BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Vice President Jane Ansah has expressed heartfelt appreciation to the people of the Eastern Region for their overwhelming support during the September 16, 2025 General Election.
Ansah delivered the message during a rally held at St. Augustine 2 Primary School Ground, where thousands gathered to meet the country’s newly sworn-in Vice President.
She said she attended the event on behalf of President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika, who requested her to personally thank the people of the region for the strong vote of confidence they showed in his leadership.
She emphasized that President Mutharika is deeply grateful for the trust placed in him by Malawians from all corners of the country.
She further noted that the President holds a special appreciation for the Eastern Region, which delivered exceptional support to the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP).
Ansah said it was important for her to deliver the President’s message of “ZIKOMO KWAMBIRI” directly to the people.
The Vice President also conveyed President Mutharika’s assurance that no Malawian will die of hunger under his administration.
She revealed that the President has already begun distributing maize to families affected by hunger across the nation.
She added that the food relief programme will continue until every household facing hunger is reached.
Ansah reaffirmed that the DPP-led government is committed to delivering meaningful development to the Eastern Region.
She said her office will work tirelessly to ensure improved livelihoods, expanded opportunities, and inclusive growth for all citizens.
She praised the people of the Eastern Region for their trust, energy, and unwavering support during and after the elections.
Ansah concluded her address by expressing gratitude on behalf of the President, the government, and the DPP leadership.
Kim Kardashian might have failed the bar exam but she made sure to document part of the 2 weeks leading up to the big test, showing the ups and downs of her journey. In the 8-minute video posted to Instagram Sunday, the reality star explained that…
The news broke on Sunday, November 16, at BravoCon 2025 when Andy Cohenconfirmed that the premiere season will follow Alicia Carmody, Rosie DiMare, Ashley Iaconetti, Liz McGraw, Rulla Nehme Pontarelli, Kelsey Swanson and Jo-Ellen Tiberi as they navigate the highs and lows of Rhode Island’s close-knit social scene.
“They may live in the smallest state in the country, but their drama Extra large,” read a press release from the network. “As The Real Housewives hits its milestone 20th anniversary next year, Bravo is expanding the distinguished franchise with The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, spotlighting a fresh, charismatic group of women whose lives intertwine across the storied coastline of New England luxury.”
While season 1 features nearly all brand-new faces, The Real Housewives of New Jersey‘s Dolores Catania will be joining the cast as a friend. Keep scrolling to meet the rest of the women who make up the show:
According to her bio, Alicia isn’t shy about her roots after being born and raised in Rhode Island.
“After eight years of engagement to fiancé Billy Kitsilis, Alicia “still isn’t ready to take the plunge — even for their daughter, Celina,” the description continued. “When she’s not dodging wedding bells, Alicia helps Billy run his restaurant, Pizza Mamma, proving she can handle the heat both in and out of the kitchen.”
Rosie DiMare
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The former local television news anchor is now the host of her own lifestyle program and a sought-after DJ. Rosie recently celebrated her first wedding anniversary to husband Rich DiMare a.k.a a well-known Frank Sinatra style singer.
“While Jared manages their beloved coffee shop, Ashley has built a thriving career as a social media powerhouse, all while acclimating her new life in her husband’s home state,” Bravo teased in a press release.
“Alongside her husband, Gerry, she owns and operates The Slater Center, the largest and most successful cannabis dispensary in Rhode Island,” her bio read. “But Liz isn’t just a business powerhouse — she’s also a devoted stepmom to Miranda, Briana, and Skyla, balancing family, entrepreneurship, and her signature flair for style.”
Rulla Nehme Pontarelli
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Rulla “helms a financial empire as a Certified Financial Planner and Wealth Manager to some of the East Coast’s most distinguished families,” according to her bio, which noted that, “Rulla is married to prominent Rhode Island podiatrist, Brian, and together they juggle life with their two young children, Luca and Laila.”
The former Miss Rhode Island, Kelsey “keeps a full plate as one of the state’s top makeup artists,” a press release shared. “Kelsey has been in a 10-year relationship with one of Rhode Island’s most notable figures, enjoying the lap of luxury while keeping her social calendar full.”
Jo-Ellen Tiberi
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The self-proclaimed town gossip “knows everyone and everything worth knowing in Cranston,” her bio noted. “As one of the top aesthetic practice development managers in the country, she juggles a busy career with family life alongside her high school sweetheart and husband, Gary, and their three kids — Gian, Jolie, and Gia.”
