Chongqing’s daring design: The 6-storey gas station split by a hill

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YUZHONG-(MaraviPost)-A striking architectural landmark in Chongqing’s Yuzhong District has captured global attention, featuring not one, but two gas stations positioned on different floors of the same building, showcasing the city’s innovative approach to urban design.

The building, situated in a steep, mountainous terrain, boasts two distinct gas stations: one conveniently located on the 1st floor, and another on the 6th floor (rooftop), defying traditional notions of urban planning and challenging perceptions of what is possible in construction.

The 1st-floor station is easily accessible via Changbin Road, at the base of the hill, while the 6th-floor rooftop station is level with Nanqu Road, higher up the slope, creating an intriguing “ground” illusion, where both stations are essentially at “street level” depending on the road you’re driving on.

The four floors between the two stations are utilized primarily as parking spaces, making the most of the building’s unique layout and maximizing the use of space in a densely populated urban area.

Interestingly, despite the stations appearing to be only a few stories apart, the driving distance between the lower entrance and the upper entrance is approximately 3 kilometers, due to the winding roads required to navigate the elevation change, highlighting the complexities of building in Chongqing’s challenging terrain.

This innovative structure is a testament to Chongqing’s reputation for “8D” or “magical” urban design, where architects and engineers push the boundaries of what is possible, creating functional spaces that are both practical and awe-inspiring.

The building has drawn comparisons to other incredible examples of Chongqing’s architecture, such as the train that runs through a residential building, solidifying the city’s reputation as a hub for innovative and daring design.

As a result, this gas station has become a must-see attraction for architecture enthusiasts and curious travelers alike, offering a glimpse into the city’s unique blend of functionality and creativity.

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Former Malawi leader Joyce Banda receives top honor at AU Summit

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ADDISA ABBA-(MaraviPost)-The 39th African Union Heads of State Summit wrapped up on Saturday in Ethiopia’s capital, with leaders from across the continent tackling water shortages and ongoing wars in several regions.

Banda was the biggest winner having being Awarded for Excellence in serving humanity.

This year’s summit focused on “Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063.”

Presidents, former heads of state, and other top officials spent three days talking about how to fix Africa’s water problems and stop the fighting in places like Sudan and eastern Congo.

Dr. Joyce Banda attended the summit after getting invitations from both the African Union and UN Women.

Water Problems Top the Agenda, Leaders at the summit said water security needs to be treated as a top priority.

They tied it directly to economic growth, public health, and dealing with climate change effects that are already hitting the continent hard.

The AU plans to make some big decisions on water and sanitation that could change how African countries develop over the next few years.

Millions of people across Africa still don’t have clean water or proper toilets.

This affects everything from kids getting sick and missing school to businesses struggling to operate.

Wars and Conflicts Get Attention

The summit also dealt with the wars still going on in Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Sahel, and Libya.

Leaders talked about finding African solutions to African problems and getting more help to people caught in the fighting.

The push for home-grown answers shows that African countries want more control over how they handle peace and security issues.

Award for Grassroots Work
During the summit, the African Women Leaders Network gave an Award of Excellence to Dr. Joyce Banda, First female and Former President of Malawi.

The award recognized her years of work helping rural villages, city neighborhoods, and fishing communities.

The honor shows how important it is to have leaders who understand what’s happening on the ground and can bring those voices to big meetings like this one.

“This isn’t just about me. It’s about all the communities across Malawi and Africa who need development and peace,” Dr. Joyce Said said after getting the award.

What Comes Next
Now that the summit is over, countries will start putting the decisions on water, peace, and economic ties into action.

What happens next will matter a lot as Africa keeps working toward the goals set out in Agenda 2063, which maps out where the continent wants to be in the coming decades.

The African Union was set up in 2002 and now has 55 member countries working together on peace, unity, and development across the continent.

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20 Lilongwe’s Area 25 households left in darkness after Escom cable theft

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LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-More than 20 households in Area 25C were left without electricity on the morning of Saturday, 14 February, after suspected thieves allegedly stole black service cables connected to Electricity Supply of Malawi (ESCOM) power lines.

