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Malawian fans of Nigerian Idol should expect lots of energy, talent and a returning Platinum Star as Season 10 gets underway

April 22, 2025

* From the first auditions, you could tell the competition this season is going to be tough * There were strong voices, bold performances, and yes, a few funny and unexpected moments * That reminded everyone why the audition stage is a fan favourite By Duncan Mlanjira The countdown is officially over — Nigerian Idol Season 10 has hit the stage with a bang with its host IK Osakioduwa, whose premiere brought jaw-dropping talent, electric energy and all the…

Yasin Osman was an institution not only at Mighty Wanderers FC by Malawian football as a whole—Charles ‘Grandmaster’ Nyirenda

April 22, 2025

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* Though his time at our club lasted less than three seasons before his return to Lali Lubani Road, his impact was indelible * He was admired for his exceptional skill, leadership, integrity and unwavering dedication to the game —Bullets club president Konrad Buckle * This is a huge loss for football in Malawi. We’ve lost more than a coach, we’ve lost a mentor, a leader, and a friend—Limbani Magomero * As tributes continue to pour in ahead of…

Malawi football legend Yasin Osman, who went into soccer history as the first player to be sold, passes on aged 75

April 21, 2025

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* Yasin Osman was a dedicated and passionate member of the club’s technical team whose contributions were invaluable * His commitment, his professionalism and love for the game left a lasting impact on the team and the entire Wanderers family By Duncan Mlanjira Yasin Osman, the star player who brought to the fore the rivalry between Mighty Wanderers and Bata Bullets when defected to Bullets in 1968, has passed on at the age of 75. A statement from Mighty…

Pope Francis leaves behind a legacy of faith, compassion, love and service; promoting peace, justice and unity—President Chakwera

April 21, 2025

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* He will always be remembered for his courage in advocating for reform in governance worldwide, which he himself led by example * Through radical reforms he advanced in the Catholic Church including the ‘Encyclical Laudatory si’ By Duncan Mlanjira In joining the world in paying tribute to late Pope Francis, who peacefully passed on today, Easter Monday, Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera said in his statement that the 266th Pontiff “leaves behind a legacy of faith, compassion, love and…

FAM refutes reports of Mtanthiko being assigned to travel with Malawi Schools national team to Ghana

April 21, 2025

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* Mtanthiko is currently under suspension pending investigations into allegations levelled against him to do with allegations of sexual misconduct * Involving a member of the Malawi Scorchers delegation during the trip to South Africa for international friendly matches Maravi Express Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has categorically refuted reports being circulated by Malawi Voice alleging that its executive committee member, Daud Mtanthiko has been assigned as part of the delegation of the Malawi Schools national team currently in…

Pope Francis, the voice for the poor who transformed the Catholic Church, dies on Easter Monday

April 21, 2025

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* The Pope gave the traditional Easter blessing from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican on Sunday * In what marked his highest-profile appearance yet since being discharged from hospital after suffering a severe health crisis earlier this year * Despite his poor health, Pope Francis made an appearance in public on Sunday, greeting delighted crowds at the Vatican By Christopher Lamb, Lauren Said-Moorhouse & Ivana Kottasova, CNN Pope Francis, a voice for the poor who…

South Africa’s Umkhonto weSwizwe Party distances itself from its secretary general’s visit to Bushiri’s church

April 20, 2025

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Bushiri in his office with Floyd Shivambu * The secretary general undertook this visit in his personal capacity and without the mandate or knowledge of the Party * The Umkhonto weSwizwe Party upholds the rule of law and maintains a zero-tolerance stance on criminality in all its forms * As Justice Minister describes Shivambu’s visit to Bushiri as disrespect towards South Africa’s legal system By Duncan Mlanjira South Africa’s Umkhonto weSwizwe Party has distanced itself from its secretary general…

Red flags raised after invasion of two Chinese nationals’ collecting samples at Kangankunde rare earth mine in Balaka

April 20, 2025

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A sign post at Kangankunde clearly warning against trespassing * The audacity of these Chinese geologists in breaching the existing operations of Lindian questions like they might have the knowledge that Kangankunde Mine is free for other investors to bid By Duncan Mlanjira An invasion at Kangankunde rare earth mine in Balaka by two unidentified Chinese nationals, suspected to be geologists caught trespassing and illegally collecting mineral samples, has raised red flags questioning if the almost-done deal with Australian…

Fired employee Labuschagne behind the smear campaign of IFAW’s partnership in Malawi over translocation of elephants to Kasungu National Park

April 19, 2025

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* Labuschagne got deported from Malawi on January 23, 2024 over the smear campaign based of what IFAW describes as false allegations * The media reports by UK’s The Guardian and the Daily Maverick on March 26, 2025 are an effort to apply pressure to IFAW to capitulate to Labuschagne’s demands * Malawi government has overall jurisdiction and responsibility for all national parks and wildlife including Kasungu through Department of National Parks & Wildlife * IFAW has become the…

SRWB engages Chiradzulu communities over increased theft of water and power equipment in the district

April 18, 2025

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* On a number of occasions, SRWB replaced stolen equipment, but to no success — as theft and vandalism continues * This area does not have electricity, so we installed a transformer to support the water project — unfortunately, the transformer was stolen * We replaced it and it was stolen again just days later. This not only delays implementation but also drains our resources By Blackson Mkupatira, MANA Southern Region Water Board (SRWB) has expressed concern over increased…