in camp in Blantyre, as preparations get under way for the 2026 Africa Netball Cup in Nairobi, Kenya, running from 16 to 26 September. Coach Garvey Nyondo has named a 26-player squad, who will remain in camp until the team's departure for Nairobi, when the final squad will be confirmed. The Netball Association of Malawi (NAM) said it expects to see a disciplined, committed and highly competitive Malawi Kings team heading into the tournament.
Malawi/Cameroon: Scorchers' Fairytale Run Ends in 3-0 Final Defeat - - but Brazil World Cup Awaits
Debutant Scorchers outclassed by clinical Indomitable Lionesses despite fairytale run -- as nation showers team with pride and Brazil World Cup dream becomes reality Malawi's history-making Scorchers were brought crashing back down to earth on Sunday night, thrashed 3-0 by a ruthless Cameroon side in the final of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations -- but nothing can take the shine off a tournament that has captured the heart of an entire nation.
Malawi Youth Games Return to Lilongwe for Sixth Edition This Week
The Malawi Schools Sports Association (MASSA) is set to host the sixth edition of the Malawi Youth Games in Lilongwe, running from Thursday 13 to Sunday 16 August 2026. The Youth Games were first introduced in 2021 by the Government of Malawi, through the Malawi National Council of Sports (MNCS), as part of a national initiative to promote diverse sporting disciplines in schools across the country.
Malawi: Govt 'Concerned' As Malawi's 40-Year Commonwealth Games Medal Drought Continues
Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture says it is concerned after Team Malawi completed its campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow without winning a single medal. Before the Games, Sports Minister Alfred Gangata had urged the team to end a medal drought stretching back 40 years. But athletes competing across swimming, judo, boxing, athletics and netball all finished without a podium finish.
Malawi: Scorchers Eye Perfect Record As Malawi Chase Quarter-Final Spot At Women's Afcon in Zambia Showdown
Malawi Women's national team head coach Lovemore Fazili says his Scorchers are gunning for a clean sweep of three wins from three as they close out the group stage of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Speaking on Tuesday ahead of Wednesday night's crunch Group C finale against neighbours Zambia at Al Medina Stadium, Fazili made clear his side aren't settling for anything less than maximum points.
Malawi/Nigeria: Fazili Hails Scorchers After Stunning 3-2 Win Over Nigeria
Malawi head coach Lovemore Fazili says his side's dramatic victory over Nigeria proves the Scorchers belong on the WAFCON stage, praising the squad's resilience and the impact of the returning Chawinga sisters, Tabitha and Temwa Speaking at Al Madina Stadium in Rabat on Tuesday night, Fazili said Malawi's fearless approach was key to securing their maiden Women's Africa Cup of Nations win, a result that sends shockwaves through Group C. "We told the players not to fear the name Nigeria.
Malawi/Nigeria: Malawi Stun 10-Time Champions Nigeria in Five-Goal Wafcon Thriller
WAFCON debutants Malawi produced a sensational upset in Rabat, beating defending champions Nigeria 3-2 in a dramatic Group C opener. Two goals from Temwa Chawinga and a strike from captain Tabitha Chawinga saw the Scorchers secure a famous victory over the 10-time African champions at the Al Madina Stadium. Coach Lovemore Fazili's side executed a disciplined game plan from the outset, absorbing heavy pressure from the tournament favorites while seeking to catch them on the counter-attack.
Malawi: UK-Based Malawian Business Leaders Back Queens With K5m Donation Ahead of Commonwealth Games Opener
Malawian business leaders based in the United Kingdom have thrown their support behind the national netball team, donating 5 million Kwacha to the Malawi Queens as they prepare for their Commonwealth Games opener against South Africa on Saturday. The donation comes from four prominent business figures: Rhodrick Kalumpha; Abdul Chazolokera Chirwa; Sheriff Kaunde, Managing Partner at Liberty Immigration Services; and Saidi Phiri, Managing Director of Dusk Commercials Limited.
Malawi: Kumwenda Joins Queens Squad Ahead of Commonwealth Games
Malawi's national netball team, the Queens, have their full squad together in Glasgow ahead of the Commonwealth Games after star shooter Mwai Kumwenda linked up with the group on Wednesday. Kumwenda travelled in from Australia, where she plays for West Coast Fever in the Suncorp Super Netball League - one of the strongest domestic competitions in the sport. Head coach Deborah Fuller believes her arrival will give the squad a significant lift heading into the tournament.
NRFA Secures K70 Million Sponsorship Deal
The Northern Region Football Association (NRFA) has secured a K70 million sponsorship package from Chiwemi Investment for its League One competition ahead of the new football season. Under the new agreement, the competition will be known as the Chiwemi Investment Northern Region League One, a development that stakeholders say reflects the growing competitiveness of football in the region and the association’s effective administration.
