The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has revealed plans to introduce a policy that would require all women’s football teams under its competitions to be coached by female coaches.
FAM President Fleetwood Haiya said the initiative comes in response to the low number of women coaches currently active in the country, despite many having the necessary qualifications and certifications.
Haiya
According to Haiya, the majority of women who have undergone coaching courses and hold recognized licenses often fail to find opportunities because most teams prefer hiring male coaches.This, he argued has limited the growth of female coaches in football.
“Women have the potential and skills to lead teams but in many cases, they are sidelined. We want to change that narrative by ensuring that they are given the platform they deserve,” said Haiya.
He further disclosed that FAM will soon engage club owners and team managers to discuss the proposed policy, emphasizing that their buy in is crucial for the initiative to succeed.
The policy, if adopted, will apply to all teams competing in the NBM Women’s Premiership as well as district and regional leagues where young girls participate.
Haiya said the move is also in line with FAM’s broader agenda of promoting gender equality in football, adding that the presence of more women coaches will serve as an inspiration for young girls aspiring to build careers in the game.
If implemented, Malawi would join other countries in Africa and beyond that are deliberately pushing for women’s leadership in sports, positioning itself as a champion of inclusivity in football.
The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has raised fuel pump prices by an average of 33.16 percent effective Tuesday midnight .
In a statement made available to this publication, MERA board chairperson Charles Kambauwa says following the adjustment, petrol will now be selling at K3,499 from K2,530 per litre while diesel will be selling at K3,500 from K2,734 per litre.
MERA last revised the pump prices in November 2023.
On the other hand,Castel Malawi Limited has announced upward adjustment of prices for some of its beer and spirit products, effective today Wednesday October 1,2025.
According to a communication from the company, the changes affect popular brands such as Carlsberg Green, Castel Beer, Kuche-Kuche, and Pomme Breeze.
For instance, a 330ml Carlsberg Green will now cost K2,500, up from K2,200.
The company says the move is aimed at ensuring continued product availability, urging customers to bear with the adjustments.
Social media early this week has been awash with reports involving fertilizer business deal made between the Salima Sugar and Nyasa Hills Company where a transaction of upfront payment of K200Million was made to Nyasa Hills.
This publication took time to examine variables and genesis of the whole issue in order to find the truth of the matter.
Investigations made indicate that the business transactions indeed took place between the two entities in this case Salima Sugar and Nyasa Hills. We can furthur speak with determination that the business was genuine with no ill motive behind.
Background
Unlike what social media has been spreading, in 2024, Malawi experienced shortage of sugar cane fertilizer called MAP and MOP. This is a specialized fertiliser which is used in Sugar cane farming.
This is the same reason the company engaged the pre qualified companies to help in supplying the product of which Nyasa Hills qualified on the matter since had an existing supplier in China.
The supplier assured to lift the product but requested upfront payment of K200 Million which Salima Sugar honoured.
Money Transfer
On 15 April , 2024, Salima Sugar transferred K190Million into Nyasa Hills and later on 22 April, 2024, the same company completed transaction with the transfer of K10Million making a total of K200million.
This publication has also verified and certified that Nyasa Hills made payments to the MOP , MAP Chinese Supplier Xingtai Ruijin Import and Export Company on 25 April , 2024
SUPPLIER EXTRA DEMAND
The fertilizer supplier demanded that Nyasa Hills should pay off the whole fertilizer amount which was K604, 293, 888. What it meant was that Nyasa Hills had uphill battle of sourcing additional K400Million to have Bill of Lading done. These were fresh demand made after earlier assuring the company to release the product with the quarter payment.
CONCLUSION- SALIMA SUGAR ENGAGES THE LEGAL TEAM
This publication can also ascertain that after noting delays in supplying the product, Salima Sugar engaged their Retainer Lawyers Chris and Legal to demand return of the K200 Million due to contractual breach and recover the money. This publication can testify that Chris and Legal are currently pursuing the matter.
Amidst baseless social media attacks, Salima Sugar Company Limited and its stalwart leader, Counsel Wester Peter Kosamu, deserve recognition for their tireless efforts in steering the company towards progress.
Despite facing governance challenges due to the previous government’s inaction in appointing a board for three years, Kosamu has remained resolute in his commitment to Malawians.
