# scorchers (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover scorchers. Page: Feed: --- ## [Youth Summit Showcases Soybean Business Opportunities for Malawi’s Young People](https://africabrief.substack.com/p/youth-summit-showcases-soybean-business) _2026-08-22 · AfricaBrief_ LILONGWE, Malawi — A three-day National Youth Summit has showcased how agriculture and value addition can create economic opportunities for young people, with soybean-based products emerging as a major attraction at the event, writes Brian Augustus Kanyenda. ## [Africa’s Carbon Markets Enter New Phase as Kigali Summit Targets Investment](https://africabrief.substack.com/p/africas-carbon-markets-enter-new) _2026-08-21 · Winston Mwale · AfricaBrief_ CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Africa’s carbon markets are entering a new phase as governments strengthen policy frameworks, investors seek credible projects and stakeholders look to unlock more climate finance, writes Winston Mwale. ## [Global Fund Selection Row Deepens as Members Reject Post-Meeting Votes](https://africabrief.substack.com/p/global-fund-selection-row-deepens) _2026-08-21 · AfricaBrief_ LILONGWE, Malawi — A dispute over the selection of agencies to manage Malawi’s next Global Fund grants has deepened after six members of the Country Coordinating Mechanism formally objected to a proposal to seek votes, comments or endorsements from members who were absent from an Aug. ## [Malawi’s Mobile Network Boom Collides with a Tax Fight Over Low Usage](https://africabrief.substack.com/p/malawis-mobile-network-boom-collides) _2026-08-20 · Winston Mwale · AfricaBrief_ LILONGWE, Malawi— Malawi has spent a decade building one of the most extensive mobile networks in the region, according to a new report presented Thursday at the Digital Africa Summit Malawi. ## [EU Unveils €143 Million Investment Package for Malawi](https://africabrief.substack.com/p/eu-unveils-143-million-investment) _2026-08-20 · Winston Mwale · AfricaBrief_ LILONGWE, Malawi — The European Union on Thursday launched a €143 million investment package for Malawi targeting agriculture, energy, education, skills and social protection, describing the initiative as a major investment in the country’s long-term economic transformation, writes ## [From Aspirations to Action: Moving Africa’s MICE Share Beyond 2%](https://africabrief.substack.com/p/from-aspirations-to-action-moving) _2026-08-20 · AfricaBrief_ NAIROBI, Kenya—Imagine taking a flight to a destination, not for a vacation, but for a business event. ## [Standard Bank Wins Best Bank Award in Malawi](https://africabrief.substack.com/p/standard-bank-wins-best-bank-award) _2026-08-20 · Winston Mwale · AfricaBrief_ LILONGWE, Malawi — Standard Bank Plc has been named the Best Bank in Malawi in the 2026 Euromoney Awards for Excellence, writes AfricaBrief Reporter. ## [‘It’s Not by Choice’: The Hidden Struggle of Infertility in Malawi](https://africabrief.substack.com/p/its-not-by-choice-the-hidden-struggle) _2026-08-19 · AfricaBrief_ LILONGWE, Malawi—For almost two decades, Chisomo has waited for something she once believed would happen naturally: becoming pregnant. ## [CFTC Trains Northern Journalists to Expose Unfair Business Practices](https://africabrief.substack.com/p/cftc-trains-northern-journalists) _2026-08-19 · AfricaBrief_ MZUZU, Malawi — The Competition and Fair Trading Commission is training journalists in the Northern Region to strengthen reporting on consumer rights and expose unfair business practices, writes Tionge Hara. ## [Malawi Regulator Warns Public Against Sharing Intimate Videos](https://africabrief.substack.com/p/malawi-regulator-warns-public-against) _2026-08-19 · AfricaBrief_ LILONGWE, Malawi — The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority has warned the public against recording, publishing, sharing or disseminating intimate videos involving