Malawi Electoral Commission requires all election candidates to speak English before running for office. Hastings Bota from MEC explained that parliamentary and council meetings happen only using English language. Candidates must prove their English skills through legal documents during nomination. Political hopefuls need sworn statements confirming they understand and speak English properly. Legal practitioners or commissioners must sign these English proficiency declarations.
Election officials train staff members on nomination rules and computer systems across the country. MEC workers learn how to enter candidate information into electoral databases correctly. Training covers technical requirements and legal standards for the...
People from Chigwaja village west of Blantyre travel on one of the worst roads anyone could face. Sharp rocks and deep holes make the 10-minute trip feel like crossing countries. Frustrated drivers ask whether local leaders exist at all. Years pass without government help despite tax payments from residents.
Community members raised over 5 million kwacha to fix their five-kilometer road stretch from Sigerege to Chigwaja. They hired construction equipment and bought materials without waiting for politicians. Local workers earn money from the project that leaders failed to deliver. The road connects Sanjika Palace with nearby villages and serves as a shortcut to Chileka.
Residents cannot remember seeing their Member of Parliament Steve...
Former Malawi national football team coach Alex Masanjala died at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital during Thursday morning. The veteran mentor battled infections for several months before passing away at the Blantyre medical facility. Football supporters across the country remember Masanjala for developing young talent and building strong teams. He coached many top clubs during his career and earned respect from players everywhere.
Masanjala led the national team called the Flames and managed major clubs like Nyasa Big Bullets and Mighty Wanderers. Silver Strikers FC, Civil Service United, and Mighty Tigers also benefited from his coaching expertise. He worked with MDC United, Escom United, Blantyre United, and Sucoma teams throughout...
Malawi joined the African Telecommunications Union as a full member after completing the ratification process. Daud Suleman from the communications authority delivered the official documents to ATU representative Alice Koech. The Malawi High Commission office helped arrange the formal submission. Malawi wants to lead digital development across Africa through this membership. The country can shape technology policies for the entire continent.
Suleman called the ratification a strategic declaration rather than just paperwork. Malawi plans to work with other African nations on secure telecommunications systems. The move supports economic growth and digital access for all citizens. MACRA believes this membership will bring new technology...
Intel leaked information about their new Core i5-120F processor shows solid performance specs. The chip uses six powerful cores that handle twelve tasks at the same time through hyperthreading technology. Base speed runs at 2.5 GHz and jumps to 4.5 GHz during demanding work. The processor contains 18 megabytes of cache memory and uses 65 watts of power.
The 120F supports up to 192 gigabytes of DDR5 memory running at 4800 MHz speeds. Intel designed this processor as part of their Bartlett Lake-S series that only uses performance cores. The company skipped efficiency cores for this particular model line. Compared to the older Core i5-12400F from Alder Lake, the new chip offers slightly faster turbo speeds and more memory support.
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Intel's Battlemage graphics chips appeared inside Linux driver software that helps computers display images. Programmers found four different identification codes for the BMG G31 processor. Intel added these codes about two weeks ago for their upcoming Arc graphics cards. The company plans to launch Battlemage graphics during late 2025.
The four identification numbers might represent different versions of the same basic chip design. Software developers also discovered two additional codes but cannot determine their exact purpose. These graphics processors could power either consumer gaming cards or professional workstation models. Intel used similar approaches with previous graphics chip families.
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AMD plans to release the Ryzen 7 9700F processor with eight cores and no built-in graphics. The company targets mainstream computer builders who want powerful processing without paying for graphics they might not use. Motherboard makers already updated their software to support the new chip. The processor uses Zen 5 architecture and runs at 65 watts of power consumption. AMD expects to price the chip around 250 to 300 dollars.
The Ryzen 7 9700F matches the regular 9700X processor but removes the integrated graphics unit. Computer users who already have dedicated graphics cards can save money with this version. The chip features 16 threads across eight cores with 32 megabytes of cache memory. AMD allows users to overclock the processor...
YouTuber JerryRigEverything tested the Nintendo Switch 2 screen by hitting it 50 times with heavy pliers. The device kept working after removing the protective plastic layer first. He discovered the screen contains shatterproof plastic underneath a thin glass surface. The Joy-Con controllers popped off after 13 hits but the main system stayed functional. Nintendo designed the screen to break safely without sharp pieces flying around.
The console features a 7.9 inch touchscreen with 1080p resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate. The display supports HDR video but has limited brightness compared to other devices. Nintendo added G-SYNC technology for smoother gaming performance. The screen measures 279 pixels per inch for clear image quality...
Apple will not bring macOS to iPads despite user requests for the computer operating system. Craig Federighi leads software engineering at Apple and explained the company position during a recent interview. He believes iPads should stay simple and easy to use for people of all ages. The tablet design focuses on touch controls rather than mouse and keyboard setups. Apple wants to keep iPads different from Mac computers.
iPadOS 26 added many computer-like features without changing the basic tablet experience. Users can open multiple app windows and use advanced keyboard shortcuts with the new update. The system also includes a floating menu bar that appears when needed. These changes help people work better without making the interface...
