The news of Muhammadu Buhari’s passing has sent shockwaves across the globe. The former Nigerian president died in a London clinic at the age of 82, his family has confirmed.
Buhari had traveled to the UK in April for a routine medical check-up but subsequently fell ill.
Throughout his eight years in power, there were speculations about his health. Despite this, he made history in 2015 as the first opposition candidate to defeat an incumbent and win the presidency.
Buhari
Buhari’s promise to tackle corruption and insecurity resonated with Nigerians, and his presidency was marked by significant efforts to address these issues.
Before his presidency, Buhari had a long military career. He carried out a military coup in 1983 and ruled for twenty months before being unseated through another coup.
The cause of Buhari’s death is yet to be disclosed. As news of his passing spreads, tributes are pouring in from across the world.
Buhari’s legacy is complex, and his presidency was marked by both significant achievements and challenges.
The Machinga District Health Office has reported a decline in abortion cases from 1,122 in 2024 to 735 between January and June 2025.
According to Jacqueline Kaminyu, Post Abortion Care Services Coordinator at Machinga DHO, factors such as restrictive legal frameworks, unintended teenage pregnancies, and sexual violence contribute to the high number of cases.
Kaminyu emphasized the need for increased access to contraceptives, highlighting the DHO’s collaboration with youth clubs and community structures to promote contraceptive use and reduce unsafe abortions.
The DHO’s efforts aim to address the root causes of unwanted pregnancies and promote reproductive health.
The media training on Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights and the proposed Termination of Pregnancy Bill provided a platform for stakeholders to discuss the importance of access to safe reproductive healthcare.
As the DHO continues to work towards reducing unsafe abortions, the community’s support and awareness are crucial in promoting positive change.
The Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) had announced that the inaugural CECAFA Beach Soccer Championship 2025 had been postponed.
The championship was initially slated for July 16-20,2025,in Mombasa, Kenya, but due to unforeseen circumstances, new dates would be announced soon.
The championship was expected to bring together some of the best beach soccer teams from East and Central Africa.
According to CECAFA Executive Director, Auka Gecheo, the championship had been postponed following a request from the County Government of Mombasa and the relevant national government authorities.
Gecheo assured fans that CECAFA would work closely with local partners to announce new dates that would align with Mombasa County Government’s strategic timelines.
Meanwhile Malawi Beach Soccer National Team was already en route to the tournament, having left the country on Sunday afternoon.
Authorities were yet to decide on the next course of action.
Malawi marked its 61st Independence Day on 6th July 2025 with nationwide celebrations that reflected on the country’s journey since 1964.
The commemorations featured speeches from top leaders, military parades, traditional dances, and patriotic reflections in cities and towns across the nation.
President Lazarus Chakwera used the occasion to call for unity and rededication to national development, urging Malawians to embrace their shared destiny.
In line with these themes of responsibility and growth, the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP), in partnership with Catholic Relief Services (CRS), launched a landmark research initiative in Mangochi.
This two-year study aims to curb child labour and trafficking, especially in the fisheries sector, and targets a reduction in trafficking rates from 43% to 15%.
The project is backed by the U.S. Trafficking in Persons office and is expected to inform future interventions across southern Malawi.
President Chakwera also hosted the “Raise the Flag Summit” at Kamuzu Palace, where he emphasized the importance of patriotism, hard work, and citizen engagement in shaping the country’s future.
He challenged Malawians to stop blaming the past and instead build the Malawi they want through collective responsibility and innovation.
This spirit of innovation was echoed at the 2025 National Youth Summit, where Minister of Mining Dr. Ken Zikhale Ng’oma unveiled a dynamic new development model.
Dubbed the ICE Model—Innovation, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship—the approach is designed to help young people tap into opportunities in the mining sector and contribute to economic transformation.
Meanwhile, in the education sector, Malawi took a step toward global academic exchange as Minister of Higher Education Dr. Jessie Kabwila met with the Colombian Ambassador to explore bilateral collaboration.
Talks focused on potential student and faculty exchange programs, curriculum development, and strengthening research capacity between institutions in the two countries.
On the sports front, Blantyre played host to the inaugural Quad Nations T20 Cricket Cup, featuring national teams from Malawi, Germany, Tanzania, and Bahrain.
The tournament saw some standout performances, including Arun Yadav’s 318 runs and Ally Kimote’s 13 wickets, earning praise from the National Council of Sports.
Cricket fans across Malawi welcomed the competition as a landmark step in raising the sport’s local profile and attracting international engagement.
Capping off the week was a major environmental and cultural milestone, as UNESCO officially inscribed Mount Mulanje as a World Heritage Site on 11th July 2025.
This recognition placed Malawi on the global heritage map and highlighted the mountain’s ecological, historical, and spiritual significance to the nation.
In summary, the week was a powerful demonstration of Malawi’s strides in national identity, youth empowerment, education diplomacy, sporting excellence, and environmental conservation.
From Mangochi to Mulanje, and from Kamuzu Palace to the cricket oval, the stories of progress reflected a country in motion—ready to define its future with confidence and unity.
Musician Emmie Deebo is set to perform in a number of places across the country in what she is calling the ‘First Born Tour’ to raise funds for her newly launched Scholarship Fund.
Apart from raising funds, the shows are also one way of promoting her new album ‘First Born’ which was released on 12 June this year.
Her first show will take place at West Hill Lodge in Ntcheu where she will perform alongside Chain Oh Abebu on 1st August.
The singer will then move to Kasungu where she will perform at Culture Club alongside Saint and Sean Morgan.
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After the Kasungu show, Emmie Deebo together with Saint and Sean Morgan will be at Mchinji Chill Spot the following day.
The Changa hitmaker will then visit Mulanje on August 29 and the place will be Edgar’s Lodge alongside Sean Morgan and Chain Oh Abebu.
Emmie Deebo’s August tour will come to an end on 30th August in Mangochi where the singer will perform alongside Gwamba and Sean Morgan at Venus Bar.
Emmie Deebo, real-name, Emily Zintambira recently dedicated her earnings from the Copyright Society of Malawi (COSOMA) and her streaming revenues to the Scholarship Fund.
You can also listen to Emmie Deebo’s ‘Fist Born’ album by following this link https://open.spotify.com/album/3yzNgGqoNnyrUxiWkryb9U?si=0619wdUgQzqZTXyNFwMZzQ
