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Manchester City Aim to Pile Pressure on Title Rivals in Clash with Luton Town

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By Twink Jones Gadama

As the Premier League title race heats up, Manchester City will be looking to secure a crucial three points as they take on relegation-threatened Luton Town at the Etihad Stadium. With only one point separating the top three teams in the league, every match is becoming increasingly important as teams jostle for the coveted trophy.

Pep Guardiola’s side currently sits in third place, behind Arsenal and Liverpool, but with the top two not featuring on Sunday afternoon, City have a golden opportunity to move to the top of the table with a win against Luton Town. The stakes are high, and City will be eager to make the most of this chance to pile pressure on their title rivals.



The match against Luton Town is expected to be a tough battle, despite the visitors’ position near the bottom of the table. Luton will be fighting for every point as they look to avoid relegation, and City will need to be at their best to secure a victory. Guardiola will be hoping for a strong performance from his players as they aim to assert their dominance in the league.

City’s attacking prowess will be on full display, with the likes of Kevin De Bruyne, Raheem Sterling, and Phil Foden leading the charge. The team’s ability to break down defenses and create goal-scoring opportunities will be crucial in securing a win against Luton Town. Additionally, City’s solid defense, anchored by Ruben Dias and Aymeric Laporte, will need to be resolute in the face of Luton’s attacks.

The atmosphere at the Etihad Stadium is sure to be electric, with City fans rallying behind their team in their quest for the title. The players will be motivated to put on a show for their supporters and deliver a performance worthy of champions. The pressure is on, but City will be determined to rise to the occasion and take another step towards glory.

As City look to assert their dominance in the title race, the rest of the fixtures on Sunday will also be closely watched by fans and pundits alike. Each match has the potential to shake up the standings and add further intrigue to an already thrilling season. The battle for the Premier League title is heating up, and every point matters in the race to the finish line.

In conclusion, Manchester City’s clash with Luton Town is a crucial match in their pursuit of the Premier League title. With the opportunity to move to the top of the table, City will be looking to make a statement and showcase their title credentials. The stage is set for an enthralling encounter, and fans can expect a thrilling spectacle as City aim to keep the pressure on their title rivals.

Newly recruited Police Constables urged to uphold Integrity

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By Staff Reporter

President Dr Lazarus Chakwera has urged the newly recruited police constables to uphold integrity in carrying out their duties for a lawful and peaceful Malawi.

Chakwera made the remarks today when he presided over the Passing Out Parade of 1,367 recruits from the 1st cohort of the 2023/2024 Malawi Police Service Basic Recruit Training Course at Limbe Police Training School in Blantyre.

He urged the new law enforcers to protect their uniform by upholding values of integrity, professionalism, and service to the community.

President Chakwera posing with the new recruits



“Don’t forget to do your job with expertise and always make sure that you abide by the law,” he said.

President Chakwera, who is Commander-in-Chief of the Malawi Police Service, highlighted that since he came into power, his administration has been working on increasing the number of police officers in the country to meet international standards.

Chakwera said his administration has trained and recruited over 6,000, increasing the number of police officers to 19,570 from 13,500, which represents more than a 30% increase in just four years.

The President also condemned mob justice and urged the recruits to work with utmost efficiency to prevent the increase of cases of mob justice.

“There are a few police officers that ruin the reputation of other good ones; be the first ones to set a good example as you help in our communities to give them an assurance that you will carry out your work efficiently, which will reduce cases of mob justice,” he said.

He further assured the Malawi Police Service of his continued support in providing infrastructure and improving the welfare of officers saying the police houses being constructed, will all be completed.

Minister of Homeland Security, Zikhale Ng’oma, commended the President for construction of Blantyre police station, which he said will improve police operations in the district.

On her part, the Inspector General of Police,  Merlyne Nachulu Yolamu, applauded Chakwera for recruiting the police constables as this creates jobs for Malawians and reduces the ratio of police officers to the public.

She also urged the recruits to serve with patriotism, love, and integrity as they carry out their duties.

