A church leader from Kumasi has people talking after he suggested using deadly drones to stop illegal gold mining. St. Sark runs Open Arms Ministry and told reporters that Ghana should send suicide drones to mining areas. These flying weapons would crash into anyone doing illegal mining and kill them on the spot. He thinks this extreme method would end the galamsey problem within months. The preacher believes current government efforts with soldiers and task forces waste money and time.
St. Sark wants the country to forget about using military troops to fight illegal miners. He says one suicide drone could solve everything better than sending people to the mining sites. The religious leader feels angry that illegal mining continues...
Ghana's top science group wants President Mahama to completely throw out a mining law that lets people dig in protected forests. The Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences says the government only wants to change one small part of the rule instead of scrapping the whole thing like they promised.
The scientists think this half-hearted approach makes the government look bad and goes against what they said about protecting nature. They argue that forest reserves should stay as forests and not become mining sites because digging there hurts animals and makes water dirty.
The controversial law came from the previous government and gives the president and a minister power to approve forest mining. The Academy believes this breaks Ghana's...
Ten people want to be Malawi's next president and have picked up their official papers from the Electoral Commission. Sangwani Mwafulirwa from the commission says the candidates come from different parties, and some are running alone. The list includes notable figures such as Lazarus Chakwera from MCP and Peter Mutharika from DPP. Joyce Banda from the People's Party and Dalitso Kabambe from UTM also grabbed their forms.
A few others, like David Mbewe and Ras Chikomeni, haven't collected their papers yet. They have until July 5th to pick them up. Getting these forms shows people are serious about running for president. It helps them build support and gain recognition from voters across the country.
Taking the papers doesn't mean...
Atupele Muluzi comes from a family that knows politics well. His father Bakili Muluzi served as president and worked with important leaders like Kamuzu Banda. Growing up around these powerful people taught Atupele how government works. He learned about making deals and running the country from watching his father. This early experience gave him knowledge that most politicians never gain.
Atupele represented Machinga North East in parliament for fifteen years. He worked as a member of parliament from 2004 to 2019 and learned how laws get made. During his time there he helped people from his area and spoke up for their needs. He knows how to work with other lawmakers and make things happen. His long service shows he can stick with tough...
The Lungu family made it official that former Zambian President Edgar Chagwa Lungu will have his final resting place in South Africa. Family spokesman Makebi Zulu released a statement confirming the private burial ceremony will happen in Johannesburg. The family thanked people from Africa and around the world for their kind messages during this sad time. They picked South Africa because they wanted a quiet funeral away from public attention. The family asked everyone to respect their choice for privacy.
South African government officials helped the family with all the funeral arrangements. The Lungu relatives praised South Africa for treating them with respect and dignity throughout the process. They appreciated how the country honored...
Silver Strikers coach Peter Mgangira wants his team to step up for their important cup match against Civil Service United. The game happens this Sunday at Bingu National Stadium with a final spot on the line. His team beat Civil Service 2-0 earlier this month during regular league play. Mgangira says this knockout game feels completely different from their previous meeting. The coach knows his players must stay focused and ready for anything.
The team recently tied 1-1 with Blue Eagles but Mgangira believes they have bounced back from that result. He thinks Silver Strikers deserves to play championship games and his squad understands what they need to do. The coach feels confident about their chances of winning. Training sessions have...
Peace activist Edward Chaka believes Malawi can help solve world problems despite being a small country. He runs the People's Federation for National Peace & Development and thinks the nation should focus on helping people rather than just stopping wars. Chaka wants leaders to fix poverty and inequality because these issues cause fighting between countries. Young people need more chances to lead peace efforts across Africa and beyond.
The executive director says real peace means everyone has fair access to jobs and basic rights. Malwhile should work with nearby countries to tackle shared challenges like climate change and disease. Strong democracy at home can inspire other nations to protect their citizens better. The country must...
Human rights group Inua Advocacy spoke up about refugee problems on World Refugee Day. The organization worries about how some countries treat people who escape war and danger. Rich nations close their borders and make it harder for refugees to find safety.
Malawi welcomes refugees even when money is tight. The country earned the nickname Warm Heart of Africa because people help others in need. Ubuntu spirit guides how Malawians treat refugees as family members rather than strangers.
Recent reports upset Inua Advocacy about Congolese people seeking safety. Immigration officers tricked asylum seekers and moved them from Karonga to Chitipa. Officials promised to take them to Dzaleka Refugee Camp but pushed them back across the Tanzania...
Students at Mzuzu University will party hard starting Friday when famous musicians come to town. The Mo626 Intercollege Social Weekend brings Patience Namadingo, Driemo, and Eli Njuchi to perform for college crowds. The event helps students forget about studying and have fun with music and dancing. Rising star 6TH MW will also perform during the weekend celebration.
Top DJs will keep the party going all night long with their music sets. DJ Magic, DJ Classic, DJ Grant, and DJ Stephen will play songs that make everyone dance. Students from four different colleges will attend the weekend party together. The gathering brings young people from across the Northern Region to one place.
National Bank of Malawi pays for the entire weekend...
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