Silver Strikers beat FCB Nyasa Big Bullets 2-0 at Bingu National Stadium on Sunday. The match honored First Capital Bank's 30th anniversary celebration. Both soccer teams played mostly backup players during the special game. First Capital Bank executives watched from the stands as their sponsored team competed.
Silver Strikers scored first through Binwell Katinji after nine minutes of play. The goal came from a well-executed team move that caught Bullets off guard. Silver earned a penalty kick during the 30th minute when Innocent Shema was fouled inside the penalty area. The team converted the spot kick calmly to double their advantage. Bullets created several scoring chances but could not find the back of the net.
Bullets pressed...
Malawi's corruption investigators received a report about serious wrongdoing at their embassy in Kenya. The Anti-Corruption Bureau learned that diplomats may have taken bribes from contractors and stolen government money. Officials also face accusations of selling alcohol illegally and lying about medical expenses. The whistleblower provided phone messages and payment records as proof. Embassy staff allegedly used their positions to make personal profits.
President Lazarus Chakwera faces growing pressure over corruption scandals before September elections. His government promised clean leadership but critics say he has failed to stop high-level theft. The Sattargate case damaged his reputation when a British businessman allegedly...
Mary Chilima posted a heartfelt message about her deceased husband on social media. The widow of former Malawi Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima shared her feelings more than one year after his death. Her Facebook post touched many people across the country. Hundreds of citizens responded with comments expressing their grief. The message showed her continuing pain from losing her husband.
The late Vice President died during a tragic aircraft accident on June 10, 2024. Eight other people also perished when their Malawi Defence Force plane crashed. The aircraft went down inside Chikangawa Forest located within Mzimba district. All passengers aboard the military flight lost their lives. The group had been traveling to attend a funeral...
The Democratic Progressive Party believes Arthur Peter Mutharika will win Malawi's September 16, 2025 election. Party leaders held a rally at Thundu Primary School grounds in Zomba district. Eastern Region Vice President Bright Nsaka told supporters that citizens want new leadership. He blamed the current Malawi Congress Party government for economic problems. Nsaka said people suffer from high prices and food shortages.
Essential goods like sugar, cooking oil and fuel cost more under current leadership according to Nsaka. Families struggle with expensive maize and fertilizer that create hunger across the nation. The DPP official called Professor Mutharika the country's best hope for change. Party leaders promise to lower commodity...
Minister Owen Chomanika urged Malawians to stay peaceful before September 16 elections. The Natural Resources and Climate Change Minister spoke Saturday at Chikwawa North Constituency. He attended a ceremony giving teachers a new house worth 48 million kwacha. The World Bank funded the building through its Governance Enable Service Delivery program. Chomanika represents this area as a member of parliament.
The minister warned against election violence during his speech. He told crowds that fighting hurts the country's development progress. Chomanika said he would not let failed politicians use his supporters for violent acts. He asked young people to report any politician who tries to incite them. The minister called on police to...
A political analyst has criticized Malawian voters for selecting leaders based on emotions rather than experience. The commentary draws parallels between natural laws and political consequences. The author argues that decisions made during elections affect the country for five years. He compares voter behavior to hiring practices and marriage choices. The analysis suggests that charismatic speeches influenced the 2020 presidential election outcome.
President Lazarus Chakwera faced criticism for lacking government experience before taking office. The commentary notes that Atupele Muluzi raised these concerns during political debates. Critics compare inexperienced leadership to allowing untrained drivers to transport children. The author...
Ilia Topuria captured the vacant lightweight championship at UFC 317 after knocking out Charles Oliveira in the first round. The undefeated fighter extended his perfect record to 17-0 with another dominant performance. Topuria previously defeated Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway before adding Oliveira to his list of victims. The Georgian-Spanish fighter earned his second UFC belt after moving up from bantamweight. His ability to succeed across multiple weight divisions demonstrates his exceptional talent.
Alexandre Pantoja successfully defended his flyweight title against Kai Kara-France with a third-round submission. The champion applied a rear-naked choke to secure his fourth straight title defense. Pantoja improved his record...
Uganda plans to introduce a new HIV prevention shot that protects people for six months. The injection called Lenacapavir has shown complete success in stopping HIV infections among healthy people. Ugandan researchers helped develop this medical breakthrough. The Uganda AIDS Commission announced the country will start using this treatment after meeting safety requirements. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration already approved the drug for worldwide use.
The East African nation faces a serious HIV crisis with 1.4 million infected people. About 38,000 new cases occur each year among adults. The infection rate stands at 5.5 percent across the adult population. Uganda currently provides other prevention medicines that require daily pills...
Uganda coffee farmers face lower prices as global markets shift. Agriculture Minister Frank Tumwebaze says the price drop stems from international forces beyond government control. Coffee trades on world exchanges where outside factors determine costs. Farm gate prices have fallen across all major coffee varieties. Robusta sells for 5,000 to 11,000 shillings per kilogram depending on quality.
Several worldwide developments drive the price decline. Brazil expects better harvests after improved weather conditions boost production forecasts. Vietnam plans to increase robusta exports from 29 million to 31 million bags. Global coffee production may reach 178.7 million bags next year compared to 169.4 million bags of expected consumption...
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