# wafcon (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover wafcon. Page: Feed: --- ## [AI music and art must be ALLOWED and rewarded in Malawi](https://www.malawivoice.com/2026/08/23/ai-music-and-art-must-be-allowed-and-rewarded-in-malawi/) _2026-08-23 · Malawi Voice · Malawi Voice_ By Joseph Dumbula Snr Today, this platform heads on a recent but perhaps an ignored debate on sending to Artificial Intelligence generated art to the bin. It is my view that such a decision is WRONG. In the first place, it is an arguable fact that Malawi’s creative industry is growing fast. That is perhaps \[…\] ## [80% Paternity Tests Reveal Shocking Results, Nation Reports](https://www.malawivoice.com/2026/08/23/80-paternity-tests-reveal-shocking-results-nation-reports/) _2026-08-23 · Malawi Voice · Malawi Voice_ A front-page story by The Nation Newspaper on DNA paternity tests has caused a stir among Malawian men, with many questioning paternity and trust in relationships. According to The Nation On Sunday, about 80 percent of men who go for DNA tests after suspecting their partners of infidelity are reportedly found not to be the \[…\] ## [Mulungu Faults Loans Board Over Failure to Meet Student Funding Target](https://www.malawivoice.com/2026/08/23/mulungu-faults-loans-board-over-failure-to-meet-student-funding-target/) _2026-08-23 · Malawi Voice · Malawi Voice_ University of Malawi Students Representative Council President Edwin Mulungu has faulted the Higher Education Students’ Loans and Grants Board (HESLGB) over its failure to meet an earlier agreement on the number of students to benefit from government loans. Mulungu says students had engaged the Ministry of Education and the Loans Board earlier this month over \[…\] ## [Government posts K10.8bn fiscal deficit in first quarter](https://www.malawivoice.com/2026/08/22/government-posts-k10-8bn-fiscal-deficit-in-first-quarter/) _2026-08-22 · Malawi Voice · Malawi Voice_ By Roy Howa Lilongwe, August 22, MANA: Government recorded a K10.8 billion budget deficit in the first quarter of the 2026/27 financial year, after a sharp improvement in its finances in June helped offset large shortfalls recorded in April and May. A fiscal deficit occurs when government spends more money than it collects in revenue \[…\] ## [HESLGB approves 72 per cent of loan applications](https://www.malawivoice.com/2026/08/22/heslgb-approves-72-per-cent-of-loan-applications/) _2026-08-22 · Malawi Voice · Malawi Voice_ By Tiyamike Makanga Salima, August 22, MANA: The Higher Education Students’ Loans and Grants Board (HESLGB) has approved 33,258 students for funding under the 2026/27 loan cycle, representing 72 per cent of the 46,398 applications screened. HESLGB spokesperson Mercy Chijere disclosed the figures during a press briefing in Salima on Thursday, saying the board selected \[…\] ## [Forex violations dominate Malawis suspicious financial transactions](https://www.malawivoice.com/2026/08/22/forex-violations-dominate-malawis-suspicious-financial-transactions/) _2026-08-22 · Malawi Voice · Malawi Voice_ By Tarcizio Mondwe Blantyre, August 22, MANA: Foreign exchange control violations have emerged as the biggest category of suspicious financial activity in Malawi, accounting for 180 of the 357 suspicious transaction reports analysed by the Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA) between April 2022 and March 2024. The figures, contained in the FIAs Money Laundering Trends and \[…\] ## [Mutharika congratulates Zambia’s Hichilema on a renewed mandate](https://www.malawivoice.com/2026/08/22/mutharika-congratulates-zambias-hichilema-on-a-renewed-mandate/) _2026-08-22 · Malawi Voice · Malawi Voice_ By Patience Longwe Lilongwe, August 22, MANA: President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has congratulated Zambia’s President-elect Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election, expressing hope that the renewed mandate will further strengthen relations between Malawi and Zambia. In a message issued on Saturday, Mutharika and First Lady Gertrude Mutharika described Hichilema’s victory as a reflection of… ## [SRFA FINCA Division League 1: Chiradzulu United’s Woes Deepen After 5-0 Rout](https://www.malawivoice.com/2026/08/22/srfa-finca-division-league-1-chiradzulu-uniteds-woes-deepen-after-5-0-rout/) _2026-08-22 · Malawi Voice · Malawi Voice_ By Thumbiko Nyirongo Chiradzulu United’s struggles in the SRFA FINCA Division League One have continued after they suffered another heavy defeat, going down 5-0 to Wanderers Reserve on Saturday. The result leaves the