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Liverpool, Chelsea register big wins in UEFA Champions League

LONDON-(MaraviPost)-After weeks of frustration, English giants Liverpool rediscovered their form on Wednesday night with emphatic 5–1 victories in the UEFA Champions League.

Liverpool’s triumph over Eintracht Frankfurt at Anfield marked their first win in 30 days, ending a worrying run that had left fans anxious and demanding a response.

The Reds delivered in style, displaying a mix of discipline, hunger and flair that reminded supporters of their glory days.

Goals came from Hugo Ekitike, Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konaté, Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai a lineup of scorers that reflected Liverpool’s teamwork rather than reliance on a single player.

Despite the joy, the night wasn’t without concern, as forward Alexander Isak limped off with what appeared to be a hamstring injury.

At Stamford Bridge, Chelsea produced a statement performance of their own, thrashing Ajax 5–1 in front of their home fans.

The game swung in Chelsea’s favor after Ajax midfielder Kenneth Taylor was sent off in the 15th minute, forcing the visitors to defend deep against relentless attacks.

Moisés Caicedo, Enzo Fernández, Estêvão Willian, Marc Guiu and Tyrique George all found the net for Chelsea, while Ajax managed a consolation goal from the penalty spot.

The result restored optimism among the Blues faithful and reaffirmed Chelsea’s strength as reigning Club World Cup champions.

Elsewhere in Europe, AS Monaco played out a goalless draw with Tottenham Hotspur in a match defined by solid defending and missed opportunities.

Real Madrid edged Juventus 1–0 at the Santiago Bernabéu, Bayern Munich dismantled Club Brugge 4–0, and Sporting CP came from behind to beat Marseille 2–1.

The commanding wins by Liverpool and Chelsea sent a clear message across Europe that English football remains a force to reckon with in this year’s Champions League campaign.

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Central bank Governor Mafuta Mwale rallies behind Silver Strikers ahead second leg match against Tanzania’s Yanga

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The country’s Central bank, Reserve Bank of Malawi has reaffirmed its commitment to providing the necessary support to Silver Strikers FC to ensure the team’s success.

RBM Governor Dr McDonald Mafuta Mwale made the remarks after paying a courtesy visit to Silver Strikers players who are currently in camp ahead of Saturday’s CAF Champions League second preliminary round match against Yanga SC.

Go and win for us-Mwale in the middle

Mwale said the bank is behind the team and will provide the necessary resources to make sure that they progress in the competition.

The match will be played at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

The Central Bankers will go into the game with a one goal advantage.

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Mapeto tax evasion case stalls in three years: Why new APM leadership must revise corruption case?

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The MK16.5 billion tax evasion case against Mapeto David Whitehead and Sons (DWS) Limited executives and two Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) customs officers is reportedly hit snag as there is no interest from Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to proceed with the matter in three years.

The accused persons including Mapeto DWS director Faizal Gaffar Latif, managing director Muhammed Gaffar, financial controller Abdul Rashid Bakali, procurement manager Yaseen Muhammad and general manager Martin Mpata.

Reports show that Mapeto Directors bribed also state not to proceed with the case while delaying the matter in court.

This comes after the High Court in October 2022 moved the case from criminal to revenue division.

The decision followed an application by the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and a notice issued by High Court Judge Ruth Chinangwa to have the matter tried at the High Court’s Revenue Registry.

Delivering the ruling in her chamber in that year in Blantyre in the absence of the accused persons’ lawyers, she said looking at the documents presented in court the matter needed to be tried by the High Court’s Revenue Division.

In an application filed by senior State advocate Siphosana Kajumie on behalf of the former DPP Steve Kayuni, the State said it noticed that most charges related to revenue matters.

Reads the skeleton argument in support of the application: “The present matter is an appropriate matter that should have been commenced in the Revenue Division of the High Court; hence, having noted that such was the case, the present application serves as an amendment to such anomaly as per Section 6 A (2) of the Courts Act.

But three years down the line, the case has not seen a day light in court while public resources are in the down the drain also.

When asked on update of the matter, one of the State lawyers, Modecai Msisha, said they have been always ready for the matter and will just wait for the court to set the date.

