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Mambo alonjeza kutukula maphunziro ku dera la Balaka Bwaila

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Wolemba: McLloyd Kudzingo


Yemwe akuyimira ngati phungu wachipani cha Malawi Congress (MCP) kudera la Balaka Bwaila,  a Andwatch Mambo ati akasankhidwa alimbikira pantchito zotukula maphunziro zomwe akhala akugwira kale kuderali.

A Mambo omwe padakali pano akhazikitsapo kale sukulu za mkomba phala 41 m’madera osiyanasiyana m’bomali, ati apitiriza ntchitoyi ndipo awonetsetsanso kuti sukulu za primary ndi secondary zisamatalikirane kwambiri.

Polankhula pamsonkhano kudera la Group Village M’balasa , a Mambo omwe akhala akugwira ntchito ya uphunzitsi kwa nthawi yayitali, alonjezanso  kuti akawasankha, adzaonetsetsa kuti anthu kuderali akupindula ndi ntchito yosiyanasiyana za boma.

Mambo



Iwo ati anthu kuderali akhala akumanidwa zitukukuko kamba koti anthu omwe akhala akusankhidwa ngati a phungu kuderali, samalabadira kwenikweni za mavuto a anthu.

Pa misonkhano yawo yokopa anthu a Mambo akhala akutsindika kwambiri pa mfundo zotukula maphunziro, umoyo, kutukula achinyamata komanso kuonetsetsa kuti anthu akumwa madzi abwino.

Anthu khumi ndi m’modzi ndiomwe akupikisana pa mpando wa phungu kudera la Balaka Bwaila.

CDH Investment Bank’s half-year profit reaches K18.3 billion

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By Chisomo Phiri

CDH Investment Bank has reported strong interim results for the half year ended 30 June 2025, posting a profit after tax of K18.3 billion, representing approximately 120% increase from the K8.3 billion recorded during the same period in 2024.

In a statement, the bank’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO ) Thoko Mkavea says the growth was supported by the expansion of the average interest-earning assets, with notable increases across the customer loans and advances portfolios and coupled with improved fixed income trading activities and margins.

Mkavea



He says the unaudited summary of results for the six months ended 30 June 2025 released by the bank shows that the strong performance was driven by significant growth in both net interest income and non-interest income, which rose by 56% and 171% respectively.

Mkavea says the total assets grew by 60%, from K476.8 billion in June 2024 to K764.0 billion in June 2025.

“This was largely driven by a 71% increase in financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, a 68% rise in investments in fixed income securities at amortized cost, and a 32% increase in loans and advances to customers.

“These gains were supported by a 58% growth in investment funds and an 80% increase in customer deposits,” says Mkavea.

According to the CEO,the bank reported a customer loans-to-deposits ratio of 51%, while the total loans-to-funding base ratio was 77%.

He says the liquidity levels remained strong, highlighted by a Liquidity Coverage ratio of 205% while shareholders’ equity increased by 68% to K54 billion.

The CEO explains that the strengthened capital position was driven by higher retained earnings and effective risk-weighted assets management, resulting in a Capital Adequacy Ratio of 24% and Tier 1 Ratio of 24%

“The bank will maintain a cautious yet proactive approach, prioritising robust risk management and operational excellence. Its strategic focus will remain strengthening investment in staff development to build a future-ready workforce, expanding digital banking and fintech capabilities to enhance customer experience while deepening client relationships through customized financial solutions, its forte in the financial services sector in Malawi”, says Mkavea.

CDH Investment Bank is a leading investment bank in Malawi.

The bank opened its doors for business on April 2, 2012 following the successful conversion from Continental Discount House Limited (CDH) which had operated in the financial sector for 14 years since August 1998.

Patrick Tsoka writes a book ‘The Midnight Sermons’

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By Chisomo Phiri

Renowned writer and thinker Patrick Tsoka has  penned his first book titled ‘The Midnight Sermons’ which delves into themes often shunned in mainstream discourse,mortality, suffering, freedom, and the search for meaning.

Speaking in an exclusive interview with 247 Malawi News, Tsoka described himself as a writer whose work ‘blends philosophy, poetry, and social commentary,’ aiming to confront the fundamental questions of human existence.

Patrick Tsoka


He said ‘The Midnight Sermons’ does not offer easy answers, but instead challenges readers to reflect deeply.

“Life is raw, fragile, and often absurd but in wrestling with suffering, in confronting uncomfortable truths, we discover depth, greatness, and authenticity.The book doesn’t preach doctrine; it provokes questions,” said Tsoka.

