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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.

Malawi OP-ED 

Never speak bad things, gossip while there is food or drink in front of you

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By Janet Karim 43 “No good tree bears bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit. 44 Each tree is recognized by its own fruit. People do not pick figs from thorn bushes, or grapes from briers. 45 A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil… Read More
Malawi 

The time is ripe to stock up on home libraries with good and wholesome reading!

Janet Karim,
By Janet Karim The Bible is the book that gives every book its power. – Samuel James, Crossway Books God wrote; we read. – Tony Reinke quoting Kuyper It is getting close to that time of the year when we think, plan, and make gift purchases for our loved ones. Christmas gift-giving is an uplifting tradition that stems from the first… Read More
Africa Featured Ghana South Africa World 

Ghanaian nationals seek ICC probe of xenophobic violence in South Africa

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Two Ghanaian nationals have petitioned the International Criminal Court (ICC) to launch a preliminary investigation into attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa, arguing that the violence may amount to crimes against humanity. The petition, submitted to the ICC on 15 July and seen by Reuters, comes amid renewed anti-immigrant protests in South Africa that have, in some cases, turned… Read More
Kamuzu Banda Malawi 

Malawi to observe 62 years of independence and has been a republican state for 60 years

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By Janet Karim 26 When your children ask you what this ceremony means to you, 27 you must answer, ‘It’s the Passover sacrifice in the Lord’s honor. The Lord passed over the houses of the people of Israel in Egypt, when he struck the Egyptians but spared our houses.'” And the people bowed their heads and worshiped. – Exodus 12:26-27 Teach them to your children, speaking about them… Read More
Kamuzu Day In Malawi Malawi 

Malawi: Leaders Urged to Keep Politics Out of Kamuzu Day Celebrations

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By Our Reporter LILONGWE (AGV): As Malawi commemorates the life and legacy of its first president, Dr. Hastings Kamuzu Banda, analyst urged attendees to wear national colours instead of party-specific attire to ensure the event remains inclusive. Political analyst Chimwemwe Tsitsi told Maravipost that the annual event, led by the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), honours Dr. Banda, who also… Read More
Muslim Leaders Human Rights Malawi 

Fear grips communities as muslim leaders condemn witchcraft-linked killings

Global Author,
By Shaffie A Mtambo BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Fresh concerns have emerged over the growing wave of mob justice in Malawi after seven people were reportedly killed in separate attacks linked to witchcraft accusations in districts such as Chikwawa, Nsanje and Mzimba. As tension continues to rise in some communities, the Muslim Association of Malawi has stepped forward to strongly condemn the killings, warning… Read More
Kamuzu Banda Leaders Malawi 

Scrap Kamuzu Day: Malawi must stop honoring a legacy written in blood

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Jones Gadama Every year on May 14, Malawi pauses to commemorate Kamuzu Day, a public holiday meant to honor the memory of Dr. Hastings Kamuzu Banda, the country’s first president and leader for 31 years. On the surface it appears to be a day of national remembrance, but in reality it is a day that reopens old wounds for thousands… Read More
Atupele Muluzi Malawi 

Malawi: When apologies arrive too late to matter: Atupele Muluzi’s “time to rest” mea culpa

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By Jones Gadama Atupele Muluzi says he wants to “clarify respectfully and sincerely” the remarks he made during last year’s campaign about President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika, specifically the line that “it is time for him to rest.” He insists the comments were never meant as an insult, that he respects the democratic choice Malawians made in electing an 85-year-old… Read More
Malawi 

Malawi: 43 charged with murder over false genital mutilation rumors in Chikwawa

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Jones Gadama Deputy Inspector General of Police in Malawi, Noel Kayira, has said that all 43 people arrested in connection with mob violence and the spread of false claims about genital mutilation will face charges of murder without distinction. The suspects have now been taken to the Chikwawa Magistrate’s Court to answer the charges. According to Kayira, those who spread… Read More
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