identifiable individuals without lawful authority or consent, writes Steria Manda. ## [Privacy-first AI-native browser (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/nq1wPsOct5Pm) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ No telemetry or ads — built on Ungoogled Chromium with a built-in AI sidebar and CLI. ## [Beyond Droughts and Floods: The Human Rights Cost of Climate Change](https://africabrief.substack.com/p/beyond-droughts-and-floods-the-human) _2026-08-19 · AfricaBrief_ LILONGWE, Malawi—Climate change is often discussed through statistics — rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, droughts, floods and increasingly frequent extreme weather events. ## [SADC Electoral Forum Urges Restraint as Zambia Results Tally Continues](https://africabrief.substack.com/p/sadc-electoral-forum-urges-restraint) _2026-08-19 · AfricaBrief_ LUSAKA, Zambia — The Electoral Commissions Forum of the Southern African Development Community (ECF-SADC) has urged all stakeholders in Zambia’s general election to exercise restraint and resolve grievances through legally established mechanisms as the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) continues announcing results, writes ## [MMRA Urges Small-Scale Miners to Form Cooperatives for Licensing](https://africabrief.substack.com/p/mmra-urges-small-scale-miners-to) _2026-08-19 · AfricaBrief_ KARONGA, Malawi — The Mining and Minerals Regulatory Authority (MMRA) has urged small-scale artisanal miners across Malawi to form cooperatives to ease access to mining licences and help curb illegal gold mining, writes Lusekero Chifwafwa Mhango. ## [Lilongwe Archdiocese Raises MK302 Million Toward MK10 Billion Fund](https://africabrief.substack.com/p/lilongwe-archdiocese-raises-mk302) _2026-08-19 · AfricaBrief_ LILONGWE, Malawi — The Archdiocese of Lilongwe has raised more than MK302 million toward its newly established Tiyende Limodzi Endowment Fund, writes Steria Manda. ## [AFC Women’s Champions League. Anokye brace leads East Bengal to win, Luvanga strikes in Al Nassr draw, Mixed opening for Africans in match 1](https://wosoworld.news.blog/2026/08/17/afc-womens-champions-league-anokye-brace-leads-east-bengal-to-win-luvanga-strikes-in-al-nassr-draw-mixed-opening-for-africans-in-match-1/) _2026-08-17 · rothwellk2701 · woso world_ Olivia Anokye scored twice as East Bengal opened their campaign with a comfortable 4-0 win over Rajshani. In the other match In Group A Sabah defeated Rovers 13-0. In Group B TSL had a excellent opening defeating Phnom Penh Crown 2-0 while Kaya FC beat FC Ilbris 6-0. Banaat FC featuring Jennifer Yeboah, Agyemang Asirifi … Continue reading AFC Women’s Champions League. Anokye brace leads East… ## [WAFCON 2026 Lionnes Indomptables roar to WAFCON glory. Reports, Match Highlights, goals](https://wosoworld.news.blog/2026/08/17/wafcon-2026-lionnes-indomptables-roar-to-wafcon-glory-reports-match-highlights-goals/) _2026-08-17 · rothwellk2701 · woso world_ The Lionnes Indomptables roared to a first WAFCON success dominating Malawi to win the final convincingly to the heartbreak of a gallant Malawi. Malawi started the game brightly as expected trying to release the Chawinga sisters but the galant Cameroun defence remained composed as they had through the tournament. On 20 minutes Cameroun broke the … Continue reading WAFCON 2026 Lionnes Indomptables… [Listen](https://wosoworldnews.