Besides Msisha, the State is also being represented by Kayuni, MRA lawyers Beatrice Mwangwela and Anthony Chungu as well as Financial Intelligence Authority legal manager Collin Chitsime.

On the other hand, the defence legal team comprises John-Gift Mwakhwawa, Pearson Wame, Fostino Maele and Fred Chipembere.

The case was committed to the High Court from the magistrates court on March 30 in 2022 following Kayuni’s decision to issue a summary procedure to have the case moved.

In May 23, 2021, MRA pounced on Mapeto DWS Limited and arrested five senior executives for multiple cases of alleged tax evasion that was estimated at MK10.8 billion before it was revised to MK16.5 billion.

Therefore, with the new leadership of President Peter Mutharika, the public expects such kind of cases to be concluded while claiming what belongs to Malawians.

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Lilongwe Water Board into major infrastructure expansion to meet customers’ water demands

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-One of the country’s utility agencies, Lilongwe Water Board (LWB) has intensified major infrastructure expansion projects to meet customers’ water demands.

The agency is into construction of three major treatment water plants in a bid to meet 72 percent increase for water demand in the city.

LWB Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Sili Mbewe told the media tour on Thursday, October 22, 2025 that the construction of the new water treatment plant is expected to be completed by March next year.

Mbewe disclosed that the agency’s customer base has grown from 81,734 in 2020 to 140,588 in 2024 hence the need for expansion.

He also added that LWB has increased Kamuzu Dam’s storage capacity from 5 million to 25 million

“Once finished, it will enable the city to have adequate and clean water that matches its population growth, thereby reducing water shortages,” says Mbewe.

He therefore assured Lilongwe residents that the ongoing interruptions in water supply will soon be a thing of the past.

Mbewe observes, “One of the major causes of the recent interruptions has been power outages, which affect the operation of water pumping systems.

“We have now started installing solar-powered systems at our treatment plants to address this challenge”.

About US$25 million is used for the expansion infrastructure projects.

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Sean Payton Denies Dissing Russell Wilson, I Was Only Complimenting Dart!

Sean Payton saw the not-so-subtle jab Russell Wilson made toward him on social media on Tuesday … but the Broncos head coach is adamant he wasn’t shading his former quarterback with the comments he made after Sunday’s game — insisting he was…

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The Perfect Neighbor’s Susan Lorincz’s Sentencing and Trial Explained

Susan Lorincz’s trial for the murder of Ajike “AJ” Owens is back in the headlines following the release of the hit Netflix documentary, The Perfect Neighbor.

The Perfect Neighbor, which dropped on Netflix in October 2025, unpacks the events leading up to Owens’s death, which occurred in June 2023. Owens, a Black woman, and Lorincz, a white woman, were neighbors in Ocala, Florida. Lorincz consistently called the police on Owens’ kids for playing in the yard next door to her home over the course of three years. (Owens was the mother of four children: sons Isaac, Israel and Titus and daughter Afrika.)

The women’s tension escalated after one incident between Lorincz and Owens’ children. Owens went over to Lorincz’s home to speak with her. After knocking multiple times, Lorincz shot Owens through her front door and in the chest. She was transported to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Lorincz was arrested days later and charged with manslaughter with a firearm, culpable negligence, battery and two counts of assault.

The Perfect Neighbor uses primarily 911 calls and body cam footage from law enforcement’s frequent visits to Lorincz and Owens’ neighborhood. The documentary does not include clips of Owens’ murder.

Keep scrolling to see what happened with Lorincz’s trial and sentencing:

What Did Susan Lorincz Do?

Lorincz had an altercation with Owens’ children after one reportedly went to obtain a tablet that was left behind in the yard they were previously playing in. Lorincz allegedly threw a pair of roller skates and swung an umbrella at the kids, per an affidavit obtained by CNN. An additional neighbor claimed to authorities that Lorincz called the children racial slurs, per the filing.

After the kids told their mother about the incident, Owens went to Lorincz’s home to confront her neighbor and address the issue. Owens reportedly asked Lorincz to come outside to speak to her. Lorincz did not leave her home and, instead, shot and killed Owens through her front door. Owens’ son was next to her at the time she was shot.

What Was Susan Lorincz’s Defense?

