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At least 50 dead as boat capsizes on lake in eastern Congo

Women weep in the port of Goma, DRC, after a ferry carrying hundreds of people capsized on arrival, 3 October 2024  –   A boat carrying scores of passengers capsized on Lake Kivu in eastern Congo on Thursday, killing at least 50 people, witnesses told The Associated Press. It was not immediately clear exactly how many people […]

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Chakwera leaves US for Malawi after UNGA trip

Washington DC,October 3, 2024:President, Dr Lazarus Chakwera has left Washington DC in the United States of America for Malawi, after attending the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. President Chakwera was seen off at Dulles International Airport by Malawi’s Ambassador to the United States of America Justice Esme Chombo, […]

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Gwengwe tours Pharmavova Malawi Limited in Blantyre

Minister of Trade and Industry, Sosten Gwengwe on Thursday toured pharmaceuticals, Pharmavova Malawi Limited in Blantyre where he said government is committed to support local manufacturers amidst economic situations where only a few pharmaceutical companies are remaining. Gwengwe said for government to move forward, there is a need to pay more attention to local manufacturers […]

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Kajawa’s Midas Touch: Bangwe All Stars Rises from the Ashes

BY DRAXON MALOYA Soccer enthusiasts in the country, keenly following the TNM Super League, have been wondering why top-flight teams had not previously engaged the services of Coach Trevor Kajawa, who is now in charge of Bangwe All Stars FC. Since taking over from Rogers Yassin, Kajawa has bolstered the top-flight rookies, strengthened the defensive […]

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Former President Edgar Lungu loses bid to recuse Constitutional Court Judges from eligibility case

By Burnett Munthali In a significant legal development, former Zambian President Edgar Lungu has lost his bid to have three Constitutional Court judges recuse themselves from hearing a petition challenging his eligibility to contest the 2021 elections and any future elections. The ruling, delivered earlier this week, saw the court dismiss Mr. Lungu’s application in […]

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President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera concludes participation in the 79th UNGA session

By Burnett Munthali President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has departed from Washington DC, United States of America, after attending the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The Malawi leader was seen off at Dulles International Airport by Malawi’s Ambassador to the US, Justice Esme Chombo, Brigadier General Nyamali, and other officials from both […]

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Mzuzu City Hammers Set Sights on Top-6 Finish

By Draxon Maloya Mzuzu City Hammers are confident of securing a top-six finish in the TNM Super League this season, following their impressive goalless draw against defending champions FCB Nyasa Big Bullets. The result has quashed social media speculation that the team might struggle to avoid relegation due to coaching staff’s alleged inability to cope […]

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Malawi risks going bankrupt

By Burnett Munthali Malawi is teetering on the brink of an economic disaster, with alarming signs that the nation could face bankruptcy if bold corrective measures are not urgently implemented. The nation’s economic outlook has been deteriorating due to a confluence of factors, including unsustainable debt, currency depreciation, declining exports, and rampant corruption, which have […]

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Counter-Statement on False Allegations Against Hon Newton Kambala

It has come to my attention that there is a sustained effort to create a wrong perception regarding the reputation of Hon. Newton Kambala and mislead the public regarding his financial contributions to the UTM party. Let it be unequivocally stated that the claims suggesting that Hon. Kambala is either unwilling or stingy in supporting […]

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MEC warns of negative impacts from potential amendments to voter identity law

By Burnett Munthali The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has expressed concerns over potential amendments to the law regarding voter identity criteria, warning that such changes could severely disrupt the commission’s operations ahead of next year’s elections. MEC made this warning as lawmakers and stakeholders continue discussions around the possibility of altering voter identification requirements in […]