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Users claim the long-anonymous online figure behind controversial political content has finally been unmasked

By Burnett Munthali

A social media storm erupted on Thursday after claims surfaced suggesting that the person behind the notorious “Bakili Muluzi TV” Facebook page has finally been identified. The page, known for its frequent political commentary and alleged defamation, has for years operated under anonymity, earning both a loyal following and fierce criticism.

Online commentator James C. Makopa was among the first to assert that the individual behind the account had been unmasked. According to Makopa, the person allegedly linked to the page once worked with him, prompting many users to believe the revelation may be credible.

Agape Khembo added fuel to the discussion, stating that “a person cannot hide forever,” and claiming that the man revealed in circulating screenshots and posts is Haswel—the individual allegedly responsible for running Bakili Muluzi TV. Khembo described him as the “champion of online defamation,” reflecting the frustration many have expressed over the years about the page’s content.

Former legislator Jessie Kabwila also weighed in, acknowledging that although the alleged administrator’s identity may have finally been revealed, his ability to operate anonymously for years demonstrated considerable tactical skill. “Even though we have removed the mask, we must credit him for managing to hide for so long. His forty days have finally come,” she said.

Kabwila also encouraged anyone who may have been defamed or wronged by the page to take legal action now that there is an alleged identity to attach to the long-running grievances. Her comments have fueled further discussion, with many debating whether to accept the circulating information as factual or to wait for more concrete verification.

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BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has donated 84 desks worth MK15 million to Namitambo Primary School in Chiradzulu to improve learning conditions for pupils.

The desks will cater for the pupils who previously sat on the floor due to a shortage of furniture.

Speaking during the handover ceremony in Chiradzulu on Thursday, NBM plc Head of Corporate Banking Division, William Chatsala, said the donation was part of the Bank’s efforts to support education through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.

“This donation is about restoring the dignity of learners. One of the teachers told me that it is difficult for girls to stand and answer questions because most of them sit on the floor. With these desks, they can now learn comfortably and dream of a better life,” said Chatsala.

Chiradzulu District Commissioner, Francis Matewele, commended NBM plc for what he described as a timely and impactful gesture that will help improve the quality of education in the district.

“I would like to thank National Bank, ‘The bank of the nation’, for this donation of 84 desks for our learners in the junior classes. Most learners were sitting on the floor, but the bank has stepped in with K15 million to purchase these desks,” he said.

Matewele further appealed for a mindset change among parents and guardians, urging them to send their children to school.

Namitambo Primary School Head Teacher, Charles Majawa, expressed gratitude, saying the desks will ease seating challenges during examinations.

“Namitambo Zone is the biggest centre in Chiradzulu, and during examinations, learners faced problems because they had no desks. This support has come at the right time,” said Majawa.

The school has an enrolment of 1,221 learners.

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….Councillor Gerald Lipikwe chosen as Vice Mayor as Blantyre City Council ushers in new leadership…

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Blantyre City on Wednesday welcomed a new leadership team following the election of Isaac Jomo Osman as Mayor and Councillor Gerald Lipikwe as Vice Mayor during a fully attended council session held at the Blantyre City Council chambers.

Osman’s election marks a new chapter for the city, with councillors entrusting him with the responsibility of steering the commercial capital toward improved service delivery, enhanced development, and strengthened community engagement.

His rise to the mayoral seat comes at a time when residents are calling for renewed focus on infrastructure maintenance, security, waste management, and economic revival within the city.

Councillor Gerald Lipikwe, who was elected Vice Mayor, pledged to support the new Mayor in advancing the council’s development agenda.

He emphasized teamwork, transparency, and responsiveness to the needs of residents as key guiding principles in carrying out his duties.

The election drew excitement among community members and council officials, who expressed optimism that the new leadership will bring energy, accountability, and strategic thinking to the management of Malawi’s oldest city.

The new Mayor and his deputy are expected to immediately begin consultations with council departments, local leaders, and key stakeholders as they outline priority areas for the coming months.

The leadership will be central to driving the city’s developmental vision and restoring confidence in municipal governance.

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BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has expressed renewed optimism in the country’s football development following the official unveiling of French national, Yvon Avry, as the new Technical Director.

The association believes Avry’s arrival marks a decisive step toward building a stronger technical foundation for both youth structures and elite football.

Speaking at Mpira Village in Blantyre, FAM President Fleetwood Haiya said the organisation is confident that meaningful progress in football can only be achieved when the right technical personnel are in place.

He emphasised that Avry’s appointment reaffirms FAM’s long-term vision of strengthening grassroots football and aligning its developmental programmes with modern global standards.

Haiya noted that Malawi’s football growth narrative has reached a stage where technical leadership must be driven by expertise, consistency and a clear development pathway.

