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Shelter Afrique Development Bank Extends USD15M Housing Loan to Banque Mauritanienne de l’Investissement to Finance Affordable Housing projects in Mauritania

Nouakchott, Mauritania – 25 June, 2025 – Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB), a leading Pan-African multilateral development bank committed to financing and advancing housing, urban, and related infrastructure development, has signed a USD 15 million loan agreement with Banque Mauritanienne de l’Investissement (BMI) to finance affordable housing in Mauritania. This transaction, signed Monday in Nouakchott, Mauritania, is part of the ShafDB’s strategy to promote access to decent housing […]

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Atupele Muluzi: A Thirst for Quick Riches or a Journey to a Political Grave?

By Comrade Jumbe 25/06/25 In the Yao language there is a proverb which says “Changapikana wachitelechele mwiponda,” meaning “One who rushes without care steps on their own toes.” Atupele Muluzi, this is a proverb that fits your political journey today like a tailor-made coat. You stand today at the crossroads of history, driven by the […]

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New Passport Era on the Horizon: Madras Security Printers to Begin Operations by Mid-July

A new chapter in the issuance of travel documents in Malawi is set to begin, as the Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services has announced that Madras Security Printers, the newly contracted service provider, is expected to commence printing passports by mid-July this year. The development brings renewed hope to thousands of Malawians who have […]

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Citizens for Credible Elections Granted Permission to Protest in Lilongwe

By Suleman Chitera, A civil rights group known as Citizens for Credible Elections (CfCE), which advocates for electoral integrity in Malawi, has been granted permission to hold demonstrations in Lilongwe aimed at pressuring two senior officials of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) to resign. CfCE, led by Sylvester Namiwa, is demanding the resignation of MEC […]

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Adil Chilungo Unveils Vision for a Fair Malawi at Grace Bandawe Conference Centre

By Suleman Chitera, Blantyre, Malawi Presidential aspirant Adil James Chilungo has laid out a bold and transformative vision for Malawi, calling for justice, fairness, and equitable distribution of national resources. Speaking at a highly anticipated press briefing held at the Grace Bandawe Conference Centre in Blantyre, Chilungo pointed to hunger, fuel shortages, and foreign exchange […]

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CHANCO Youth Advocate for Peter Mutharika’s Return, Citing Economic Decline

By Suleman Chitera, Zomba, Malawi A wave of student sentiment has emerged from Chancellor College (CHANCO), with a young student sparking national conversation after publicly advocating for the return of former President Arthur Peter Mutharika, citing the country’s worsening economic conditions under the current administration. In a strongly worded statement shared on social media and […]

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Two Zodiak Journalists Win 2024 FDH Bank Media Awards

By Suleman Chitera Two journalists from Zodiak Broadcasting Station, Dickson Chivwati Gondwe and Twimepoki Mangani, have emerged winners in the 2024 FDH Bank media competition, scooping awards for best reporting in radio and television categories The duo was announced as winners today following the final round of the FDH annual media competition held in Blantyre. […]