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/cameroon3-0malawi_matchhighlightsltotalenergieswafcon2026lfinal_124359.mp4) ## [SADC People’s Summit Demands Debt Justice, Resource Control](https://africabrief.substack.com/p/sadc-peoples-summit-demands-debt) _2026-08-16 · Winston Mwale · AfricaBrief_ DURBAN, South Africa — Civil society groups and social movements from across Southern Africa have called on SADC governments to urgently address public debt, migration, climate financing, youth unemployment, inequality and shrinking civic space, writes ## [Future of Energy Conference 2026 Innovation Challenge Names Finalists](https://africabrief.substack.com/p/future-of-energy-conference-2026) _2026-08-15 · AfricaBrief_ LAGOS, Nigeria—After a rigorous review of applications from innovators across Africa for the Future of Energy Conference (FEC) 2026 Innovation Challenge, the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP), in partnership with Africa Change Lab (ACL), has announced the finalists for recognition, writes ## [SADC People’s Summit Opens with Call for Economic Liberation](https://africabrief.substack.com/p/sadc-peoples-summit-opens-with-call) _2026-08-14 · Winston Mwale · AfricaBrief_ Durban, South Africa — Southern African People’s Solidarity Network chairperson on Friday opened the 2026 SADC People’s Summit by declaring that the region’s peoples must organise for economic justice, debt justice, climate justice and democratic control of natural resources, rejecting an extractive order that leaves communities poor amid vast mineral wealth, writes ## [UN Tax Talks Advance Push for Fairer Global Taxation](https://africabrief.substack.com/p/un-tax-talks-advance-push-for-fairer) _2026-08-14 · Winston Mwale · AfricaBrief_ The conclusion of the New York session marks a shift from broad conceptual discussions towards detailed negotiations over the rules that could eventually govern international tax cooperation. ## [Meet Claude, the AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/0pkbkp3p5CLL) _2026-08-14 · **Sponsored**_ Conversational AI to answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and help with tasks. ## [Digital Africa Summit to Spotlight Malawi’s Digital Transformation](https://africabrief.substack.com/p/digital-africa-summit-to-spotlight) _2026-08-14 · Winston Mwale · AfricaBrief_ For Malawi, the discussions will focus specifically on creating an enabling environment for digital investment, expanding connectivity and unlocking the economic and social benefits of technology. ## [Wafcon 2026, Ghana fight back to defeat Côte D’ivoire, Banyana Banyana end Super Falcons World Cup dream. Reports, Match Highlights, Goals.](https://wosoworld.news.blog/2026/08/14/wafcon-2026-ghana-fight-back-to-defeat-cote-divoire-banyana-banyana-end-super-falcons-world-cup-dream-reports-match-highlights-goals/) _2026-08-13 · rothwellk2701 · woso world_ Ghana fought back with a excellent second half to overcome Côte D’ivoire and keep up hopes of Qualifying for Brasil. Côte D’ivoire got off to a perfect start Princess Marfo was penalised for a foul and Ines Konan struck from the penalty spot to open the scoring in 4 minutes. Ghana looked to expand their … Continue reading Wafcon 2026, Ghana fight back to defeat Côte D’ivoire, Banyana Banyana end… [Listen](https://wosoworldnews.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/cc3b4tedivoire1-2ghana_matchhighlightsltotalenergieswafcon2026lfifaplay-offtournament_115940.mp4) ## [#WAFCON2026 Chawinga’s fire Malawi to final, Michaely pk heroics break Morocco heart, Reports, Highlights, Goals, pk shoot out](https://wosoworld.news.blog/2026/08/13/wafcon2026-chawingas-fire-malawi-to-final-michaely-pk-heroics-break-morocco-heart-reports-highlights-goals-pk-shoot-out/) _2026-08-13 · rothwellk2701 · woso world_ Malawi surged to the final in their maiden appearance in the WAFCON defeating Algeria 3-1. Malawi started bright with early opportunities falling to Tabitha as the Scorchers looked to use their superior pace. One such through ball saw Tabitha Chawinga attempt to break clear on 22 minutes however she was brought down sandwiched by two … Continue reading #WAFCON2026 Chawinga’s fire Malawi to final,… [Listen](https://wosoworldnews.