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Tanzania confirms safety of citizens in Israel and Iran amid missile attacks
Tanzania checked on its people living in Israel and Iran after the countries fired missiles at each other last week. The government said all 168 citizens in Iran and over 200 people in Israel stayed safe during the attacks. Officials used their offices in Egypt, Kuwait, and other nearby countries to find out where everyone was staying. Most Tanzanians in Iran are students living in two cities called Qom and Tehran. About 134 students study in Qom and 34 more live in the capital city. The government wants to bring everyone home safely from both countries. Tanzania has more than 200 citizens working and studying across Israel. Embassy workers, students, and people with different jobs all live there. Fifty people already asked for help...
Blantyre joins Lilongwe and Mangochi in protests calling for MEC officials' resignation
People across Malawi want two election officials to quit their jobs. The protests started in Lilongwe but spread to other cities like Blantyre and Mangochi. All three cities plan to march on June 26th to demand changes at the election commission. Citizens for Credible Elections leads the movement against Justice Annabel Mtalimanja and Andrew Mpesi. The group says these officials refuse to let outside experts check the voting computer system. They also complain about the electronic voting machines that will be used in September elections. Asabuni Phiri runs the Blantyre chapter and confirmed his city will join the demonstrations. Protesters will meet at Chichiri Upper stadium and walk to the election office. They plan to give officials...
Malawi Peace and Unity Commission partners with PAC to boost national peace efforts
Two major peace groups in Malawi teamed up to help solve problems across the country. The Malawi Peace and Unity Commission and the Public Affairs Committee signed a deal during a ceremony in Lilongwe. Government workers, church leaders, and people from other countries watched the signing happen. Bishop Mary Nkosi leads the Peace Commission and said the agreement shows both groups want to bring calm to Malawi. Monsignor Patrick Thawale runs the Public Affairs Committee and talked about how the two organizations have worked together since 2013. The deal comes at a good time because elections will happen next year. The Peace Commission started after lawmakers passed a special law three years ago. The Public Affairs Committee has helped...
Texila American University Zambia becomes key education hub for SADC region
Texila American University Zambia has become a major player among private schools in the country. The university helps students from across Southern Africa learn about medicine and healthcare without leaving their home region. Students come from places like Malawi, Zimbabwe, and Now Botswana to study at the campus in Lusaka. The school stands out because it has the best lab equipment for medical training. Students can practice on real bodies in the dissection lab and use modern science equipment. Other private universities in Zambia do not have these advanced facilities on their campuses. Medical graduates can work anywhere in Southern Africa after they finish their studies. The Health Professions Council of South Africa accepts...
Two arrested in Balaka for possession of cannabis without license
Police officers in Balaka district arrested two people for having marijuana without proper permits. The arrests happened on June 19th at two different trading centers called Likudzi and Mkando. Inspector Gladson M'bumpha told reporters about the case from his office at Balaka Police Station. Officers found Malita Panyasa age 47 with 12 rolled marijuana cigarettes and loose cannabis plants inside her shop. She had no license to sell the drugs legally. Daniel Mkwatulo age 35 also got caught with illegal substances at his store. Police discovered Mkwatulo had a black plastic bag, a full sack of cannabis plants, and 22 twisted marijuana cigarettes. He could not show officers any permit that allowed him to have these drugs. Both suspects...
MPICO boosts K47 million for Malawi's 2025 Central Region Netball League
MPICO Group pumped more money into Malawi's netball scene with a fresh K47 million deal for 2025. The company announced the sponsorship boost during a Thursday meeting in Lilongwe. Officials said the new amount beats last year's K40 million funding. The extra cash shows MPICO wants to help young players develop their skills. Local sports leaders welcomed the increased financial support. Major teams like Blue Eagles and MAFCO won't play this season because they joined a different league. These powerhouse clubs moved to the new FDH Bank National League competition. Their departure creates space for smaller teams to shine. Young athletes will have better chances to show their talent. The change could shake up the usual winners and losers...
Edgar Lungu to be buried in South Africa after funeral dispute
Former Zambian leader Edgar Lungu will have his final resting place in South Africa rather than his home country. His family and Zambia's current government could not agree on funeral arrangements after he passed away from illness at a South African hospital. The family specifically asked that President Hakainde Hichilema stay away from the burial ceremony. Family lawyer Makebi Zulu announced they wanted a private funeral service away from political drama. South African officials agreed to support the family's decision to hold the burial there. President Hichilema ended the 16-day mourning period he had declared earlier. He told citizens on television that the country could not stay in endless mourning. The president said his...
AMD hints at Ryzen 5 9600X3D CPU with 3D V-Cache features
AMD accidentally revealed its upcoming Ryzen 5 9600X3D processor on an official driver page. The company appears to be working on this budget version of their 3D V-Cache chips. Computer makers will position this six-core processor below the more expensive eight-core models. The new chip uses Zen 5 technology and comes with twelve processing threads. AMD stacks 64 MB of extra cache memory on top of the main processor die. This brings total cache memory to 96 MB, which helps games and work programs run faster. Power usage should match the regular 9600X at 65 watts. The processor can boost speeds up to 5.4 GHz during demanding tasks. AMD built this chip to balance performance with energy efficiency for mainstream users. The 9600X3D gets...
Kioxia unveils CD9P SSD for AI servers with improved performance
Kioxia rolled out their newest computer storage drive for big data centers that power artificial intelligence systems. The CD9P drive uses the company's latest flash memory technology to handle heavy workloads that AI servers throw at it. Data centers can pick between two versions based on how much they plan to write data each day. The drive comes in different sizes and shapes to fit various server setups. One version measures 2.5 inches thick and holds up to 61 terabytes of data. The other uses a smaller design called EDSFF and stores up to 30 terabytes. Speed improvements really stand out when compared to older models. Reading data hits 14.8 gigabytes per second, much faster than the previous 12 gigabytes per second. Writing data...
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