WHAT KIND OF DELIVERANCE?

Suspected Murder

By :Chief Admin

As Mij Online reported:Police arrest a 19-year-old man Yohane Mphatso for the murder of a 62-year-old woman Alena Banda.The death follows a church "deliverance" ritual at Zamkutu Zion Church in Lilongwe that involves whipping.

The suspect severely whips the woman with a wooden stick during the session. She collapses and is pronounced  dead at the Kamuzu Central hospital. 

A postmortem shows she dies from trauma shock and cardiac arrest caused by the assault. Police recover the weapon and the man will answer a murder charge.

#Source:MIJ online #Redarcmediablog

MEC URGES MEDIA:LEAD VOTER EDUCATION FOR 2025 POLLS

Chief Admin.

Malawi's Electoral Commission (MEC) is calling on the media to be the driving force behind voter education ahead of the September 2025 elections.

MEC Chairperson Justice Anabel Mtalimanja made the direct appeal during a meeting with staff from the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) in Lilongwe.

Justice Mtalimanja urged media outlets to take a leading role in providing Civic and Voter Education (CVE). She emphasized this is crucial as the country prepares for the polls scheduled for September 16, 2025.

This meeting is part of the MEC's ongoing efforts to boost voter participation through CVE outreach. The commission sees the media as a vital partner in ensuring citizens are informed and ready to vote.

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DPP UNVEILS MAJOR CONSTITUENCY PLAN FOR MALAWI

 

By CHIEF Admin.

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has announced a significant new economic empowerment and development package targeting constituencies across Malawi.

Central to the plan is a pledge to allocate MK 100 Million annually per constituency specifically for business loans to women, delivered through dedicated women's economic empowerment initiatives.This funding aims to boost female entrepreneurship and participation in the local economy.

 Alongside support for women, the DPP promises MK 100 Million per constituency every year to provide Malawian youth with access to soft loans for starting or expanding their businesses, directly addressing youth unemployment and fostering enterprise.

The party also commits to substantially increasing development funding at the grassroots level, promising  MK 5 Billion nationally per year for a Constituency Development Fund. 

This significant investment will support vital local infrastructure and community chosen projects. Recognizing the importance of sports, the DPP further pledges MK 50 Million per constituency annually for sports development, aiming to nurture talent, improve facilities, and promote healthy lifestyles nationwide. 

The DPP states that this comprehensive package of constituency-focused investments empowering women, supporting youth entrepreneurs, boosting local development, and investing in sports  is designed to drive strong national economic growth. 

The party projects that these measures will help propel Malawi's economy to achieve an annual growth rate of 6.5% by the year 2030.

DPP target of 6.5% economic growth by 2030 reflects its confidence in this locally driven strategy." The DPP emphasized these initiatives as core to their agenda for national progress.

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CHAKWERA'S CAMPAIGN PITCH:why Believe New Promises Now?

 

H.E Dr Lazarus Chakwera-President of Republic of Malawi and MCP Sept Candidate 

Malawi's President, Dr. Lazarus Chakwera, has started his party's campaign in the Eastern Region. He asked people to support him again so he can continue the development work his government began five years ago.

Speaking in Mangochi, President Chakwera listed his government's key achievements. He said his focus has been on uniting the country, social progress, and building infrastructure (like roads and buildings).

He thanked the Eastern Region for voting for him in 2020. He said his government kept its promises by:

● Giving over K11 billion to 19,000 small business owners.

●  Supplying farm materials to over 600,000 farmers.

●Giving relief aid to more than 300,000 households in the region.

Chakwera also said his government increased the money given to each local area (Constituency Development Fund - CDF) to K220 million to speed up local projects.

He explained his party's main goals: ensuring enough food for everyone, creating jobs and wealth, improving how the country is run, and making public services better.

A senior party official, Richard Chimwendo Banda, praised the President. He listed new developments in the Eastern Region, including council offices, roads, a health center, and a stadium.

This Mangochi event follows other campaign launches in Lilongwe, Mzimba, and Ngabu.

#Source : MW Govt

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"JOURNALISM NOT A CRIME "-MISA MW

MISA Malawi has strongly condemned supporters of former President Peter Mutharika for violently disrupting live media coverage during his presidential nomination in Lilongwe on Friday. DPP party followers blocked cameras, grabbed journalists’ equipment, and forced broadcasters to halt live feeds — an act MISA calls "an attack on media freedom" and citizens’ right to election information. 

The incident happened at the Bingu Convention Centre in Lilongwe. Followers of Mutharika's DPP party caused trouble, blocking cameras and even grabbing equipment from journalists. One supporter, Sameer Suleman, forcefully took lighting equipment from the Nation newspaper, claiming it was disturbing Mutharika.

Because of this, journalists had to suddenly stop their live broadcasts to protect themselves and their equipment.MISA Malawi says this behaviour is wrong because:

1.  It attacks media freedom.

2.  It stops Malawian people from getting true information about important election events, like this nomination.

MISA Malawi asks the DPP and all other political parties to control their supporters and stop such actions. They say these actions harm the parties' image and break basic rights.

MISA Malawi urges all parties and their supporters to let journalists cover election events safely and freely. They remind everyone that "Journalism is not a crime."

The statement was signed by MISA Malawi Chairperson Golden Matonga on Saturday, July 26, 2025.

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#Source :MISA Malawi | July 26, 2025

NIGERIAN CATHOLIC PRIEST FREED AFTER 51 DAYS HELD BY BOKO HARAM

By Chief admin

MAIDUGURI, NIGERIA – On July 23, 2025  Father Alphonsus Afina, a Nigerian priest once based in Alaska, is safe and free after being held captive by the terrorist group Boko Haram for 51 days.

Father Afina was captured in June while working in the Diocese of Maiduguri in Borno State, Nigeria. Before returning to Nigeria, he served for six and a half years in the Diocese of Fairbanks, Alaska.

Last month, the Fairbanks Diocese asked people worldwide to pray for Father Afina's release and strength during his captivity.

On July 21st, the Fairbanks Diocese shared joyful news on Facebook: "Praise God! We received word today that [Father] Alphonsus Afina is unharmed and has been safely released! Thank you to all who have been storming heaven for him." They also asked for continued prayers for others still held captive.

The Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need confirmed Father Afina spent 51 days as a hostage. Bishop John Bakeni, an assistant bishop in Maiduguri, told the charity that Father Afina is now free.

Bishop Bakeni said the priest is "a bit frail and tired" but is "in good health" and emotionally stable. The church is arranging medical checkups and rest for him, and he will soon see his family.

The Bishop called Father Afina's release "a true miracle," crediting prayers and the help of the Virgin Mary.

Aid to the Church in Need also reported that Father Afina was freed alongside ten women who were held captive with him.

#Source :CNA

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PDP PRESIDENT ANNOUNCES BRIDGE,HOSPITAL AND ROAD PROJECTS IN MULANJE

BY Chief Admin 

Dr. Kondwani Nankhumwa has pledged a new bridge, hospital, and upgraded roads to boost development in Chief Mabuka’s area.  

During a visit to Mamela village on Monday, Nankhumwa inspected progress on a modern bridge over the Luchenza River. He stated the bridge will "help with transportation problems" faced by residents.

Nankhumwa also announced:A new hospital to improve healthcare access,Paving and electrifying the Thabwa-to-Misanjo road.  

Violet Magalasi, a Mamela villager, welcomed the bridge, saying it will solve "challenges when crossing the river."  

Misanjo area, previously in Mulanje South constituency, is now part of Mulanje Central after boundary changes.  

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