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Friday declared public holiday in Kenya to honour former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s State Funeral

October 16, 2025

* Marking a solemn moment of national reflection for a leader remembered for his decades-long struggle for democracy, reform, and unity * To be laid to rest on Sunday in his ancestral home in Bondo, Siaya County aligning with the Odinga family’s wish to be laid to rest within 72 hours of his passing Capital News, The Star & Streamline Feed Tomorrow, Friday October 17, has been declared a national holiday as Kenyans prepare to pay their final respects…

Lab technician Ian Kambwala arrested after being found in possession of hundreds of medical equipment stolen from Zomba Central Hospital

October 16, 2025

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* Includes HP LaserJet printer, two uninterrupted power supply (UPS) devices and other unidentified laboratory equipments and consumables valued at over K6.1 million * Investigations are still in progress to recover the other remaining stolen items from the out-patient department (OPD) and the main laboratory By Duncan Mlanjira Laboratory technician at Zomba Central Hospital, 32-year-old Ian Kambwala, has been arrested after being found in possession of hundreds of medical equipment that were stolen from the referral hospital’s lab over…

Former President Bingu wa Mutharika strengthened Malawi-Scotland bilateral partnership in 2005

October 16, 2025

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* As all is set for Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney’s visit to Malawi — a significant opportunity to renew commitments, celebrate progress * And explore future areas of collaborations that align with Malawi’s national development blueprint, MW2063 By Prisca Promise Mashushu, MANA The Malawi-Scotland bilateral partnership was strengthened by former President late Bingu wa Mutharika in 2005 signed at the Bute House in Edinburgh when he was hosted on a four-day visit at the invitation of former First…

NBM Women’s Premiership leaders Silver Strikers and runners-up Ascent Soccer contribute 4 players each in Scorchers squad against Angola

October 16, 2025

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* Including top goalscorer, Silver Ladies’ Deborah Henry alongside goalkeeper Ireen Sibande and defenders Ireen Khumalo & Justina Jombo * Ascent Soccer contribute Maggie Chavula, Maureen Kenneth, Letticia Chinyamula and Fatima Lali * Among the foreign-based legion, two are Ascent graduates, Rose Kabzere (Montpellier, France) and Faith Chimzimu (BK Hacken, Sweden) By Duncan Mlanjira Silver Strikers Ladies, who are leading in the National Bank of Malawi (NBM) Women’s Premiership on a 100% winning streak, have contributed four players in…

Silver Strikers Ladies remain resolute at the top of NBM Women’s Premiership with 100% winning streak

October 16, 2025

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* It was leading top scorer in the inaugural league, Deborah Henry’s 50th minute strike that won them the match against Nyasa Big Bullets Women * International Asimenye Simwaka celebrated Mothers’ Day in style by scoring a hat-trick during MDF Lionesses’ 5-0 triumph over Topik Academy * As Ascent Soccer maintained their runners-up spot after beating Moyale Sisters 3-1 while Wanderers Queens drew 1-1 with MK Academy By Duncan Mlanjira With just one Match Week left to wrap up…

MultiChoice Malawi staff entertain mothers at Zingwangwa Health Centre’s maternity ward in celebration of Mothers’ Day

October 15, 2025

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* Presented gifts of food items, sanitation buckets to the mothers as well as cleaning items for the health centre * As MultiChoice Malawi, we recognise the important role that mothers play in nurturing future leaders of the country By Duncan Mlanjira In celebrating Mothers’ Day, MultiChoice Malawi’s staff members visited Zingwangwa Health Centre to entertain mothers in its maternity ward where they presented them with gifts of food items and sanitation buckets as well as cleaning items for…

Mchinji Villa face stern test against Civil Service United in this afternoon’s FDH Bank Cup 2025 quarterfinal

October 15, 2025

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* Mchinji Villla are the only lower NDL team standing in FDH Bank Cup 2025 after the likes of Red Lions, Mitundu Baptist, Bangwe All Stars, Chilumba Barracks, FOMO FC and Baka City were all eliminated * Though they are lying 11th in the 12-team NBS Bank NDL, anything can happen since in cup competitions lower league sides have known to cause major upsets By Duncan Mlanjira This afternoon’s FDH Bank Cup 2025 quarterfinal match will certainly put NBS…

MEC rolls out centidaily countdown to 2030 general election

October 14, 2025

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* The next General Election will take place on the third week of September that year — thus 17th September 2030 as according to Section 67 (1) of the Constitution * Provided that where it is not practicable for the polling day to be held on the Tuesday in the third week of September, the polling shall be held on any day, within seven days from that Tuesday, appointed by MEC Maravi Express After President Arthur Peter Mutharika assumed…

Malawian Dr. Louis Nthenda who made history by inviting Malcolm X to Oxford Union debate in 1964 dies aged 86

October 14, 2025

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Dr. Nthenda (left) with Malcolm X in 1964 * Dr Nthenda has departed in body, but your spirited fight for a better Malawi will always march on. You loved Malawi more than Malawi ever loved you. One day, a better Malawi will sooner than later definitely come * Dr Louis Nthenda, a bastion of intellect, wit, wisdom, knowledge and scholarship, has left us while remaining in us in the memory of things that we can read and recall By Duncan…

Malawian crocodile hunter Ian Bartlett writes book chronicling experiences in dealing with problem animals that threaten people’s livelihoods

October 13, 2025

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* ‘Memoirs of a Real Crocodile Hunter’ blend adrenaline, humour, and raw survival — capturing the untamed spirit of the wild * Available internationally through Amazon, Waterstones, Blackwell’s, and ThriftBooks, which “has been well-received in the United Kingdom, the United States and Australia * Over the years, I have honed my skills tracking dangerous game, from the cunning crocodiles of the Shire River to the formidable buffalo lurking in the bush * For over 10 years, Bartlett has worked…