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12/09/2026

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12/09/2026

Blantyre Archdiocese Catholic Women Association is today holding a Holy Eucharist Mass at Chisitu Parish in Mulanje to celebrate Umayi Wa Amayi Maria.

Archbishop Thomas Luke Msusa is leading the mass where First Vice President Jane Ansah is in attendance.

In her address Ansah encouraged all women in the country to be resilient, just as Mother Mary was during her life on earth.

The mass is being held under the theme: "A Catholic Woman, A Servant of Hope in Her Family."

Reports by: Lizzie Lupiya

12/09/2026

The 2026 Ladies Inter-club Golf Tournament is underway at Kasasa Golf Club in Nkhotakota, with Ethanol Company Limited (Ethco) as the major sponsor.

Speaking during the tee-off ceremony today, Minister of Agriculture and Water Development Roza Mbilizi, an ardent golfer and guest, said sport provides an important platform for social interaction.

Mbilizi said Ethco is also introducing the “Swinging for Her Future” initiative as part of its corporate social responsibility programme to promote girls’ education.

Ethco chief executive officer Lusubilo Chakaniza said the company believes that when people have opportunities to thrive, communities prosper.

She said continued investment in women’s golf is aimed at creating spaces where talent, leadership and excellence can flourish.

Chakaniza said the tournament will also provide an opportunity to introduce the “Swinging for Her Future” initiative to other stakeholders, with the project aimed at supporting and encouraging girls’ education in Malawi.

Six teams are participating in this year’s tournament—Kasasa, Blantyre Sports Club, Limbe Country Club, Lilongwe, Zomba and Nchalo.

Other partners include Press Corporation plc, Illovo Sugar plc, Carbon Dioxide and Allied Products Limited, Nkhanga Essential Support Services and PressCane Limited.

(Report by Lovemore Khomo—Correspondent)

12/09/2026

From zero to 75%, the story of Galeta Primary School

From a dismal performance, broken desks and bare classroom walls, Galeta Primary School in Chimteka Zone, under Traditional Authority Simphasi in Mchinji, has defied all odds to record a 75 percent pass rate in the 2025/2026 Malawi Primary Leaving School Certificate of Education (PLSCE) examinations.

The school, established in 1994, registered zero passes out of 11 candidates in 2025, when 216,972 out of 246,958 candidates passed nationwide.

This year, however, 15 of the 20 candidates registered at Galeta have passed, marking a significant turnaround, a 75 percent pass rate.

Headteacher Fred Jim said 10 girls are among the 15 successful candidates, with one female learner selected to Chimteka Community Secondary School.

He attributes the improvement to intensive class work, newly deployed teachers, and continued support from the community and other stakeholders.

District Director of Education Sophia Kavwenje Mthiko feels the results demonstrate the commitment of teachers, learners and stakeholders, describing the improvement as a comeback story.

Mthiko said no school should be considered a lost cause, stressing that leadership, teamwork, close monitoring and early intervention are critical to improving performance.

“We must not punish failure but diagnose it and act," she says.

Group Village Headwoman Galeta has commended the government's decision to replace all the former teachers at the school.

Meanwhile, Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Member of Parliament for Mchinji West East, Jephthah Mwale, has committed to supporting the female learner selected to secondary school to motivate other girls in the community.

Some of the learners who failed in 2025 were later invited to the District Commissioner's office for discussions on their performance and were encouraged not to abandon their dreams but to repeat Standard Eight.

The pictures show GVH Galeta, and some classrooms

Report by Chrispine Msiska-Correspondent

12/09/2026

Digital procurement must leave no woman behind. NABW advocates for accessible and inclusive procurement systems that enable women-owned businesses to compete, participate and supply with confidence.

This advocacy is supported by the Women & Girls Fund, financed by the Scottish Government and implemented by Ecorys UK.

12/09/2026

12/09/2026

Bungwe la Azibambo Tibe Khonde Mental Health Initiative lati likufuna kukhala ndi malo 14 m’dziko la Malawi kumene anthu angakatule nkhawa zawo pomwe malingaliro odzipha akuyala nthenje m’mitu yawo.

Mkulu wa bungweli a Jefferson Milanzi ndiwo anena izi lero pamene dziko la Malawi lili limodzi ndi maiko onse a dziko la pansi polingalira zokumbutsa kuti kudzipha si yankho la mavuto amene tikukumana nawo.

Iwo ati chaka chino chokha akumana ndi anthu 53, amene amafuna kudzipha ndipo adawadekhetsa.

