‘Stop the Jane Ansah mess’-Kapito tells Mutharika

The Consumers Association of Malawi has issued a statement criticizing President Peter Mutharika for orchestrating a rift with the of Vice President Jane Ansah, cautioning that this internal conflict jeopardizes institutional leadership during an acute economic downturn. In correspondence dated 27th October 2026, CAMA Executive Director John Kapito emphasized that the Vice Presidency constitutes a…

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Malawi makes Ballon dÓr history through Temwa

Malawian football phenom Temwa Chawinga has rewritten the record books, becoming the first African woman in history to break into the top 10 of the Women’s Ballon d’Or. At the prestigious awards ceremony held in London, the 28-year-old Kansas City Current striker placed 10th in the world, cementing her status as an elite global icon. With this achievement, Chawinga officially surpasses the previous African record set by Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala, who finished 12th in 2023.

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TNM Smart App

TNM Malawi mobile app crashes, strands diaspora remittances as WhatsApp Business hacks compound crisis

Telekom Networks Malawi (TNM) is facing a dual crisis this week after its flagship TNM Smart App suffered a prolonged crash that has left Malawians in the diaspora unable to complete critical financial transactions, just days after a mass hacking campaign compromised WhatsApp Business accounts tied to TNM numbers. The app outage, which users began…

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80% of Chancellor College students at University of Malawi use Zimbuzi Zokumba

Nearly eight in ten Chancellor College students living in Chikanda and other off-campus settlements are using pit latrines known locally as zimbuzi zokumba, according to a new student led survey, highlighting a deepening sanitation crisis fueled by the University of Malawi’s chronic accommodation shortage. The survey, conducted by the Chancellor College Students Representative Council alongside…

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