When law enforcement arrived at the scene, Lorincz claimed she felt threatened by Owens and acted in self-defense. She alleged that Owens was knocking so aggressively that she feared her door would burst open. The investigation found no indication that Owens had attempted to enter Lorincz’s home or that she posed an imminent threat. After being charged with manslaughter with a firearm, Lorincz pleaded not guilty.

Was Susan Lorincz Found Guilty?

A jury found Lorincz guilty of manslaughter in August 2024.

When Was Susan Lorincz Sentenced to Prison?

In November 2024, Lorincz was sentenced to 25 years in prison.

What Did Susan Lorincz Say in Court?

While Lorincz did not take the stand during her trial, she shared a statement of remorse following her sentencing.

“I am so sorry I took AJ’s life,” Lorincz said at her sentencing, per CNN. “I never intended to kill her.”

Lorincz claimed that she felt confused during the night of the shooting because Owens was allegedly screaming at her.

Where Is Susan Lorincz Serving Her Sentence?

Lorincz is behind bars at the Homestead Correctional Institution in Homestead, Florida. Her release is scheduled for on April 8, 2048, per the Florida Department of Corrections.

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Dakota Johnson Doesn’t ‘Care’ If Her Naked Dresses Are ‘Too Sexy’: ‘It’s Fun’

Dakota Johnson won’t be saying goodbye to the naked dress trend anytime soon.

Johnson, 36, opened up to Vogue Germany about what she really thinks of the sheer fashion trend taking over Hollywood red carpets in a new cover story published on Tuesday, October 21.

When asked if she ever feels like a skin-baring look is “too sexy,” Johnson replied, “I really don’t care.”

She added, “I’ve been able to wear some of the most beautiful dresses, and I feel beautiful in them, so I wear them.” The Verity actress explained that not all naked dresses look “good” on her, but when she finds one she loves, she’ll be rocking it.

Dakota Johnson Flashes Her Butt Cheeks in Latest Eye-Catching Sheer Dress

“If I find a beautiful dress that I feel comfortable in, of course I want to wear it! And it’s fun to wear a sexy dress,” she noted.

Johnson shared that her mom, actress Melanie Griffith, “was very open about the topic of bodies,” making her feel confident while growing up.

“She taught us how to take care of our bodies and love them, and that our bodies are beautiful,” she explained. “And I think that’s something really important for a young girl because we’re constantly told that we’re not good enough.”

Johnson added, “And if you’re not told from a young age by the woman you look up to the most that you’re perfect and smart and special and strong and brave, it can really break you. It’s hard to re-teach yourself that love later on. That was a huge gift she gave me.”

Dakota Johnson Doesn't ‘Care’ If Her Naked Dresses Are ‘Too Sexy’: ‘Our Bodies Are Beautiful’
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Johnson has been leading the risqué style fad as of late, rocking several revealing looks at star-studded events. In February 2024, she stunned in a custom Gucci dress at the Madame Web premiere in Los Angeles.

The crystal-embellished design featured a sheer silhouette, a plunging neckline and thin straps. Underneath, she wore nothing but a flesh-toned bodysuit.Johnson added even more glamour to her ensemble with a sparkly choker complete with a dangling gem.

For glam, she donned smokey eyeshadow, long lashes, rosy cheeks and pink lips. Her brunette hair was parted down the middle and worn down and straightened, with her bangs blown out over her forehead.

Just one day after news broke of her breakup with Chris Martin in June 2025, she showed off her figure in a sheer getup while out and about in New York City.

Dakota Johnson Rocks ‘Naked’ Gucci Dress Sans Bra at Zurich Film Festival

Her outfit included a completely see-through black tulle dress that flared at her calves. Underneath, she wore a red bodysuit complete with a strapless neckline and high-cut legs. Johnson styled her look with a brown leather Gucci purse and pointed-toe heels. (Johnson and Martin, 48, dated for eight years and got engaged before they split, a source told Us Weekly last March.)

Just one month ago, Johnson put her curves on display at the Kering Caring for Women dinner during New York Fashion Week. Her look featured a sheer bodice with delicate black lace embellishments that covered her figure. Underneath, she wore a strapless black bra and a coordinating thong.

Johnson let the look speak for itself, opting for no jewelry and a simple updo. Her makeup was complete with a touch of eyeliner, mascara and glossy lips.

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