Julius Paipi stepped down from his role as UTM party chief for the Eastern Region. He sent a letter to party Secretary General Willet Kalonga announcing his quick exit. Paipi kept quiet about why he decided to leave the political group. He thanked UTM leaders for letting him serve and praised late founder Saulos Klaus Chilima for his guidance. The politician said Chilima gave him valuable experience during their time together.
Political watchers know Paipi as Chisyene Mesi around campaign circles. He worked for the Democratic Progressive Party before switching to UTM after the 2020 elections. Paipi accused DPP members of being dishonest when he made the jump between parties. He joined UTM when his old party lost the presidential race...
The top ten students who score highest on Malawi's school leaving exams will win a trip to see a famous dam. These winners will travel to Mozambique to visit Cahora Bassa Dam after their tests end. The school exams start July 1st and students across the country are working harder because of this reward. Officials hope the prize will push more kids to study better and compete for top grades.
Ernest Kaonga runs Maranatha Academy and announced this news at a student farewell event. He wants young people in Malawi to aim higher and work harder for their dreams. The trip will show students how other countries build major projects and develop their economies. Kaonga believes seeing these achievements will inspire students to think about...
Dalitso Kabambe wants answers about the plane crash that killed his friend and former boss. The United Transformation Movement leader spoke at a memorial service Tuesday night. He promised to dig deep and find out what really happened on June 10. The crash took nine lives and shocked the whole country. Kabambe said Malawians deserve the truth.
The UTM president asked tough questions about the aircraft. He wondered how officials let an unsafe plane carry the vice president. Saulos Chilima and eight others died when their military aircraft went down in Chikangawa Forest. They were flying to attend a funeral for former Justice Minister Ralph Kasambara. The crash happened during what should have been a routine government trip.
Kabambe has...
Atupele Muluzi attacked the 2019 elections as fake after criticizing Peter Mutharika for being old. The UDF leader said thieves stole the election from him. He felt upset about winning just 200,000 votes during that contest. Muluzi wrote on Facebook that he stayed quiet to keep peace alive. The former president's son said he chose silence over fighting.
Courts threw out the election results because of problems. Muluzi decided to become running mate for the DPP after judges canceled everything. He traveled across Malawi working hard for votes during the new election. His efforts paid off when he helped bring 1.7 million votes to the party. Muluzi said hard work made this happen and not luck.
The politician wants leaders who tell the...
The Democratic Progressive Party said sorry to former President Bakili Muluzi after harsh words from party official Sameer Suleman. Suleman made the comments after UDF President Atupele Muluzi spoke at a rally in Machinga district. Atupele told DPP leader Arthur Peter Mutharika to quit the September 2025 presidential race because of his age. He wants younger leaders to run the country. Many people got angry at these remarks because they see Mutharika as the best candidate to beat President Chakwera.
Suleman fired back at Atupele and said he should care for his sick father instead of telling Mutharika what to do. DPP Vice President Joseph Mwanamvekha called these words unnecessary and said Suleman spoke out of anger. He asked both men...
Armed police officers helped vendors deliver a petition to Mbelwa District Council on Tuesday. The vendors want the government to cancel retail licenses for foreign business owners operating in Mzuzu City. They also demand three ministers step down for not helping Malawians.
Masked attackers carrying machetes and weapons appeared during the demonstration. These people work for the ruling MCP party and have caused trouble at protests before. Vendors saw the threat and armed themselves with machetes, stones and slingshots to protect against the masked group.
The vendors had to change their planned route to reach the district council offices safely. City residents saw masked troublemakers for the first time like those who have attacked...
Activist group UniteBehind joins court battle against former PRASA board members who challenge corruption findings. Judge Naki Stylianou allowed the organization to become the fourth respondent after former officials started their legal case during 2022. The group fights to protect state capture report conclusions about rail agency theft. Former executives like Lucky Montana and board members Sfiso Buthelezi face allegations about stolen public money. Commuter advocates want to preserve Judge Raymond Zondo's investigation results.
Acting Judge Stylianou praised UniteBehind for extensive experience fighting rail corruption across many years. Founder Zackie Achmat leads efforts to prevent officials from overturning investigation outcomes...
The FIA approved plans for Kyalami circuit to achieve Grade 1 status for Formula 1 racing. South Africa seeks to return to the F1 calendar after 30 years since their last race in 1993. Kyalami previously hosted grand prix events from 1967 to 1985 and again during 1992 and 1993. Circuit owner Toby Venter calls the approval a defining moment for South African motorsport. The track requires Grade 1 certification to host world championship Formula 1 events.
Apex Circuit Design developed the upgrade plans over five years of work. The company also designed the Miami F1 street circuit for recent seasons. Upgrades focus on safety improvements rather than track layout changes. Workers will enhance run-off areas, barriers, fencing, kerbs and...
An Iranian missile killed four family members when it struck their home in northern Israel Saturday. Kasem Abu al-Hija lost his daughter, two granddaughters, and daughter-in-law when the weapon collapsed their concrete building. The victims had reached reinforced safe rooms but the ballistic missile hit directly. Rescue workers found bodies after following blood trails through the dark street. Debris and personal belongings scattered across the road after impact.
Tamra residents lack proper bomb shelters despite living near conflict zones. The Arab-majority town houses 38,000 people without public protection facilities. Nearby Jewish community Karmiel provides 126 shelters for 55,000 residents. Arab communities receive less government...