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/algeria1-3malawi_matchhighlightsltotalenergieswafcon2026lsemi-finals_125334.mp4) ## [Scorchers’ World Cup Qualification Reflects Stronger Malawi-Morocco Ties](https://africabrief.substack.com/p/scorchers-world-cup-qualification) _2026-08-12 · AfricaBrief_ LILONGWE, Malawi — Morocco’s Ambassador to Malawi Oumiyer Muhammad says the Malawi Scorchers’ historic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup reflects the growing opportunities for Malawians as relations between the two countries continue to expand, writes ## [Land Audit Flags Unregistered Plots, Poor Records in Lilongwe](https://africabrief.substack.com/p/land-audit-flags-unregistered-plots) _2026-08-12 · AfricaBrief_ LILONGWE, Malawi — A land ownership audit in Lilongwe’s Areas 3 and 10 has uncovered widespread plot registration gaps, poor records management, irregular allocations and weaknesses in the collection of ground rent and development charges, writes Bridgette Mwanoka. ## [Women, girls with disabilities face GBV reporting barriers in Ntcheu](https://africabrief.substack.com/p/women-girls-with-disabilities-face) _2026-08-12 · AfricaBrief_ NTCHEU, Malawi — Women and girls with disabilities in Ntcheu District continue to face gender-based violence, discrimination and exclusion, while cultural beliefs and social norms make it difficult for survivors to report abuse and access support, writes ## [#AfricaBrief: Japan Gives Malawi US$1.9m Rice Aid Amid Food Crisis](https://africabrief.substack.com/p/africabrief-japan-gives-malawi-us19m) _2026-08-12 · AfricaBrief_ More than 1.9 million people are already facing food insecurity, with the figure projected to rise to more than 2.6 million between October and March. ## [WATAF Urges Stronger Regional Action on Tobacco Taxation](https://africabrief.substack.com/p/wataf-urges-stronger-regional-action) _2026-08-11 · Winston Mwale · AfricaBrief_ CONAKRY, Guinea — The West African Tax Administration Forum has called for stronger regional cooperation and harmonized excise duty policies as ECOWAS member states review the bloc’s directive on tobacco taxation, writes Winston Mwale. ## [New Transport Corridors Accelerate Africa’s Mining Growth](https://africabrief.substack.com/p/new-transport-corridors-accelerate) _2026-08-11 · Winston Mwale · AfricaBrief_ CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Major investments in railways and regional transport corridors are accelerating efforts to unlock Africa’s mineral wealth and strengthen the continent’s position in global mineral supply chains, writes Winston Mwale. ## [NCBA Profit Rises 12.2% to US$95.8m as Digital Lending and Regional Business Drive Growth](https://africabrief.substack.com/p/ncba-profit-rises-122-to-us958m-as) _2026-08-11 · AfricaBrief_ NAIROBI, KENYA: NCBA Group PLC has reported a 12.2 per cent increase in profit after tax to about US$95.8 million for the first half of 2026, as stronger operating income, digital lending and growth across its regional businesses helped offset rising credit-loss provisions, writes ## [AI News Summaries & Audio (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/6rH8nggS1Z9T) _2026-08-11 · **Sponsored**_ Tap an article for an AI summary and an audio briefing. ## [Scorchers Advance to WAFCON Semifinals, Secure Historic World Cup Qualification](https://africabrief.substack.com/p/scorchers-advance-to-wafcon-semifinals) _2026-08-10 · AfricaBrief_ RABAT, Morocco — Malawi’s senior women’s national football team, the Scorchers, have reached the semifinals of the TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after defeating Ghana’s Black Queens 2-1 in a thrilling quarterfinal at Al Madina Stadium in Rabat on Sunday, writes ## [WAFCON 2026 Scorchers punch ticket to Brasil as Cameroun stun Super Falcons, a dramatic day. Reports, Match Highlights, Goals](https://wosoworld.news.blog/2026/08/10/wafcon-2026-scorchers-punch-ticket-to-brasil-as-cameroun-stun-super-falcons-a-dramatic-day-reports-match-highlights-goals/) _2026-08-10 · rothwellk2701 · woso world_ Cameroun pulled off a sensational upset in defeating the Super Falcons to qualify for the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brasil next year. Player of the match Michaely Bihina started the game as she meant to go on foiling a thunderous effort from Rasheedat Ajibade. On 19 minutes Myriam Nyadjou let fly a thunderous free … Continue reading WAFCON 2026 Scorchers punch ticket to Brasil as Cameroun stun… [Listen](https://wosoworldnews.