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Silver Strikers Stun YANGA in CAF Champions League Malawi 24 | Latest News From Malawi

Silver Strikers have claimed a vital 1-0 victory over Tanzanian giants YANGA SC in the first leg of the CAF Champions League second preliminary round, played on Saturday at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe. A 75th-minute goal from Andrew Joseph proved the difference in a tightly contested affair, giving the Malawian side a slender advantage […] The post Silver Strikers stun YANGA in CAF Champions League appeared first on Malawi 24.See the Story

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Trouble in UTM as Financier Newton Kambala Dumps Kabambe - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi

Fresh turmoil has hit the UTM Party following the resignation of one of its key financiers and senior figures, Newton David Kambala, from the Presidential Advisory Council. In a letter dated 16th October 2025, addressed to the UTM Secretary General and copied to the party headquarters in Lilongwe, Kambala said he was stepping down because […] The post Trouble in UTM as Financier Newton Kambala Dumps Kabambe appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times -…See the Story

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Gangata urges Malawians to rally behind Silver Strikers Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi

Newly appointed Minister of State, Alfred Gangata, has called on Malawians to rally behind Silver Strikers as they face Young Africans (Yanga) Sporting Club of Tanzania in the CAF Champions League on Saturday afternoon at Bingu National Stadium. Gangata believes that a win for the Bankers would not only be a triumph for the team […] The post Gangata urges Malawians to rally behind Silver Strikers appeared first on Malawi 24.See the Story

Maize Prices Stabilize in September as Malawi Economy Shows Signs of Recovery

By Suleman Chitera | Lilongwe Malawi’s maize prices stabilized in September 2025 following post-election economic calm, easing food inflation to 33 percent, according to the latest IFPRI and NSO reports. Maize Prices Hold Steady After September 16 Elections Malawi’s maize prices stabilized during the month of September 2025 after weeks of fluctuation, thanks to a slowdown in economic activity and a more stable kwacha following the September 16 g…Lilongwe · Lilongwe Read Article

Malawians Demand Investigation into Plane Crash That Killed Former Vice President Saulos Chilima

By Suleman Chitera Lilongwe, Malawi — Malawians are calling for a thorough investigation into the tragic plane crash that claimed the life of former Vice President Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima, as the incoming administration of Arthur Peter Mutharika takes office. Citizens say it is time for the truth to be revealed, accusing the outgoing government led by President Lazarus Chakwera of giving misleading information about the incident. According to e…Aviation Accidents · Lilongwe Read Article

“I’ll Not Give Any Excuses” — Assures Fazili Ahead Of Malawi’s WAFCON Qualifiers

Malawi Women’s National Football team, the Scorchers, coach Lovemore Fazili says he will not issue any excuses if he fails to qualify for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Malawi will play against Angola away on Thursday, October 23, before hosting them at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe on October 28. The winner of the two-legged tie will qualify for the 2026 WAFCON in Morocco, a milestone that would mark the Scorcher’s first-…Lilongwe · Lilongwe Read Article

Mysterious 8 poll staff

At the height of emotions of the September 16 elections, police told the nation that they had arrested eight data entry clerks at a constituency tally centre in Lilongwe over allegations of data ma…Lilongwe · Lilongwe Read Article

Police Raise Alarm Over Rising Kabaza Road Accidents - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi

The Malawi Police Service has sounded the alarm over the surging number of road accidents involving Kabaza (motorcycle taxi) operators across the country. Speaking during a press briefing organized by the Malawi Coalition for Kabaza Stakeholders Association (Macokasa) in Lilongwe on Friday, Road Traffic Police In-Charge at Lilongwe Police Station, Nastol Mafosha, expressed deep concern […] The post Police Raise Alarm Over Rising Kabaza Road Acci…Lilongwe · Lilongwe Read Article

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Operators want kabaza registration fee scrapped

Malawi Coalition of Kabaza Associations and Stakeholders (Macokosa) wants government to scrap off the K200 000 registration fees for their motorcycle operators. Macokosa national chairperson Moses Mwalabu said the total amount of money required to register a motorbike hovers around K200 000, an amount that is not attainable for most of their members in the current economic environment. A city on the move with Kabaza operators Mwalabu said this i…Lilongwe · Lilongwe Read Article

Who really broke the State House?

Reports are swirling that some official residences at State House are in serious disrepair. The narrative suggests that loyalists of the outgoing administration deliberately vandalised parts of the premises out of frustration after being evicted. That allegation alone is disturbing. If true, it points to a culture of entitlement and spite—where official lodgings are treated as party rewards rather than public assets. It paints a picture in which…Vandalism · Lilongwe Read Article

Trouble in UTM as Financier Newton Kambala Dumps Kabambe - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi

Three Silver stars could leave for free in January

TNM Super League defending champions Silver Strikers could lose three key players for free in January if they do not convince them to extend their contracts. The players are attacker Chinsinsi Maon…Lilongwe · Lilongwe Read Article

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