Three students died at Nkwanta Senior High School during violent ethnic fighting. The deaths happened when bullets struck students who were caught between warring groups. Two girls from Forms Two and Three were walking home from school Thursday when gunfire killed them. A male Form Three student died Friday after a stray bullet hit him. The ethnic conflict has torn apart the Oti Region community for years.
Ghana Education Service shut down the school immediately after the violence began. Officials sent police officers to help students leave safely and return to their families. The temporary closure protects remaining students from more danger. Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu said his department feels sad about the senseless deaths...
People from two villages have asked their government to fix a broken road. The communities of Agyakaamanso and Ensoyameye need help from leaders to repair the damaged pathway. Residents posted videos online asking for immediate action from officials. The road connects both villages to nearby towns and cities. Local people depend on this route for medical care, school access, and business activities.
Heavy rains make the road much worse each year. Thick mud traps cars and trucks during wet weather. Drivers struggle to move vehicles through the deep, sticky ground. A video shows cars stuck and unable to move forward. Transportation becomes nearly impossible when storms hit the area.
Community members have called on President John...
CRECK Sporting Club ended a nearly two-month losing streak with a 1-0 win over Moyale Barracks at Dimba Stadium on Sunday. Frank Phiri scored the only goal seven minutes into the match after receiving a pass from Dalitso Nahipa. The victory moved CRECK from 11th place to eighth place with 14 points from 11 games. Moyale Barracks fell from seventh to ninth place with 13 points. New coach Eliah Kananji earned his first win after replacing Joseph Kamwendo.
The game started with fast action as CRECK took control early. Nahipa almost scored a second goal four minutes later but missed the target. Moyale fought back and created several chances throughout the match. Goalkeeper Brighton Munthali made key saves to protect CRECK's lead. The...
A Malawian-American rapper endorsed Peter Mutharika for president after donating millions to hungry families. Alberto Fernando Zacarias uses the stage name JB and recently gave 20 million Kwacha to help people without food. He posted a photo of the Democratic Progressive Party candidate on Facebook Friday. The message told his followers to vote for Mutharika during September 16 elections. His social media post received massive attention from supporters and critics.
The Facebook endorsement attracted 25,000 likes and more than 8,500 comments within one day. Followers shared the post 139 times across the platform. Richard George Chinjiko supported the choice and called Mutharika the right candidate. Chicco Mwale disagreed and said he...
A church leader advised recent graduates from Malosa Secondary School to show strong moral values after finishing their studies. Bishop William Mchombo from the Anglican Diocese of Upper Shire spoke during the graduation ceremony at the school in Zomba. He told students they must act as positive role models for others who will follow them. The bishop stressed that future students need to find school buildings and equipment in good condition. He wanted graduates to develop their social skills, academic knowledge and mental strength for their next life chapter.
School principal Peter Bamusi celebrated the graduating class for their hard work and proper behavior during their time at the institution. Students from this group won an English...
Parliament should watch over government branches to protect democracy. The lawmakers must check how police and military forces act during protests and political events. Malawi has seen violent attacks on peaceful protesters recently. Security officers often stand aside when citizens face harm from armed attackers. Lawmakers have stayed quiet about these serious problems.
Parliament committees can call officials to answer questions about wrongdoing. The Defence and Security Committee should investigate reports of police failures. Legal Affairs Committee members could examine patterns of abuse against protesters. Public Appointments Committee lawmakers should question military leaders about their actions. These groups have not started...
First Capital Bank cardholders can buy soccer tickets at half price for a special anniversary game. The bank celebrates 30 years of business with a match between FCB Nyasa Big Bullets and Silver Strikers. The teams will play Sunday at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe. Regular tickets cost K3,000 but bank customers pay only K1,500 when they use their cards. Marketing head Twikale Chirwa announced the discount during a Thursday press conference at bank headquarters in Blantyre.
The first 1,000 fans entering the stadium receive free shirts, caps and jerseys from the bank. Customers must show their FCB cards at bank branches or the special tent on game day to claim discounts. All seating levels qualify for the reduced prices from...
Lilongwe authorities have detained Gift Kachama for taking K12 million from his workplace on June 18. The 34-year-old man discovered the cash during his assigned duties of cleaning his employer's vehicle at Area 9. Kachama took the money and headed to a local church service. His employer quickly notified police after discovering the missing funds. Officers arrested the suspect at the church following the report.
Kachama first claimed his cousin had committed the crime when questioned. Police continued their interrogation until he confessed to taking the money. The suspect guided officers to a maize field where he had buried part of the stolen cash inside a plastic container. Authorities recovered only K2.5 million from the original K12...
Malawi football officials voted to strip three groups of their membership rights during a meeting held at Salima district. The Football Association of Malawi decided these organizations would lose their power to vote during future elections. Delegates supported the proposal that targeted youth, coaching and referee associations. The motion came from Northern Region Football Association leader Masiya Nyasulu. He said the groups were doing work that FAM already handles through other departments.
President Fleetwood Haiya defended the decision as part of changes that match FIFA rules. He explained that removing political power would help these organizations work better. The groups will serve as professional partners rather than voting...
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