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Category: Southern Africa

Southern Africa, southernmost region of the African continent, comprising the countries of Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Dr. Simwaka Malawi 

Malawi’s inflation rate takes a slight uptick

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By Twink Jones Gadama Malawi’s inflation rate has edged up to 28.5% in January 2025, marking a slight increase from the 28.1% recorded in December, according to the latest figures from the Reserve Bank of Malawi. This marginal rise, driven primarily by a surge in food prices, has interrupted the downward trend in inflation observed in recent months. The increase… Read More
Peter Mutharika Malawi 

Help the Malawian voter to understand the DPP and UTM alliance 

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By Janet Karim Help the Malawian voter to understand the DPP and UTM alliance  2 The Lord said to Gideon, “You have too many men. I cannot deliver Midian into their hands, or Israel would boast against me, ‘My own strength has saved me.’   — Judges 7:2 14 But Samuel said, “What then is this bleating of sheep in my ears? What is this lowing… Read More
Malawi Citizens Malawi OP-ED 

My Take On IT – All hands-on deck in a democracy in our land

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Janet Karim All hands-on deck in a democracy in our land 15Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in… Read More
Witchcraft' in Benue Zambia 

Zambian Man Who Killed Uncle for Witchcraft Must Face the Law

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By Leo Igwe The Advocacy for Alleged Witches urges the police in Zambia to ensure that Tyson Matimba, 49 who reportedly killed his uncle, Edward Hatwiko, 81 of Chigabwa village, in Pemba district is brought to justice. As reported in the local media, “Brief facts of the matter are that in July 2024 the suspect, Tyson Matimba, lost his daughter, Sharon Hamaimbo,… Read More
Lazarus Chakwera Malawi 

All hands-on deck in a democracy in our land

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BY Janet Karim 15Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. 17And whatever you do, whether in word or… Read More
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Zambia 

Honorary Zambian Residency

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By Henry Kyambalesa The functions of Zambia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation should include managing and administering a programme designed to confer rare and special “Zambian Residency” status upon a selected number of distinguished foreigners. A provisional list of such foreign nationals and their families should include the following: Mr. Barrack Obama, the late Mr. Kofi Annan, U2’s… Read More
Anabel Mtalimanja Malawi 

Malawi: Defending voter rights amid government non-compliance: A citizen’s guide

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By Burnett Munthali As Malawi prepares for upcoming elections, citizens are increasingly concerned about the government’s reluctance to ensure compliance with voter rights. Key issues, such as the National Registration Bureau’s (NRB) failure to provide adequate services at registration centers and the Malawi Electoral Commission’s (MEC) insistence on using the controversial Smartmatic system, have raised alarm bells. These challenges, if… Read More