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Zomba Gender Unit Smashes Vaccine Myths
The Gender Ministry joined with Health officials to ask the Zomba Gender team members to collaborate on sharing gender news and vaccine information. Francis Chitenje from the Gender Ministry talked about teamwork during a one-day training session. The World Health Organization helped run this event, where people learned how to spread important messages in their areas. Chitenje said that when everyone works together, community members can join local growth projects. He believes the workshop will create strong ties between gender experts and health workers to raise awareness about vaccines. Chitenje called vaccine education a shared job for all partners involved. Ruperth Kamtsendero from Zomba District Council praised both ministries for...
Malawi Betting Boss Cracks Down on Risky Wagers
The Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority wants all gambling companies to follow safety rules that protect players from harm. Board Chair Fredrick Changaya spoke about this goal at a training event for gambling operators in Salima. He said they have held several workshops to teach these companies about their duties. The authority meets often with many groups to share facts about gambling risks with both companies and players. South African Responsible Gambling Foundation experts will lead the two-day training. They will teach about problem gambling signs and how addiction affects people. Mini Monte Gaming manager Madalitso Gongwa plans to learn better ways to guide players. He believes many Malawians use gambling as a source instead of...
Big Bullets Blast Into Airtel Top 8 Semis
FCB Nyasa Big Bullets made it to the final four of the 2025 Airtel Top 8 tournament. Maxwell Gasten Phodo scored with a header after 28 minutes at Nankhaka Stadium in Lilongwe. This gave Peter Mponda's team a 1-0 win over two matches. The People's Team will next play either Silver Strikers or Moyale Barracks. This marks their sixth time reaching the semifinals. The team has won this tournament three times when they reached the last four stage. They lost to Silver Strikers in 2017 during the early rounds. Blue Eagles beat them in the final match the next season. Officials banned the Red Army from the 2019 competition because fans acted violently during the previous final. They came back in 2021 and won against Moyale Barracks. Mighty...
Young Thug Roars Back with Money On Money
Grammy winner Young Thug returns with his fresh track Money On Money featuring Future after more than 18 months away from solo music. The song comes from Young Stoner Life Records and 300 Entertainment with production from several beat makers. Fans can watch the official video directed by Kaito and Brendan O Connor. The new song is the lead-up to his fourth album, UY Scuti, which is planned for a summer release. Young Thug named the album after one of the largest stars scientists have found in space. He left clues about the project through a basketball jersey at a Miami Heat game and a billboard near Coachella. Young Thug plans to play at many world festivals this summer. Between June and July, he will headline shows in Chicago...
US Cuts Visas for Malawi Side Chicks and Ben10
The United States refused to give travel papers to partners of Malawian officials heading to a New York money meeting. People who applied included wives, girlfriends, and even a young male companion of government leaders going to the IMF talks. American officials rejected these requests because they did not follow rules for official trips. The group from Malawi had 43 members, with some tribal chiefs among them. This choice made people ask questions about what matters most to their government.
Namibia Axes Uni Fees for 2026
Namibia will end fees at public universities starting in 2026. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah shared this plan during her first national address. Students won't pay to register or learn, but must cover where they live. The country's first woman president says the program will start slowly. It uses money already set aside without needing much new cash. Student groups have split views about the news. Some like the idea, but others say it lacks clear details—the Affirmative Repositioning Student Command questions how the government will pay for it. People worry the plan might limit student numbers or help only poor families. Namibian children already attend public grade schools without paying fees.
DeepSeek R2 Slashes Costs and Packs 512 PFLOPS
AI startup DeepSeek plans to release its new R2 model soon, according to popular tech insider @iruletheworldmo on X. The company uses Huawei Ascend 910B chips with their custom training system to reach 82% hardware use. This equals 512 PetaFLOPS of computing power, about 91% of what older NVIDIA systems deliver, but costs 97% less. Several partners help make this happen. Tuowei Information handles most hardware orders. Sugon provides special cooling racks that manage high heat loads. Innolight adds parts that cut power use by 35%. Different centers run the system across China, with Runjian Shares managing southern operations for about ¥5 billion yearly. The R2 model already works for private use. Through the Yun Sai Zhilian platform...
Windows 11 Copilot PCs Get Crazy AI Powers
Microsoft has deployed three AI features to Copilot+ PCs through the Windows 11 April 2025 non-security preview update. Users can finally access the long-promised Recall, Click to Do, and enhanced Windows Search by enabling "Get the latest updates as soon as they're available" in Settings > Windows Update. Recall operates as a background capture system that takes periodic screenshots, encrypts them via the device's TPM chip, and stores them locally. The system creates a searchable index organized by keywords, dates, and applications. Privacy controls include Windows Hello authentication for settings changes, app-specific exclusions, customizable retention periods, and snapshot deletion options. Windows E3 enterprise deployments can...
Bebe Cool Drops Break The Chains May 30
Ugandan star Bebe Cool told fans his new album, Break The Chains, will be released on May 30. He shared the news during a TikTok Live chat with popular Ugandan content creators on April 25. The project mixes his classic style with modern Afrobeats and personal stories. His recent singles, Circumference and Motivation, show a fresh musical direction. Bebe Cool plans to use this album to help Ugandan music reach global audiences and inspire younger artists to take risks. The musician worked with new producers and upcoming talents like Joshua Baraka on this release. His previous album, Go Mama, earned him nominations for the MTV Africa Music Awards. The hit song "Love You Everyday" has reached over 5.5 million Spotify streams and 14...
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