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Miss Malawi’s call to action on International Women’s Day

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By Burnett Munthali

In a powerful speech at the Pearl Convention Center in Malawi, Miss Malawi Thandie Chisi has urged young women to seize their potential and become leaders in their communities.

Speaking at the International Women’s Day commemoration, Ms Chisi said the event was not just a celebration, but a call to action. She emphasized that the future of Malawi depended on the empowerment of its young women.

Ms Chisi, who was crowned Miss Malawi just a few months ago, shared her own story of dreaming big and working towards her goals. She said that leadership was not about position, but about purpose, and that every young woman in the room had the potential to make a difference.

Miss Malawi Thandie Chisi


The event was attended by the Right Honourable Dr Jane Ansah, the former Vice President of Malawi, who expressed her support for the empowerment of young women. Dr Ansah has also donated K1 million kwacha to support the Miss Malawi organization.

Ms Chisi praised the efforts of women who have broken barriers and achieved greatness in various fields, and encouraged the young women present to be brave and dream big. She said that when women rise, communities rise, families rise, and nations rise.

The speech was a reminder that International Women’s Day is not just about celebrating achievements, but about awakening potential and reminding every girl and woman that their voice matters, their dreams matter, and their ideas matter.

The event was a call to action, urging everyone to support and empower the next generation of leaders in Malawi, with the belief that they have the potential to achieve great things.

“CHAKWERA MUST GO!” – MCP Rebels Launch Savage Bid to Dump President Before 2025!

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By Durell Namasani

A explosive faction within the Malawi Congress Party has just dropped a political bombshell, openly declaring war on their own leader! Calling themselves the MCP Revolution for Change of Leadership, a group of angry members is demanding that President Lazarus Chakwera immediately step down from the party helm.

In a scathing press conference in Lilongwe, the rebel leader Samson Chaziya didn’t hold back, blasting Chakwera for disastrous leadership that he claims kicked the party out of government. He insists that if the MCP wants any hope of winning in 2030, they need to hold a convention now and elect a new captain!

Chaziya calling for Chakwera to Step down



But the drama doesn’t stop there. Chaziya revealed a jaw-dropping secret: the group has been trying to confront Chakwera face-to-face for YEARS! He claims they warned the President back in 2021 about his toxic habits—like shielding corrupt cronies and appointing the wrong people to top jobs—but Chakwera completely ignored them!

The rebels are drawing a line in the sand, demanding a new leader to rebuild the party from the ashes. However, in a fiery response, MCP Spokesperson Jessie Kabwila has shut them down hard, declaring that she has no idea who these “rebels” are and that Chakwera is firmly in charge until 2029 according to the party rulebook. The civil war inside the MCP is officially out in the open

PIL installs K11.5 million solar water pump to rural Balaka hospital

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By Linda Kwanjana



Petroleum Importers Limited (PIL) Friday donated a solar-powered water pump worth K11.5 million to Chiyendausiku Health Centre in Balaka to improve access to clean and portable water for patients and health workers at the facility.

The company delivered a high-capacity solar water pump and panels as part of its corporate social responsibility program to improve healthcare services and community welfare.

PIL General Manager Martin Msimuko, said the company responded to an urgent request for access to potable water at the health centre, which caters for more than 15,000 community members.

“We had a call that Chiyendausiku Health Centre has no potable water, and we decided to respond favourably after consulting our shareholders so that we could assist them with a solar water pump and panels,” he said.



He added that the solar-powered system will ensure the facility has reliable water access even during power outages, which have become common in the country.

“With the country experiencing blackouts, we believe solar is the way to go. It will help them access water at all times and improve services for mothers and children at the health centre,” he said.

Msimuko further said the company has lined up several corporate social responsibility initiatives this year aimed at supporting communities across all three regions.

District Medical Officer for Balaka District Council, Dr Aisha Katita, said the facility’s access to a reliable water supply is a critical step towards strengthening maternal and newborn care services.

“Today, we are excited to witness this magnificent event, whereby we are receiving a handover of a high-capacity solar-powered water pump.”