newly promoted side rooted near the bottom of the table, with only six points from 13 matches. Wanderers Reserve, meanwhile, strengthened their \[…\] ## [Wanderers overcome hard-nut Red Lions to Top FDH Bank Premiership](https://www.malawivoice.com/2026/08/22/wanderers-overcome-hard-nut-red-lions-to-top-fdh-bank-premiership/) _2026-08-22 · Malawi Voice · Malawi Voice_ By Thumbiko Nyirongo Mighty Wanderers have climbed to the top of the FDH Bank Premiership after coming from behind to beat a hard-nut Red Lions 2-1 at Mpira Stadium on Saturday. The visitors struck first in the seventh minute when Shukran Mussa finished from a Dan Nyambose pass to give Red Lions an early advantage. \[…\] ## [OUCH!MEC Blows K1.2bn On Rentals](https://www.malawivoice.com/2026/08/22/ouchmec-blows-k1-2bn-on-rentals/) _2026-08-22 · Malawi Voice · Malawi Voice_ Details have emerged that the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) blows K1.2 billion on rentals per annum in Lilongwe while only K60 million only when operating from Blantyre. All well meaning Malawians working for MEC are ready to relocate to Blantyre as per presidential directive issued early this year but it is the Chairperson and a \[…\] ## [Snapshot Showdown on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/FKVwMDvmf2ez) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Available on Google Play for Android devices. ## [Man pardoned by President Mutharika re-arrested over alleged sex with 12-year-old](https://www.malawivoice.com/2026/08/22/man-pardoned-by-president-mutharika-re-arrested-over-alleged-sex-with-12-year-old/) _2026-08-22 · Malawi Voice · Malawi Voice_ A 22-year-old man who was recently pardoned by President Arthur Peter Mutharika and released from prison has been re-arrested in Mwanza over alleged sex with a 12-year-old girl. The suspect, Dickson Zaire, had been serving a prison sentence after he was convicted of housebreaking and theft. Mwanza Police spokesperson Hope Kasakula said Zaire was among \[…\] ## [Namiwa finally walks out of Maula Prison after securing bail](https://www.malawivoice.com/2026/08/22/namiwa-finally-walks-out-of-maula-prison-after-securing-bail/) _2026-08-22 · Malawi Voice · Malawi Voice_ Activist Sylvester Namiwa has finally walked out of Maula Prison after spending an extra night in custody as his lawyers worked to meet bail conditions. Namiwa, who is the Executive Director of the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI), was granted bail yesterday by High Court Judge Mzonde Mvula in Lilongwe. Despite being \[…\] ## [Malawian man arrested over gang rape of woman in front of husband, children](https://www.malawivoice.com/2026/08/22/malawian-man-arrested-over-gang-rape-of-woman-in-front-of-husband-children/) _2026-08-22 · Malawi Voice · Malawi Voice_ It was evening in Lilongwe’s Area 49 when four masked men allegedly stormed a family home, turning what should have been a quiet night into a terrifying ordeal. The gang allegedly overpowered a woman and took turns raping her in full view of her helpless husband and children, before making off with cash and other \[…\] ## [Ministry of Lands Finally Orders Chaundhry Associates To Stop Construction Of Shopping Mall In Area 10](https://www.malawivoice.com/2026/08/21/ministry-of-lands-finally-orders-chaundhry-associates-to-stop-construction-of-shopping-mall-in-area-10/) _2026-08-21 · Malawi Voice · Malawi Voice_ The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development has ordered Chaundhry Associates to stop construction of a shopping mall in Area 10, citing encroachment into reserved area. In stop notice number 2026-08-103, the Commissioner for Physical Planning says the land is “part of the catchment for Area 10 dam” and is therefore “not suitable for \[…\] ## [Oops! Namiwa spends night at Maula Prison despite granted bail](https://www.malawivoice.com/2026/08/21/oops-namiwa-spends-night-at-maula-prison-despite-granted-bail/) _2026-08-21 · Malawi Voice · Malawi Voice_ By Malawi Voice Human rights activist, Sylvester Namiwa spends a night in detention at Maula prison despite granted bail by the High Court earlier in the morning on Friday. Justice Mzondi Mvula set seven conditions for Namiwa’s release, including a K5 million cash bond, two reliable sureties bonded at MWK10 million each (non-cash), and mandatory \[…\] ## [Jane Ansah Foundation Supports University Student with Short Stature](https://www.malawivoice.com/2026/08/21/jane-ansah-foundation-supports-university-student-with-short-stature/) _2026-08-21 · Malawi Voice · Malawi Voice_ The Jane