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Unbeaten Wanderers face Bullets in Malawi's second half title race
Malawi's premier football competition reaches its midpoint as authorities announce the first phase conclusion date of August 10. The second segment commences on August 23 after the scheduled break period. League officials from SULOM released these dates alongside transfer window specifications. Mighty Mukuru Wanderers dominate the standings with 33 points while maintaining their perfect record across 13 matches. FCB Nyasa Big Bullets occupies second position with 30 points as the closest challenger. Silver Strikers holds third place with 26 points, while both Blue Eagles and Ekhaya FC share similar totals at 23 points each. The transfer period operates between August 8 and September 4 for all participating teams. Registration...
Zandile Dabula, Equal Education clash over migrant pupils in SA
Operation Dudula leader Zandile Dabula has declared plans for a December 2025 campaign targeting foreign students at South African public schools. The organization intends to station members at educational facilities to block enrollment of undocumented migrant children. Dabula stated that private institutions remain available for foreign students while public education must serve only South African citizens. The campaign will require extensive verification of all foreign nationals and their parents' legal status. This initiative continues longstanding tensions between local communities and immigrant populations over access to limited resources. Equal Education and the Equal Education Law Centre have denounced the proposed action as...
Matanda-Moyo says graft costs Zimbabwe US$2 billion annually
Prosecutor General Loyce Matanda-Moyo delivered strong criticism against widespread graft during Wednesday's Integrity and Accountability Summit in Harare. She characterized corruption as a multi-faceted threat that steals funds designated for medical facilities, educational institutions, and public works projects. The prosecutor emphasized how these criminal activities prevent citizens from receiving essential services while hampering Zimbabwe's growth objectives. Matanda-Moyo stressed that defeating corruption demands coordinated efforts across government agencies rather than isolated actions. She described the process as requiring vigilance, investigation, prosecution, and asset recovery through specialized collaboration. Annual...
President Mnangagwa declares Zanu PF rule in Harare nonnegotiable
President Mnangagwa addressed the 385th Politburo session at Zanu PF headquarters in Harare. He declared the party would maintain its constitutional foundations and ideological commitments without compromise. The First Secretary emphasized honoring the liberation war veterans who sacrificed their lives for independence. He described the constitution as the foundation for developing resilient governance systems that support economic modernization. Mnangagwa stated the party bears responsibility to retain political control for advancing citizen welfare. Recent by-election victories across all contested constituencies demonstrated continued public trust in Zanu PF leadership. The President acknowledged these electoral successes while...
Kinteh says Sanyang VDC is no longer fit to serve community
Sanyang Development Fund diaspora members rejected the village committee's recent general meeting as ineffective. The criticism followed Chairman Abdoulie Botto Gaye's weekend allegations that SDF attempted external manipulation of local governance through negative publicity campaigns. Vice President Ebrima Touray Kinteh denied these claims and stated that transparency concerns drive their opposition. He accused village leaders of mishandling community funds and violating constitutional requirements. The development committee failed to provide proper financial documentation during their assembly. Saikou Camara from the diaspora leadership condemned the meeting's legitimacy due to missing bank records and audit signatures. He revealed...
Justice Tabally says he approved asset sale order without reading it
Justice Sheriff B. Tabally testified before the Special Select Committee about his office's failure to follow a High Court directive. The court had ordered livestock valuation before asset sales connected to Janneh Commission findings. Tabally accepted full responsibility for not conducting the required assessment process with Gambia Livestock Marketing Agency assistance. The former sheriff revealed he approved the execution by telephone while absent from his office. He never read the court order dated January 3, 2018, before giving his endorsement. This represented his first experience handling livestock asset disposal during his service period. Committee members questioned the lack of proper procedures in the case. The court had...
Dr. Sawaneh says Gambia tourism must battle regional giants
The Gambia Tourism Board partnered with the University of The Gambia's Tourism and Hospitality Unit for a student career event on July 29, 2025. UTG Auditorium in Kanifing hosted the gathering designed to promote tourism industry opportunities among university students. Marketing professionals from GTBoard and academic staff delivered presentations about career pathways within the sector. Students interacted directly with industry representatives to learn about tourism's economic impact on the nation. The event served as a bridge between academic institutions and professional tourism organizations. Ebrima A.K. Sanyang represented GTBoard's Director General during the keynote address, emphasizing tourism as an economic foundation for...
Ismaila Bah cedes family land to empower Toroba women farmers
Women in Toroba village received five hectares of agricultural land through EU-funded assistance from ActionAid International The Gambia. Village Development Committee Chairman Ismaila Bah completed all legal documentation with Kerewan Area Council before transferring ownership to female beneficiaries. The SAPOF Project constructed a vegetable garden equipped with solar-powered water systems and modern facilities. ActionAid installed eight solar panels, one 15,000-liter tank, and fifteen water reservoirs for year-round farming operations. The organization provided training for eighteen women farmers in organic fertilizer production methods. Women's leader Aja Isatou Jallow confirmed the fenced garden accommodates over 200 female...
Basse Manneh Kunda restores 400 year old Bantaba to unify village
Basse Manneh Kunda completed restoration of its traditional village square during a recent ceremony in the Upper River Region. Local authorities and residents from nearby communities attended the event that featured community cleansing activities. The restored meeting place will enable elders and young people to gather for discussing village matters and settling disputes. Alkalo Lasana Manneh acknowledged contributions from the Village Development Committee and diaspora supporters who funded the project. Chairman Nfally Manneh of the Manneh Development Association called the renovation both historic and transformative for residents. The square forms part of larger development plans for the village and provides rest areas for visitors...

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