“As health workers, whenever we are assisting our patients, what we want is to ensure safe deliveries for our mothers and newborn babies. As we are providing services, we need a continuous water supply, uninterrupted and safe,” she said.

The new solar water pump is expected to significantly improve hygiene, sanitation, and the overall quality of healthcare services at Chiyendausiku Health Centre, particularly for expectant mothers and newborn babies.

Speaking on behalf of the health centre committee, member Harriet Mainala expressed gratitude to PIL, saying the donation will go a long way in helping the community.

“We are grateful to PIL for this donation. Before they installed the pump, patients were asked to draw water before receiving treatment. Now all of that is in the past,” she said.

PIL is a consortium of four oil marketing companies namely Petroda, Puma, TotalEnergies and Vivo Energy.

NBM plc gives K12 million to Rotary Club of Blantyre to support rural healthcare

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By Linda Kwanjana

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has given K12 million to the Rotary Club of Blantyre to support healthcare outreach services aimed at improving access to medical care for rural and underserved communities.

The support will benefit the Zonsezi Outreach Clinic in Madziabango, which has now expanded to include two additional outreach clinics at Kapodwa and Masuku.



The clinics operate under the Anzathu Maternity Clinic managed by Professor Emily Chirwa of Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS).

Speaking during the cheque presentation on Friday, NBM plc Account Relationship Manager, Bertha Malikula said the contribution reflects the Bank’s commitment to strengthening healthcare services and supporting communities that struggle to access medical facilities.

“We are proud to contribute K12 million towards this important initiative that supports essential healthcare services. Access to healthcare remains a major challenge for many communities, particularly those in remote areas,”  said Malikula.

She said the Bank views its role as going beyond financial services and sees itself as a partner in national and community development, adding that the partnership through the Rotary grant enables the bank to make a direct and meaningful contribution to improving access to healthcare services.

Malikula added that outreach clinics play a crucial role in bringing medical services closer to people who would otherwise have to travel long distances to receive treatment.

Blantyre Rotary Club President,  Patricia Khomani, welcomed the donation, describing it as a significant boost to the outreach programme.

“We are very grateful to National Bank of Malawi plc for this donation. The funds will support the outreach clinics for a period of 12 months and will mainly be used to procure essential medicines, including malaria treatment drugs, antibiotics and other critical medical supplies.”

“People travel more than five kilometres to access healthcare services at Madziabango Health Centre, but this outreach clinic makes it easier because a medical team travels with medicines to communities that need help,” said Khomani.

“SHOCKING: Billions in Aid Lost—Malawi’s Own Engineers Accused of Sabotaging Development!”

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By Durell Namasani

Malawi’s Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Dr. Ben Malunga Phiri, has lit a fire under the nation’s engineers, issuing an urgent wake-up call for them to step up and solve the country’s infrastructural and technological crises without delay.

Delivering a hard-hitting speech at the World Engineering Day celebrations held at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe on Friday, Phiri didn’t mince words. He pointed out that despite a massive injection of MK5 billion from the Constituency Development Fund (CDF)—with a whopping 75 percent specifically set aside for infrastructure projects—the engineering community has shown a troubling lack of readiness.

Phiri talking to engineers



In a stunning revelation, the minister disclosed that the government has been forced to hand back funds to donors simply because the allocated money wasn’t used. “This isn’t because we lack the capacity,” Phiri clarified. “This is because we lack proactivity. We are returning money while our infrastructure crumbles.”

Ronald Gundamtengo, President of the Malawi Engineering Institution (MIE), was on hand to receive the criticism. He conceded that the minister’s concerns were valid but remained optimistic, insisting that the sector holds the key to transforming the nation’s future through cutting-edge innovation and technology.

During the event, which carried the theme “Smart engineering for a sustainable future through innovation and digitalization,” the minister also launched a new MEI member management system. The platform allows engineers to register online and empowers the public to instantly verify the credentials of anyone claiming to be a professional engineer—a move aimed at boosting accountability and rooting out incompetence.