Security forces brought back 59 animals after thieves stole them from a herder. The rescue happened Friday at Marti area when different police teams worked together. Officers from three groups chased the criminals who had taken livestock from Nchalai area. The thieves carried assault rifles and fought back when police caught up to them. All the stolen animals went back to the person who lost them.
Another theft case took place on May 21 near a bridge at Narok county. Police tracked down rustlers who had stolen 11 cattle early that morning. Officers followed footprints through the dark and found the criminals close to Miti Mingi Bridge. The thieves ran away when police started shooting at them. The cattle returned safely to their...
Two major universities teamed up with disaster officials to start a new training program about violence against women during emergencies. The University of Malawi and Malawi University of Science and Technology worked with the Department of Disaster Management Affairs for this project. Officials held the launch ceremony at the Great Hall on the Zomba campus. Ireland provided money to make this program happen. The event focused on helping people respond to hidden problems that hurt women when disasters strike.
Ben Mbwana from the Ministry of Gender explained how the program will teach students and aid workers important skills. He said the training helps people learn how to stop violence against women during natural disasters. Research...
Five ambassadors from nearby African countries landed in Lilongwe for a special business awards ceremony. The National Product Magazine hosts its Mid-Year Awards Gala at the Bingu International Convention Centre. Arthur Chinyamula runs the magazine and says everything is ready for the event. Companies from across southern Africa have arrived to take part. Government ministers from trade, farming, transport and money departments will attend.
The ceremony focuses on helping Malawi sell more goods to other nations. Leaders want the country to earn foreign money through exports rather than spending it on imports. The awards celebrate businesses that help build the economy and create jobs. The magazine will also launch its 115th edition at...
Zambia's former leader Edgar Lungu will rest in South Africa after weeks of fighting with his country's government. His family chose a private ceremony there instead of dealing with officials at home. The dead president and current leader Hakainde Hichilema never got along well. Lungu had put Hichilema in jail before losing power in 2021. The family wanted to keep Hichilema away from funeral plans because of their bad history.
A Malawi expert named Wonderful Mkhutche thinks similar problems could happen here. He says current and past presidents often make their fights personal instead of keeping things professional. Leaders need to treat each other with respect even when they disagree about politics. Mkhutche worries that personal...
Malawi Karate Federation breaks new ground with their first national championship competition. The event happens at Hope Green Light Secondary School in Area 24, Lilongwe. Competition starts at eight in the morning and features more than 80 fighters. Ten women join the tournament, which shows karate welcomes all genders. Edgar Mtulumbwa from the Malawi National Council of Sports calls this a major step forward.
The championship aims to boost karate skills across the country. Officials want to find talented fighters who might represent Malawi overseas. Athletes compete against others of similar age and ability levels. Winners earn medals for their hard work and success. The tournament gives local fighters a chance to test their...
The Democratic Progressive Party told voters it will keep the top two jobs for its members. Shadreck Namalomba speaks for the party and shared this news on Facebook. He said other groups have wrong ideas about how partnerships work. The party wants both the president and running mate spots for DPP people. Namalomba cleared up confusion about what roles partners can take.
Malawi's Constitution lets different parties work together during elections. The document creates a special job called second vice president for partner groups. Namalomba thinks it makes no sense for outside leaders to demand the first vice president role. He asked if those leaders would have to shut down their parties to take that job. The Constitution already gives...
Malawi's best track athletes head to Kamuzu Academy this Saturday for the country's biggest running competition. Athletics Malawi teams up with the National Council of Sports to host the 2025 championship event. Last weekend's regional contests decided which runners would advance from each area. Zomba, Lilongwe, and Mzuzu each sent their fastest competitors forward. The three regions will battle for top honors at the national level.
Sixty athletes earned spots through the qualifying rounds held across the country. Men make up 34 of the competitors and women fill the remaining 26 positions. Each region picked their strongest performers to represent them at the championship. The field covers sprinters, distance runners, and athletes who...
Education leaders have sounded the alarm about schools failing children across Malawi. The Civil Society Education Coalition warns that students are moving through classes without learning basic skills. This problem threatens the country's future growth plans. Leaders shared these concerns at Mkwichi Secondary School during a new campaign launch. The group fears Malawi will miss important education targets set for 2030.
Dr. Limbani Nsapato leads the coalition's board and calls the situation deeply troubling. He says many kids finish school without reading or math skills they need. This hurts their chances of moving to higher education levels. The country must do better at teaching fundamental subjects. Civil society groups plan to push...
Pictures show a new Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition that leaked online. Game Sandwich reports the special VR headset will go on sale Tuesday June 24. The device costs $399 and comes with black and green colors. Xbox branding covers the headset and matching accessories. An Elite Strap and Xbox wireless controller come with each purchase.
Buyers also receive three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription service. The headset contains 128 GB of storage space just like regular Meta Quest 3S models. Meta opened its software system to other companies back in April 2024. ASUS announced plans to build a gaming VR headset but shared no details since. Meta also promised to make this limited Xbox version around the same time.
Microsoft wants to...
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