Mzuzu Stadium Cleared to Host Elite Football Matches
Football fans in Mzuzu have reason to celebrate after the Football Association of Malawi (FAM) officially certified Mzuzu Stadium to host elite football matches following a successful re-inspection by the First Instance Body (FIB) through the FAM Licensing Department. The approval comes after the stadium authorities implemented a series of corrective measures recommended during an earlier inspection that had deemed the venue unfit for top-flight football.
Mobile Money and “Banki Mkhonde” Blamed for Decline in Bank Depositors
Business journalists in Mzuzu have observed that the growing popularity of mobile money services such as TNM Mpamba and Airtel Money, alongside informal savings schemes commonly known as “banki mkhonde,” is contributing to a decline in the number of Malawians keeping their money in commercial banks.
Malawi: Mzuzu Stadium Ready for Return - North Gears Up for Elite Football Action Again
Mzuzu is on the brink of a major sporting revival after city officials confirmed that Mzuzu Stadium is now fully ready for use, paving the way for the return of top-flight football to the Northern Region. Officials from Mzuzu City Council say extensive rehabilitation works have been completed, restoring key parts of the stadium that had previously failed to meet Football Association of Malawi (FAM) club licensing standards.
Malawi: Mzuzu Prison Donates 150 Heads of Cabbage to St John of God in Mzuzu
Mzuzu Prison on Wednesday extended a rare but meaningful gesture of community support, donating 150 heads of cabbage to the House of Hospitality at St John of God Hospitaller Services in Mzuzu, as part of efforts to improve nutrition for patients receiving mental health care. The House of Hospitality in Mzuzu, which accommodates 35 patients, provides critical support for individuals undergoing mental health treatment, alongside similar services in Lilongwe.
Mzuzu Prison Donates 150 Heads of Cabbage to St John of God in Mzuzu
Mzuzu Prison on Wednesday extended a rare but meaningful gesture of community support, donating 150 heads of cabbage to the House of Hospitality at St John of God Hospitaller Services in Mzuzu, as part of efforts to improve nutrition for patients receiving mental health care. The House of Hospitality in Mzuzu, which accommodates 35 patients, provides critical support for individuals undergoing mental health treatment, alongside similar services in Lilongwe.
Malawi: Six Goals Scored in Airtel Top 8 Quarter-Final First Legs
The first-leg matches of the 2026 Airtel Top 8 quarter-finals produced six goals, with Silver Strikers and Mighty Wanderers taking commanding advantages after securing identical 2-0 victories on Sunday. The quarter-final action kicked off on Saturday in Lilongwe, where Blue Eagles and Civil Service United played out a goalless draw in a tightly contested encounter. Later in the day, Ekhaya FC earned a valuable 1-1 draw against defending champions FCB Nyasa Big Bullets at Bingu National Stadium.
Six Goals Scored in Airtel Top 8 Quarter-Final First Legs
The first-leg matches of the 2026 Airtel Top 8 quarter-finals produced six goals, with Silver Strikers and Mighty Wanderers taking commanding advantages after securing identical 2-0 victories on Sunday. Action between Wanderers and Creck at Mpira Stadium The quarter-final action kicked off on Saturday in Lilongwe, where Blue Eagles and Civil Service United played out a goalless draw in a tightly contested encounter.
Malawi: Maranatha Academy Opens Doors of Opportunity for Mangochi's Lone Pslce Girl Candidate
In a powerful celebration of resilience, determination and the transformative power of education, Maranatha Academy Managing Director Dr Ernest Kaonga has awarded a full secondary school scholarship to Duwama Muhammad, the only girl who sat for the 2026 Primary School Leaving Certificate of Education (PSLCE) examinations at Mangale Primary School in Mangochi.
Maranatha Academy opens doors of opportunity for Mangochi’s lone PSLCE girl candidate
In a powerful celebration of resilience, determination and the transformative power of education, Maranatha Academy Managing Director Dr Ernest Kaonga has awarded a full secondary school scholarship to Duwama Muhammad, the only girl who sat for the 2026 Primary School Leaving Certificate of Education (PSLCE) examinations at Mangale Primary School in Mangochi.
One NICO Hands The Queens a Permanent Home
Malawi’s national netball team, the Queens, now has a permanent home in Blantyre following the launch of a fully furnished training and accommodation facility at Namiwawa, secured through a partnership between One NICO and the Netball Association of Malawi (NAM).
