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US launches strikes against Islamic State in Nigeria

December 26, 2025

Warnings were issued before the strikes * The Nigerian government has been fighting a complex network of jihadist groups, which includes Boko Haram and IS-linked splinter groups, for several years * The Trump administration has previously accused the Nigerian government of failing to protect Christians from jihadist attacks and has claimed a “genocide” is being perpetrated By Jaroslav Lukiv, BBC News The US has launched strikes against militants linked to the Islamic State group (IS) in north-western Nigeria, where…

Airtel Africa and SpaceX in strategic partnership to launch Starlink Direct-to-Cell Connectivity across Africa

December 20, 2025

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* Marking the first satellite-to-mobile service for millions of people in Africa with compatible smartphones in regions without terrestrial coverage * Starlink is the world’s largest 4G connectivity provider by geographic reach and satellite-to-mobile service will begin in 2026 with data for select applications and text messaging By Duncan Mlanjira Airtel Africa has signed an agreement with SpaceX to introduce Starlink Direct-to-Cell satellite connectivity across all its 14 markets that serve 174 million customers, including Malawi. Starlink is the…

What South Korea did right

December 19, 2025

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* In the early 1960s, South Korea was a wartorn, aid-dependent country with very limited natural resources * Estimates place South Korea’s GDP per capita in 1961 at roughly US$82-100 — a level below that of Malawi, Ghana, or Kenya at the time * The economy was predominantly agrarian, unemployment was widespread, and foreign aid financed a significant share of public expenditure * Six decades later, South Korea is a high income economy with GDP per capita exceeding US$33,000,…

CFTC to host panel discussion in commemoration of World Competition Day to share insights on the fundamentals, dynamics and implications of AI for developing economies

December 4, 2025

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* And the strategies that should be put in place to safeguard competition and consumer protection in Malawi * To be aired on MBC tomorrow December 5th involving experts from the Ministry of Industrialisation, Business, Trade and Tourism, MACRA), ICTAM), the COMESA Competition Commission and the CFTC By Duncan Mlanjira The Competition & Fair Trading Commission (CFTC) will tomorrow, December 5, join the global community in commemorating the World Competition Day (WCD) under the theme; ‘Artificial Intelligence (AI), Consumers…

Shaken but standing: Small businesses count the cost after Tanzania’s post-election unrest

November 30, 2025

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* It is not only Tanzania that bore the brunt of the chaos, the post-election unrest was felt deep inside Malawi * With hundreds of transporters — including fuel tankers — trapped at the Kasumulu Border and supply chains grinding to a halt * For days, the normally busy border post between Songwe and Kasumulu was under lockdown following violent protests in southern Tanzania, which saw mobs clash with police, vandalise customs offices, and disrupt communication networks By Odindo…

Wynberg Ministers’ Fellowship express heartfelt goodwill farewell to Rev. Kananji as he ends his tour of duty at CCAP-Blantyre Synod’s South Africa Presbytery

November 27, 2025

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* There will be a special prayer service at Du Noon CCAP Congregation on Sunday to bid Rev. Kananji farewell as he returns back to Malawi * But the spiritual wisdom of Wynberg Ministers’ Fellowship moved them to prepare the special video message * Having immensely appreciated the Malawian reverend’s special place in that pastors’ fraternal from various churches By Duncan Mlanjira Rev. Duncan Kananji is ending his tour of duty in South Africa having represented the Church of…

MEC rolls out campaign on elimination of violence against women in daily reminders throughout the 16 Days of Activism Against GBV

November 26, 2025

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* Together, we stand for justice, safety, and respect for all persons—MEC chairperson, Justice Annabel Mtalimanja * A society free from violence is within our reach when we choose justice over silence, respect over discrimination, and compassion over indifference By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson, Justice Annabel Mtalimanja, yesterday joined the world to amplify the commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women — with a message that the Commission “stands firmly in…

CCAP’s Church & Society calls on all Malawians to stand together in protecting the dignity, safety and rights of women and girls

November 25, 2025

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* Aligns itself well with 16-Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence’s theme; UNiTE to End Digital Violence against All Women and Girls’ * In an increasingly digital world, women and girls face new forms of violence including cyberbullying, online stalking, sextortion, harassment, misinformation and the non-consensual sharing of intimate images By Duncan Mlanjira Church of Central African Presbyterian (CCAP)-Blantyre Synod, through the department of the Church & Society joins the global community in commemorating the 2025 16 Days of…

Chakwera’s reported ‘rejection’ from other sections as mediator in Tanzania; A scholar’s perceptive

November 21, 2025

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* One of the strongest factors that has influenced Tanzania’s CSO’s reservations is the governance record of Chakwera’s own administration * Mediation requires not only neutrality but also evidence of effective governance, conflict resolution skills, and firmness in leadership — areas where Chakwera’s tenure generated mixed assessments Opinion piece by DCG Chief Economist, Chifipa Mhango When news emerged this week of a mixed reception after former President Lazarus Chakwera had been proposed as a mediator in Tanzania’s evolving political…

Tanzania’s CSO rejects Commonwealth’s choice of Chakwera as peace mediator

November 20, 2025

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* Attacks that his tenure in Malawi was marred by multiple corruption scandals, governance challenges and internal instability * For this reason, many Tanzanians lack confidence in his neutrality, integrity and capability to spearhead such a sensitive process * Emphasises on the need to investigate the killings, mass graves, abductions, torture sites, use of foreign mercenaries, claims of command and the responsibility of state actors By Duncan Mlanjira Tanzania’s civil society organisation (CSO), Sauti ya Watanzania (the voice of…