He said the motivation behind the book was drawn from personal and shared experiences of pain and struggle, particularly those of his mother and a close friend to whom the book is dedicated.

“Too often, books shy away from suffering or dress it in clichés. I wanted to write something honest and confronting, something that reflects both the Malawian and African spirit as well as universal human questions,” he said.

The writer said ‘The Midnight Sermons’ is currently available directly through him and  is working toward wider distribution through local bookstores and international platforms such as Amazon.

Asked to comment on the writing industry in the country,Tsoka said he sees a growing hunger for authentic voices and deeper, more reflective writing.

“We have talent, but we need more support in publishing, marketing, and cultivating a reading culture. I see hope and opportunity,” he said.

Tsoka began writing seriously during his university years around 2014–2015.

Although he has penned several unpublished manuscripts, ‘The Midnight Sermons’ marks his first official publication.

Mutharika Vows to ‘Rescue’ Malawi, Rejects Personal Glory in Presidential Bid

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By Vincent Gunde

Lilongwe, Malawi – Former President and Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) leader Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has reiterated that his run for the presidency is not for personal benefit or glory, but to “rescue” the nation.

Speaking during a nationwide campaign tour that recently brought him to Lilongwe, Mutharika echoed the sentiment he expressed upon submitting his nomination papers on July 25th. He stated his intention to work with all Malawians to free the country from what he describes as poor leadership that has brought “untold pain and sufferings” to millions.

Mutharika



Writing on his official Facebook page, Mutharika framed his campaign as a quest to liberate Malawi from a slide into a “one-party state and dictatorship.” He pointed to the overwhelming welcome he received in Lilongwe as a sign of the country’s desire for a “great return to proven leadership.”

He advised those with doubts to “put them aside,” urging them to “be on the right side of history” and align with the “winning team” of the DPP.

Mutharika also assured supporters that while his running mate, Justice Dr. Jane Ansah SC, alliance partners, and the party machinery have been running the campaign, he has been equally busy preparing governance measures for deployment upon assuming office.

“Those measures are now ready and in place as we embark on this historic mission of liberating the country from the shackles of MCP dictatorship,” Mutharika wrote.

In a related online commentary, a UTM supporter, Madda Chinguwo, predicted on Facebook that Professor Mutharika would be sworn in on September 20th to take over from incumbent President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera.

Chinguwo claimed that while in an ideal world Malawians would vote for Dr. Dalitso Kabambe, they “vote with their hearts,” noting Mutharika’s enduring popularity regardless of his age. He further alleged that the ruling MCP could only cling to power through a “prepared rigging scheme,” and cannot win the September 16th elections “cleanly.”

Malawi to witness stories of courage and compassion from Gaza’s Hospitals

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By Rahim Abdul

Blantyre and Lilongwe are set to host a rare and moving account of life inside Gaza’s hospitals, as British neurosurgeon Dr. Ismail Ughratdar shares his first-hand experiences from the frontline of one of the world’s most challenging conflict zones.

Titled “Inside Gaza’s Hospitals: A Surgeon’s Reflections,” the presentations will offer Malawians an intimate glimpse into the realities faced by medical professionals and patients amid relentless conflict. Dr. Ughratdar will recount performing critical surgeries with scarce resources, witnessing families devastated by violence, and encountering the courage of children and adults who continue to survive under harrowing conditions.


The Blantyre session will take place on 26th August at Amaryllis Hotel, followed by Lilongwe on 27th August at Crossroads, with both sessions starting at 8:00 PM. Organizers have ensured separate seating for ladies to create a comfortable environment for all attendees.

Asabuni Phiri, National Coordinator for the Malawi Palestine Solidarity Movement, highlighted that the events, sponsored by Ashraful Aid, the Malawi Palestine Solidarity Movement, and Midland International Aid Trust (UK), offer a rare opportunity to move beyond media headlines and engage directly with someone who has witnessed the human toll of war up close.

Dr. Ughratdar will also shine a light on the resilience of Gaza’s medical teams and their patients stories of determination, compassion, and hope that persist even in the bleakest moments. Attendees will have the chance to interact with him during a Q&A session, exploring the complexities of medical care in crisis zones and the broader humanitarian challenges faced in conflict-affected regions.

This presentation is more than an account of suffering; it is a testament to human resilience and a call for empathy, inviting Malawians to reflect on the power of compassion and the critical role of humanitarian aid in the world’s most desperate situations.