Temwa Chawinga retains NWSL golden boot as Kansas City crowned champions

Posted on by admin

Airtel Malawi

KANSAS CITY-(MaraviPost)-Malawi’s sensational striker Temwa Chawinga has achieved another historic milestone after winning the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) Golden Boot for the second year in a row in the United States.

The Scorchers forward, who plays for Kansas City Current, scored 15 goals in 23 matches to finish the 2025 season as the league’s top scorer.

Capital One

Her remarkable consistency and clinical finishing helped her side lift the NWSL Championship, completing a dream season for both Chawinga and her club.

In the 2024 campaign,Temwa had already made headlines by scoring 20 goals in 25 games, making her one of the most talked about players in American women’s football.

Her back-to-back Golden Boot triumph cements her reputation as one of the deadliest strikers in the world.

Kansas City, who had strengthened their squad at the start of the season, built their attacking play around Chawinga’s pace, strength and goal-scoring instincts.

Her partnership with midfielders Lo’eau LaBonta and Debinha was key to the club’s success, as the trio combined to produce some of the most exciting football in the league.

Head coach Vlatko Andonovski praised the Malawian star for her work ethic and leadership.

“Temwa is an exceptional player not just because she scores goals but because of how much she gives to the team.

“She’s humble, hardworking and always wants to improve. Her impact on and off the pitch has been incredible,” Andonovski said.

Chawinga’s journey from Mzimba, Malawi, to becoming one of the biggest names in American football has inspired many young athletes across Africa.

Before moving to the U.S., she made her mark in China and Sweden, where she played for Wuhan Jiangda and Kvarnsvedens IK, respectively.

Her success follows in the footsteps of her elder sister, Tabitha Chawinga, who also stars in Europe with Lyon in France making the Chawinga sisters one of the most successful football families on the continent.

With her second Golden Boot and a league title under her belt, Temwa Chawinga is already being tipped for more international honors including a possible nomination for global awards such as the FIFA Best Women’s Player and the CAF Women’s Player of the Year.

Discover more from The Maravi Post

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

The Maravi Post

Youths, children push for inclusion in Malawi’s NDC process update on Climate Change action

Posted on by admin

Airtel Malawi

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Youth and children are pushing for inclusion of their needs in the Malawi’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) process towards climate change adaptation programme.

The children and young people drawn from Salima, Ntchisi and Lilongwe want authorities to address key priority areas in the midst of natural disasters including education, water and sanitation, health, protection and participation in decision making.

Capital One

With support from NGO Coalition on Child Rights (NGO CCR) in collaboration with National Youth Network on Climate Change (NYNCC), this week children and young people presented the report to Environmental Affairs Departments (EAD) for action.

Gomani receiving the report from Phiri (in the middle from left to right)

Naomi Precious Phiri from Chinsapo Secondary School said, “It’s high time authorities could address our concerns amid effects of climate change including recent Cyclones Freddy that let’s many of us not attending classes.

“We want authorities to put mechanism that address challenges that come with natural disasters that lessons must not be disrupted”.

Phiri demands, “We need proper sanitation facilities, shelters that support us during disasters”.

Echoing the same, NGO-CCR National Coordinator Henry Machemba emphasized the need for authorities to address children and youths concerns.

Machemba the report presented to authorities must see support in the 3.0 Malawi’s NDC process as its going to be updated for action.

“Children, youths are raising important issues that needs authorities attention. We need a responsive leadership that put children, youth in the centre of program as the nation future lies in them.

“This is the reason we keep on supporting children, youth in raising their voices that authorities must address their concerns on times before further disasters strike”, assures Machemba.

In his response, Golivati Gomani EAD Principal Environmental Officer in the Ministry of Natural Resources, Climate Change, Energy and Mining observes that children and youths have valid concerns which authorities will swiftly address them.

Gomani hinted that youths will invited for a number of stakeholders meetings towards updating the NDC process for their concerns inclusion.

Discover more from The Maravi Post

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

The Maravi Post

2025 Muslim Arts Awards voting opens as The Maravi Post’ Journalist Shaffie Mtambo gets nominated for Online Media Personality

Posted on by admin

Airtel Malawi

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Muslim Arts Awards have officially announced the list of nominees for the 2025 edition, which will feature fifteen highly competitive categories.

The annual event continues to recognize and celebrate outstanding achievements in arts, culture and media within the Muslim community across Malawi.

Capital One

Speaking to The Maravi Post, Spokesperson of Muslim Arts Awards, Bashir Amini, confirmed that the nomination process has been successfully completed, paving the way for public voting to begin.

Mtambo nominated for Online Media Personality

He revealed that voting officially opened on the night of November 2 and will close on November 24, 2025.

According to Amini, the voting process has been simplified to ensure easy access for everyone interested in supporting their favorite personalities and organizations.

“Each person is allowed to vote only once. To vote, simply open Google Chrome and search for www.muslimawardsmw.com.

“Once on the site, click on the menu, select vote then select your preferred category for example, Media Personality Online and choose your nominee such as Shaffie A. Mtambo,” he explained.

He emphasized that transparency and fairness remain central to the awards’ mission, ensuring that winners truly reflect the voice of the people.

The voting platform, Amini added, has been designed to prevent multiple votes from a single user, promoting credibility in the final results.

Among the categories generating the most excitement this year is the Media Personality Online Award.

This category has attracted notable names including Shaffie A. Mtambo of The Maravi Post, Nerson Gonjani from Times Group, Abdul Karonga of TNA Times and Amirddin Mvula from Amir TV.

