CDEDI wrote to Homeland Security Minister Ezekiel Ching'oma about passport problems. The group wants answers about why passport offices stopped working two weeks ago. Director Sylvester Namiwa said the Immigration Department broke its legal duties to citizens. He pointed out that the minister promised a new passport company would fix the crisis. CDEDI used the Access to Information Act to force government honesty.
Namiwa asked three main questions about the passport mess. He wants to know why passports stopped being made. The director demands a date when passport services will start again. He also wants details about how officials picked the new passport supplier.
The government gave a contract to Madras Security Printers Private...
Munira Bakali wants voters to pick her again for Likangala Ward in Zomba City. She promises to finish road projects and teach young people job skills. The councillor holds a Master's degree from the University of Malawi. She built a paved road from Mpondabwino Trading Centre to the university during her time in office. Bakali plans to spread similar work to Chilupsa and other nearby places.
The councillor helps girls and boys learn trades that prepare them for good jobs. She wants to give money to women who need help starting small businesses. Bakali spent five years building roads and bridges for her community. She gave emergency supplies to people who needed them most. The councillor also handed out cash payments to families through...
Chief Justice Rezine Robert Mzikamanda told three new electoral commissioners to follow the law and serve Malawi with honor. The swearing-in ceremony took place at Lilongwe High Court. President Lazarus Chakwera picked Richard Chapweteka from MCP, Dr. Emmanuel Fabiano and Caroline Mfune from DPP for the jobs. These appointments filled empty spots left after two commissioners finished their terms and one quit. The Chief Justice said he was happy with the choices.
Mzikamanda praised the commissioners for their past work. He said the country trusts their experience and fairness. The Chief Justice urged them to focus on legal duties and help all citizens. He reminded them that Malawi depends on their service. Their return shows strong...
President Lazarus Chakwera handed out K50,000 to 4,000 people at his state home Monday. The money giveaway happened at his residence near Chikokobay. Most people who received cash came from Zomba district. Officials picked about 400 people from each of the 10 voting areas there. Trucks brought residents from Zomba and nearby areas to the presidential lodge.
The total handout reached over K200 million if everyone got their share. Sources say the president wants to build support for his government. A similar event took place earlier at Kamuzu Palace where crowds gathered for the same payment. The money distribution comes during tough economic times for the country. Public hospitals lack basic medicines and fuel shortages affect daily...
AMD released new Threadripper PRO 9000 processors and Radeon AI PRO 9000 graphics cards for professional computers. The company built these chips on advanced Zen 5 design with up to 96 cores and 192 processing threads. Workers can run complex tasks faster with 16 percent better performance than older models. Engineers added support for DDR5-6400 memory that fixes errors automatically. The processors connect to 128 PCIe 5.0 lanes for more expansion options.
Computer makers will sell the PRO 9000 WX chips through business partners rather than regular stores. AMD created a smaller 9000X series with 64 cores maximum for home users and basic workstations. These desktop chips support four memory channels and 48 PCIe lanes with fewer...
TerraMaster launched the D4 SSD storage device for video creators and photographers. The 4-bay system uses USB4 connections that transfer data at 40 Gbps speeds. Media professionals can install four M.2 solid state drives for fast file access. The device works with Mac and Windows computers through various USB ports. Thunderbolt 3, 4, and 5 connections also support the storage system.
Four 8TB drives create up to 32TB of total storage space for large video projects. RAID 0 setup delivers read and write speeds around 3224 MB per second with Samsung drives. Single drive operation reaches 1608 MB per second for everyday file transfers. The compact design weighs less than traditional hard drive enclosures. Silent operation produces only 19...
ASUS created a 31.5-inch gaming monitor that uses Quantum Dot OLED technology. The PG32UCDMR displays 4K video at 3840 by 2160 pixels with fast 240Hz refresh rates. Response times reach 0.03 milliseconds for smooth motion during action games. AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and NVIDIA G-Sync prevent screen tearing problems. Motion blur reduction helps players see moving objects clearly.
Colors look vibrant because the screen covers 99% of DCI-P3 color space. Peak brightness reaches 1000 cd/m² for bright outdoor scenes. The OLED panel creates contrast ratios around 1.5 million to 1 for deep blacks. Viewing angles stay consistent at 178 degrees from any direction. Ergonomic adjustments allow tilting, swiveling, and height changes up to 80...
Engineers used medical scanners to peek inside Nintendo Switch 2 without breaking it open. The CT scan showed major parts like the Nvidia Tegra chip marked GGMLX30-A1. Medical imaging revealed the 5220mAh battery and audio parts from Realtek. The scan confirmed 256GB storage from SK Hynix and 12GB total RAM split across two modules. MediaTek components handle wireless connections and Bluetooth features.
Scientists can study hardware design without destroying expensive gaming systems. The detailed pictures show exactly where each part sits inside the portable console. Previous teardown videos damaged other Switch 2 units during disassembly. CT scanning gives engineers the same technical information without any physical harm. Community...
Cyclone Idai destroyed power lines across Zimbabwe during March 2019. The storm left 300,000 people without electricity across Chimanimani and Chipinge districts. Communities lost access to hospitals, schools and businesses that needed power to operate. The African Development Bank spent $24.7 million to rebuild damaged infrastructure after the disaster. Workers replaced wooden power poles with stronger steel ones that resist severe weather.
Engineers rebuilt 155 kilometers of damaged power lines between Middle Sabi and Charter. The project created a separate 12-kilometer line for Chipinge district. Steel poles replaced the old wooden structures that broke during strong winds. The Zimbabwe Electricity Distribution Company received new...
