Two dudes just got bail in a case about funding a rights activist's kidnapping. Ezekiel Ching'oma and Gracian Lungu walked out of Lilongwe Magistrate's Court amid ongoing probes into a terrorist finance conspiracy. Prosecutors claim Ching'oma gave Lungu millions to bankroll operations aimed at stopping protests, actions allegedly connected to Silvester Namiwa's abduction.
The state pushed for a two-week remand, arguing the case's severity required more investigation. Resident Magistrate Breacious Kondowe disagreed, granting bail under strict terms. Each man must post a three-million-kwacha cash bond and offer two sureties valued at five million each. They surrendered their travel documents and are barred from leaving Malawi.
The court...
A Tanzanian tourist's epic road trip got derailed by Malawi's potholes and police stops. Daniel Mlabwa aired grievances online after driving through the country with his wife and friends. Their cross-continental journey from Dar es Salaam hit immediate snags at the Kasumulu border. Mlabwa described the entry process as bogged down in bureaucracy and unexpected delays.
He cited a required twenty-dollar road access fee per car, a carbon tax, and COMESA insurance. Officers demanded physical insurance documents despite digital verification options, resulting in fines. The group abandoned plans to stay in Lilongwe after severe potholes and constant checkpoints slowed travel dramatically. A two-hundred-fifty-kilometer stretch to Nkhata Bay...
A homegrown Malawian star just made a major leap to a continental giant. Forward Chikumbutso Salima completed a transfer from FCB Nyasa Big Bullets to Sudanese powerhouse Al-Merrikh Sporting Club. The twenty-four-year-old rose through the Bullets reserve system after joining from Lawrence Waya Academy. His early play earned him a Reserves’ Players’ Player of the Season award and a top scorer title in a domestic cup.
A loan spell at Bangwe All Stars saw him collect individual honors and help the Blantyre club secure a top-eight league finish. Promotion to the Bullets' first team followed, where Salima became a dominant attacking force. He tallied twenty-nine goals and thirty-one assists across sixty-nine total appearances for the senior...
Mzimba's got a brag-worthy streak with zero cholera cases, but health officials say don't get cocky. Bestido Nkhoma, a top health officer for M'mbelwa District Council, warned residents at a council gathering. He credited community efforts for the clean record yet stressed continued hygiene discipline. Nkhoma cautioned that outbreaks often return when precautions slip, especially when rains arrive.
He urged households to keep washing hands with soap, treating drinking water, and using proper toilets. Nkhoma called the cholera-free status a result of joint work by communities, health workers, and partners. Keeping it requires daily correct action, he stated. Community engagement stays vital, with local leaders and health assistants...
Turns out Malawi's prisons are getting help from above, with recidivism rates dropping. The Malawi Prison Service reports the reoffending rate fell from around thirty percent to twenty-five percent. Authorities credit religious groups for shifting prisons toward rehabilitation. Service spokesperson Steve Meke said these organizations provide spiritual counseling and moral guidance, reaching most inmates.
Meke noted that faith-based programs benefit over ninety-five percent of the prison population. These efforts help restore hope and teach life skills. The support continues after release, aiding reintegration into communities through safe environments. This partnership eases pressure on government resources, according to the Prison...
Malawi's electoral body is running a do-over vote after a ballot screw-up. The Malawi Electoral Commission launched a by-election for Ighembe Ward in Karonga District. Commissioner Caroline Mfune warned aspiring councillor candidates to avoid campaign handouts or using public resources. She stated such acts violate electoral law and would bring legal consequences.
Mfune outlined the nomination fee structure. Male candidates must pay 200,000 kwacha, while women, youths, and persons with disabilities pay 100,000 kwacha. Voter registration will occur over a set period, with no transfers allowed for this poll. Nomination papers will be available and presented according to the commission's schedule.
Karonga District Commissioner Willard...
A filmmaker in Malawi just dropped an action movie to fight human trafficking. Never Metewere directed The Last Roadblock, using car chases and fights to highlight the crime's reality. He believed the genre's urgency would engage audiences more effectively than plain statements. The story follows an antagonist stopped at a final checkpoint, symbolizing the nation's last stand against trafficking.
Production faced major hurdles due to tight funding and limited gear. Scenes shot across Blantyre, Lilongwe, and Zomba required complex logistics without high-end cameras or editing computers. The crew handled stunts with basic training and medical kits on set, escaping serious injury. Post-production struggled with slow machines and borrowed...
That AI music outfit just cut deals with the industry's biggest players after some legal drama. Udio settled copyright lawsuits with both Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group, securing licenses for its upcoming platform. The company is now recruiting a Head of Artist Partnerships to work from Los Angeles or New York. This executive will manage ties with major artists, their managers, labels, and publishers.
The job involves expanding the use of the Udio Artist Platform and negotiating partnership terms. Udio wants someone who can define artist engagement during what it calls a pivotal growth period. Candidates need direct experience with artists or labels and a strong industry network. They must handle complex dealmaking and...
Uganda's long-serving leader is doubling down on poverty talk after recent elections. President Yoweri Museveni stated his next administration would focus on wiping out poverty and transforming the economy. He urged government officials and citizens to embrace discipline, tackle graft, and aim for shared wealth. Museveni highlighted the Parish Development Model as a key tool for lifting households, admitting its rollout has been patchy.
He stressed that poverty must be fought house by house, not just as a broad statistic. The president said supporting wealth creators and moving people into the money economy was essential. Museveni recommitted to free public education and better healthcare, calling these vital for communities and youth...
