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FAM President Acknowledges COSAFA Setback, Emphasises Long-term Football Plan
Malawi's football chief accepted blame for the national team's weak showing at a recent tournament. Fleetwood Haiya spoke to delegates at the Football Association meeting held in Salima district. He said fans have good reason to feel let down after the poor results. The team struggled during the COSAFA Cup matches against other African nations. Haiya asked supporters to stay patient as coaches work toward future goals. The football leader explained that coaches used the tournament to find new players from local clubs. Many experienced players who live overseas did not join the squad for these games. Haiya believes this approach will help prepare the team for important matches ahead. The national squad aims to qualify for the 2027...
MACRA Offers Full Support to Airtel Following Deliberate Fibre Network Sabotage
Malawi's telecom regulator backs Airtel amid rising attacks on internet cables across the country. The Communications Regulatory Authority says criminals target fiber networks that connect cities and towns. Officials call the damage deliberate sabotage that hurts economic growth. Zamdziko Mankhamba from the regulator spoke to reporters about the crisis. He said all citizens must help protect these vital communication systems. Airtel operates more than 2,000 kilometers of fiber cables throughout Malawi. The company reports coordinated cuts happening at the same time across different areas. These attacks damage services that hospitals, schools and businesses need daily. Mobile money transfers and internet work stop when cables break...
One NICO Top 12 Netball Cup Begins with Kukoma Diamonds vs Blue Eagles
Twelve elite netball teams begin competition today as the NICO Top 12 Netball Cup starts its eight-week tournament. The event takes place at Blantyre Sports Arena with Malawi's best squads competing for the championship title. Kukoma Diamonds faces Blue Eagles as the opening match after defending their previous tournament victory. The central region rivals promise intense competition between two skilled teams. Both squads feature talented players who will battle for early tournament momentum. NICO sponsors the tournament to support netball development across Malawi. The company promotes local athletic talent through this major sporting event. Corporate Affairs Manager Mbumba Mlia-Ndasauka announced financial literacy sessions for...
Atupele Muluzi calls on APM to withdraw over age and alliance breakdown
Atupele Muluzi has built a clean political record without corruption charges. His father Bakili Muluzi faced court cases that President Chakwera later dismissed. Atupele served as a minister and parliament member across different government roles. He ran for president twice without attacking other candidates personally. Peter Mutharika picked him as a running mate for the 2020 elections. Atupele predicted Chakwera would struggle as president during campaign debates. He said Chakwera lacked experience to lead the country effectively. Malawi faces high inflation and rising prices under Chakwera's leadership today. Atupele also criticized Vice President Saulos Chilima's performance before his death. Chilima died in a plane crash after...
Expert Decries Lilongwe Attacks on Protesters, Diplomats Demand Accountability
Violence against peaceful protesters has damaged Malawi's reputation around the world. Experts who study government systems say the attacks hurt the country's standing as a peaceful democracy. George Chaima studies good government practices and spoke out against the brutality that happened Thursday. Armed attackers beat demonstrators as police and military forces watched without helping. The incident has shocked people who see Malawi as a stable nation. Seven countries sent a message condemning the attacks on protesters. The United States led the group that demanded quick action against those responsible. Germany and the United Kingdom joined other nations calling for justice. Japan and Ireland also signed the statement criticizing the...
DPP Appeals for International Intervention After Violent Attack on Protesters
Malawi's opposition party asks world leaders to help after armed attackers hurt peaceful protesters in the capital city. The Democratic Progressive Party says government supporters used machetes to attack demonstrators during a citizen march. Police and soldiers watched the violence happen but did nothing to stop it. Several people suffered injuries during the assault on protesters. A key protest organizer was among those hurt in the attack. Party leader Peter Mukhito calls the incident a serious threat to democracy. He says the violence puts the country's September 16 elections at risk. The attack breaks basic democratic rules that protect people's right to protest peacefully. Mukhito warns that such actions could harm the nation's...
Watchdog Accuses DPP of Funding Protests That Threaten Malawi Unity
A civil society group accused Malawi's main opposition party of paying for protests before elections. The Focused Minds and People Driven Initiative said the Democratic Progressive Party wants to harm the government. The group held a press meeting in Lilongwe to share these claims. Executive Director Fredrick Billy Malata spoke about the allegations. He said the opposition party uses civil society groups for political goals. Malata called the actions dangerous for the country. He said using civil groups as political tools hurts their reputation. The protests could damage Malawi's weak economy. Recent demonstrations stopped businesses and scared people. He warned that political protests create more problems for citizens. The group...
US Chipmakers Ship TSMC Arizona Wafers to Taiwan Due to Packaging Shortfall
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company sends computer chips from its Arizona factory back to Taiwan for final processing. The company cannot complete the packaging work needed for artificial intelligence computers at its American facilities. High demand from AI server makers forces TSMC to ship wafers across the Pacific Ocean for finishing. The Arizona plant lacks the advanced packaging services that companies like NVIDIA require for their products. Air cargo companies have seen business surge as more chips travel between the two countries. Eva Air reports major increases in shipping requests since TSMC opened its American operations. President Trump's trade policies initially slowed chip orders when tariffs took effect in April...
iPhone 17 Pro Logo Shift Could Prompt Redesign of MagSafe Accessories
Apple plans to release the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max at its September event. The new phones will feature a design change that makes the back panel appear raised from the top. Sources suggest Apple will move its logo toward the bottom of both devices. This small shift could create major problems for companies that make phone accessories. The logo repositioning may force Apple to relocate the magnets that support MagSafe accessories. Accessory manufacturers might have to completely redesign their products for the new phones. Current iPhone 16 Pro accessories may not work with the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro models. The change breaks the traditional balanced design that Apple has used for years. MagSafe accessories depend on precise...
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