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Kell Kay new jam lags behind old hit
Fans can't wait for Kell Kay to release his new song. The popular Afro R&B singer performed at Blues in Blantyre on Sunday. Everyone went wild for his track Sunandiuze, but that might not be its final name. People acted just like hungry customers waiting outside a bakery for fresh bread! The crowd exploded with joy during his show. When they heard the music, it looked like fireworks were going off. They made it super clear that they wanted the finished song right away. No one thought waiting for a new track would cause such excitement! Kell Kay has definitely noticed all the fan love. This award-winning musician said the release date depends on his listeners' preferences. He basically handed the decision over to them. People keep...
Bishop brings water to Sacred Heart School
Bishop Alfred Mateyu Chaima recently installed a new borehole at Sacred Heart Boys Primary School. He believes clean water directly contributes to better education for students. The Catholic leader from Zomba Diocese explained that the school faced major water problems before this addition, which harmed student learning opportunities at the facility. The Bishop hopes this water access will boost academic performance throughout the school. He encouraged the children to focus more on their studies since they have fresh water available right on campus. The church leader emphasized how Catholic education aims to meet basic student needs first. He stressed that providing water remains central to their educational mission across the region...
Banda promises free secondary school for kids
Joyce Banda plans to make high school free for everyone if Malawians elect her president again. The People's Party leader shared this promise at a campaign event in Zomba. She spoke to a crowd at Songani ground in Senior Chief Malemia's area. Banda officially announced she wants to run for president in the September 16 elections. The former president talked about how many parents have trouble paying for their kids' education. She expressed sadness about this situation, which drives her plan for free secondary schooling. Research shows that 140,000 students left school because of Tropical Cyclone Freddy. Another 200,000 kids stopped attending classes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Banda promised to continue giving motorcycles to young...
Strikers angry over fixture switch to BNS
Silver Strikers feels upset about the Super League of Malawi moving their first game. The league wants them to play against FCB Nyasa Big Bullets at Bingu National Stadium instead of their home field. This makes no sense because the Football Association of Malawi already said Silver Stadium can host games during the 2025 season. The team based in area 47 strongly disagrees with this choice. Silver Strikers tried many times to talk nicely with league officials about this problem. Their worries fell on deaf ears, as Sulom kept acting like a dictator who refused to listen. The team released a timeline showing they met with Sulom on March 30, 2025, to explain their concerns. After that meeting, Sulom claimed Silver Stadium had safety...
Voice of the North backs new leaders for a fairer north
Voice of the North supports Catherine Mzumala and Vitumbiko Mumba as strong leaders for northern Malawi. VON thinks these leaders can help the region grow and develop better than others. The group shared this news during a press event in Mzuzu, where they talked about why they picked these people. Davie Botha leads VON's Board and believes the country needs new leadership ideas to bring everyone together. He pointed out how the current system gives more resources to some areas but leaves the North behind. Roads, schools, and basic services often reach the northern parts last or not at all. Botha said Mzumala and Mumba really see these problems clearly and know what to do about them. The group wants either federalism or taking turns at...
Malawi to feed folks and welcome new faces
Malawi leaders plan to keep feeding hungry families across the country. Water and Sanitation Minister Abida Mia talked about this on Sunday at a Malawi Congress Party rally in the Chikwawa district. The party gathered to welcome Owen Chomanika, who serves as both the Member of Parliament for Chikwawa North and Minister of Climate Change and Natural Resources. Mia told everyone at Chikwawa Secondary School that the government had set aside K60 billion to buy food for people who needed help. She explained that President Lazarus Chakwera knows many households face hunger problems. Mia said the President wants to fix challenges quickly with direct solutions that help struggling citizens right away. The party happily welcomed Chomanika...
Ruto mentors MP but locals dont buy it
When President Ruto said he mentors Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, people living in Kiharu started talking about it a lot. They shared different opinions before the President planned to visit their area on Thursday. Ruto made these comments during his Monday night TV appearance at Sagana State Lodge, right as he began his five-day tour across the Mt Kenya region. The President mentioned he helps guide Nyoro along with other young leaders like Kimani Ichung'wah, who leads the National Assembly majority. He asked everyone to let him handle Nyoro, saying young politicians make mistakes sometimes but need guidance. Yet many Kiharu locals think Ruto just wants to smooth things over before arriving in Murang'a county. These residents pointed out...
South Sudan customs go digital for smoother trade
The South Sudan Revenue Authority started using new digital systems last Friday. They added an Electronic Permit system and joined the Regional Electronic Cargo Tracking System, which works alongside the Uganda Revenue Authority. These computer systems help track goods moving between countries and ensure that taxes are actually paid. Traders must pay their taxes before trucks can leave with cargo. The digital tools let South Sudanese businesspeople monitor where their stuff travels from start to finish. This matters because many items, including cigarettes, alcohol, electronics, and cars, often cross borders without proper taxes being paid. Both countries expect these systems will stop goods from disappearing between Uganda, Kenya, and...
Kampala duo nabbed for orphanage fund fraud
Kampala Metropolitan Police arrested two Kawaala Central Zone businessmen who stole £5,970 from British citizen John Bridges. The money should have helped Ugandan orphans, but these men spent it on themselves instead. Police identified the suspects as 27-year-old Jonathan Kizito, nicknamed Jona, and 20-year-old Titus Kyalimpa. They tricked their victim for four years between 2020 and 2024. They lied about sending money to the Children of God Orphanage in Uganda, but police found that the orphanage never received any funds. Patrick Onyango, who speaks for Kampala Metropolitan Police, explained that they caught these men after looking into missing charity money. He said these businessmen took advantage of someone trying to help...
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