Under his leadership, the company has ensured timely payment of salaries to employees and growers, promoted local business, and fostered strong relationships with surrounding communities through impactful Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.
The upcoming investment of $650 million from an African investor, aimed at expanding sugar production, fertilizer, and ethanol plants, presents a significant opportunity for the country’s economic growth. We urge the new government to swiftly constitute a board comprising experts in relevant fields to expedite this crucial process, which will help alleviate the country’s foreign exchange shortages.
Kossam has defended the move to recover the money.
Two retired Malawian leaders, Bakili Muluzi and Joyce Banda, have confirmed that they will attend the inauguration of Peter Mutharika as the country’s next president this coming Saturday in Blantyre.
The two leaders told the local media today that the swearing-in ceremony is an important national event that calls for unity among Malawians.
They emphasized that their attendance is motivated by a desire to promote peace, strengthen togetherness, and uphold democratic values.
Bakili Muluzi stated that he believes in democracy, and by attending the ceremony, he is also appealing to all leaders who did not win in the elections to participate in order to demonstrate unity.
Banda
He added that the event presents an opportunity for Malawians to rise above political differences and move forward as one nation.
The ceremony comes just days after Peter Mutharika was officially declared the winner of Malawi’s 2025 general elections by the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC).
Mutharika, who led the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) into the polls, secured victory in a tightly contested race that saw strong competition from the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) led by Lazarus Chakwera and the United Transformation Movement (UTM).
According to MEC, Mutharika’s win was marked by a significant margin in key regions of the Southern and Eastern parts of the country, while his rivals performed strongly in the Central and Northern regions.
The elections were largely peaceful, though reports of logistical delays and isolated irregularities were raised by opposition parties.
International observers, including the African Union (AU) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC), described the elections as credible, transparent, and reflective of the will of the people, while urging all parties to accept the results and focus on national development.
Mutharika has promised to prioritize economic reforms, youth empowerment, and the fight against corruption during his new term in office.
However, uncertainty remains over whether former president Lazarus Chakwera will attend the ceremony.
Anthony Kasunda, a spokesperson for Chakwera, revealed that a formal letter has been issued regarding Chakwera’s attendance or absence from the event.
This development underscores the political divisions that continue to linger in the country following the election results, even as calls for national unity grow louder.
The attendance of Muluzi and Banda is therefore seen as a symbolic gesture of reconciliation and an effort to foster national healing in the aftermath of a competitive and sometimes tense election season.
Two retired Malawian leaders, Bakili Muluzi and Joyce Banda, have confirmed that they will attend the inauguration of Peter Mutharika as the country’s next president this coming Saturday in Blantyre.
The two leaders told the local media today that the swearing-in ceremony is an important national event that calls for unity among Malawians.
They emphasized that their attendance is motivated by a desire to promote peace, strengthen togetherness, and uphold democratic values.
Bakili Muluzi stated that he believes in democracy, and by attending the ceremony, he is also appealing to all leaders who did not win in the elections to participate in order to demonstrate unity.
Banda
He added that the event presents an opportunity for Malawians to rise above political differences and move forward as one nation.
The ceremony comes just days after Peter Mutharika was officially declared the winner of Malawi’s 2025 general elections by the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC).
Mutharika, who led the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) into the polls, secured victory in a tightly contested race that saw strong competition from the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) led by Lazarus Chakwera and the United Transformation Movement (UTM).
According to MEC, Mutharika’s win was marked by a significant margin in key regions of the Southern and Eastern parts of the country, while his rivals performed strongly in the Central and Northern regions.
The elections were largely peaceful, though reports of logistical delays and isolated irregularities were raised by opposition parties.
International observers, including the African Union (AU) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC), described the elections as credible, transparent, and reflective of the will of the people, while urging all parties to accept the results and focus on national development.
Mutharika has promised to prioritize economic reforms, youth empowerment, and the fight against corruption during his new term in office.
However, uncertainty remains over whether former president Lazarus Chakwera will attend the ceremony.
Anthony Kasunda, a spokesperson for Chakwera, revealed that a formal letter has been issued regarding Chakwera’s attendance or absence from the event.
This development underscores the political divisions that continue to linger in the country following the election results, even as calls for national unity grow louder.
The attendance of Muluzi and Banda is therefore seen as a symbolic gesture of reconciliation and an effort to foster national healing in the aftermath of a competitive and sometimes tense election season.