He stressed that Avry brings exactly that, describing him as a seasoned professional with a deep understanding of African football dynamics and youth development systems.

The FAM president also paid tribute to outgoing Technical Director Benjamin Kumwenda, acknowledging his commitment and passion for nurturing Malawi’s football talent at various levels.

Haiya said Kumwenda laid an important foundation that Avry is expected to build upon as the country pushes for improved competitiveness in local and international football.

In his remarks, Avry said he is entering the role with confidence, citing his vast experience in African football environments.

He noted that Malawi already has a strong football culture and his mandate will focus on organising and modernising structures to ensure that talent is identified early and developed systematically.

Avry said he does not intend to overhaul the entire system but rather work with existing strengths within Malawi’s football setup.

He highlighted coaching education, youth training programmes and talent scouting as immediate priority areas that require strategic support to unlock the country’s full potential.

The Frenchman also indicated that he will collaborate closely with local coaches across the country, saying capacity building remains central to sustainable football development.

According to him, empowering coaches at district and regional levels will create a solid base for producing well-trained players capable of competing internationally.

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MZUZU-(MaraviPost)-Vice President Jane Ansah on Friday emphasized the government’s commitment to protecting households facing food shortages during the lean season in the Northern Region.

Speaking at Kavitowe Primary School in Mzimba, where the 2025/26 Lean Season Food Insecurity Response Programme was rolled out, Ansah highlighted the importance of proactive measures to mitigate hunger and ensure that communities have access to adequate food supplies, particularly in areas prone to seasonal food insecurity.

“The government is fully committed to supporting our most vulnerable families during this critical period,” Ansah said. “We must act early and decisively to reduce the impact of food shortages and strengthen resilience within our communities.”

Implemented under the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA), the programme forms part of a wider government strategy to enhance food security and provide timely assistance to households at risk.

Community members and local leaders attending the event expressed optimism that the programme would deliver support where it is most needed and stabilize livelihoods during the lean season.

The rollout marks the beginning of coordinated efforts across the Northern Region to distribute food aid and related assistance to affected households, reinforcing the government’s pledge to protect its citizens during periods of scarcity.

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HARARE – Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, was in Harare on Wednesday for exploratory talks with the Zimbabwean government on investments worth more than US$1 billion, saying he was encouraged by economic reforms under President Emmerson Mnangagwa.

Dangote, whose fortune is estimated at about US$30 billion, met Mnangagwa and signed a framework investment agreement with the government.

He previously visited Zimbabwe in 2015 and 2018, expressing interest in cement production and energy projects, but nothing materialised from those trips.

There are quite a lot of changes,” Dangote told reporters. “Now the government is solid. There is a lot of transparency. Also, when you look at what His Excellency (President Mnangagwa) has done in terms of turning the economy around, that really gave us the confidence that this is the right time for us to come and invest.

“We have signed an agreement between Zimbabwe and Dangote Group to do various investments in various sectors, some of which are in cement, some in power generation, some in a pipeline to bring petroleum products.

“We are in the business of producing oil. We have the largest refinery in the world and a couple of other investments which we are looking at. It is a broad investment, really, in hundreds of millions of dollars, maybe even up to a billion. But really, it will be over a billion because of the pipeline.”

Presidential spokesman George Charamba said the discussions were exploratory and no specific project deals were concluded on Wednesday.

“What was signed was a global agreement which may pave the way to investments of about US$1 billion; no agreement on any specific deal was signed today,” Charamba said.

He described Dangote’s engagement as “inspiring,” highlighting his strong belief in African-led industrialisation and continental self-reliance.

“He was particularly insistent that African capital is key to the development of the continent,” Charamba said. “He debunked the myth of smallness, citing Singapore as an example, and argued that a country is as big as its trade hinterland. Small economies like Zimbabwe can be cheaper sites of production if they think beyond national markets.”

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery, the world’s largest single-train refinery, is currently constructing storage tanks in Namibia to hold at least 1.6 million barrels of petrol and diesel for distribution across southern Africa.

The tanks are expected to supply fuel to Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe, with plans also under consideration to serve southern Democratic Republic of Congo.

Senziwani Sikhosana, the CEO of Bard Santner, which is structuring the investments, and journalist-cum-business adviser Josephine Mahachi accompanied Dangote to his meeting with Mnangagwa.

Dangote left Zimbabwe for Zambia after his meetings in Harare.Post published in: Business

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The Dancing With the Stars contestants are putting their body on the line as they pull out all the stops each week to get an edge.

Speaking on the Thursday, November 13 episode of her podcast, “Misspelling,” Tori Spelling, 52, questioned if contestant, Robert Irwin, had an unfair advantage.

