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Bhad Bhabie’s friend and song collaborator Ricky “Loopy” Ferrell got busted in Florida after cops say he put his hands on her mom in a heated exchange outside one of Bhabie’s homes. According to the official records, obtained by TMZ, Ricky was…
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For many years, clubs in Malawi’s top-flight league have depended heavily on gate collections as a major source of revenue.
Yet, despite the passion of local supporters and the strong turnouts at stadiums, the money collected at the gates often fails to match the number of fans who actually enter.
This long-standing problem continues to frustrate club administrators and weaken football development in the country.
One of the biggest culprits behind this revenue loss is the circulation of fake tickets.
On matchdays, it isn’t uncommon to find people entering stadiums with forged tickets that look exactly like the originals.
This raises serious concerns about how these counterfeits are produced and who is behind the operation.
The worrying part is that these fake tickets are not the work of amateurs. They are expertly printed to match the official ones, which suggests the involvement of people with inside knowledge.
It is highly likely that some individuals within the official ticket-printing system are secretly benefiting from illegal ticket reproduction.
To understand the situation better, we spoke to a young man whom we will call John to protect his identity who was selling fake tickets near Shoprite close to Kamuzu Stadium.
He openly admitted that the tickets were supplied by his boss, although he refused to disclose the name. His refusal to reveal identities shows how deep and organized the scheme may be.
John’s comments indicate that the counterfeit business is not random but a structured network involving people who know they can exploit weaknesses in the system. As long as there are opportunities for illegal profit, such activities will continue to affect gate revenue.
Another major challenge is the outdated and insecure manual ticketing system that most clubs still rely on. These paper tickets are easy to duplicate, easy to manipulate and easy to sell outside proper channels.
As long as clubs continue using them counterfeits will remain a problem.
The most practical and effective solution is the adoption of E-ticketing. Electronic tickets are harder to fake, allow real-time monitoring and reduce the chances of fraud at the gate.
Many countries have already made the shift and Malawi cannot afford to be left behind.
E-ticketing would also help clubs track their revenue more accurately. With digital systems, there is clear accountability, fewer loopholes and better control over the entire matchday process. This could transform club finances and boost player welfare.
Another issue affecting gate revenue is the pricing difference between presale tickets and matchday tickets. Presale tickets are often significantly cheaper, which encourages many supporters to buy them early.
However, this creates opportunities for manipulation, especially if presale records are not properly monitored.
If all tickets were placed at the same price or if the price gap was reduced, it would help stabilize revenue. Equal pricing would also discourage people from taking advantage of loose presale systems that are vulnerable to abuse.
Stadium security is another major concern. During matches, some fans climb fences to enter for free, while others slip in through gates with the help of familiar security personnel. Every person who enters the stadium without paying contributes to massive revenue loss.
These actions not only deny clubs the money they desperately need but also create safety problems. Overcrowding, poor crowd control and uncontrolled access can lead to serious incidents during big matches.
Football clubs rely on ticket sales to pay players, manage operations and support youth development. When revenue is lost, the entire football ecosystem suffers from the players to the supporters who want to see their teams progress.
If Malawi wants to see its football grow, compete and become more professional, then ticketing reform is not optional. It is a necessity that must be implemented urgently and decisively.
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….Tractors, planters, and other equipment to support mega farmers nationwide
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Minister of Agriculture, Roza Fatch Mbilizi, on Friday received a donation of farm machinery from the Republic of South Korea at the Chipoka Demonstration Centre in Salima.
The donation, valued at US$500,000, includes five tractors, one grain drier, three hallows, and two maize planters.
According to officials, the equipment will be distributed to Agricultural Development Divisions (ADDs) across the country to be hired out to mega farmers, boosting large-scale farming and improving productivity.
This is not the first time South Korea has supported Malawi’s agricultural sector, having made a similar donation in March 2025.
Minister Mbilizi expressed appreciation for the continued partnership, saying the machinery will help strengthen Malawi’s agricultural development and enhance food security.
Officials noted that the initiative is part of efforts to modernise farming, increase mechanisation, and support farmers in achieving higher yields.
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BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-A coalition of faith-based organizations, the Religious Leaders Network for Choice, has hailed a recent High Court ruling allowing minors who are victims of sexual assault to access safe abortion services.
The October 2025 ruling acknowledges the severe psychological trauma faced by young girls forced to carry pregnancies resulting from rape, incest, or defilement.
Cliff Nyekanyeka, the organization’s national coordinator, emphasized that the ruling aligns with faith traditions that accept abortion on therapeutic, eugenic, rape, and incest grounds.
