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Trump Plans to Merge USAID into the State Department. The Trump administration aims to fold the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) into the State Department. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Monday he would lead the aid agency as staff stayed away from its...

Namibia's Trade Deficit Narrows Sharply in December. Namibia cut its trade deficit to N$119 million in December 2024, down from N$5.5 billion in November. The Namibia Statistics Agency reported this marked a strong improvement from the N$969 million deficit seen a year earlier. Trade patterns...

M23 Rebels Declare Ceasefire as Regional Leaders Plan Crisis Talks. The M23 rebel group announced a humanitarian ceasefire in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday. This comes ahead of planned talks between Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame...

Africa Embraces Female Leadership as Namibia Elects First Woman President. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Africa's first elected female president, sees hope in Namibia's recent election. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's victory marks another breakthrough for women leaders on the continent. "When I took office...

Monica Geingos Pledges to Uphold Late President's Legacy. Former Namibian First Lady Monica Geingos said at Heroes Acre on Tuesday that she plans to preserve President Hage Geingob's legacy according to his wishes. The one-year death commemoration drew President Nangolo Mbumba, First Lady...

Early Childhood Centers in Zomba Face Crisis Amid Funding Shortages. Officials report that early childhood programs in Malawi's Zomba district have failed due to severe funding gaps and poor facilities. The Parliamentary Committee on Social and Community Affairs found serious problems during...

Malawi Airports Need $55 Million for Critical Upgrades. Malawi's Civil Aviation Authority needs $55 million to upgrade its two main airports to meet international standards by 2026. The bulk of the funds—$35 million—would go to Kamuzu International Airport in Lilongwe. Chileka Airport in...

DAPP Launches Education Project for Girls and Disabled Children in Dowa. Development Aid from People to People (DAPP) Dowa will start a new four-year project to help girls and children with disabilities in local schools. The program aims to train 21 primary school teachers across three zones -...

Old Mutual Malawi Plans to Plant 10,000 Trees Amid Sustainability Concerns. Old Mutual Malawi has announced plans to plant more than 10,000 trees in Mzuzu and Blantyre. The Wildlife and Environmental Society of Malawi (WESM) reports that many firms plant trees mainly for publicity, without...

Kagame Claims Ignorance of Rwandan Troops in Congo as Violence Mounts. Rwanda's President Paul Kagame says he does not know if his troops operate in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where M23 rebels battle government forces. The fighting has left 900 dead and thousands injured. "I...

Citizens' Group Plans MACRA Protest in Lilongwe. A civic group called People Power Movement will hold protests at the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority next week. The group sent notice to Lilongwe District Council about peaceful demonstrations set for February 13, 2025. Leaders...

Business Partners International Invests K25 Billion in Malawi Ventures. Business Partners International (BPI) has invested K25 billion ($15 million) into Malawi's business sector. The fund manager announced this milestone at a recent breakfast meeting with entrepreneurs in Blantyre. BPI...

Malawi Advances in WAFCON Qualifiers After Congo Withdraws. Congo's women's national team has withdrawn from the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, giving Malawi an automatic spot in the next round. The Football Association of Malawi received official notice from the Congolese...

MCP District Chairman Suspended for Unauthorized Meeting. The Malawi Congress Party suspended Kasungu East District Chairman Maurice Chikafa on disciplinary grounds Thursday. Deputy Secretary General Gerald Kazembe issued a letter stating that Chikafa organized an unauthorized meeting with MCP...

South African Council Asks Trump to Resettle White Farmers in US. The INJEJE Yabenguni council has urged former US President Donald Trump to provide land in America for South African white farmers. Trump made this request after posting social media comments about South African land issues. The...

Malawian-American Artist Nepman Releases Gospel EP "It Takes Time." Popular artist Nepman has released his first gospel EP, marking a departure from his secular music background. The new release, "It Takes Time," features spiritual songs instead of his previous explicit content. Nepman built...

Police Seize Marijuana Plants at Zimbabwe Farm Plot. Police have arrested a 55-year-old man after finding marijuana plants growing in his garden in Mvuma, Zimbabwe. Officers detained Greenwell Jenwa at his Blinkwater farm plot on January 29. The arrest came after locals told police about...

Zimbabwe Women's Team to Receive Training Pay Under New Soccer Leadership. The Zimbabwe Football Association's new board has announced training allowances for the Mighty Warriors, the national women's team. The team began preparations Sunday for their upcoming Women's Africa Cup of Nations...

Police Arrest 22 Youths at Drug Party in Chegutu. Police have arrested 22 young people at a house party where drugs and alcohol were found in Chegutu's Rifle Range area. The group included 15 boys and seven girls aged 15 to 25. Officers acted on a tip about a WhatsApp group created by Tinashe...

SheMillionaire Academy Launches R1.5M Training Program for African Women. A new bursary program worth R1.5 million will help 100 African women gain business training through the SheMillionaire Wealth Building and Training Academy. Dr. Mandy Sigauke, the academy's founder, sees education and...