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BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Gazette Media, a Media and Communication Consultancy firm has donated MK500,000 to the Football Journalists Association of Malawi (FJA) to support its Elective Annual General Meeting (EAGM) scheduled to take place in Salima from November 29-30, 2025.

Speaking during the cheque handover ceremony on Friday, Gazette Media Lead Consultant McDonald Chapalapata said they extended the support, noting that many of its clients are deeply involved in the growth of the sport in Malawi.

“When we received the request, we did not think twice. Supporting football journalism is supporting football itself. The discussions and capacity-building at the AGM ultimately improve the quality of coverage and the messages shared with the public. In turn, this benefits our clients, some of whom are into sports sponsorship especially football, and this strengthens the game overall,” said Chapalapata.

FJA President Deitrich Frederich thanked Gazette Media for the timely gesture, noting that the annual general meeting is crucial, not only for electing new leaders, but also for strengthening the professionalism and visibility of football reporting in the country.

“This donation marks the beginning of a meaningful relationship with Gazette Media. As journalists, we have a duty to promote football and to ensure that the partners who support the sport see value in their investment. We will continue to collaborate as key stakeholders to grow the game and encourage sponsors to remain committed,” said Frederich.

The AGM, which will bring together 80 football journalists from across the country, requires a total budget of K10 million for logistics, accommodation, and election-related activities.

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LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Standard Bank Plc has called on government and key stakeholders to collaborate towards re-engineering Malawi’s agriculture to achieve food security and turn the country into an exporter of surplus grain to the region.

The bank’s Executive Head of Personal and Private Banking (PPB) Charity Mughogho made the call in Lilongwe on Friday during a donation of K200 million in response to President Arthur Peter Mutharika’s recent nationwide declaration of a State of Disaster on hunger.

“We all have a duty to re-imagine and re-invent our agriculture sector. It is the driver of food security, and food security is the stabilizer of our economy. If we can secure food, we will contain inflation and export the surplus grain to other countries and earn more forex,” she said.

Mughogho said Standard Bank, which boasts a long history of supporting agriculture dating back to 1969 when it was the first to bank tea and coffee planters in the Shire Highlands region, is well positioned to help Malawi achieve food security and re-organize her agriculture sector.

Mughogho called for increased investment in new farming methods that focus on climate-smart cultivation, irrigation, pest and drought-resistant seeds, and a diversification of diet from maize, the staple grain food.

“For our part as Standard Bank, we will continue to provide financing towards climate-smart agriculture, the use of renewable energy in farming, and help Malawi become an exporter of grain to the region and beyond.” he said.

The PPB Executive lead said the donation to the government through the Minister of Finance is in solidarity with President Mutharika’s economic and humanitarian development agenda.

“We stand in solidarity with the government, its agenciee and donors in this critical moment when some parts of the country are in dire need of food. This contribution reflects our commitment to corporate citizenship and reaffirms our resolve to collaborate in building a more resilient and food-secure nation,” she said.

Receiving the funds, Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamvekha thanked Standard Bank Plc for responding to the President’s appeal for assistance and said the gesture underlined the bank’s commitment to partnership with government.

“Standard Bank Plc stands as a model of partnership and a true example of responsible banking, and genuine commitment to national development,” he said.

The Finance Minister said government needs K209.4 billion to scale up food relief efforts from an initial target of 11 districts to the rest of Malawi’s 28 districts.

“The current funding gap remains significant, and as a nation we must continue to mobilise resources with urgency and compassion,” he added.

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BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Alliance One Tobacco (Malawi) Limited (AOTM) has donated medical supplies worth MK8.5 million to Nation Publications Limited (NPL) to support the Mother’s Fun Run (MFR) initiative.

The donation aims to improve maternal and neonatal health services in public health facilities.

The medical supplies include 10 stethoscopes, three nebulisers, a five-litre oxygen concentrator, blood pressure monitors, and defibrillators, which will be used at Kasungu District Hospital (KDH) and surrounding health facilities.

AOTM Corporate Affairs Manager Fran Malila reaffirmed the company’s commitment to the initiative, stating, “This reaffirms our commitment as a company to continue supporting the annual Mother’s Fun Run to improve maternal and neonatal health care in the country.”

NPL Business Development Manager Chimwemwe Jere praised AOTM’s dedication to advancing maternal and neonatal health outcomes, saying the donation demonstrates the company’s commitment to the cause.

The MFR initiative is NPL’s flagship safe motherhood campaign, aimed at reducing maternal and neonatal mortality rates in Malawi.

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LUSAKA-(MaraviPost)-The Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) has issued a strong condemnation of the violence that erupted in Chingola during a rally addressed by President Hakainde Hichilema.