In Tuesday night’s episode, Robert, 21, and his dance partner Witney Carson nabbed the season’s first perfect score for their foxtrot performance. Robert said the dance was inspired by his sister Bindi’s own season-winning dance back in 2016, when she danced in tribute to the siblings’ late father, Steve Irwin. At the end of Tuesday night’s dance, Robert and Bindi shared an emotional moment on the dance floor.

While discussing the touching moment on her podcast, Spelling wondered if including the dedication was fair to the other contestants.

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“You know, I’m a stickler for fairness. Here I go, here we go. So like, Dedication Night, you got to have someone come out with your partner and dance with you. This was reminiscent a bit at the end, Bindi got to come out with Robert and Witney. Is that fair to the rest?” Spelling wondered. “You know, I don’t think so.”

She added that while she believed Robert and Carson deserved their perfect score “even without the Bindi factor,” she pointed out that it could have swayed things in the wildlife warrior’s favor.

“I’m not negating that Robert and Witney, even without the bindi factor, I thought it deserved all 10s. It was flawless. It was fluid. It was everything they have asked him to work on, to do. He was connected. It was gorgeous. Of course, I loved the video of him and his dad and family coming up and then Bindi joining him,” she said, before pointing out, “You know, they got the package with the alligator, like no one else got that.”

 

Robert has previously expressed his gratitude for having his big sister in his corner and shared with Us Weekly in May that he was leaning on her past experience with the show.

“You have no idea how grateful I am to have Bindi, who went through this experience,” he gushed to Us at the time. “Not only did she do Dancing With the Stars, I mean, she won Dancing With the Stars and just was such an incredible shining light. I remember watching [her] on that show just thinking, ‘This is the coolest thing ever.’”

Witney Carson Had ‘Flashbacks’ of Robert Irwin as a Kid in ‘DWTS’ Ballroom

For her part, Bindi, 27, told Us in the same interview that Robert “has way more rhythm and cool factor” than other family members and thought he’d do well on DWTS.

“You can learn to dance, but the genuine passion, dedication, determination that comes from within, and that’s what I think will set you apart, because you genuinely are a really good human,” she told Us. “[Robert is] one of the kindest, most wonderful human beings I’ve ever known. So he’s got this. He has nothing to be worried about.”

She added, “All we have to be worried about is him breaking the internet every week.”

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The season 22 fall finale of Grey’s Anatomy had everything from Jo’s premature emergency C-section to surprise hookups and a shocking breakup.

During the Thursday, November 13, episode of the hit ABC series, Jo (Camilla Luddington) and Link (Chris Carmack) were in the hospital after her water broke seven weeks early. Jo wasn’t in labor but she did show signs of possible heart issues, which led to a consolation from Winston (Anthony Hill).

He realized that Jo’s heart muscle was getting weaker and bigger and that would make it difficult for her to carry the twins to full term. Her options were medication and if that didn’t help — a procedure where she would have a pump placed in her chest.

Jo tried the medication but then was forced to go get surgery when her condition worsened. Amid the procedure, Jo’s heart started to fail and no fetal heartbeats were heard for either baby, forcing Winston to perform an emergency C-section. Jo’s fate was unclear and the trailer for the rest of the season hinted at a possible loss.

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Elsewhere in the episode, Teddy (Kim Raver) and the kids caught Owen (Kevin McKidd) in bed with Nora (Floriana Lima). Teddy was eventually able to come around to the idea of Owen dating but Nora dumped him because Teddy was her doctor and it was getting too complicated.

Meanwhile, Simone (Alexis Floyd) found herself sharing a good day with former hookup Wes (Trevor Jackson) after they worked a case together. Kwan (Harry Shum Jr.) had the most success in his love life though when a shift with Kavita (Anita Kalathara) led to them making out in the elevator.

Viewers have to wait until January 8 to find out how every story gets concluded. Jo’s severe health scare comes after Link’s near death earlier this season. Fans were originally worried that Grey’s Anatomy would opt for a fictional bloodbath courtesy of the season 21 hospital explosion.

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“I’ve had conversations with some of the cast, but they all know it’s a Grey’s Anatomy cliffhanger and they know every year they never know what to expect. They’re here for it. They like to keep our stories exciting and fresh,” showrunner Meg Marinis told The Hollywood Reporter in May. “But even in the last two seasons with what you saw this year, we had to reduce the cast a little bit [because of industry-wide budget cuts], and everybody has very passionate feelings about their favorite characters.”

She continued: “But if we can get the writers upset then we know we’re doing it right. It’s not as satisfying a story if people aren’t upset when someone leaves. It’s supposed to make people upset and sad, so I’m sure there’ll be some arguments. But I’ve been persuaded before to change my mind on things.”

Grey’s Anatomy returns to ABC Thursday, January 8, at 10 p.m. ET before streaming the next day on Hulu.

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