Residents say they woke up to darkness after experiencing a sudden power outage during the night.

Because it had been raining, many initially assumed the blackout was caused by bad weather.

Speaking to Maravipost one of the victims, Rose Banda said her family only realized something was wrong when electricity did not return in the morning.

“In the middle of the night, the power went off. Since it was raining, we thought it was just a fault,” Banda explained.

“When we woke up, we found that the metal box where ESCOM staff connect the electricity had been forced open, and the black wire was gone.”

Banda who rents the property with her family, said she immediately alerted her landlord, who lives nearby.

“When I went to inform the landlord, we discovered that their house had also been affected. That’s when we realized many houses in the area were victims,” she said.

Another resident, Innocent Mainga, suggested that the theft may have been motivated by the copper inside the cables.

“We have heard that these wires contain copper. That could be the reason the thieves targeted our area,” he said.

Cable theft has become an increasing concern in many communities, as stolen copper is often sold illegally for scrap.

The crime not only disrupts power supply but also exposes residents to safety risks due to damaged electrical infrastructure.

Affected households have called on authorities and Eskom to urgently address the situation and strengthen security measures to prevent further incidents.

Residents say the outage has disrupted daily activities, including cooking, refrigeration, and small home businesses that depend on electricity.

At the time of reporting, it was clear that no arrests has been made but Community members are urging anyone with information about the incident to report it to local authorities.

ESCOM staff have not visited the area since the incident, even though several victims say they have been calling reporting the issue since Saturday.

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GOSH!! How Russian man used multiple girls, women (including married women) to satisfy his sexual desire (Watch the video)

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NAIROBI-(MaraviPost)-A Russian guy goes viral after he shares videos of himself picking up multiple Kenyan women and taking them to his Airbnb.

He secretly films them using smart glasses without their knowledge.

Unfortunately, married women were also trapped into this ordeal.

The Nairobi times news has sent stir warning to women and girls who just taken away with white.

Will Malawian women and girls going to stand when this dude land in Blantyre, Mangochi, Lilongwe, Mzuzu?

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Sports Minister Gangata for arts, culture promotion

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BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Alfred Gangata has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment in recognizing the important role of arts and culture in national development.

He made the remarks on Wednesday, February 11th, 2026 in Blantyre during the opening of the Southern Region consultation meeting for the development of the National Arts and Heritage Council (NAHEC) strategic plan.

He indicated that promotion of culture is included in Malawi 2063 agenda and the strategic plan aligns well with the high level vision.

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Castel Challenge Cup: Mzuzu City Hammers eliminate Wanderers

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MZUZU-(MaraviPost)-The Castel Challenge Cup quarter finals match between Mzuzu City Hammers and Mighty Wanderers ended in a nail-biting 5-3 penalty shootout win for Hammers after the game ended 1-1 at the end of regulation time at Rumphi Stadium.

The teams will went straight into penalty shootouts after a dramatic equalizer from the nine-man Mzuzu City Hammers in the dying minutes of the game.

The match had been finely poised at 1-1, with Wanderers taking an early lead through Isaac Kaliati’s penalty in the second half, only for Hammers to level the scores late on.

The drama didn’t end there, with two red cards in the space of three minutes, leaving Hammers with just nine players on the pitch.

Matthews Banda and captain Jimmy Msiska were the unfortunate recipients of the red cards.

Despite being down to nine men, Hammers managed to dig deep and equalize, setting the stage for the penalty shootout.

The shootout saw Hammers come out on top 5-3, securing their place in the next round of the competition.

The first half had been a tense and cagey affair, with neither team able to break the deadlock, and the score was 0-0 at halftime.

However, the second half saw Wanderers take the lead through Kaliati’s penalty, which was awarded after Nomads striker Sama Thierry Tanjong was fouled in the box.

Hammers responded with a late equalizer, and the game went to penalties, where they emerged victorious.

The win is a remarkable achievement for Mzuzu City Hammers, who will be looking to build on this momentum as they progress in the competition.

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