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IIB PROMOTES READING CULTURE THROUGH BOOK COMPETITION
By Aubrey Thom Vakhani The Islamic Information Bureau (IIB) has emphasized the importance of promoting a reading culture among Muslim youths through initiatives such as book reading competitions. Speaking on Saturday during the prize presentation ceremony for the 2025 winners, IIB Coordinator for Mzuzu, Sheikh Francis Iron, highlighted the significance of such programs in enhancing…
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IS UTM PLAYING DOUBLE STANDARDS ON CHILIMA’S DEATH?
By: Kassim Kajosolo Many were left astonished on 12th February 2025, when the UTM Party announced that it would not participate in the launch of the SKC Foundation, scheduled to take place that evening at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC). Mary Chilima, widow of the late State Vice President Dr Saulos Klaus Chilima, who…
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BAMUSI TALKS OF ECONOMIC INSTABILITY IN A NEW POEM
KASSIM KAJOSOLO Seasoned poet, Yusuf Bamusi has released a poem titled ‘Maloto’, in which he talks of the economic instability the country is experiencing. The poem, which is his first in 2025, tells of fuel, food, forex and the high cost of living Malawians are facing. Speaking in an interview, he said he had a…
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Questions Raised Over Disability and Gender Ministry MergerBy Kassim Kajosolo Several organisations representing persons with disabilities have raised concerns over the integration of the Department of Disability into the Ministry of Gender. Eather Mbite, Executive Director of Voice of Women with Disabilities, argued that disability issues are being overlooked, as the ministry tends to prioritise…
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TWO ARRESTED FOR CANNABIS POSSESSION AT DZALEKA REFUGEE CAMP
Two Arrested for Cannabis Possession at Dzaleka Refugee Camp By Kassim Kajosolo Police in Dowa District on 16 March apprehended two individuals for the illegal possession of cannabis sativa at Dzaleka Refugee Camp. The suspects have been identified as Remasi Mziiki, 22, a Congolese refugee, and Gosta Mvula, 52, a resident of Jeputala Village under…
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POLICE ARRESTS MAN FOR MURDERING A WOMAN
Police in Kanengo, Lilongwe have arrested a 21-year-old suspect, Norman Maluwa, for allegedly killing a 32-year-old woman, Tamandani Lazaro. Kanengo public relations officer, Gracium Ngwira said this in a media statement on the matter. He said, “Prior to the ordeal, Lazaro was staying alone in Area 25 B and on 28 February, 2025, she went…
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SHADO ALIMBIKISA ACHINYAMATA KUGWIRA NTCHITO ZACHIFUNDO
OLEMBA: Kassim Kajosolo Yemwe akufuna kuimba pa undindo wa phungu wa nyumba ya malamulo ku chigawo cha makungwa m’boma la Thyolo, Allie Ratteef Kajosolo wati achinyamata Ali ndi gawo lalikulu posamala madela awo. Kajosolo, yemwe akuimila chipani cha UDF, anayankhula izi pomwe achinyamata a m’dera la mfumu yaikulu Bvumbwe m’bomali amasamala chipatala cha chaching’ono cha…
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THYOLO YOUTHS UNITE IN PROMOTING SANITATION
By: Kassim Kajosolo Youth in the area of Traditional Authority (T/A) Bvumbwe in Thyolo, on Saturday gathered at Bvumbwe-Makungwa health centre to clean around the facility as part of their community service in this festive season. Speaking in an interview after the cleaning exercise, chairperson of Makungwa youth club Alick Ben said the youth of…
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GBV FIGHT NEEDS COLLABORATION
By Franco Mwachande Jnr Plan International Malawi has called for collaboration in the fight against gender-based violence (GBV) in Lilongwe District. Plan International Malawi Project Officer for Maria Chavula emphasized the importance of young people understanding their role in combating GBV and working with stakeholders who can support their efforts. This was said in the…
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9 YEARS IHL FOR DEFILEMENT IN MPONELA
BY: Kassim Kajosolo Sitifano Kampelewela has been convicted and sentenced to 9 years for defilement by the Mponela First Grade Magistrate Court on December 6,2024. The convict was found guilty of having sexual Intercourse with a-13-year girl child. State prosecutor Sub Inspector Wonderful Chipo told the court that the convict and the victim was in…
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