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Mozambican-owned MV Chambo was quite an important multi-purpose vessel sailing on Lake Malawi
* It connected residents of Likoma and Chizumulu islands to mainland Malawi and for cross-border business people * Its design supported operations in shallow waters, with a shallow draft and drop-down ramp allowing for beach berthing where port facilities are limited * Designed to transport up to 100 passengers, and 10 tonnes of cargo including vehicles via a front ramp * MV Illala moors away from the lake coast where there are no port facilities and passengers are ferried to shore by privately-owned boats Analysis by Duncan Mlanjira The sinking...
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@maraviexpress 4 hours ago
Beyond jobs, Kangankunde opens new pathways for young women
* Now that I'm getting enough money from my job, I want to go back to school and work my way up to university and come back to work at Kangankunde * Not as a dumper operator, but either as an engineer, or as mining operations manager—22-year-old dumper operator Promise Mchombo Feature by Kondwani Magombo, Malawi News Agency (MANA) It is another day at Kangankunde in Balaka, Traditional Authority (TA) Chanthunya, where an Australian company, Lindian Resources Limited, is implementing one of Malawi's huge mining projects aimed at extracting and...
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@maraviexpress 6 hours ago
Game on from 15h00 which Zimbabwe need to win 3-0
* Against a formidable Scorchers side leading 2-0 and still hungry for another win away * Coach believes his players have enough experience to handle the pressure of playing away from home, particularly in front of a large home crowd * They have experienced it before and have played in such environments, so I don't think home support will be a challenge for them By Duncan Mlanjira It's game on this afternoon from 15h00 at National Sports Stadium in Harare where Zimbabwe are on an uphill battle to overcome a...
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@maraviexpress Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:04:07
Mandevu Farm hosts special Mothers' Day 2026 celebration
* A day for the whole family on which Queen Chef Mama Mandevu has in store clay-cooked delicious meals * Including turkey, kalulu, nkhunda, fish, mfutso, nyauzembe beans, chigwada * Entertainment includes catwalk, best African attire prize, gule wamkulu, dance competition, eating competition, spoon sack race By Duncan Mlanjira The Village @ Mandevu Farm, situated near Machinga along Zomba-Machinga M3 Road, is inviting customers to a special Mothers' Day fête on Thursday, October 15 — where Queen Chef, Mama Mandevu, has in store for them deliciously clay-cooked meals. "Come...
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@maraviexpress Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:39:42
Namitete Zitha and FOMO both move up the NBS Bank NDL ladder
* Both have won at 1-0 margin with Namitete beating Ndirande Stars at Aubrey Dimba Stadium * While FOMO were at home Mulanje Park where they defeated Chilobwe United By Duncan Mlanjira Namitete Zitha and FOMO FC have both won their Matchweek 14 assignments this Sunday afternoon to climb up the log table of the NBS Bank National Division League (NDL). Both have won at 1-0 margin with Namitete beating Ndirande Stars at Aubrey Dimba Stadium while FOMO were at home Mulanje Park where they defeated Chilobwe United. Having amassed...
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@maraviexpress Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:23:52
Nyasa Big Bullets back at the top of FDH Bank Premiership after beating Blue Eagles 2-0
* They have accumulated 33 points, one ahead of Mighty Wanderers, who beat Silver Stadium 1-0 yesterday at Silver Stadium By Duncan Mlanjira Nyasa Big Bullets have displaced Mighty Wanderers at top of the FDH Bank Premiership after beating Blue Eagles 2-0 this afternoon at Mpira Stadium. They have accumulated 33 points, one ahead of Mighty Wanderers, who beat Silver Stadium 1-0 yesterday at Silver Stadium and took temporary lead of the log table. The Bullets broke the deadlock in the 56th through Chawanangwa Gumbo to take the game at...
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@maraviexpress Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:56:26
Malawian confirmed dead in MV Chambo accident
* The vessel was carrying excessive goods, which reportedly caused an electrical spark that triggered the fire * The fire was intensified by strong easterly winds, which made it difficult for the crew to notice it until it had spread considerably By Kennedy Minjale, Malawi News Agency (MANA) in Likoma Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express A Malawian woman, identified as Joyce Chimaliro, has been reported dead in the accident involving MV Chambo that was destroyed by fire on Lake Malawi early this Sunday. Speaking to MANA, Likoma District Commissioner Abubakar...
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@maraviexpress Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:50:56
Yeremiah Chihana's K193 billion compensation determined upon his 3-year contract with BWB from April 13, 2026 to April 12, 2029
* Including professional material records qualifications in business administration, land management and science * Experience in valuation of industrial and other assets, and substantial public-service and institutional-board experience * An unjustified dismissal for alleged gross misconduct is capable of affecting the trust on which his professional work depends By Duncan Mlanjira Yeremia Chihana, who is demanding a whopping-K193 billion as compensation following his dismissed as Blantyre Water Board (BWB) chief executive officer (CEO), determined the package upon his 3-year contract from April 13, 2026 to April 12, 2029. In the...
