Bangladesh secured their maiden series victory on Sri Lankan territory with an eight-wicket triumph that completed a 2-1 series win in Colombo. The visiting team achieved only their fifth away Twenty20 International series success by reaching the 133-run target with 21 balls remaining. Tanzid Hasan Tamim delivered an unbeaten 73 runs from 47 deliveries, striking six maximums during his career-best performance. Captain Litton Das contributed 32 runs while Towhid Hridoy added 20 runs without dismissal to guide the chase. The hosts managed just 132 runs for seven wickets after choosing to bat first.
Off-spinner Mahedi Hasan dismantled Sri Lanka's batting order with figures of four wickets for 11 runs, claiming his best bowling...
Nkhata Bay District Council has achieved remarkable fiscal progress during the first quarter of the 2025/2026 financial year. The local authority generated K110 million in revenue, representing 38 percent of its K284 million annual budget target. Chief Accountant Officer Cecilia Chakanza attributes this performance surge to strategic reforms. Staff training programs, personnel rotation policies, and electronic collection systems have transformed revenue generation capabilities. The council eliminated a K40 million bank overdraft through these improved financial practices.
Enhanced revenue streams enable the district to pursue delayed infrastructure projects, such as the Chihame Market rehabilitation. Civil society organizations have...
Crowds assembled near the Sigelege road in Namiwawa, Blantyre, seeking passage to Sanjika Palace for monetary distributions. The diverse gathering featured youth, women, and men, with several participants displaying Malawi Congress Party symbols. Anonymous individuals told CFM News they joined after hearing about available funds. One participant described the situation as chaotic while admitting uncertainty about group leadership. Another confirmed following others based on rumors about financial handouts from leadership.
Reports indicate attendees received food and transport allowances following meetings with President Lazarus Chakwera at the location. The activities raise concerns about potential misuse of government resources for...
The National Economic Empowerment Fund rejected claims about distributing K8.4 billion to religious leaders through a presidential community program. Young clergy members contradict this denial and assert they obtained financial assistance from the government initiative. NEEF officials characterized such reports as deliberately misleading information designed to damage the institution's reputation. The microfinance organization threatened legal action against individuals spreading what it termed false statements about its lending practices. NEEF emphasized that all loans undergo rigorous evaluation procedures before approval.
Pastor Tusalifye Mbeye publicly praised President Chakwera's administration on July 15, 2025, during a Malawi...
Everton Chimulirenji has abandoned his independent candidacy to join the United Transformation Movement ahead of Malawi's September 16 general elections. The former vice president served as Arthur Peter Mutharika's running mate during the 2019 campaign before departing the Democratic Progressive Party following the Constitutional Court's nullification of those election results. His unsuccessful attempt at independent politics prompted this latest party switch. Political observers view his UTM membership as a calculated survival strategy designed to leverage the party's organizational network and voter appeal. Chimulirenji seeks to secure a parliamentary seat through this new alliance.
Analysts suggest his defection may bolster UTM's...
Two commercial vehicles crashed head-on at Chilanga along Mangochi Road, killing multiple people and injuring numerous others. The passenger-laden truck traveled from Mangochi while the empty vehicle approached from Blantyre direction. Emergency responders transported wounded survivors to area medical facilities as rescue teams worked at the collision site. Police closed the highway temporarily to facilitate cleanup operations and victim recovery efforts. Officials have not released final casualty figures as identification procedures continue.
Witnesses reported devastating scenes with scattered debris and distressed passengers calling for assistance after impact. The collision's force caused immediate fatalities among some travelers...
A dawn blaze consumed seven commercial establishments at Lubinga Market within Mzuzu City, devastating traders along the bustling Devil Street corridor. Market area chairperson Fostino Banda reported that emergency responders arrived after flames had already engulfed the structures, prompting angry merchants to dismiss the firefighting crew. The incident's origin remains undetermined as authorities continue their investigation. Hardware retailer Wezzie Chunda experienced compounded losses when opportunistic thieves exploited the disorder to steal merchandise valued at more than K2 million. Mzuzu Police have launched inquiries to identify both the fire's cause and perpetrators who engaged in looting during the emergency response period.
Malawi Police Service has charged Egnat Katengeza with murdering her biological sister Agnes Katengeza after months of investigation. Authorities believe financial motives drove the alleged crime, which has shocked Lilongwe residents. Police spokesperson Hastings Chigalu confirmed that detectives gathered fresh evidence linking Egnat directly to the killing. The suspect remains in custody on remand charges. Legal proceedings against her will commence shortly.
The investigation began when police arrested stepbrother Amos Katengeza in December for the same murder. During questioning, Amos identified Egnat as the primary conspirator behind the killing. Police initially released Egnat after interviewing her but continued investigating the...
Malawi's Constitutional Court delivered a landmark verdict that eliminates criminal defamation from the nation's legal framework. Justices Chifundo Kachale, Fiona Mwale and Mzonde Mvula unanimously declared Section 200 of the Penal Code unconstitutional. Political activist Joshua Chisa Mbele initiated the legal challenge after facing charges for criticizing a government official. The court determined that criminal prosecution for defamation violates constitutional guarantees of free expression. This decision prevents future prosecutions under the defunct statute.
The justices emphasized that democratic societies must prioritize open discourse over protecting reputations through criminal penalties. Civil courts provide adequate remedies...
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