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BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Mighty Wanderers eased mounting pressure in the TNM Super League title race with a composed 2-0 win over Karonga United at Kamuzu Stadium, on Thursday a result that coach Bob Mpinganjira says has restored calm and belief within the squad as the season reaches its tense climax.
Coming into the match with rivals FCB Nyasa Big Bullets and Silver Strikers breathing down their necks, the Nomads stepped onto the pitch fully aware that anything less than victory would jeopardise their top position but instead of showing nerves, they delivered a performance that reassured their supporters and underlined their championship ambitions.
From the first whistle, Wanderers took control, pressing high and forcing Karonga United to retreat. Their early intent created immediate danger and after only ten minutes, Isaac Kaliati picked out Promise Kamwendo, who slotted home the opener to send the stadium into celebration.
The pressure didn’t stop there. In the 29th minute, Gaddie Chirwa unleashed a powerful strike from outside the penalty area, extending the lead and tightening Wanderers’ grip on the match as they went into halftime with a comfortable 2-0 advantage.
But while Wanderers dominated the first half, the second half presented new challenges, including a waterlogged pitch that disrupted the flow of play.
Karonga United showed improved determination with their closest chance coming in the 54th minute when they hit the crossbar, offering a glimpse of what could have been.
After the match, Karonga United head coach Oscar Kaunda accepted the defeat, acknowledging that the early mistakes his side made had cost them.
He admitted they were slow to settle and said his technical panel would review those errors to ensure the team improves in their upcoming fixtures.
Kaunda, however, praised his players for their stronger second half showing despite the tough conditions.
The victory now moves Wanderers to 62 points from 27 games three ahead of FCB Nyasa Big Bullets and six clear of Silver Strikers.
For Mpinganjira, the win not only strengthens their position at the summit but also reinforces the team’s sense of purpose as they target their first league title in eight years.
“We are not looking over our shoulders. The team understands what this moment means,” he said.
Man of the Match Promise Kamwendo delivered a standout performance, leading Wanderers’ attack with maturity and helping to guide his side through a potentially tricky fixture.
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LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)–Two senior officials of the People’s Development Party (PDP), led by Kondwani Nankhumwa, have resigned from their positions, citing personal reasons.
A party member who spoke to MaraviPost on condition of anonymity confirmed that National Director of Research, Chimimba, and Publicity Secretary, Rhodes Msonkho, stepped down from their posts.
“They have both resigned one as National Director of Research and the other as Publicity Secretary. The two decided to bow out two days ago,” the source said.
The source emphasized that their resignations were not linked to any internal disagreements but were voluntary decisions.
The PDP is scheduled to hold its first Central Management Committee meeting this weekend following the elections.
DPD President Kondwani Nankhumwa confirmed the development, saying the officials have bid farewell to pursue opportunities in their respective careers.
Nankhumwa added that they discussed the matter thoroughly, and he wishes them well, acknowledging that politics cannot be mixed with school or other professional commitments.
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BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-NBM Development Bank Limited (NBMDBL) has been named the Top Industrialisation Catalyst Award winner at the 2025 Impact Integration and Investment Forum held at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe over the weekend.
The forum, themed ‘Mobilising Private Capital Towards Malawi 2063’, formed part of the Midterm Review of the Malawi Implementation Plan (MIP-1) organised by Stratedge Limited.
This year’s awards spotlighted institutions driving inclusive growth, sustainability, and measurable socio-economic transformation in line with national development aspirations.
According to Stratedge Limited, Managing Partner, Kisunge Kabwere, NBMDBL excelled in financing programmes that are accelerating industrialisation and boosting agricultural productivity and commercialisation, apart from effectively leveraging key enablers such as human capital development, economic infrastructure, good governance, and private sector dynamism.
“NBM Development Bank Limited has financed 78 SMEs across agribusiness, manufacturing, energy, education, health, tourism, ICT, water and sanitation, and structured mining, strengthening supply chains and enabling value addition. A total of K17.03 billion has been disbursed through blended financing, including concessional rates under the FInES project, providing patient capital for scaling operations, and this is something that deserves recognition,” said Kabwere.
It was also observed during the awards ceremony that the Bank’s initiatives have also contributed to significant job creation, with over 1,800 direct and indirect jobs generated.
“These interventions have fostered skills development, supported industrial operations, promoted export expansion and import substitution, and advanced inclusive development,” added Kabwere.
Reacting to the recognition, NBMDBL General Manager Bernard Masi, said the award reaffirms the institution’s mandate of driving development financing in Malawi.
“We are deeply rooted in development funding, and this award serves as a strong encouragement for us to continue pushing boundaries,” said Masi.
He dedicated the award to the Bank’s customers and staff, acknowledging their pivotal role in the institution’s achievements.
“This award belongs to our customers and our dedicated team. Their trust and hard work are what make recognitions like this possible,” he added.
Looking ahead, Masi underscored the Bank’s commitment to expanding its support for Malawi’s private sector.
“We are committed to finding even better and more innovative ways to support businesses across Malawi. Our goal is to ensure that entrepreneurs and enterprises continue to thrive,” he said.
In 2024, NBMDBL was awarded by the Malawi Investment and Trade Centre (MITC) in the Best Financial Services category at the 34th Malawi International Trade Fair.
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