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@maraviexpress Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:16:42
MV Chambo destroyed by fire on Lake Malawi
* Some passengers have been rescued using small boats, while others have died on the vessel By Ireen Mseteka, Malawi News Agency (MANA) in Likoma MV Chambo, a Mozambican-owned vessel that also operates on Lake Malawi, has been destroyed by fire and sunk in Tanzania on Sunday morning, reportedly leaving some passengers dead. According to a report shared on a forum trending as 'Chambo Chili Kuti', eyewitness Peter Augustin Kaluzi said the vessel caught fire while heading to Mozambique. "I am sad to inform you that MV Chambo, has caught...
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@maraviexpress Sun, 11 Oct 2026 08:36:28
Yeremia Chihana demands whopping K193 billion compensation over his dismissal as BWB CEO
* He is disputing the substantive justification, procedural fairness and proportionality of his dismissal * Instructed his lawyers to pursue compensation and his lawful employment entitlements in the Industrial Relations Court, rather than reinstatement or re-engagement By Duncan Mlanjira Yeremia Chihana, who was dismissed on October 5, 2025 as Blantyre Water Board (BWB) chief executive officer over alleged gross misconduct, is demanding a whopping K193 billion compensation. His lawyers, in a document sent to BWB issued on Thursday, October 8, Gobz Rechtswissenschaft Legal Practitioners, indicated that Chihana "disputes the...
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@maraviexpress Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:08:47
Mighty Wanderers' coach Bob Mpinganjira back with a win
* As the Nomads open FDH Bank Premiership 2nd round by beating Silver Strikers 1-0 to temporary take lead of the log table * Ahead of the now 2nd-placed Blue Eagles, who meet 3rd-placed Nyasa Big Bullets tomorrow * While Ekhaya also temporarily moved from 11th place to 7th after beating Kamuzu Barracks 2-0 By Duncan Mlanjira Mighty Wanderers coach Bob Mpinganjira, who was sent on suspension after the Nomads lost 1-2 to Ekhaya in Airtel Top 8 final on August 31, before being reinstated this week, led his team...
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@maraviexpress Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:22:51
The Amaryllis Hotel scandal: An inquiry completed, but where is the accountability?
AI-generated image taken from CCTV footage as Collins Magalasi supervised loading of alleged Amaryllis cash * Resources looters walk in the bank in suits under the escort of the military, expanders in hand in day light * No alarm. Those entrusted with public resources wear suits, occupy positions of authority, and travel under military escort * Who is holding these men in suits accountable, asks Canada-based Malawian economist and accountable governance advocate, Dr James Kadyampakeni By Duncan Mlanjira Canada-based Malawian economist and accountable governance advocate, Dr James Kadyampakeni writes: "Consider...
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@maraviexpress Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:21:22
MDF Chief General Alexander Jaffu attends inaugural African defence chiefs' conference in Uganda
General Jaffu (2nd right) with Uganda President Museveni and the other military chiefs * Under the theme; 'Strengthening Adaptive Non-Combatant Military Response to Emerging Complex Security Threats in Africa' * Host, President Yoweri Museveni challenged African militaries on ideology, philosophy, and strategy * Modern defence capabilities cannot rely solely on tactical execution or military hardware, but must be rooted in a clear comprehension of ideology, philosophy, and strategy By Duncan Mlanjira Chief of the Malawi Defence Force, General Alexander Jaffu Jnr, attended the inaugural conference of African defence chiefs on...
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@maraviexpress Sat, 10 Oct 2026 10:32:25
Zimbabwe FA entices fans ahead of return match against Scorchers
* The Olympic Games Los Angeles Olympics 2028 dream is still alive * Mighty Warriors need your support this Tuesday against Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) is enticing fans to patronise the return match to overwhelmingly support the Brave Warriors after their 0-2 loss to Malawi Scorchers on Friday at Bingu National Stadium. The Olympic Games Los Angeles Olympics 2028 dream is still alive," ZIFA posted on its media platform. "Mighty Warriors need your support this Tuesday against Malawi at the National Sports Stadium. "Purchase your tickets...
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@maraviexpress Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:25:54
Government strengthens Decentralisation of Civil Registration Services
Homeland Security Minister Peter Mukhito with UNDP Deputy Resident Representative, Chika Charles Aniekwe at the handover event * Hands over of 152 certificate printers to health facilities and National Registration Bureau (NRB) offices across the country * Behind every birth certificate is a child whose existence has been formally recognised by the State * Behind every death certificate is a family able to complete important legal processes with dignity * And behind every marriage certificate is a legal record that protects families—Homeland Security Minister Peter Mukhito By Patience Longwe, Malawi...
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@maraviexpress Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:35:06
More than 100 gold mining sites identified across 26 districts
* As Malawi Mining Investment Company (MAMICO) is ready to begin gold purchasing at three initial Gold Trading Centres * Equipment and personnel are in place, while NBS Bank and FDH Bank have committed to providing initial financing By Duncan Mlanjira A survey conducted by Malawi Mining Investment Company (MAMICO) identified more than 100 gold mining sites across 26 districts to provide miners with another formal market to help Malawi retain more value from its mineral resources. This was disclosed by MAMICO Chief Executive Officer, Prof. Leonard Kalindekafe when Minister...
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