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LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-According to Dickson Kashoti, opposition Malawi Congress Party (MC) Chief Media Officer, writing on his Facebook page, President Professor Peter Mutharika is making significant strides in turning Malawi’s economy around with strategic appointments in key economic positions.
His quiet and methodical approach has earned him the reputation of a quiet reformer, focused on reshaping the country through deliberate action and economic focus.
Mutharika’s determination to change Malawi is evident in his impressive appointments, particularly in the economic sector, as the nation grapples with escalating cost of living and plunging poverty levels.
Kashoti notes that Mutharika’s economic team, comprising Finance Minister Sir Joseph Mwanamvekha, Trade and Industrialization Minister Sir Simon Itaye, and Reserve Bank Governor Sir George Partridge, is giving Malawians hope for a brighter future.
The team is expected to steer the country’s economic recovery path towards success.
This team is working tirelessly to address the country’s economic challenges, including the high cost of living and poverty levels.
The President has assured Malawians that 2026 will bring improved economic conditions, saying his administration has laid key foundations for recovery and long-term growth.
He emphasized that economic recovery must translate into improved living standards for all Malawians.
Mutharika’s leadership style is a departure from the norm, emphasizing patience and policy over fiery rhetoric.
As Kashoti puts it, “History does not always arrive shouting.
Sometimes it walks in quietly, carries a book under its arm, and changes a nation with patience and policy, and President Professor Mutharika wants to be that kind of man.”
Kashoti adds that Mutharika’s approach has drawn comparisons to historical figures who have changed nations quietly, carrying books under their arms.
As Mutharika navigates his second term, his legacy is taking shape.
Will he be remembered as a paradox – a man of few words who left loud results?
Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: Malawi is on the path to change.
Kashoti concludes, “Ndiope ndani?” or “What more do I have to fear?” implying that he has nothing to fear but speak the truth that despite political differences, Mutharika is delivering.
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Malawi Police Service this morning has arrested former Agriculture Minister Sam Kawale.
His lawyer George Jivason Kadzipatike says Kawale is currently at Kanengo police station.
The arrest comes barely hours after another former Trade Minister Sosten Gwengwe was arrested on Sunday.
More to come….
KIEV-(MaraviPost)-Clinton Nyapara Mogesa, a 28-year-old Kenyan, has lost his life in Ukraine while fighting for Russian forces, a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of foreign recruitment in conflict zones.
Mogesa’s death was confirmed by Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence, who found his body in the Donetsk region, a hotspot for Russian-Ukrainian conflict.
He had allegedly joined the Russian army after signing a contract, despite previously living and working in Qatar.
The circumstances of his death are grim, with Ukrainian intelligence describing it as a “meat assault,” a tactic involving high-risk, frontal attacks with minimal regard for casualties.
Mogesa’s body was left behind, and his family has received no official explanation or compensation from Russian authorities.
Mogesa was carrying passports belonging to two other Kenyan citizens, raising concerns about the scale of African recruitment into the conflict.
The Kenyan government estimates that over 200 Kenyans may have been recruited to fight in Ukraine, often through deceptive job offers.
The Ukrainian government has issued a warning to foreign nationals, particularly those considering employment in Russia, about the risks of forced deployment to combat zones.
This incident highlights the need for greater protection and awareness for Africans seeking work abroad.
The international community must take action to prevent further exploitation and ensure the safe repatriation of those trapped in conflict zones.
The story of Clinton Nyapara Mogesa serves as a tragic reminder of the human cost of war and the importance of protecting vulnerable individuals.
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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