Chilobwe United appoint Kafoteka as head coach for 2026/27 season

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BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Chilobwe United Football Club have confirmed the appointment of Elvis Kafoteka as head coach ahead of the 2026/27 football season.

The Blantyre based side is set to compete in the National Bank Division League after earning promotion into the Southern Premier Division league.

According to the club, Kafoteka has been engaged on a one year contract as part of efforts to strengthen the technical department in line with league requirements.

In an interview with MaraviPost publication, Kafoteka acknowledged his appointment and outlined the expectations placed upon him by the club and he said his principal assignment is to guide Chilobwe United into Malawi’s elite league, the FDH Premiership.

“It is true that I have been given a one year contract and the main task is to ensure that the team gains promotion to the FDH Premiership,” said Kafoteka.

Kafoteka takes over from Jimmy Chikulekule, who was instrumental in helping the club secure promotion into the NBS Bank National Division League.

However, Chikulekule has been reassigned to the assistant coach role after failing to meet the minimum coaching qualifications required to serve as head coach at this level.

The arrangement allows the club to comply with league regulations while retaining Chikulekule’s technical input and institutional knowledge.

Kafoteka brings considerable experience, having previously served as head coach for FOMO FC, Extreme FC, Eagle Strikers, Chikwawa United and Chitipa United.

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Was it viable for Malawi Speaker Suleiman to blow dollars on RSA training amid austerity measures plea?

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LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The Centre for Social Accountability and Transparency (CSAT) has demanded a justification from Malawi Parliament on decision to hold a leadership training programme outside Malawi, arguing the move contradicts the government’s austerity measures.

Kambwandira has said this following an ongoing Leadership Development Programme for the Parliamentary Service Commission in Sandton, South Africa, officially opened by Speaker of Parliament Sameer Suleman on Tuesday.

Kambwandira told Zodiak online that the decision financially irresponsible, saying the training could have been held in Malawi at far lower cost.

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However, Parliament spokesperson Ian Mwenye, has described the matter as speculative.

Parliament of Malawi facebook page quotes the Speaker highlighting the training, running from January 22 to 31, will build leadership skills and strengthen competencies and governance principles within Parliament.

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Senate Funding Vote, ICE Family Detention Protest, Fed Holds Interest Rates

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Senate Democrats are threatening a partial government shutdown unless Republicans agree to new limits on immigration enforcement by Friday’s deadline.
A protest at an ICE family detention center in South Texas turned confrontational as demonstrators demanded the release of a five-year-old boy and his father taken from Minnesota and held at the facility hundreds of miles away.
And despite pressure from President Trump to lower interest rates, the Federal Reserve is holding steady to fight lingering inflation and rising prices.

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Malawi students challenged to join inter-university debates to drive national transformation

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BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Malawi has called on university students to participate in the 2026 Shift the Power inter-university debates, aimed at generating ideas to drive national transformation.

Speaking with Maravipost, Golden Matonga, Chairperson for MISA Malawi, said the debates offer young people a vital platform to propose practical solutions to some of the country’s most pressing issues.

“The debates are an opportunity for students to challenge dominant development narratives and promote locally driven solutions to Malawi’s development challenges,” Matonga said.

The participating institutions include Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST), University of Malawi (UNIMA), Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR), Mzuzu University, Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS), and the Catholic University of Malawi.

Robert White, Chief Executive Officer for Tilitonse Foundation, expressed hope that students will take part enthusiastically in the debates scheduled for February 2026.

“The winning teams will go on to compete with youth from Zambia and Ghana, providing a unique opportunity for our students to showcase their skills and ideas on a regional stage,” White said.

The debates are part of efforts to empower young Malawians to contribute to the country’s development and promote critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills.

MISA Malawi and Tilitonse Foundation are partnering to organize the event, which is expected to bring together students from across the country to engage in discussions on key development issues affecting Malawi.

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Uganda’s military chief Kainerugaba denies assault on opposition leader’s wife

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KAMPALA-(MaraviPost)-Uganda’s army chief, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has rejected allegations that troops attacked Barbara Kyagulanyi, the wife of opposition leader Bobi Wine, during a raid on their home.

Wine said soldiers threatened his wife at gunpoint and seized documents and electronic devices, sparking widespread concern and outrage.

Barbara Kyagulanyi later alleged from hospital that officers assaulted her while demanding to know Wine’s whereabouts, adding that she was left with physical and psychological trauma.

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Kainerugaba dismissed the allegations, stating that his soldiers “do not beat up women” and are only looking for her “cowardly husband”.

The incident has drawn sharp criticism from human rights groups and opposition politicians, who accuse the government of using the military to suppress dissent.

The Uganda Law Society has denounced the “ongoing wave of detentions, torture and enforced disappearance” of opposition leaders and supporters, calling for an end to violence and intimidation.

Bobi Wine, who is in hiding, has accused the government of trying to silence him and has thanked supporters for keeping him safe.

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Man U revenge against Arsenal in 2025/26 English Premier League

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LONDON-(MaraviPost)-Manchester United exacted revenge on Arsenal on 25 January with a dramatic 3–2 Premier League victory at the Emirates Stadium, producing one of the most entertaining matches of the season between the two long time rivals.

The encounter began at a frantic pace, with both sides showing attacking intent from the opening whistle. Arsenal, backed by their home supporters, looked confident in possession and pressed high up the pitch.

Their positive start paid off midway through the first half when the hosts took the lead, putting United under early pressure and lifting the atmosphere inside the Emirates.

Before the break, United were rewarded for their persistence as they found the equaliser, ensuring the teams went into half time level and setting the stage for an intense second half.

After the restart, United emerged with renewed purpose. Their sharper movement and quicker decision making troubled Arsenal’s defence, leading to a second goal that swung momentum firmly in their favour.

Arsenal refused to give up and responded by pushing more players forward. The Gunners increased the tempo, searching desperately for a way back into the match.

Their efforts were eventually rewarded late in the game when they found an equaliser, reigniting hopes of salvaging at least a point from the contest.

With the score tied, the match became tense and open, as both teams sensed an opportunity to snatch a decisive goal in the closing minutes.

It was Manchester United who delivered the final blow. A late strike stunned the Emirates crowd and restored United’s lead at the most crucial moment.

The goal sealed a famous away victory for United, marking a rare success against Arsenal on their home turf and serving as revenge for their earlier defeat in the season.

Arsenal remains on position one with 50 points from 23 games while Manchester United is sitting on position 4 with 38 points from same number of games.

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