A court in Lilongwe fined Harriet Banda and Jeremiah Mona K1.8 million each for selling fake Malawi soccer team jerseys. The court ordered that K1 million from each fine go straight to the Football Association of Malawi as payment for their losses. These two people broke the law by selling products with fake trademarks, which violates section 52 of the Trademarks Act from 2018. Police caught Harriet with 84 knockoff Moto-branded jerseys and nabbed Jeremiah carrying 62 phony shirts.
Police prosecutor Sub Inspector Kabazale pushed for tough penalties despite these folks never breaking the law before. He argued their actions hurt FAM financially and said the punishment should warn others thinking about similar crimes. Kabazale explained...
Flames coach Kalisto Pasuwa just picked 29 players for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Namibia and Tunisia. The team faces Namibia at home first - they'll play at Bingu National Stadium on March 20. After that, they'll fly to Tunis where they take on Tunisia at Stade Olympique Hammadi Agrebi on March 24.
Pasuwa included eleven players who play outside Malawi. Three guys - goalkeeper William Thole plus defenders Gomezgani Chirwa and Nickson Nyasulu - moved to Zimbabwe teams last month. He also called up Richard Mbulu and Lloyd Njaliwa, who both play for teams in Mozambique. Star striker Gabadinho Mhango, who plays in South Africa, was cut as well.
The squad features several other international talents. Denis Chembezi plays...
Ilyas Karim, the Member of Parliament for Chikwawa South Constituency, asked local folks to stand together when putting projects into action. He shared this message Monday at Phandadzinja primary school in Sub-Chief Masache's area as they kicked off a school building project. The World Bank pays for this construction through a program named Governance Enabled Service Delivery (GESD). Lots of people showed up to see the start of the school-building work.
Karim discussed why education is crucial for improving the area. He said education helps people succeed at everything, which explains why he focuses on improving schools first. Since he started representing the area in 2014, Karim has completed many helpful projects. He pointed to...
Police arrested Black Katema for having 220 liters of gas without proper permits. The 24-year-old guy faces serious trouble after cops nabbed him on March 10 around lunchtime right inside Karonga township. Someone tipped off the police about his illegal fuel business, which led officers straight to him. They found eleven plastic containers filled with gas, each holding exactly twenty liters.
Officers grabbed all the fuel immediately after catching Katema red-handed. Constable Margret Msiska from the Karonga Police confirmed these details when talking with Malawi24 reporters. She explained how they received secret information about somebody moving gas illegally through town. The police team acted fast and caught Katema before he could...
Former Minister Atupele Muluzi stands strong against possible arrest threats from the ruling party in Malawi. He shared on Facebook that someone called to warn him about arrest plans after he spoke on Zodiak Radio. The United Democratic Front leader made clear he refuses to back down despite attempts to quiet his voice. He believes his mission focuses on helping regular citizens of Malawi.
Muluzi declared democracy needs protection at any cost, and he remains ready to fight against people trying to silence him. He challenged government officials by saying he would accept punishment if telling the truth counts as breaking the law. His brave words sparked big discussions across the country. Many Malawians jumped online to praise his...
Women across Kenya demand real action against female murderers. A big group called Ni Mama network brought together 150 women's rights supporters who say the government must launch a judicial investigation into these killings. They believe quick reactions after each murder case simply don't work as long-term solutions. These short-lived responses actually make attackers feel bolder about continuing their violence.
The leader of Defenders Coalition, Mary Simat, points out these attacks have become extremely serious. Her group wants permanent solutions instead of temporary fixes. She explained that International Women's Day happened during a terrible wave of attacks on women and girls throughout their communities. The growing number of...
Kenya recently joined hands with Hungary through two agreements focused on farming and learning. Kenya Prime Minister Secretary Musalia Mudavadi explained these deals would create new teamwork between both nations. He mentioned both countries have been friends for over 60 years, with many chances to grow closer ahead.
During his meeting with Hungarian Foreign Affairs Minister Péter Szijjártó in Budapest, Mudavadi thanked Hungary for giving 200 school spots yearly to Kenyan students. These chances help people from both places connect better. The school program has brought good changes across many parts of both economies according to him.
The farm deal lets experts from both places share their best growing methods. Hungary has already...
Azziad Nasenya discussed money rumors during her Habari Shuffle show on Sound City Radio. People online accused her of borrowing cash to pay for her fancy lifestyle. She denied these claims completely when a listener asked if she had paid back her loans. Azziad described social media as a place where anyone can make up stories about other people.
She explained that she never needs to borrow money because she earns enough through her work. The popular creator reminded everyone that her success came from years of effort. She built her career carefully over time and made smart investments along the way. Her glamorous image comes from actual hard work rather than loans or debt.
The radio personality mentioned she handles any financial...
Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong'o is thrilled about Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital becoming a State Corporation. The big change happened after the Cabinet gave its thumbs-up during their Tuesday meeting at State House in Nairobi. Nyong'o believes this upgrade means the medical center will get enough money to improve its services across the Lake Region and beyond. He thanked President William Ruto and his team for making this important decision.
The governor praised the people running the hospital every day. He specifically mentioned Dr. Richard Lesiyampe, who serves as Chief Executive Officer, plus all workers and board members who helped transform how things operate there. Their hard work improved patient care...