In their statement, the bishops expressed deep concern over the scenes captured in a circulating video that showed a group of angry youths—believed to be small-scale miners—throwing stones toward the stage where the President was speaking.

They warned that such actions reflect a dangerous rise in political aggression and what they termed the resurgence of “cadreism,” a form of politically motivated mob conduct that Zambia has struggled with for years.

The bishops stressed that no form of grievance can justify hostility, violence, or attempts to disrupt public events.

They urged citizens to embrace peace, dialogue, and restraint, emphasizing that Zambia’s social and moral fabric depends on civility and non-violence.

At the same time, the ZCCB called on the police and other law-enforcement agencies to handle the matter with fairness and impartiality.

They cautioned against “selective justice,” noting that unequal application of the law fuels public mistrust and political tension.

With the 2026 general elections drawing closer, the bishops said the resurgence of politically linked violence is “deeply worrying” and urged political actors, supporters, and the general public to commit to peaceful engagement.

They reminded the nation that democracy can only thrive where freedom of expression, security, and respect for human dignity are upheld.

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Celebrities served looks at the 2025 GQ Men of the Year party.

From Hailey Bieber’s naked dress to Lizzo’s stunning outfit, Hollywood’s favorites stepped out and turned out their best ensembles.

Take Bieber, for example, who rocked a semi-sheer dress by Gucci. Her look featured a plunging scoop neckline finished with halter straps, a sparkling silhouette and an open back. Underneath, the Rhode founder wore nothing but a Gucci thong. She turned around to show off the lingerie, which was finished with a crystal Gucci logo.

Lizzo also turned up the heat in her look. She rocked a pearly white ensemble featuring a V-neck and a loosely fitted silhouette. She added a pop of color to her look with a red lip.

Keep scrolling to see the best looks at the 2025 GQ Men of the Year party:

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As we get into mid-November, there are more new shows to watch than ever before.

Watch With Us is here to recommend the very best of them. At the top of our list is the premiere of Netflix’s new series The Beast in Me, starring Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys, from the creative team behind Homeland and The X-Files.

But that’s not all. HBO Max’s period melodrama The Seduction, along with season 2 of Apple TV’s dramedy Palm Royale, starring Kristen Wiig.

Be sure to start streaming any of these gems this weekend.

Need more recommendations? Then check out Great Movies on Amazon Prime Video Right Now, Best Shows on Netflix Right Now, Best Shows on HBO and Max Right Now and Best Shows on Peacock Right Now.

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Can you guess who the sexy actress in the bikini top is?! Best known for her role as CeCe Jones in “Shake It Up” … these days, she’s more likely to be found rocking designer ‘fits at fashion week or dropping thirst-trap selfies that break the…

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BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has opened the call for entries for the 2026 SADC Tertiary Institution Essay Competition.

The competition aims to foster greater awareness and participation of young people in advancing the region’s goals of cooperation, integration, and socio-economic development.

The topic for the competition is: “Compare and contrast the challenges faced by the SADC founders in the 20th century against the current challenges. Which lesson(s) from the SADC Founders would you advise or adapt to address today’s regional dilemma(s)?”

Open to all tertiary-level students across SADC Member States, the competition offers attractive prizes for the top three regional winners:

• First Prize: US$2,000
• Second Prize: US$1,500
• Third Prize: US$1,000 and Certificates

The deadline for submission of entries to Ministries of Education in respective SADC Member States is January 31, 2026, while the deadline for submission to the SADC Secretariat is February 28, 2026.

SADC encourages all tertiary students, educators, parents, and academic institutions to support and participate in this initiative, empowering youth as key contributors to the region’s sustainable development and unity.

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By Edwin Mbewe

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The 2025 National Bank of Malawi (NBM) Women’s Premiership leader Silver Strikers ladies have strengthened their squad ahead of the second round.

The bankers have signed attacking midfielder Angella Mwalilino from MK Academy.

Mwalilino, who scored two of MK Academy’s three goals in the first round of the league, joins the Central bankers ladies on a three-year contract.

Silver Strikers Ladies are currently five points clear at the top of the table, with 27 points from nine games.

The 20-year-old Mwalilino expressed joy after signing with Silver Strikers Ladies.

“I am thrilled to have signed for Silver Strikers Ladies today, and I look forward to returning the trust the team has put in me.

This is a dream come true for me as playing for a team like Silver Strikers Ladies is something every player wishes to do,” she said.

Silver Strikers Ladies will commence the second round of the NBM Women’s Premier League on Sunday at the Silver Stadium as they host MDF Lioness.

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