The competition is expected to be intense, as all four nominees have played a vital role in shaping digital media and public discourse in Malawi.

The Muslim Arts Awards have become one of the most respected platforms for promoting creativity and positive influence among Muslims in Malawi.

Since their inception, the awards have not only highlighted local talent but also encouraged unity and cultural pride within the community.

The awards night is set to take place in the commercial city of Blantyre, at the luxurious Amaryllis Hotel on 19 December 2025.

Discover more from The Maravi Post

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

The Maravi Post

Malawi High court dismisses Prophet Bushiri’s extradition case

Posted on by admin

Airtel Malawi

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The High Court in Lilongwe has dismissed a magistrate’s order to extradite Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary to South Africa.

In a summary ruling, Justice Mzonde Mvula found that the extradition proceedings were flawed, unfair and failed to guarantee the Bushiris’ right to life and safety.

American Expressi

The court also ruled that the chief resident magistrate, who had ordered the Bushiris’ committal in March, denied them their right to be heard, a breach of the constitutional principle of audi alteram partem.

Justice Mvula observes that the magistrate delivered a ruling after hearing only the case of the respondent, effectively condemning the applicants as if they had no voice to the allegations against them.

Reads the ruling dated October 31, 2025 in part:

“The authentication of South African documents was also deemed improper, with the judge who authenticated them confirming she had only seen scanned copies, not originals.”

The court found an over-reliance on hearsay evidence from the South African witness, which it described as “clutching at straws.” It also noted that Mary Bushiri was committed on a charge of “immigration-related forgery” that was never formally part of the extradition request — a move the court said the magistrate had no authority to make.

The court further found that the magistrate omitted to make an important finding preserving the lives of the applicants and failed to address their valid concern that they suffer racial and xenophobic bias, public hostility and media persecution.

The request was also described as potentially being tainted by bad faith, political motivation and oppressive delay.

The Bushiris are facing charges of fraud, theft and money laundering linked to their Enlightened Christian Gathering church, allegations they have denied since their dramatic return from South Africa in 2020.

Source: Nationoline

Discover more from The Maravi Post

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

American Expressi

The Maravi Post

Bodies of six Malawian nationals arrive home after tragic Limpopo accident

Posted on by admin

Airtel Malawi

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The bodies of six Malawian nationals who lost their lives in a devastating road accident in Limpopo, South Africa, arrived in the country through the Mwanza Border Post on Friday afternoon.

The remains were received by officials from relevant government departments, relatives, and members of the public who gathered to pay their last respects.

American Expressi

The Malawian nationals were among 42 people who died in the accident, which occurred on Sunday night on the N1 highway in South Africa’s Limpopo province.

The bus carrying Zimbabwean and Malawian nationals veered off the road along a steep mountain pass and plunged down an embankment, resulting in the tragic loss of lives.

Government officials, alongside family members, welcomed the bodies at the border post, where a brief funeral service was conducted to pay tribute to the deceased.

The service provided an opportunity for relatives and friends to comfort each other and pay their last respects.

The bodies were later transported to their respective home districts for burial.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs had earlier confirmed that one body was repatriated separately by the bereaved family, while the body of a child remains in South Africa pending DNA confirmation.

Four Malawians who were hospitalized following the accident are reportedly recovering well.

The incident has drawn condolences from South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who described the high death toll as a tragedy not only for South Africa but also for its neighboring countries, Zimbabwe and Malawi.

The government and people of Malawi mourn the loss of these lives and offer support to the bereaved families during this difficult time.

Discover more from The Maravi Post

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

American Expressi

The Maravi Post

Mutharika secures 200,000 metric tons of maize from Zambia to boost food security

Posted on by admin

Airtel Malawi

…President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika announces major food relief initiative targeting four million Malawians and pledges increased investment in ADMARC to strengthen national food distribution systems.

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has announced that his government has successfully procured 200,000 metric tons of maize from Zambia as part of its comprehensive food security strategy.

American Expressi

He said the maize will be distributed for free to four million Malawians who are currently facing hunger across various parts of the country.

The President made the announcement during his address in Parliament on Friday, 31st October 2025, where he outlined key priorities of his administration for the coming months.

According to Mutharika, this initiative is part of the government’s broader plan to ensure that no Malawian goes hungry, especially during the current period of food shortages caused by erratic weather patterns and reduced crop yields.

He emphasized that the free maize distribution program demonstrates his administration’s commitment to protecting the most vulnerable citizens and ensuring equitable access to essential food supplies.

In addition to food relief efforts, the President revealed that his government will allocate more resources to the Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (ADMARC) outlets across the country.

He said strengthening ADMARC’s capacity will help stabilize maize prices, improve market access for farmers, and enhance the efficiency of food distribution throughout Malawi.

President Mutharika assured Parliament that his administration remains focused on both immediate hunger relief and long-term agricultural resilience.

He noted that government investments in ADMARC will be accompanied by broader reforms in the agriculture sector, including irrigation expansion, input accessibility, and modern farming techniques to boost productivity.

As the 52nd Session of Parliament progresses, Mutharika’s statement on food security has set a decisive tone for his government’s efforts to restore stability and confidence in Malawi’s food systems.

By prioritizing both humanitarian support and structural reform, the President signaled a strong message that his government is determined to secure Malawi’s future against hunger and poverty.

Discover more from The Maravi Post

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

American Expressi

The Maravi Post