Ansah Foundation has come to the rescue of a University of Malawi student with short stature by providing him with food, groceries, pocket money, transport money and school necessities. The beneficiary, Kingsley James Tembo, is a second-year student pursuing Library and Information Sciences at the University of Malawi. Tembo, who hails from Kafukule \[…\] ## [NBM plc pledges continued Scorchers support](https://www.malawivoice.com/2026/08/21/nbm-plc-pledges-continued-scorchers-support/) _2026-08-21 · Malawi Voice · Malawi Voice_ National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has committed to continuing its support for football in the country through its sports sponsorship, part of which goes towards the Malawi Women’s National Football Team. The announcement was made in Lilongwe on Friday during a breakfast engagement at Sunbird Capital organised by the bank to celebrate the Scorchers’ \[…\] ## [NBM plc pushes collaboration to unlock mining financing](https://www.malawivoice.com/2026/08/21/nbm-plc-pushes-collaboration-to-unlock-mining-financing/) _2026-08-21 · Malawi Voice · Malawi Voice_ National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has called for stronger collaboration among financial institutions, government and mining stakeholders to unlock financing opportunities and accelerate the growth of Malawi’s mining sector. The call was made during a breakfast engagement hosted by NBM plc on Thursday in Lilongwe, which brought together mining experts, government officials and other stakeholders… ## [Gazette Media supports Grey Mang’anda’s autobiography book launch](https://www.malawivoice.com/2026/08/21/gazette-media-supports-grey-mangandas-autobiography-book-launch/) _2026-08-21 · Malawi Voice · Malawi Voice_ Gazette Media has supported the launch of the late veteran journalist Grey James Mang’anda’s autobiography, ‘Images of My Journalism Story’, saying the book will help preserve Malawi’s history and inspire future generations. The autobiography was launched on Thursday at the Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS) in Blantyre, where journalists, academics, media practitioners,… ## [15,000 farmers benefit from agricultural training in Chikwawa](https://www.malawivoice.com/2026/08/21/15000-farmers-benefit-from-agricultural-training-in-chikwawa/) _2026-08-21 · Malawi Voice · Malawi Voice_ More than 15,000 farmers in Chikwawa are benefiting from agricultural training aimed at improving food production and helping communities withstand climate-related shocks. The initiative, being implemented by Opportunity International, is reaching farmers through 958 village savings groups established in Traditional Authorities Lundu, Maseya and Ngabu. Opportunity International Project Officer… ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/KqQ3yUatjAv0) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Deploy apps from your repo with auto-config, instant previews, scaling, and monitoring. ## [Breaking News: Namiwa still in custody despite paying MWK5 million bond](https://www.malawivoice.com/2026/08/21/breaking-news-namiwa-still-in-custody-despite-paying-mwk5-million-bond/) _2026-08-21 · Malawi Voice · Malawi Voice_ By Malawi Voice Despite granted bail on Friday morning, human rights activist Sylvester Namiwa has been taken back to Maula Prison as High Court Registry delays to process bail documentation. Immediately after the judge handed the bail, Namiwa was quickly taken into the Prison Ambulance vehicle back to Maula without any explanation to the family \[…\] ## [NBM PAL optimistic about 2026 investment returns](https://www.malawivoice.com/2026/08/21/nbm-pal-optimistic-about-2026-investment-returns/) _2026-08-21 · Malawi Voice · Malawi Voice_ National Bank of Malawi (NBM) Pension Administration Limited (PAL) Unrestricted Pension Fund has expressed optimism over 2026 investment returns despite a slow start to the year on the Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE) and persistent economic challenges. The Board of Trustees said the investment operating environment was expected to remain challenging throughout 2026 and into the \[…\] ## [First Lady praises NBM plc for sponsoring the Scorchers](https://www.malawivoice.com/2026/08/21/first-lady-praises-nbm-plc-for-sponsoring-the-scorchers/) _2026-08-21 · Malawi Voice · Malawi Voice_ … NBM plc rewards the team with K500 million The country’s First Lady, Gertrude Mutharika has commended National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc for going beyond financial sponsorship in supporting the Malawi