Dr. Andrew Nankwenya just cut the ribbon on Diplomat Private Hospital in Zomba to keep Malawians from flying abroad for serious medical care. The facility handles cancer patients, kidney issues, stomach problems, expecting mothers, and other conditions with help from doctors flying in from India, South Africa, and America.
Construction wrapped up after starting back in 2022, and the place has 70 beds, an operating theater, an ICU, and over 75 rooms. Zomba Mayor Christopher Jana said the hospital creates jobs for locals and saves people trips to Blantyre or Lilongwe when they need treatment. Senior Chief Mlumbe thanked the doctor for building a modern facility that benefits the whole region.
Malawi's Vice President Jane Mayemu Ansah hosted government officials and development partners for a networking dinner right before the Cabinet Retreat kicked off. She thanked President Arthur Peter Mutharika for letting her run the event and said the whole thing was meant to get leaders talking and swapping ideas about pushing the country forward. UNDP's Ahunna Eziakonwa showed up and gave a speech about why partnerships matter for getting stuff done.
Ansah stressed that real progress needs everyone working together and praised development partners for backing Malawi's transformation efforts. UNDP rep Fenella Frost called the gathering inspiring and said her organization stays committed to helping Malawi build stronger institutions...
Brenda Ngxoli spent over a year getting ready to play Brenda Fassie in an upcoming project, and she posted about the whole process on Instagram. The actress dropped weight through Mediterranean eating plans, hired personal trainers, got weight-loss treatments, and hit the gym hard while still nursing her daughter, Sky.
Her prep work went beyond just physical stuff. She took dance lessons, worked with movement coaches, and did vocal training to capture the late singer's vibe. Ngxoli shared behind-the-scenes shots showing her dressed up as the music icon, giving followers a peek at how much effort she put into channeling Fassie's legendary stage presence.
A cop testified that the guy Shebeshxt allegedly shot stayed in a coma for four days and remains stuck in the hospital after the Polokwane incident. The investigating officer confirmed the musician never bothered getting a firearm license and said fans in a Nissan tried greeting him before things went sideways on Witklip Street in Ladanna.
The officer explained that Shebeshxt got aggressive when people showed him respect, then pulled out a weapon and fired through a rear window. The bullet went through a headrest before hitting somebody in the face. Police never found the gun, and database checks showed he never applied for any license.
The rapper wants bail set at R50,000 and claims he supports his jobless family, but prosecutors are...
Gugu Zuma-Ncube called out people for using her photo to identify somebody else after her face started getting passed around online, attached to a different person's name. The TV producer went on Instagram to clear things up, saying her actual name is Gugulethu Zuma-Ncube and not Nkosazana Bonganini Zuma-Mncube, and she questioned why basic fact-checking seems impossible for journalists these days.
The mix-up got folks talking about how fast misinformation spreads when one picture can rack up thousands of shares before anyone bothers verifying who's actually in it. People in the comments agreed that this kind of careless reporting can trash someone's reputation or just create a mess of confusion.
Pearl Thusi is dropping her first single with Maskandi artist Ihhashi Elimhlophe after building up a DJ career that's seen her play over 125 gigs since her Makhelwane Festival debut. The track blends Afro-house, Amapiano, Maskandi, and deep tribal sounds, and when someone on X suggested she didn't write it, she clapped back saying she actually did.
Beyond DJing, she's stacked up acting credits in Quantico, Queen Sono, Wu Assassins, and the upcoming Paramount+ series Average Joe with Deon Cole. She also co-owns Black Rose Gin, launched the Black Pearl Collection haircare line with Afrobotanics, and became MAC Cosmetics' first African collaborator.
Milwaukee rapper Chicken P posted from jail saying the Cleveland charges against him are completely made up. He told his Instagram followers he respects women and wants people to wait for the facts before judging him. Court docs say prosecutors hit him with rape charges, attempted rape charges, gross sexual imposition charges, an abduction charge, and a public indecency charge related to incidents with an anonymous woman.
The 30-year-old is already locked up on federal gun and cocaine charges that got him six years, with a release date in 2028. Summerfest kicked him off their lineup after he failed a drug test while out on bail. He maintains his innocence and says he plans to fight the new accusations through the legal system.
Jets defensive back Kris Boyd ended up back in the hospital after getting shot at an Asian fusion spot in Manhattan. The bullet went through his stomach and got stuck in his lung, which meant he had to go under the knife multiple times. He posted on Instagram saying his health forced him back to medical care even though docs had let him go home.
The whole thing went down at a restaurant on West 38th Street when someone apparently tried to jack his chain. Cops put out surveillance footage of the suspect, but nobody knows who did it yet or what really kicked everything off. Boyd told his followers he appreciates the prayers and said his recovery is still happening with help from above, despite having to return for more treatment.
Ray J got himself arrested after cops showed up to handle a domestic situation with his ex, Princess Love. She told police he aimed a firearm at her and their kid, and the whole mess apparently went down while he was streaming on Twitch.
After getting out of lockup, the singer posted online saying the platform hit him with a permanent account suspension. He admitted jail was rough and confirmed the ban means he can never stream there again. The move cuts off a major way he connected with his audience through live content creation.