Dolores Catania
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According to Bravo’s press release, “Rhode Island captured Dolores’s heart years ago, and she’s longed to return ever since. With her dear friend Liz McGraw living there – and a shared business project on the horizon – a sun-soaked, beach-filled summer is a natural fit for this Jersey girl.”
From friends to lovers, Jordyn Woods and Karl-Anthony Towns have supported each other through numerous ups and downs over the years.
The former best friend of Kylie Jenner made waves in February 2019 when she and Tristan Thompson kissed while he was dating Khloé Kardashian. While Woods and Jenner had a falling out over the scandal, Woods found love with her own basketball star — whom she had previously been strictly pals with — the following year.
Woods and Towns started dating in May 2020 after meeting through friends.
“The right person will bring a lot out of you. We have been friends for a long time,” she told Extra that September. “Naturally, we both connected about losing a parent at a very young age … so it was a very organic relationship that we’d been best friends for a while.”
“The McBee boys are here. That was a weird run-in,” Salley, 30, told Us Weekly exclusively on Saturday, November 15. “It was just a little awkward.”
Bravo fans know that Salley briefly flew to Missouri to visit Steven McBee Jr. earlier this year.
“It was, like, a second,” Salley told Us when asked if something romantic went down between them. Rodrigo Reyes joined Salley for the interview — and acted as the peanut gallery.
“Wow, I bet he’s gonna love to hear that,” he quipped. Salley attempted to clarify through laughter.
“No, not like that. I mean, kind of like that,” Salley said. “You guys, don’t get me in trouble. No, they’re great.”
Salley said that she “vibed” with the brothers — Jesse, Cole and Brayden McBee — and other members of the family more than Steven Jr., 32.
“He’s a great guy,” she continued. “He’s amazing but our personalities didn’t match.”
This past August, eagle-eyed Bravo fans raised some eyebrows when Salley commented on a series of fire emojis on a shirtless Instagram photo of Steven Jr. The following month, videos went viral of her attending an event in Missouri with the family.
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While things fizzled out between Salley and Steven Jr., fans will get to see her love life play out even further during the forthcoming 11th season of Southern Charm, set to premiere next week.
“It’s gonna be really fun to watch it unfold,” Salley teased to Us, noting that her opinion about costar Craig Conoverchanged throughout the season.
“I love Craig, yeah, but there’s sides to all of us that are ugly. There’s beautiful sides to all of us,” she explained. “I think all of us have our flaws, and we all need to work them out. I think we all saw every side of each other during this season.”
Rodrigo, 40, also teased what fans can see from Craig, 36, this time around, following his breakup from Paige DeSorbo. (Craig and Paige, 33, split in late 2024.)
“We’ve been friends for a long time. We, kind of, see Craig reemerge as the old Craig,” Rodrigo explained. “After Paige, he is trying to run the straight and narrow path, and now he’s [gone] back to being a little bit of a party boy, and some old behaviors come.”
He called it “the old Southern Charm” — which is the consensus across the cast.
“Everyone’s natural, loose and letting it be, instead of trying to control the narrative,” he explained. “I feel like that’s when you lose the whole plot of our friendships — if you’re trying to manufacture things. It’s better this way to see everyone be natural and be comfortable in owning and working through their mistakes.”
Overall, they’re both “excited” for fans to finally see the new season.
“I don’t know if I’m excited about myself,” Salley joked, explaining that she’s most nervous to see “all the mess to unfold.”
“The McBee boys are here. That was a weird run-in,” Salley, 30, told Us Weekly exclusively on Saturday, November 15. “It was just a little awkward.”
Bravo fans know that Salley briefly flew to Missouri to visit Steven McBee Jr. earlier this year.
“It was, like, a second,” Salley told Us when asked if something romantic went down between them. Rodrigo Reyes joined Salley for the interview — and acted as the peanut gallery.
“Wow, I bet he’s gonna love to hear that,” he quipped. Salley attempted to clarify through laughter.
“No, not like that. I mean, kind of like that,” Salley said. “You guys, don’t get me in trouble. No, they’re great.”
Salley said that she “vibed” with the brothers — Jesse, Cole and Brayden McBee — and other members of the family more than Steven Jr., 32.
“He’s a great guy,” she continued. “He’s amazing but our personalities didn’t match.”