“This ruling represents a compassionate approach to protecting vulnerable individuals,” Nyekanyeka said.
Mateyu Sisya, legal advisor for the network, has urged the Attorney General to push for swift implementation of the ruling and advocate for new policies supporting sexual assault victims.
The organization stresses that the court’s decision doesn’t contradict religious principles but rather prioritizes the well-being of those affected.
The ruling has sparked intense debate, with some religious leaders warning against what they see as a potential erosion of Malawi’s moral values.
The Malawi Conference of Catholic Bishops, Malawi Council of Churches, Evangelical Association of Malawi, and Muslim Association of Malawi have expressed concerns, stating that “life begins at conception and must be protected”
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For you will not leave in a hurry nor flee in haste, for the LORD goes before you, and the God of Israel is your rear guard. – Isaiah 52:12
You need not fight this battle. Take up your positions, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Go out and face them tomorrow, for the LORD is with you.’” – 2 Chronicles 20:17
This past Tuesday, November 11, 2025, the world paused from regular tasks and other to-dos to celebrate veterans. A very necessary thing to do, especially the whole world twice went to war to stop various actions of a few countries that threatened the world order. According to history analysts, both wars (known as World War I and World War II were influenced by complex political and social factors. The causes of World War I were militarism (the arms race throughout Europe), imperialism, and nationalism. The causes of World War II were the Treaty of Versailles, the rise of totalitarian regimes, and aggressive expansionism. At the helm of these tendencies that brought the world to war were Germany, Italy and Japan. From 1939 to 1945, the Western Allies fought with Germany, Italy in Europe, and Japan (who on December 7, 1941 attacked Pearl Harbor).
During World War I, the casualties of the major conflict, the record for the military and civilians was about 40 million. The estimates range from around 15 to 22 million deaths and about 23 million wounded military personnel, ranking it among the deadliest conflicts in human history. An estimated 70–85 million deaths were caused by the conflict, representing about 3% of the estimated global population of 2.3 billion in 1940. Of these, 30 million were military and 40 million were civilians.
This is a lot of people. And pausing to celebrate our men in uniform is the proper thing to do, amidst parades and laying of wreaths at the toms of the unknown soldier, the global tradition of commemorating annual Veterans’ Day on November 11, gives civilians around the whole world reflection points that should end in gratitude as well as contributing to keeping the peace in our countries.
I close with my own personal commemoration of members of my family who have either served or still in active duty.
Malawi and indeed many African countries have a lot to celebrate on this day called Veterans’ Day. Many Malawians joined in the effort to end the tyranny brought by aggressive nations. Malawi has played its part in keeping the peace. It continues to do so in African Peace Missions sent by the United Nations. Malawi has sent troops to the DRC and other countries in Africa.
Lest we forget. Thanks be to all our men in uniform. Thank you for your service.
Captions for pictures – (sent separately)
1. Pix 1 – my son Moses – a soldier in the British Army – decorated three times by Queen Elizabeth II and one from King Charles
2. Pix 2 – when Moses was the Head Boy (Senior Class President in High School) Form 6 at Kamuzu Academy with is Cousin George Johnathan Mbekeani)
3. Pix 3 – my late Uncle Tennyson Chikankheni, my mother’s brother in KAR military uniform.
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President Donald Trump insists there’s zero Jeffrey Epstein stink on him, and instead says it’s people like Bill Clinton who should be worried, and just like that … Pam Bondi is now investigating a slew of Democrats. Hours after POTUS fired off…
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The concept of a relaxing offseason is a foreign one to Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts.
After Betts, 33, and the Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in a thrilling Game 7 to win their second-consecutive World Series on November 1, the 8-time All-Star has been a man on the move.
Betts spoke exclusively to Us Weekly on Thursday, November 13, just hours before he hit the stage in Las Vegas to cohost the 2025 MLB Awards with comedian Roy Wood Jr..
“I’m chilling, man,” Betts said. “I’m winging it. I didn’t ask for any help or anything.”
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The show went off without a hitch, which saw Betts’ teammate Shohei Ohtani take home his second straight National League MVP Award.
After Betts and Ohtani, 31, won the World Series earlier this month, Betts said he immediately put on his other hat.
“You jump straight into being a Dad,” said Betts, who shares daughter Kynlee, 7, and son Kaj, 2, with his wife, Brianna Betts. “Not that you weren’t that before, but I’ve played a little golf and got to hang out with the fam. We went to Disneyland to celebrate my little girl’s birthday.”