“Amakhala ndi mavuto osiyanasiyana ndipo akuchokera kosiyanasiyananso. Abambo, amayi ndi achinyamata. Tsono tikufuna tiziwafikira m’madera mwawo mogwirizana ndi apolisi komanso a za umoyo amene tikugwira nawo ntchito,” atero a Milanzi polankhula ndi olemba nkhani ku Zingwangwa Youth Centre mu mzinda wa Blantyre.

Iwo ati pofuna kumanga nyumbazi, ali ndi mgonero ku Golden Peacock Hotel mu mzinda wa Blantyre pa 3 October.

“Tikufuna kukhazikitsa malo amene anthu amene alibe Mwayi wokumana nafe pa foni azitipeza m’maderamu. Pomwe tinkayamba, tidali ku Blantyre kokha koma takhala ndi zochitika m’maboma ena monga Mzimba, Mangochi, Mulanje ndi Nsanje ndipo tikufuna kufalikira dziko. Mwa amene takumana nawo, zikuonetsa kuti aliyense akhoza kukhala ndi chipsinjo cholingalira zodzipha,” atero a Milanzi.

Mwezi wa September udakhazikitsidwa kukhala wofalitsa uthenga woti anthu asamadziphe.

Wolemba: Kondwani Kamiyala

11/09/2026

Old Mutual Malawi Limited has unveiled its 2025 sustainability report, which highlights the group's environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance, initiatives and impact.

Among others, the report focuses on responsible investment, climate action, social impact and strong governance while aligning with Malawi 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals.

Speaking during the launch in Lilongwe, Old Mutual Malawi strategy, digital and data executive Lorraine Mlenga said such ESG strategy for a business that has been operating in Malawi for 72 years, shows how committed the company is on sustainable investments.

Mlenga said: "Key to our investment is that we've been operating in Malawi since 1954. And when we are investing, we look at the next 72 years.

"We believe that businesses cannot thrive when the communities within which they operate are not thriving. So when we look at our sustainability initiatives, we identify areas that will feel that our investment will contribute to moving the country forward materially."

According to Mlenga, during the year, apart from contributing K50 billion in taxes, Old Mutual also contributed over K30 billion in infrastructure projects and K400 million in education.

In his remarks, Care Malawi chief of party Archibald Chikavanga said his organisation benefited from Old Mutual's ESG as an implementation partner when they managed to construct classroom blocks that were totally destroyed during natural disasters.

Old Mutual Malawi Limited has several ESG linked projects in agriculture, education and infrastructure sectors, among others.

(Report by George Lumwira)

11/09/2026

The Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (Magla) has called on the public to gamble responsibly, warning that misuse can lead to social and financial hardship.

As part of Africa Safer Gambling Week, which began September 7, Magla held an awareness campaign Friday at Holy Family College of Health in Phalombe District.

In an interview, Magla public relations officer Nancy Malata said gambling should be treated as entertainment, not a source of income.

“We want people to be informed and to know where they can get help. We also want them to know their limits,” she said.

Aida Michael, a third-year nursing and midwifery student at the college, welcomed the initiative, saying it underscored the importance of precautions when gambling.

The event featured performances by Afro-pop and R&B artist Driemo.
(Report by Temwanani Mndhluli)

11/09/2026

Bishop Martin Mtumbuka of the Karonga Diocese of the Catholic Church has described as retrogressive tendencies by some Council officials who demand hefty allowances from non-governmental organisations who implement projects supporting the government agenda.

He made the remarks today at Lusubilo Community Care (LCC) during the launch of the 2026-2030 Strategic Plan which aims to diversify its funding models due to donor fatigue which has plagued Malawi.

He said: "While we continue to implement our projects for the vulnerable people in the community, collaboration and coordination with key stakeholders such as traditional leaders and Council officials should continue.

"However, let me express my frustrations with some Council officials who demand hefty allowances for visiting development sites. This is the work that you are employed for and it lacks justification to our donors".

Mtumbuka, has since urged LCC board of directors and management to the diversify funding model, saying currently there's donor fatigue, hence, the need to find other sustainable means.

On his part, Karonga District director of economic planning and development Gildrate Kavalo said Councils exist to provide space for development.

In an interview, LCC executive director Joseph Kimangila assured stakeholders of his organisation's continued support to orphans, vulnerable children, youth and adults.

Kimandila said this will be done through promotion of sustainable livelihoods systems and sustainable resource mobilisation strategies while maintaining the Catholic identity, professionalism and partnerships.

Report by Jordan Simeon-Phiri, Correspondent