Sparc Systems Unveils Blueprint to Scale Malawi’s ICT Exports Across Africa
Sparc Systems Limited has unveiled an ambitious roadmap aimed at transforming Malawi into a major exporter of digital solutions and ICT services across Africa, positioning local technology firms to tap into the continent’s rapidly growing digital economy.
Mumba Delivers on Promise as Katoto Basketball Courts Shine Under New Floodlights
Prominent politician and philanthropist Engineer Vitumbiko Mumba has once again demonstrated that he is a leader who matches words with action, fulfilling his promise to install floodlights at Katoto Basketball Courts in Mzuzu just days after making the commitment. The development, which has excited players, officials and sports enthusiasts alike, will enable athletes—especially those occupied with work during the day—to train in the evenings under proper lighting conditions.
Africa: Standard Bank Marks Africa Day With Week-Long Celebration of Malawi's Culture, Identity and Growth
Rather than limiting the celebration of Africa Day to a single date on the calendar, Standard Bank Malawi dedicated an entire week to honouring the continent's rich heritage, cultural identity and shared aspirations, engaging communities across the country in a vibrant campaign that celebrated what it means to be Malawian.
Standard Bank Marks Africa Day with Week-Long Celebration of Malawi’s Culture, Identity and Growth
Rather than limiting the celebration of Africa Day to a single date on the calendar, Standard Bank Malawi dedicated an entire week to honouring the continent’s rich heritage, cultural identity and shared aspirations, engaging communities across the country in a vibrant campaign that celebrated what it means to be Malawian.
Malawi: Arsenal Fans Turn Title Celebrations Into Community Service, Donate K3 Million Cleaning Equipment to Mzuzu City Council
Arsenal supporters in Mzuzu transformed their Premier League title celebrations into a community development initiative on Saturday, donating cleaning equipment worth K3 million to Mzuzu City Council after staging a colourful victory parade across the city. The supporters, clad in Arsenal colours and singing victory songs, marched through major streets of Mzuzu to celebrate their team's historic English Premier League triumph, ending a 22-year wait for the championship.
Arsenal Fans Turn Title Celebrations into Community Service, Donate K3 Million Cleaning Equipment to Mzuzu City Council
Arsenal supporters in Mzuzu transformed their Premier League title celebrations into a community development initiative on Saturday, donating cleaning equipment worth K3 million to Mzuzu City Council after staging a colourful victory parade across the city. The supporters, clad in Arsenal colours and singing victory songs, marched through major streets of Mzuzu to celebrate their team’s historic English Premier League triumph, ending a 22-year wait for the championship.
Police Assure Safety of People with Albinism as Murder Investigations Continue
The Malawi Police Service (MPS) has assured people with albinism across the country of their safety, saying law enforcement agencies remain committed to arresting and prosecuting anyone targeting them.
Football Legends Bring Hope to Elderly with Donation to Mai Mbambande Foundation
In a heartwarming gesture of compassion and solidarity, the Football Legends Association (FLA) on Saturday donated assorted clothes to Mai Mbambande Foundation in Dzama Village, under Traditional Authority Chitukula in Lilongwe District. The foundation currently cares for more than 70 elderly people, many of whom rely on well-wishers for daily support and basic necessities.
ArtGlo Health Center Speaks Out On Plight Of Refugees At Dzaleka
The Art and Global Health Center Africa (AGHCA) has called for stronger and renewed commitment from all stakeholders in addressing the welfare challenges facing refugees at Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Dowa District.
Bullets Finally Break Wanderers’ Derby Dominance with Explosive 2-1 Victory
FCB Nyasa Big Bullets finally ended Mighty Wanderers recent dominance in the Blantyre derby with a hard-fought 2-1 victory on Sunday in the first-ever FDH Bank Premiership clash between the two giants at Bingu National Stadium. The highly anticipated encounter, the 80th edition of Malawi’s biggest football rivalry, came with pressure on Bullets, who had suffered repeated humiliation at the hands of Wanderers last season.
Malawi: FAM Targets Corporate Malawi to Revive Football Sponsorship and Turn the Game Into a Profitable Investment
The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has stepped up efforts to lure investors into football, positioning the sport not just as a passion, but as a viable and potentially lucrative business opportunity. For years, Malawi's corporate sector has kept its distance from football sponsorship--a sharp contrast to the 1980s and early 1990s when companies were deeply embedded in the game. During that era, major firms proudly owned and funded teams.
FAM Targets Corporate Malawi to Revive Football Sponsorship and Turn the Game into a Profitable Investment
The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has stepped up efforts to lure investors into football, positioning the sport not just as a passion, but as a viable and potentially lucrative business opportunity. For years, Malawi’s corporate sector has kept its distance from football sponsorship—a sharp contrast to the 1980s and early 1990s when companies were deeply embedded in the game. During that era, major firms proudly owned and funded teams.