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/cameroon1-0nigeria_matchhighlightsltotalenergieswafcon2026lquarter-finals_123343.mp4) ## [Mzimba Leaders Reject District Split, Unveil Development Vision for Hora](https://africabrief.substack.com/p/mzimba-leaders-reject-district-split) _2026-08-09 · AfricaBrief_ The challenge now is translating those commitments into completed projects and measurable improvements in the lives of communities across Mzimba and the wider Northern Region. ## [WAFCON 2026 Algeria, Morocco first to Qualify for Brasil in enthralling Quarter Final action. Reports, Match Highlights](https://wosoworld.news.blog/2026/08/09/wafcon-2026-algeria-morocco-first-to-qualify-for-brasil-in-enthralling-quarter-final-action-reports-match-highlights/) _2026-08-09 · rothwellk2701 · woso world_ Algeria became the first CAF team to Qualify for the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brasil next year with a come from behind win to defeat Côte D’ivoire. Though it took Côte D’ivoire a while to get going with Algeria opening with their usual solid system, they gradually looked more dangerous through N’sira Ouedraogo who … Continue reading WAFCON 2026 Algeria, Morocco first to Qualify for Brasil in… [Listen](https://wosoworldnews.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/cc3b4tedivoire1-2algeria_matchhighlightsltotalenergieswafcon2026ld985d984d8aed8b5d983d988d8aad8afd98ad981d988d8a7d8b1d988d8a7d984d8acd8b2d8a7d8a6d8b1_124026.mp4) ## [Rights Groups Raise Alarm Over Religious Freedom in South Korea](https://africabrief.substack.com/p/rights-groups-raise-alarm-over-religious) _2026-08-08 · Winston Mwale · AfricaBrief_ SEOUL, South Korea — International rights and religious-freedom organisations have raised concerns over what they describe as growing pressure on religious minorities and freedom of expression in South Korea, including the pretrial detention of 95-year-old Shincheonji Church chairman Lee Man-hee, writes ## [Funding, Political Pressure Threaten Environmental Journalism Across Africa](https://africabrief.substack.com/p/funding-political-pressure-threaten) _2026-08-08 · AfricaBrief_ LILONGWE, Malawi — Chronic underfunding, political interference, poor access to information and growing safety concerns are undermining environmental journalism across Africa, a new 2025 report by Africa 21 has found, writes Happy Njalam’mano. ## [Prosperity Is Built: Africa’s Next Economic Frontier](https://africabrief.substack.com/p/prosperity-is-built-africas-next) _2026-08-08 · AfricaBrief_ Why Africa’s next economic frontier lies in transforming knowledge into institutions that enable enterprise and create shared prosperity. ## [Africa Keeps Rebuilding Its Food Security Every Time a Shipping Lane Closes](https://africabrief.substack.com/p/africa-keeps-rebuilding-its-food) _2026-08-08 · AfricaBrief_ Nairobi, Kenya—The Strait of Hormuz disruption was the third fertiliser shock in five years. ## [Justice Delayed, Justice Denied: Wenya Residents Wait Nearly 20 Years for a Court](https://africabrief.substack.com/p/justice-delayed-justice-denied-wenya) _2026-08-08 · AfricaBrief_ CHITIPA, Malawi — For nearly two decades, residents of Senior Chief MweneWenya’s area in Chitipa have lived without a functioning magistrate’s court, forcing victims, defendants and witnesses to travel long distances for justice and leaving some cases