Vitumbiko Mumba learned a hard lesson at the recent Malawi Congress Party elections. He received just five votes against Presidential Advisor Adamson Kuseri Mkandawire, who won 262 votes in Mzimba Central Constituency. This massive gap showed how voters rejected his approach to politics. Mumba spent time on TV shows but missed talking with actual voters. His online fame failed to translate into real support at the ballot box.
Mumba had already lost an earlier race for the MCP vice presidency. He never changed his ways after that first defeat. Mkandawire connected better with local people through years of community work. The voters rewarded his genuine involvement instead of Mumba's distant style. Other politicians should pay attention...
NBS Bank sends Paul Chidale to compete at the Zimbabwe Open Golf Championship. He plays against top athletes from across Africa at the Royal Harare Golf Club. The Malawian golfer wears red, representing the bank during the tournament. This Sunshine Tour event attracts professional players from many countries who test their skills on the course.
Bank marketing leader Stella Hara believes his participation shows growing interest in regional golf. She says his boldness matches the company's values about excellence. Chidale thanks NBS for helping him reach major championships throughout his career. He hopes his performance inspires other Malawian golfers to aim higher in their sports goals. The tournament runs through the weekend, and...
South Africa beat Malawi 2-0 on Sunday at Loftus Stadium, ending Malawi's hopes for the CAF African Nations Championship. The Flames entered with a 1-0 lead but needed at least a tie to make their first-ever appearance. Peter Mponda coached instead of Kalisto Pasuwa, starting Promise Kamwendo over Zeliat Nkhoma. Malawi played defensively early, but Victor Letsoalo scored after eleven minutes when defenders lost track of him in the penalty area. The Flames tried attacking but never shot on goal during the first half.
George Chikooka made several saves to keep Malawi alive as halftime approached. Chawanangwa Gumbo replaced Kamwendo after halftime, creating offensive chances. Macdonald Lameck managed a header at minute 50, forcing a save...
Last week, the Lilongwe High Court sent Vitumbiko Mumba's case to the Mzuzu High Court. Mumba wants to block the Malawi Congress Party from holding primary elections in Mzimba Central Constituency. He claims the party plans to use an electoral list different from what members agreed upon at their January meeting. The court transfer aims to prevent accusations about improper judge selection. Assistant Registrar Eliya Zawanda made this decision for fairness.
Mumba asks the court to stop MCP from using unapproved voters or verifying voter lists without proper oversight. He insists the Constituency Committee and representatives from all candidates must take part in the verification process. The primary elections help prepare for the...
Journalist Ephraim Mkali Banda found that illegal transporters risk Malawian lives through smuggling operations to South Africa. People travel without papers across borders from the Mzimba District every day. Women face abuse during these trips. Several travelers have already died, according to recent reports. The problem grows as criminals take advantage of desperate job seekers.
Poverty pushes people toward these dangerous journeys across national borders. Law officers must create checkpoints at major roads leaving the country. The Department of Immigration needs better document checks at exit points. Border police should team up with South African officials to stop these networks. Community action remains essential against smugglers...
British police confused a Zimbabwean food with drugs after a car crash near Castle Eaton. Tinashe Ndongwe crashed his car on February 3 on the A419 road. Officers found white powder wrapped in plastic bags inside his vehicle. Tests later proved the substance was sadza, a common dish eaten across southern Africa. West Midlands Police canceled all drug charges yesterday.
Ndongwe had made the sadza earlier that day for his dinner. Police first thought the white substance might be amphetamine. They charged him with intent to supply Class B drugs before lab results came back. Farai Muchenje from the Birmingham Zimbabwean Community Association compared sadza to mashed potatoes for British people. The story became popular online with many...
Helidrive National Air Rescue Service flew its first emergency medical mission from Victoria Falls, carrying a patient with intestinal blockage to Bulawayo. The medical team transferred the patient to Mpilo Central Hospital, where surgeons waited. Victoria Falls Hospital lacks general surgery services, making air transport necessary for urgent cases. Dr. Freddy Mhondiwa said medical staff prepared the patient before the flight, ensuring safe arrival. Helidrive began operations in Harare last July before adding Bulawayo service in December.
The company stems from a cooperation between Zimbabwe and Russia, supported by both national leaders. The service has moved more than 450 patients since starting, among them 150 babies under four...
Zimbabwe travelers from visa-required countries can apply online through the expanded digital system. The Online Border Management System makes entry easier for tourists and businesspeople. Officials report the change improves security at border crossings. The electronic process replaces paper methods with internet applications. This approach matches how people travel around the world today.
The digital visa system eliminates the need for mailed applications or office visits. Travelers pay less for applications because of fewer processing steps. Job seekers can already use the system's working parts for employment permits. More permit types will become available on the digital platform this year. The country has set up electronic gates...
The first group of white South Africans will travel to America next week under a new migration policy. Former President Trump backs this program, called Mission South Africa, for Afrikaners who he claims face racial discrimination. About 54 people will arrive on Monday at Washington Dulles Airport, with plans for up to 1,000 relocations this year. The program offers fast immigration for Afrikaners without normal refugee checks. South African officials strongly reject these claims as political.
The South African government argues that Afrikaners remain among the most economically advantaged groups in their country. They do not meet refugee status requirements under international law, according to South African officials. Trump increased...
