Opposition groups want two election officials removed before Malawi votes next year. Activist organizations support the Democratic Progressive Party's demand to fire Annabel Mtalimanja and Andrew Mpesi from the Malawi Electoral Commission. The current government acts like the previous DPP administration did when it held power. Critics say both leaders favor the ruling Malawi Congress Party over other political groups. Many citizens worry about fair elections under their leadership.
The officials will likely keep their jobs despite public pressure from rights groups. Former election chief Jane Ansah stayed in her position even during massive street protests across the country. Ansah later decided to run for parliament on a DPP ticket...
FCB Nyasa Big Bullets crushed Moyale Barracks 3-0 at Kamuzu Stadium. The victory moved Bullets back to first place in the TNM Super League standings. Chikumbutso Salima, Sean McBrams and Chawanangwa Gumbo each found the net for the home team. A large crowd watched Bullets reclaim the top spot from Mighty Wanderers. The win gave Bullets 24 points from nine matches.
Salima opened the scoring in the 11th minute after Babatunde Adepoju created the chance. The striker slotted the ball into an empty net when the defense lost track of him. McBrams doubled the lead before halftime with another well-crafted goal. Adepoju again provided the assist with a brilliant run through two defenders. Moyale struggled to create clear scoring opportunities...
Silver Strikers defeated Karonga United 3-1 at Silver Stadium on Wednesday afternoon. The victory pushed Silver from eighth place to fifth in the TNM Super League table. Both teams earned 15 points from eight games, but Silver moved ahead on goal difference. Karonga fell from fifth to sixth position after the loss. The Central Bankers controlled most of the match at their home stadium.
Chinsisi Maonga scored the opening goal for Silver in the 37th minute. Emmanuel Allan provided the assist for Maonga's calm finish. Patrick Phiri equalized for Karonga with a penalty kick six minutes into the second half. A handball call inside Silver's penalty area led to the spot kick. The score remained tied at 1-1 for ten minutes.
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National Bank of Malawi will host a business expo for small companies at Gateway Mall during the weekend. The event celebrates International SME Day and brings together startups and established local brands. Small business owners will display their products and connect with customers. The bank plans to help entrepreneurs gain visibility and market exposure. Business leaders say the expo offers more than just sales opportunities.
Akossa Hiwa manages marketing at the bank and explains the strategy behind the event. She believes small businesses need platforms to showcase their capabilities to potential customers. The expo creates connections between entrepreneurs and community members. Visibility helps small companies grow and attract...
Malawi officials warn people to stop wearing military and police uniforms without permission. Security Minister Ezekiel Peter Ching'oma said Tuesday that private guards, party members and regular citizens break the law when they dress like official forces. The practice creates safety risks for communities across the nation. Criminal groups might use fake uniforms to trick people during attacks. Government leaders want to protect the reputation of real security services.
Four official groups can legally wear these special clothes. The Defense Force, Police Service, Prison Services and Immigration department have exclusive rights to their uniforms. Private companies and political organizations must find different clothing for their...
Students packed Mzuzu University over the weekend for a music festival featuring popular artist Eli Njuchi. The performer energized crowds during the Northern Region Mo626 Intercollege Social Weekend. National Bank of Malawi sponsored the event through its Mo626 program. Students from four colleges joined the celebration. The festival offered relief from academic pressures.
Njuchi commanded the stage with powerful vocals and crowd interaction. His song Ma Ine moved students to tears as they thought about their mothers. Female students sang loudly when he performed his new track Kathumba. The artist connected deeply with young audiences. His performance became the night's main attraction.
Other musicians joined the lineup throughout...
False reports about former Finance Minister Ignatius Chombo spread across social media Wednesday. People claimed the former government official had died from prostate cancer at a private hospital in Harare. The rumors quickly gained attention on various online platforms. Many users shared the unverified information without checking its accuracy. The claims created confusion among citizens who remembered Chombo from his government service.
Pokello Nare stepped forward to deny the death reports about her stepfather. The socialite used her Instagram account to correct the false information. She expressed frustration about people creating fake stories online. Nare confirmed that Chombo remains healthy and strong. Her statement helped stop...
Zimbabwe's labor minister announced a new board for the National Social Security Authority. Edgar Moyo told the board members to fix problems that hurt public trust. The authority manages pensions and accident coverage for workers. Poor decisions and corruption damaged the organization's reputation. Moyo wants the new leaders to make better investment choices.
The authority collects money from employers and workers to pay benefits. Retired people deserve fair payments after years of work. Smart investments help the fund grow stronger over time. Past boards made bad deals that lost money. The new team must avoid these mistakes.
Christopher Dube will lead the nine-member board. Other members represent government offices, labor groups...
Dr. Thokozani Khupe spoke to Parliament about rising cancer deaths across Zimbabwe. The former deputy prime minister called the crisis an urgent matter for the nation. She warned that more citizens die from cancer each day the government delays action. Khupe survived cancer herself and understands the serious health threat. She told lawmakers that statistics represent real people and families.
The government collected 38 million dollars through a sugar tax to fight cancer and other diseases. Khupe questioned how officials spend this money for cancer equipment and medicine. She previously asked about the procurement process and received limited answers. The politician wants clear reports about remaining funds and equipment purchases...