unresolved, writes ## [Malawi’s Global Fund Process Faces Integrity Test Ahead of GC8 Submission](https://africabrief.substack.com/p/malawis-global-fund-process-faces) _2026-08-08 · Winston Mwale · AfricaBrief_ A fresh Community PR selection is scheduled to take place in the coming days after civil society petitions led to a restart of the process. ## [WAFCON 2026 Ghana advance with tense point, Cape Verde earn first WAFCON point. Reports, Match Highlights, Standings, QF, All the first round scorers list](https://wosoworld.news.blog/2026/08/07/wafcon-2026-ghana-advance-with-tense-point-cape-verde-earn-first-wafcon-point-reports-match-highlights-standings-qf-all-the-first-round-scorers-list/) _2026-08-07 · rothwellk2701 · woso world_ Ghana became the final team to advance to the Quarter Finals after a tense draw with Mali. Ghana started on the offence Alice Kusi finding Doris Boaduwaa who’s header was saved in the second minute. Grace Asantewaa more productive going forward had a excellent effort saved by Fatoumata Karentao. Mali got more into the game … Continue reading WAFCON 2026 Ghana advance with tense point, Cape Verde… [Listen](https://wosoworldnews.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/mali1-1ghana_matchhighlightsltotalenergieswafcon2026lgroupd_015046.mp4) ## [WAFCON 2026 : Stunning Tabitha effort sees Scorchers advance despite the loss, Super Falcons cruise to advance to the Quarter Finals. Reports, Match Highlights](https://wosoworld.news.blog/2026/08/06/wafcon-2026-stunning-tabitha-effort-sees-scorchers-advance-despite-the-loss-super-falcons-cruise-to-advance-to-the-quarter-finals-reports-match-highlights/) _2026-08-06 · rothwellk2701 · woso world_ Tabitha Chawinga stunning individual effort proved crucial to see Malawi advance as Group winners in a enthralling group that came down to goals scored in the games between the top three teams. Zambia had to win by two goals or a scenario of 4-3, 5-4 and they got off to the perfect start when a … Continue reading WAFCON 2026 : Stunning Tabitha effort sees Scorchers advance despite the loss, Super… [Listen](https://wosoworldnews.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/malawi1-2zambia_matchhighlightsltotalenergieswafcon2026lgroupc_023626-1.mp4) ## [Wafcon 2026, Thembi sees Banyana through, N’sira shines as Côte D’ivoire seal group. Reports, Match Highlights](https://wosoworld.news.blog/2026/08/05/wafcon-2026-thembi-sees-banyana-through-nsira-shines-as-cote-divoire-seal-group-reports-match-highlights/) _2026-08-05 · rothwellk2701 · woso world_ South Africa sealed their passage to face Morocco in a repeat of the 2022 final this time in the Quarter Final for a spot in the 2027 Fifa Women’s World Cup. Banyana knew they had to win and wait for result in the other contest between Côte D’ivoire and Tanzania. South Africa started positively a … Continue reading Wafcon 2026, Thembi sees Banyana through, N’sira shines as Côte D’ivoire seal… [Listen](https://wosoworldnews.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/burkinafaso0-1southafrica_matchhighlightsltotalenergieswafcon2026lgroupb_124443.mp4) ## [WAFCON 2026 Enthralling end to Group A as Morocco and Algeria advance](https://wosoworld.news.blog/2026/08/04/wafcon-2026-enthralling-end-to-group-a-as-morocco-and-algeria-advance/) _2026-08-03 · rothwellk2701 · woso world_ Morocco and Senegal played out a enthralling goalless draw that saw the host advance and a proud Senegal exit the tournament. Morocco played again it’s elegant style creating many opportunities in the game with 29 shots to 8 with Sakina Ouzraoui having numerous opportunities foiled by Adji Ndiaye who put in another stunning player of … Continue reading WAFCON 2026 Enthralling end to Group A as… [Listen](https://wosoworldnews.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/senegal0-0morocco_matchhighlightsltotalenergieswafcon2026lgroupa_122419.mp4)