The Walkers Social Club organized a fundraising walk in Blantyre to pull together 50 million kwacha for the kids' cancer unit at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital, and coordinator Chiwawa Msimuko-Madise said the turnout showed what happens when people actually care about vulnerable groups getting proper medical treatment. FDH Bank dropped 10 million kwacha, while Family Health Services added another million to the pot.
Dr. Beatrice Chikaphonya Phiri from the pediatric oncology department said the ward keeps running short on medicine and diagnostic supplies that could save lives, and the cash injection will help fill those gaps. The walk route went from the hospital along Masauko Chipembere Highway to Chichiri Roundabout before looping...
The Media Council of Malawi and MISA Malawi told reporters to get their credentials sorted because registration supposedly protects press freedom and keeps random people with phones from pretending they are actual journalists. MCM chair Moses Kaufa said the accreditation system helps authorities figure out who is legit, and Malawi apparently has close to 2,000 registered media workers after pushing the verification process harder.
MISA Malawi head Golden Matonga said signing up gives reporters access to training programs and awards that help them level up their skills. Both groups claimed wider registration will raise professional standards across the industry.
Local Government Minister Ben Malunga Phiri toured Mzimba and found out that construction projects started back in 2018 are bleeding taxpayer cash because contractors keep asking for more money as building materials get pricier. The M'mbelwa Office Complex originally cost 1.8 billion kwacha, but the contractor wanted an extra 9 billion on top of that, which got rejected by procurement officials who told the district council to just cancel the whole thing and start over.
District official Allan Chitete blamed the mess on design changes and payment delays that made everything more expensive, while sources claim people in the old government were protecting the contractor. The M'mbelwa Stadium is almost done at 98 percent completion, but...
NBM Development Bank grabbed the Top Industrialisation Catalyst Award at a forum in Lilongwe after pumping money into small and medium businesses that are apparently moving Malawi closer to its 2063 development goals. The bank threw around 17 billion kwacha at 78 companies working in sectors like farming, manufacturing, energy, and mining, and Stratedge Limited said the financing created over 1,800 jobs while helping local businesses grow their operations and replace imported goods.
General Manager Bernard Masi said the trophy validates what his team has been doing with development funding, and he gave credit to customers and staff for making the recognition happen. He mentioned the bank plans to keep rolling out creative financing...
African Netball President Rebecca Gaogoses said the continental championships in Malawi hit a different level this year with teams playing way closer than anyone expected, and she pointed to the Namibia versus Kenya match that ended in a tie as proof. She complained that not enough countries showed up, even though Africa has over 50 nations, and she blamed governments for refusing to fund their netball programs while still demanding more World Cup spots for the continent.
Gaogoses gave props to Malawi for running a solid tournament despite early money problems that got fixed when corporate sponsors jumped in. Kenya is supposed to host next year, but officials will inspect their facilities first and pass the event to someone else if the...
Vice President Jane Ansah said goodbye to Japan's outgoing ambassador Yoichi Oya and thanked him for strengthening ties between the two countries during his six-year stint. She brought up major Japanese-funded projects like the Lilongwe River Bridge, electricity upgrades in Kanengo and Old Town, and work at Domasi Technical College of Education. Ansah also mentioned that Malawi hosts more Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers than any other nation, which she said shows the country is stable and welcoming.
Oya congratulated Ansah on winning her election and talked about how Cyclone Freddy hit him hard emotionally during his posting. He wrapped up by saying he has good memories of Lake Malawi and Japan Day events, and he hopes the...
Transport Minister Feston Kaupa told the Department of Road Traffic and Safety Services to crack down harder on drivers after road deaths kept climbing despite existing safety regulations. He met with enforcement officials and the Road Safety Alert Foundation to figure out why policies are not stopping the carnage, and he specifically called out taxi and motorcycle taxi operators for ignoring traffic rules.
Kaupa pointed out that hospitals are swamped with crash victims, and the country keeps losing workers who could have contributed to economic growth. The Road Safety Alert Foundation director, Joel Jere, said his group wants to cut accidents in half before 2030 hits.
DRTSS head Christopher Madalitso Kuyera complained that some...
The mining director, Samuel Sakhuta, told traditional leaders in Karonga and Chitipa that they need to team up with his ministry to crack down on illegal mining operations that are trashing the land and endangering local communities. He showed up at a meeting with chiefs and district officials to push the partnership angle, saying enforcement from the top down never works without getting local leaders on board first.
Sakhuta laid out the game plan of educating community heads about mining laws before going after violators, and he specifically called out Malawian small-scale miners who are quietly slipping their licenses to foreign operators even though that transfer violates the rules. Paramount Chief Kyungu backed the concerns but...
Ciza picked up the Breakout Star trophy at the GQ Men of the Year Awards and posted about it on Instagram with pictures of him holding the hardware. The musician credited his religious beliefs for getting him to this point in his career, saying his connection to God brought him the recognition and continues to guide his path forward.
His followers jumped into the comments to hype him up after the win, acknowledging how fast he climbed up through the music scene. The award marks a significant moment for someone who has been gaining serious traction lately.