Chakwera tells homeland minister to lobby for police salaries

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By Andrew Ndhlovu

President Dr Lazarus Chakwera has directed Minister of Homeland Security to lobby with finance minister to raise salaries for Police officers.

Speaking during the passing out of the first cohort of 1,376 police recruits at Limbe Police Training School in Blantyre, he said time has come for police officers to get salaries according to their work.

President Chakwera and Homeland Security Minister Ken Zikhale Ng’oma



“Let’s not say police officers should get change at the road blocks, we should give them enough salary according to their work as they are working hard giving security to this country,” Chakwera said.

He further said that during his time as the President of Malawi he is making sure that the rule of law is first in everything including politics.

President Chakwera has also said his government will continue recruiting more police officers because the country currently has few police officers.

“When I was coming into power I found few police officers and that contributed a lot for some people to go about committing crimes without being caught.
“Police officers need to be exemplary to Malawians so that no one should take the law own their hands,” he  said.

He added that his government has recruited 6000 police officers since coming to power and he will also recruit 2000 more who are currently in training.

Minister of Homeland Security, ken Zikhale Ng’oma, says his ministry continues to looby for more budgetary support for the recruitment of more officers to fill the gap by 2026.

In her remarks Inspector General of the Malawi Police Service, Merlyn Yolamu says the Police civilian ratio in the country is still high currently at one officer policing 1010 civilians.

Tourism Minister Vera Kamtukule to engage Malawians living in diaspora on Saturday

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By Jonathan Lupanga

The Minister of Tourism Vera Kamtukule will this coming Saturday April the 13th hold an interface with Malawians who are living in the Diaspora.

The engagement which will be done online via Zoom will see the Minister try to explore the role of the Malawi diaspora in the promotion of Malawi Tourism. Among key items will be the discussion on the available Investment opportunities that are available for the diaspora and other investors in the Tourism Sector.

Kamtukule to engage the Malawi Diaspora

Malawi Tourism remains a big potential and all efforts are being made so that the sector can thrive and become valuable to the economic fortunes of the country.

According to the organisers of the interface , the event will start at 6pm Malawi time and the Minister will address the diaspora as well as answer questions and hear views from the community.

The link to the event can be accessed on the event official flyer or through the Malawi diplomatic embassies

Downsides of playing games online

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By Burnett Munthali

Excessive gaming can lead to neglecting responsibilities, strained relationships, and a decline in overall well-being. Online Harassment and Toxic Behavior: Online gaming communities can sometimes harbor toxic behavior, cyberbullying, and harassment.

Gaming has several disadvantages. One of the main disadvantages is the potential for excessive screen time, which can have negative effects on physical and mental health . Another disadvantage is the risk of legitimised abuse, where players may experience harassment or bullying within the gaming community .

The biggest online gaming risks include: Cyberbullying and online harassment, Inappropriate or upsetting content, Account takeovers and hacking, Malware and viruses, Identity theft and privacy issues, Online predators, Excessive in-game spending, and Devoting too much time to gaming.



They are a way to connect and interact with others. Many people love playing games, whether on gaming consoles, computers, or mobile devices. But there are dangers of online gaming, including viruses, identity theft, and phishing attacks.

The continuous use of phones also impacts your mental and physical health. People remain in the same posture for hours while gaming, which results in disorders. Several studies have suggested that people develop anxiety, obesity, sleeping disorders, and stress due to this.

According to the research results, when college students are addicted to online games, their learning engagement can be affected, which may decrease their behavioral, emotional, and cognitive engagement; their academic achievement motivation may be further reduced and affect their academic success or even prevent them from completing their studies. The mediating role of learning engagement between online game addiction and reduced academic achievement motivation indicates that reduced academic achievement motivation influenced by online game addiction could be prevented or weakened by enhancing learning engagement.

While online gaming can have some benefits, such as improving hand‐eye coordination and problem‐solving skills, it can also have negative effects, such as addiction and disrupted sleep patterns.