Malawi: Journalists Told - Drive Development, Don't Just Expose Decay
Journalists have been challenged to go beyond watchdog reporting and actively drive Malawi's development agenda, in a bold call that puts the media at the centre of the country's economic and social progress. Chief Executive Officer for Mzuzu City Council, Gomezgani Nyasulu, made the remarks at Ilala Crest Lodge where he served as Guest of Honour during the Elective Annual General Meeting (EAGM) of the Nyika Media Club.
Journalists Told: Drive Development, Don’t Just Expose Decay
Journalists have been challenged to go beyond watchdog reporting and actively drive Malawi’s development agenda, in a bold call that puts the media at the centre of the country’s economic and social progress. Chief Executive Officer for Mzuzu City Council, Gomezgani Nyasulu, made the remarks at Ilala Crest Lodge where he served as Guest of Honour during the Elective Annual General Meeting (EAGM) of the Nyika Media Club.
NICO Group posts K323.5 billion profit performance in 2025
NICO group of companies says it has realised a profit of 323.5 billion Kwacha in its 2025 annual performance, representing a growth of 141%. NICO Group Chief Operations Officer, Dr Kwanele Ngwenya, disclosed this on Friday evening when they hosted customers from the northern region at Sunbird Mzuzu Hotel to interact and appreciate the bond they have with them.
Malawi: SESTU Demands Seat At the Table, Slams 'Exclusion' in Government Pay Talks
The Secondary School Teachers Union (SESTU) has raised the alarm over what it calls systematic exclusion from crucial government negotiations on salaries and conditions of service--warning that secondary school teachers are being sidelined in decisions that directly affect their livelihoods. SESTU General Secretary, Frank Druwen Moyo, told Nyasa Times that the current representation framework is flawed and fails to capture the specific concerns of secondary school educators.
SESTU Demands Seat at the Table, Slams “Exclusion” in Government Pay Talks
The Secondary School Teachers Union (SESTU) has raised the alarm over what it calls systematic exclusion from crucial government negotiations on salaries and conditions of service—warning that secondary school teachers are being sidelined in decisions that directly affect their livelihoods. SESTU General Secretary, Frank Druwen Moyo, told Nyasa Times that the current representation framework is flawed and fails to capture the specific concerns of secondary school educators.
Malawi: Mitundu Baptist FC Partners BCA Travel for Player Awards
Newly promoted Super League side Mitundu Baptist Football Club has secured a player awards sponsorship deal with BCA Travel and Tours for their debut season in the top flight. Under the agreement, BCA Travel and Tours will award K50,000 to the Player of the Match in each of the 30 league games. The company will also give K100,000 to the Player of the Month throughout the season. "At the end of the season, the company will reward five players with K200,000 each.
Malawi: Sparc Systems in Tree Planting Initiative At Blantyre Water Board
Sparc Systems Limited was on Saturday involved in a tree planting exercise at the Blantyre Water Board (BWB) catchment site as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and environmental sustainability initiatives. The exercise which was done in collaboration with Blantyre Water Board, focused on supporting the protection and restoration of the water catchment area through the planting of 1,000 trees.
Malawi: All Set for 2025 Malawi Grassroots Soccer Festival
All is set for the 2025 Malawi Grassroots Soccer Festival, where the future stars of Malawi football will take centre stage this Saturday at Mzuzu Stadium. The day-long event will bring together eight Under-15 primary school teams--four girls' teams and four boys' teams--from Mzuzu and Mzimba North. The festival is organised by the Malawi Grassroots Soccer Development Foundation (MGSDF) in partnership with the Malawi Schools Sports Association (MASSA).
Malawi: Committees Lament Prize-Less Pool Tourney At Regional Level
After years without sponsorship for a national pool tournament, teams across the country's four regions have begun competing in the K36 million championship, courtesy of Castel Malawi Limited. But despite the excitement of finally returning to national competition, regional committees say they are disappointed that no prizes have been allocated at regional level. This means teams that excel in their regions and qualify for the national finals will walk away with nothing.
Malawi: Silver Strikers Snatch Fdh Bank Cup From Wanderers in Dramatic Shootout
Silver Strikers refused to end the 2025 season empty-handed, clinching the FDH Bank Cup in dramatic fashion after edging Mighty Wanderers 5-4 on penalties at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe on Sunday. The final, played under heavy tension and strategic caution, saw both sides set up in contrasting shapes--Coach Peter Mgangira opting for a five-man defensive system with dynamic roles, while Bob Mpinganjira stacked the Wanderers midfield to dominate play.
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