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Fouzi Ghoulam says rushing Napoli return was a mistake
Former Algerian defender Fouzi Ghoulam disclosed how injuries derailed his football career during a recent Sky Sport interview. The ex-international suffered a significant injury while playing against Manchester City at the Maradona Stadium that would alter his professional trajectory. Ghoulam made the mistake of returning to action prematurely, which resulted in additional physical setbacks. His determination to help Napoli secure the league championship motivated his hasty comeback decision. The defender prioritized team success over personal health during that competitive season. Ghoulam expressed pride in representing Napoli despite his physical struggles throughout that period. The club eventually captured two league titles in...
FCB in Malawi gets VISA award for its FCB Tap app
VISA awarded First Capital Bank the Best Innovator Award 2025 for developing FCB Tap, a mobile payment technology. The digital solution transforms Android smartphones into payment terminals through Near Field Communication technology. Merchants receive customer payments when cardholders tap their bank cards against FCB Tap devices and input personal identification numbers. Small businesses and mobile vendors gain affordable alternatives to traditional point-of-sale machines through this system. Chitsanzi Gadi, FCB's Head of Products, called FCB Tap a lifestyle solution that expands payment choices for customers. The technology offers merchants cost-effective payment processing while maintaining transaction security through built-in...
Mutharika gets huge lead over Chakwera in Mangochi
Arthur Peter Mutharika leads Malawi's presidential race with 236,657 votes across eleven Mangochi constituencies. The Democratic Progressive Party candidate maintains a commanding advantage over his closest rival. Lazarus Chakwera from the Malawi Congress Party trails significantly with 10,116 votes. Atupele Muluzi of the United Democratic Front secured 20,804 votes while Joyce Banda of the People's Party received 3,022 votes. Election officials await results from two remaining constituencies before declaring final Mangochi tallies. The district serves as a traditional stronghold for the Democratic Progressive Party. Mutharika's performance mirrors historical voting patterns that favor his party in the Eastern Region. The Malawi...
Malawi's PP asks parties to accept MEC election results
Ackson Kalaile Banda released a statement urging electoral acceptance from all competing parties following the September 16 voting. The People's Party's publicity secretary requested that political leaders encourage peaceful behavior among their followers during the counting process. The Malawi Electoral Commission received encouragement to maintain professional standards while completing vote verification procedures. Banda emphasized that presidential announcements must occur within the legally mandated seven-day timeframe. Security forces received requests to enhance protective measures for maintaining national stability during this sensitive period.
Nkhoma returning officer arrested after suicide attempt
Justice Annabel Mtalimanja announced that police detained the Nkhoma Constituency Returning Officer following an unsuccessful suicide attempt during a press conference at Bingu International Convention Centre. The Electoral Commission appointed a replacement official to complete electoral duties without further delays. Sixteen local councils have delivered Tuesday's general election results to the main tallying center from the total of thirty-six councils across the nation. The incident highlights significant stress affecting electoral workers as citizens await complete result announcements. Commission officials work to preserve public confidence while managing the ongoing vote counting process. The arrest raises potential concerns...
MEC clarifies MCP complaints came from individuals not party
Justice Annabel Mtalimanja confirmed that the Malawi Electoral Commission has not received formal complaints from the Malawi Congress Party about election procedures. Individual party members submitted grievances rather than official party documentation. The Commission distinguishes between personal complaints and formal party submissions when determining response protocols. Different procedures apply to each type of grievance according to electoral regulations. Mtalimanja assured voters that all concerns would receive proper investigation regardless of their source. The Electoral Commission maintains its commitment to follow established laws while addressing submitted issues. Transparency and accountability remain priorities...
MEC denies MCP complaint as police probe vote tampering
Tensions emerge across Malawi as the Democratic Progressive Party establishes an early lead while the Malawi Congress Party contests alleged electoral fraud. Vitumbiko Mumba announced that his party filed complaints against polling officials who reportedly altered vote counts under political direction. Several suspects have been arrested and confessed to data manipulation, according to party statements. The Electoral Commission denies receiving formal complaints from the Malawi Congress Party despite these public claims. Police arrested eight data entry clerks at the Nkhoma Constituency center for suspected data tampering. Authorities expanded investigations to Mangochi, Chikwawa, Blantyre, and Rumphi districts after similar reports...
APM leads Chakwera in first results released by MEC
Annabel Mtalimanja delivered presidential election outcomes during a late evening briefing held at the Electoral Commission offices in Lilongwe. The commission head revealed vote tallies from Likoma, Kasungu Municipality, Luchenza Municipality, and Mwanza districts on Friday evening. Arthur Peter Mutharika earned 4,177 ballots in Likoma while Lazarus Chakwera gathered 1,817 votes there. Kasungu Municipality favored Chakwera with 8,818 supporters compared to Mutharika's 7,831 backers. Mutharika secured commanding victories in both Luchenza Municipality, with 7,547 votes against Chakwera's 276, and Mwanza District, where he collected 30,576 ballots versus his opponent's 2,228. The Electoral Commission has processed documentation from...
MCP's Vitumbiko Mumba reports election fraud to the MEC
Vitumbiko Mumba addressed journalists at Malawi Congress Party headquarters in Lilongwe regarding electoral concerns. The party's vice presidential candidate announced that officials submitted formal allegations to the Malawi Electoral Commission about voting problems during September 16 elections. Mumba accused certain election workers of changing vote counts to benefit particular candidates across multiple regions. Authorities arrested suspected individuals involved in data manipulation schemes. The complaint targets alleged misconduct in Mangochi, Thyolo, Rumphi, and ten additional districts throughout the country. MCP representatives demand that election officials follow proper legal procedures and constitutional requirements. The...
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