This past August, eagle-eyed Bravo fans raised some eyebrows when Salley commented on a series of fire emojis on a shirtless Instagram photo of Steven Jr. The following month, videos went viral of her attending an event in Missouri with the family.
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While things fizzled out between Salley and Steven Jr., fans will get to see her love life play out even further during the forthcoming 11th season of Southern Charm, set to premiere next week.
“It’s gonna be really fun to watch it unfold,” Salley teased to Us, noting that her opinion about costar Craig Conoverchanged throughout the season.
“I love Craig, yeah, but there’s sides to all of us that are ugly. There’s beautiful sides to all of us,” she explained. “I think all of us have our flaws, and we all need to work them out. I think we all saw every side of each other during this season.”
Rodrigo, 40, also teased what fans can see from Craig, 36, this time around, following his breakup from Paige DeSorbo. (Craig and Paige, 33, split in late 2024.)
“We’ve been friends for a long time. We, kind of, see Craig reemerge as the old Craig,” Rodrigo explained. “After Paige, he is trying to run the straight and narrow path, and now he’s [gone] back to being a little bit of a party boy, and some old behaviors come.”
He called it “the old Southern Charm” — which is the consensus across the cast.
“Everyone’s natural, loose and letting it be, instead of trying to control the narrative,” he explained. “I feel like that’s when you lose the whole plot of our friendships — if you’re trying to manufacture things. It’s better this way to see everyone be natural and be comfortable in owning and working through their mistakes.”
Overall, they’re both “excited” for fans to finally see the new season.
“I don’t know if I’m excited about myself,” Salley joked, explaining that she’s most nervous to see “all the mess to unfold.”
BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Malawi’s music scene is buzzing with excitement as Kenyatta Hill, son of legendary reggae icon Joseph Hill, is set to headline the Kumingoli Island Bash in August 2026.
The festival, taking place at Cape Maclear in Mangochi, promises a vibrant mix of reggae, island life, and adventure.
Kenyatta Hill, carrying on his father’s legacy, will bring his unique blend of roots reggae with touches of dancehall energy to the scenic shores of Lake Malawi.
He joins previously announced Andrew Tosh as the second international act to headline the festival.
The Kumingoli Island Bash, organized by Sound System Club and Sound Addicts Live, will offer a resort-style experience with a casino and various activities like snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, and paddle boarding.
The five-day event (August 4th-8th, 2026) will cater to all types of festivalgoers with various ticket tiers available.
Kenyatta Hill’s performance is scheduled for August 8th, and fans can look forward to an unforgettable experience.
With his conscious spirit and modern flair, he’s sure to bring the house down.
The festival promises to be an epic celebration of music, culture, and adventure.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to experience the best of reggae music in a stunning setting.
“The McBee boys are here. That was a weird run-in,” Salley, 30, told Us Weekly exclusively on Saturday, November 15. “It was just a little awkward.”
Bravo fans know that Salley briefly flew to Missouri to visit Steven McBee Jr. earlier this year.
“It was, like, a second,” Salley told Us when asked if something romantic went down between them. Rodrigo Reyes joined Salley for the interview — and acted as the peanut gallery.
“Wow, I bet he’s gonna love to hear that,” he quipped. Salley attempted to clarify through laughter.
“No, not like that. I mean, kind of like that,” Salley said. “You guys, don’t get me in trouble. No, they’re great.”
Salley said that she “vibed” with the brothers — Jesse, Cole and Brayden McBee — and other members of the family more than Steven Jr., 32.
“He’s a great guy,” she continued. “He’s amazing but our personalities didn’t match.”
This past August, eagle-eyed Bravo fans raised some eyebrows when Salley commented on a series of fire emojis on a shirtless Instagram photo of Steven Jr. The following month, videos went viral of her attending an event in Missouri with the family.
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While things fizzled out between Salley and Steven Jr., fans will get to see her love life play out even further during the forthcoming 11th season of Southern Charm, set to premiere next week.
“It’s gonna be really fun to watch it unfold,” Salley teased to Us, noting that her opinion about costar Craig Conoverchanged throughout the season.
“I love Craig, yeah, but there’s sides to all of us that are ugly. There’s beautiful sides to all of us,” she explained. “I think all of us have our flaws, and we all need to work them out. I think we all saw every side of each other during this season.”
Rodrigo, 40, also teased what fans can see from Craig, 36, this time around, following his breakup from Paige DeSorbo. (Craig and Paige, 33, split in late 2024.)