Mookie, who has a private bowling alley inside his house, also said, “I bowl pretty much every day.”
This year’s World Series win marked the fourth of Mookie’s career — he also won in 2018 with the Boston Red Sox and in 2020 with the Dodgers — but explained that the victories keep getting sweeter as he’s able to share them with his family.
“My son loves sports now and he’s starting to get really into it,” Mookie said. “My daughter doesn’t really like sports that much, but she loves the glitz and the glamour. She loves being around all of the attention going on. We have an interesting dynamic on how this thing works. It’s a beautiful thing.”
The Dodgers’ World Series celebration and parade were the stuff of legend, with superstar first baseman Freddie Freeman doing the worm at a team party — which was captured by Mookie — and Kiké Hernández trolling Drake, a Blue Jays fan, in front of tens of thousands of Dodgers fans at Dodger Stadium.
One player who the Dodgers couldn’t convince to come out of his shell, however, was Ohtani.
“I don’t know that you can,” Mookie admitted. “I think he’s always someone that’s chill, kind of sits back. He gets so much attention, he probably doesn’t want any more attention. He usually just sits back and chills and lets us do our thing.”
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Throughout the season, Mookie was candid about his problems at the plate, which coincided with a mystery illness that caused him to lose 25 pounds earlier this year.
In navigating through his own ups-and-downs, Betts hopes to be an example for others facing their own challenges.
“Everybody is going to struggle,” Mookie said. “You’re going to struggle, there’s no way around it. Life is really just about who gets through those struggles the fastest. I think you just have to be prepared for the next moment. You have to be mentally be ready for the next moment. What that looks like for you is special to you.”
Betts added, “When you go through your downs, it’s OK to be sad. That’s a valid emotion to have.”
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Eddie Murphy has welcomed 10 children over the years — and he’s spoken highly about each member of his blended brood.
“My kids are the center of everything. Once you have kids, it’s all about them,” he said in his November 2025 Netflix documentary, Being Eddie.
Murphy is a dad to eldest son Eric with ex-girlfriend Paulette McNeely, daughters Bria, Shayne, Zola and Bella and son Myles with ex-wife Nicole Mitchell Murphy, son Christian with ex-girlfriend Tamara Hood and daughter Angel with ex-girlfriend Mel B. He also shares daughter Izzy and youngest son Max with wife Paige Butcher.
Murphy is also a grandfather, as Myles and wife Carly Fink share two daughters. Meanwhile, Bria revealed in November 2025 that she’s expecting baby No. 1 with husband Michael Xavier.
Scroll through to see Murphy’s 10 children:
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Kim Kardashian really upset the executor of O.J. Simpson’s estate … and, now he’s throwing low blows at her — insulting the reality star for failing the bar exam in California! Here’s the deal … the fourth episode of the new “The Kardashians”…
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LUSAKA-(MaraviPost)-Political analyst Robert Chabinga has raised concerns over the timing of political activities in Zambia following the death of former President Edgar Lungu, warning that party ambitions should not overshadow national mourning.
Lungu, who served as Zambia’s president from 2015 to 2021, passed away recently while receiving medical treatment in South Africa.
His death has plunged the nation into mourning, with many Zambians reflecting on his contributions to the country’s political and social landscape.
Chabinga expressed dismay that some political figures have already begun campaigning and organizing party activities, even before the burial arrangements for the late former head of state have been concluded.
“We cannot talk about holding a convention now before we bury our former head of state, Edgar Lungu,” Chabinga said.
He added that some individuals have “even run away, leaving the corpse in South Africa, to come and start campaigning here in Zambia.”
The remarks underscore ongoing debates over the proper balance between political planning and respect for national mourning.
Analysts say that rushing into party conventions could inflame tensions within political parties and among the public, especially given Lungu’s enduring influence in Zambian politics.
Political observers note that Lungu’s death could trigger a power struggle within the ruling Patriotic Front (PF) and other political formations, as factions begin to position themselves for future leadership contests.
The timing of party conventions and nominations is now a sensitive issue, as political actors weigh the need to respect the mourning period while preparing for upcoming elections.
Chabinga’s comments resonate with citizens who believe that national decorum and respect for a former leader should take precedence over political maneuvering. Many Zambians have expressed similar concerns on social media, emphasizing the importance of allowing the country and Lungu’s family time to grieve before political campaigns resume.
The debate also highlights broader questions about political culture in Zambia, where the line between mourning and political ambition is often tested following the death of prominent leaders.
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