Zeliat Nkhoma became a national hero after scoring with a strong header just minutes before the final whistle. His goal gave Malawi a 1-0 win against South Africa at Bingu National Stadium on Saturday. The match marked the first leg of the final CHAN competition qualifiers. South African players failed to make a single shot on target during the entire game.
Wisdom Mpinganjira delivered the perfect cross that Nkhoma converted into the winning goal with only three minutes left. Earlier, Mpinganjira almost scored himself after 25 minutes but kicked straight at goalkeeper Mondli Mpoto. Alick Lungu nearly broke the deadlock at the 64-minute mark when his long-range shot forced Mpoto to tip the ball over the crossbar. Malawi pushed hard...
The Malawi Electoral Commission says the Smartmatic systems for next September's elections work fine. At a Catholic University talk about election tech, MEC legal manager Lawrence Lunguzi claimed their device has no problems seen elsewhere. He said Malawi asked for a special custom model that meets their needs.
Law teacher Burton Mhango backed these claims but worried about courts handling tech cases. He thinks Malawi needs a better tech setup first. Many civil groups want MEC to drop Smartmatic because of its bad record around the world. These groups fear the system might harm trust in elections.
The Catholic University talks bring experts together to discuss things that matter to the country. Election technology was the main topic...
The National Bank of Malawi just started a new money program for gas stations called Fuel 360. The bank made this plan after talking with many station owners about their money problems. NBM retail banking head Oswin Kasunda said gas station businesses need lots of cash fast when they run low on fuel. This package helps them keep their tanks full without stopping business.
Gas stations can borrow up to K30 million without putting up anything as security. The deal comes with card machines that make taking payments easier for customers. Station owners often need bank promises to buy fuel from companies like PUMA. The package also lets station workers get loans with lower interest rates through their employers.
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FDH Bank's profit after tax was K74 billion last year, up 108% from K35.6 billion in 2023. Bank leaders shared the results at their Investor Forum in Blantyre. Managing Director Noel Mkulichi said staff empowerment, better operations, and customer focus drove growth despite tough economic conditions. The bank continues to invest in digital platforms to improve service speed.
Rising inflation affects business costs, Mkulichi noted. Board Chair Charity Mseka called the 2025 outlook mixed, with growth possible but economic uncertainties remaining. She pointed to forex availability and inflation as ongoing challenges. The bank stands ready to support agriculture, mining, and other growth sectors that can transform the economy. Their Salama...
Nigerian security forces have locked up activist Kola Edokpayi in Benin City. He leads the Talakawa Parliament group. Officials took him on Saturday because he planned a rally supporting Burkina Faso leader Captain Ibrahim Traoré.
Take It Back movement leader Hafiz Lawal slammed the arrest as wrong both legally and morally. He said security agencies use government power against people who speak out. Lawal demands that they free Edokpayi right away. The arrest happened just because Edokpayi backed the Burkina Faso government, according to Lawal.
Edokpayi has worked to bring regular Nigerians together through his grassroots movement. The Nigerian Constitution protects freedom of thought, speech, and coming together with others. The DSS...
The Nigerian government ordered OML18 Resources Limited to pay $4.02 million in debts to the Federation Account. This comes after investigations found 45 oil companies owe a total of $1.7 billion in unpaid fees. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission uncovered these missing payments through data reviews. The House Committee gave OML18 Resources five days to pay part of what they owe. They must also work out the rest of their debt within two weeks.
Dr. Halima Isa Lawal from the Centre for Fiscal Transparency in Natural Resources praised these actions. She called it proof that oil industry reforms are finally working. The commission has shown that oil companies must meet their legal obligations. Nigeria depends on oil...
Since Monday, almost 62,000 people have rushed to apply for jobs with the Adamawa State Government. The state advertised only 4,000 civil service positions but saw applications pour in faster than expected. Permanent Secretary Abubakar Maiha shared these numbers on Saturday as applications kept coming. People who want these jobs can still send their information until May 13. The high number of applicants shows how many people need work in the state.
The Adamawa Civil Service Commission started taking applications on April 29. Many job seekers filled out forms online during the first four days. The gap between available positions and applicants means less than one in fifteen people will succeed. Those who have not applied still have...
Bombs hit Fangak County in South Sudan, killing seven people. Twenty others suffered injuries when explosives hit a local pharmacy. The blast burned the pharmacy building completely. It also damaged parts of the nearby hospital.
Medecins Sans Frontieres said Old Fangak Hospital serves more than 110,000 locals. These people already face problems finding medical care. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack, and neither the government nor army officials have spoken about what happened.
South Sudan officially entered peace after a 2018 agreement ended five years of civil war. That war pitted forces loyal to President Salva Kiir against those supporting First Vice President Riek Machar. Authorities arrested Machar in March...
Kano officials shut down two warehouses near Airport Road because they broke safety rules. The buildings stored bug spray chemicals that made bad smells all around the neighborhood. People who lived nearby told the Environment Ministry about the problem. Officials checked the area first, found the bad smells were real, and asked the owner to move the chemicals. The owner did not follow these orders.
The government had to close the stores after the owner ignored warnings. Ibrahim Nasir from the Pollution Control office said they had no choice but to take legal action against the business. Dr. Dahiru Hashim said keeping dangerous stuff near homes puts everyone at risk. The ministry wants people to report other places that may harm the...