“We’ve been friends for a long time. We, kind of, see Craig reemerge as the old Craig,” Rodrigo explained. “After Paige, he is trying to run the straight and narrow path, and now he’s [gone] back to being a little bit of a party boy, and some old behaviors come.”
He called it “the old Southern Charm” — which is the consensus across the cast.
“Everyone’s natural, loose and letting it be, instead of trying to control the narrative,” he explained. “I feel like that’s when you lose the whole plot of our friendships — if you’re trying to manufacture things. It’s better this way to see everyone be natural and be comfortable in owning and working through their mistakes.”
Overall, they’re both “excited” for fans to finally see the new season.
“I don’t know if I’m excited about myself,” Salley joked, explaining that she’s most nervous to see “all the mess to unfold.”
“The McBee boys are here. That was a weird run-in,” Salley, 30, told Us Weekly exclusively on Saturday, November 15. “It was just a little awkward.”
Bravo fans know that Salley briefly flew to Missouri to visit Steven McBee Jr. earlier this year.
“It was, like, a second,” Salley told Us when asked if something romantic went down between them. Rodrigo Reyes joined Salley for the interview — and acted as the peanut gallery.
“Wow, I bet he’s gonna love to hear that,” he quipped. Salley attempted to clarify through laughter.
“No, not like that. I mean, kind of like that,” Salley said. “You guys, don’t get me in trouble. No, they’re great.”
Salley said that she “vibed” with the brothers — Jesse, Cole and Brayden McBee — and other members of the family more than Steven Jr., 32.
“He’s a great guy,” she continued. “He’s amazing but our personalities didn’t match.”
This past August, eagle-eyed Bravo fans raised some eyebrows when Salley commented on a series of fire emojis on a shirtless Instagram photo of Steven Jr. The following month, videos went viral of her attending an event in Missouri with the family.
Bravo (2)
While things fizzled out between Salley and Steven Jr., fans will get to see her love life play out even further during the forthcoming 11th season of Southern Charm, set to premiere next week.
“It’s gonna be really fun to watch it unfold,” Salley teased to Us, noting that her opinion about costar Craig Conoverchanged throughout the season.
“I love Craig, yeah, but there’s sides to all of us that are ugly. There’s beautiful sides to all of us,” she explained. “I think all of us have our flaws, and we all need to work them out. I think we all saw every side of each other during this season.”
Rodrigo, 40, also teased what fans can see from Craig, 36, this time around, following his breakup from Paige DeSorbo. (Craig and Paige, 33, split in late 2024.)
“We’ve been friends for a long time. We, kind of, see Craig reemerge as the old Craig,” Rodrigo explained. “After Paige, he is trying to run the straight and narrow path, and now he’s [gone] back to being a little bit of a party boy, and some old behaviors come.”
He called it “the old Southern Charm” — which is the consensus across the cast.
“Everyone’s natural, loose and letting it be, instead of trying to control the narrative,” he explained. “I feel like that’s when you lose the whole plot of our friendships — if you’re trying to manufacture things. It’s better this way to see everyone be natural and be comfortable in owning and working through their mistakes.”
Overall, they’re both “excited” for fans to finally see the new season.
“I don’t know if I’m excited about myself,” Salley joked, explaining that she’s most nervous to see “all the mess to unfold.”
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Zodiak journalist Fatsani Menyani has won the Best Local Documentary award at this year’s Cape Maclear International Film Festival.
The organisers of the festival announced the results of the Jury Awards over the weekend.
Menyani’s documentary titled Umhlangano emerged as the winning production in the local documentary category.
He said he was overwhelmed with joy after learning that his work had been recognised by the festival jury.
Menyani thanked God for giving him wisdom and strength throughout the journey of creating the documentary.
He also expressed heartfelt gratitude to his wife for her unwavering encouragement and support.
The journalist further extended his appreciation to Zodiak Management for providing a supportive environment for his work.
He credited the organisation for its continuous commitment to nurturing creativity and journalistic excellence.
The festival recorded a total of 26 winners across various categories.
Among the recipients, 13 were foreign filmmakers while 13 were Malawians.
The recognition of Umhlangano places Menyani among the standout talents in the country’s growing film and documentary industry.
His achievement also highlights the significant strides Malawian storytellers are making on regional and international platforms.
The Cape Maclear Film Festival continues to serve as an important stage for celebrating creativity, cultural expression, and cinematic innovation.
