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admin - March 16, 2026

MALAWI: Phiri Warns Councillors Against Interfering in Procurement

By Smile Hamilton Malawi Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Ben Phiri, has warned ward councillors against interfering in procurement matters in local councils, saying controlling officers must be allowed to carry out their duties professionally. Speaking during the opening of a councillors’ orientation in Blantyre on Monday, Phiri said the primary […]

admin - March 16, 2026

NIGERIA: Group Donates Food Items, Clothing Materials To Orphanage Home In Kwara

By Balogun Arisekola Azeez, Ilorin, Kwara State. The Young Estate Surveyors and Valuers, Kwara State branch, has extended humanitarian assistance to the Islamic Orphanage Foundation Ilorin. The donation includes of food items, clothing materials and other consumables for orphans and widows responsible for their welfare. The outreach programme, held as part of […]

admin - March 16, 2026

MALAWI: 30 Models Sign Up for Mzinda Lifestyle Fashion Show

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi Thirty models have signed up for the Mzinda Lifestyle Fashion Show, but only 15 will advance to the grand finale. The elimination round will take place on March 28, 2026, at Khichini Hub in Lilongwe, where contestants will compete for a place in the top 15. Those who […]

admin - March 16, 2026

NIGERIA: Police Force Reaffirms Commitment To Transparent Probe In Osogbo Shooting Incident Involving Customs Officers

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has assured the public and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) of a thorough, forensic-led investigation into the fatal shooting incident in the Dada Estate area of Osogbo, Osun State, which claimed the life of a civilian driver on Sunday. In a statement […]

admin - March 15, 2026

NIGERIA: Family Apologises Over Son’s Bullying Act In Edo School

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The family of a student involved in a viral bullying incident at Igbinedion Education Centre in Benin City, Edo State, has apologised for the actions of their son. The apology follows the circulation of a video on social media showing a student being assaulted by his schoolmates within […]

admin - March 15, 2026

KENYA: Ruto Congratulates Winners as 2026 WRC Safari Rally Concludes

By Moses Punyuah, Nairobi President William Ruto has congratulated the winners of the Safari Rally following the successful conclusion of the event in Nakuru County. The rally was won by Takamoto Katsuta and Aaron Johnston of Toyota Gazoo Racing. Speaking after attending the rally at Hell’s Gate National Park, President Ruto commended […]

admin - March 15, 2026

KENYA: Government Reaffirms Commitment to 15 Billion Tree Target by 2032

By Moses Punyuah, Nairobi The national government has reaffirmed its commitment to plant 15 billion trees by 2032 as part of efforts to restore degraded ecosystems and combat climate change. Speaking during a tree planting exercise at Kitale Forest, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba said the initiative remains a key pillar of […]

admin - March 15, 2026

NIGERIA: Soludo Holds Thanksgiving Service To Mark End Of First Term

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo, has held an interdenominational thanksgiving service to mark the end of his first term in office. The service took place on Sunday at the International Convention Centre ahead of his second-term inauguration scheduled for March 17. The event, themed “Leading […]

admin - March 15, 2026

MALAWI: Lipenga Invited to Present at DBSA Annual Research Colloquium

By Smile Hamilton Malawi Darlington Lipenga, a Malawian researcher and risk analyst, is set to become the first Malawian invited to present at the annual research colloquium hosted by the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), scheduled for 17 March 2026 in Midrand. The research colloquium will bring together scholars and infrastructure experts […]

admin - March 15, 2026

MALAWI: AUSC Region 5 Reviews Strategic Plan to Strengthen Sport Development

By Smile Hamilton Malawi The African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 has concluded a three-day strategic plan review meeting in Maputo, Mozambique, aimed at assessing progress and shaping the future of sport development across Southern Africa. The meeting brought together about 60 delegates from the 10 Region 5 member countries, including Malawi. […]