Ezekiel Peter Ching’oma, Malawi’s Minister of Homeland Security, has emerged victorious in the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) primary parliamentary elections for the Lilongwe East Constituency. Ching’oma secured a commanding 2,129 votes, far outpacing his rivals.
His closest competitor, Mr. Young Nason Phiri, managed only 144 votes, while Starford Chilunje received 42 votes. Other contenders—Lameck Kapalamula Chirwa (33 votes), Christabel Manda Kalemba (27 votes), Elliot Emmanuel Mwale (5 votes), and Mzati Thunde (5 votes)—trailed significantly.
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This decisive win positions Ching’oma as the MCP’s shadow MP candidate for Lilongwe East in the September 16 General Elections. The results underscore his strong support within the party and constituency as he prepares to contest for the parliamentary seat.
As the elections approach, all eyes will be on Lilongwe East to see if Ching’oma can replicate this success in the national race.
A shocking and bizarre incident has stirred social media and community discussions as a woman and her secret lover were allegedly found stuck together during an adulterous encounter.
The event reportedly occurred due to the effects of “Magun”, a traditional African mystical charm known for exposing or punishing infidelity.
According to local reports, the woman’s husband, having suspected her of cheating, secretly placed the spiritual trap without her knowledge.
“Magun,” which means “do not climb” in Yoruba, is widely believed to be a potent charm used by aggrieved spouses to protect their homes from sexual betrayal.
As the story goes, the cheating couple allegedly found themselves unable to separate after engaging in the act, their physical union becoming painfully permanent.
Witnesses were said to be left in shock as the lovers cried for help, unable to explain their situation and too embarrassed to face the public shame.
The bizarre spectacle attracted a large crowd, some capturing videos while others called for traditional healers or law enforcement officers.
Traditionalists in the area believe that the only way to break the mystical bond is through a spiritual cleansing ritual performed by the one who cast the spell or by an experienced native doctor.
This incident has reignited debate about the continued use of traditional spiritual methods like Magun in modern relationships.
Some view it as a legitimate form of justice rooted in cultural heritage, while others criticize it as cruel and a violation of human dignity.
The woman, whose identity remains undisclosed, has since become the subject of online ridicule and speculation.
Meanwhile, the alleged husband has not made any public comment, and it is unclear whether he will face legal or cultural consequences for deploying such a mystical trap.
As authorities and traditional leaders look into the matter, the incident serves as a chilling reminder of how deeply intertwined tradition and morality remain in parts of African society.
The story continues to trend under hashtags like #ebirablog9ja, #StayUpdated, and #trendinggist, highlighting society’s fascination with the mystical and the taboo.
Whether fact or folklore, the tale of the lovers trapped by Magun is one that continues to captivate and caution in equal measure.
The Malawi Red Cross Society (MRCS) has mobilized K550 million to support households affected by Cyclone Jude in Chikwawa District.
The funds, provided by the Danish Red Cross and International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, will help alleviate the suffering of vulnerable communities.
During a distribution exercise, beneficiaries received K70,000 each, along with laundry and bathing soap.
MRCS plans to provide an additional K70,000 to each household after three weeks, bringing the total support to K140,000 per household.
The initiative also includes awareness and hygiene messaging, as well as malnutrition screening for under-five children.
Beneficiaries, such as Bush Driver, have expressed gratitude for the support, stating they will use the funds to purchase essential items like maize.
Chikwawa District Council officials have praised MRCS for their timely intervention, highlighting the positive impact on affected communities.
The Golden Peacock Hotel in Blantyre on Saturday partnered with Center for Governance and Leadership (CEGOL) to host the inaugural Blantyre City Public Speaking Competition for Secondary Schools on May 30,2025.
Speaking during the partnership agreement signing ceremony in Blantyre,Golden Peacock Hotel Senior Marketing Officer, Khumbo Gwede said the Hotel values education development and has since placed it as one of the priority areas under its corporate social responsibility.
“We prioritize education development under our corporate social responsibility initiative
“We are excited to support this competition and help nurture the next generation of leaders,” said Gwede.
On his part,CEGOL Team Leader Chimwemwe Kaonga hailed the partnership as a significant milestone in ensuring the competition’s success.
Kaonga said the competition will be jointly implemented by Story Lab, an outreach program in the Department of Media and Journalism at the Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS).
He said themed ‘Speak, Keep, and Act the Vision of Malawi’ thirty government, private, and mission secondary schools have been randomly selected to participate in the pilot phase.
“We have sent out invitations, and schools are still confirming the names of their contestants.
“If some schools don’t submit their contestants, we’ll consider other schools that weren’t initially selected,” added Kaonga.