Women’s National Football Team, saying its commitment contributed to the team’s historic success. Mutharika made the remarks on Thursday during a luncheon hosted for the Scorchers at Kamuzu Palace… ## [PressCane supports Milare Police with road cones to boost safety](https://www.malawivoice.com/2026/08/20/presscane-supports-milare-police-with-road-cones-to-boost-safety/) _2026-08-20 · Malawi Voice · Malawi Voice_ PressCane Limited has donated road cones to the Milare Police Substation in Blantyre to enhance the safety and visibility of police officers working along the roads. The donation follows a request from the police station after its existing road cones became worn out, leaving officers with inadequate equipment to ensure their visibility and safety during \[…\] ## [Proud mother Mutharika pledges full support for Scorchers ahead of World Cup](https://www.malawivoice.com/2026/08/20/proud-mother-mutharika-pledges-full-support-for-scorchers-ahead-of-world-cup/) _2026-08-20 · Malawi Voice · Malawi Voice_ First Lady Gertrude Mutharika has pledged her full support to Malawi’s national women’s football team, the Scorchers, as they prepare for next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. Mutharika made the commitment during a luncheon she hosted for the team at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe on Thursday, following their impressive campaign at the Women’s \[…\] ## [Escom warns of extended blackouts after 20MW power loss](https://www.malawivoice.com/2026/08/20/malawians-face-longer-power-cuts-after-20mw-supply-loss/) _2026-08-20 · Malawi Voice · Malawi Voice_ Malawians have been warned to expect longer power cuts after a fault at one of the country’s main power stations reduced electricity available to the national grid by 20 megawatts. The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom) says the fault occurred at Nkula B Power Station on 7 August. It says the reduction in supply \[…\] ## [Malawians urged to consider frogs as source of protein](https://www.malawivoice.com/2026/08/20/malawians-urged-to-consider-frogs-as-source-of-protein/) _2026-08-20 · Malawi Voice · Malawi Voice_ Malawians are being encouraged to consider frogs as an additional source of protein, following their display at an agricultural exhibition in Chikwawa District. The frogs, locally known as athesi, are among the traditional foods being showcased by farmers at the Chikwawa Community Sports Ground. The second Chikwawa agricultural exhibition follows the inaugural event held in \[…\] ## [NBM plc elated with WAFCON Watch parties outcome](https://www.malawivoice.com/2026/08/20/nbm-plc-elated-with-wafcon-watch-parties-outcome/) _2026-08-20 · Malawi Voice · Malawi Voice_ National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc says it is excited with the turnout of its customers and Malawians at the Watch parties it organized to support the Malawi Scorchers during the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) tournament played in Morocco. The Bank organized more than 12 Watch parties across the country, bringing the \[…\] ## [EU throws €143m lifeline to Malawi’s economy](https://www.malawivoice.com/2026/08/20/eu-throws-e143m-lifeline-to-malawis-economy/) _2026-08-20 · Malawi Voice · Malawi Voice_ The European Union has thrown a €143 million (about K287 billion) lifeline to Malawi’s economy through a 2026 investment package targeting agriculture, energy, education and skills development. The package is expected to support Malawi’s long-term economic transformation and contribute to the implementation of Malawi Vision 2063 and its First 10-Year Implementation Plan. The largest component \[…\] ## [Breaking: Namiwa bail ruling set for Friday](https://www.malawivoice.com/2026/08/20/breaking-namiwa-bail-ruling-set-for-friday/) _2026-08-20 · Malawi Voice · Malawi Voice_ High Court Judge Mzonde Mvula is scheduled to deliver a ruling on activist Sylvester Namiwa’s bail application tomorrow, Friday, August 21, at 10am. Namiwa has been in custody at Maula Prison since his arrest on July 30 and is facing charges of treason and publishing false news likely to cause a breach of peace. The \[…\] ## [Install Manifest V3 Extension (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Gm59V0jYkfz7) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Get this Manifest V3 extension from the official TronBrowser Store listing. ## [Four proposed toll gates projected to generate K10bn annually](https://www.malawivoice.com/2026/08/20/four-proposed-toll-gates-projected-to-generate-k10bn-annually/) _2026-08-20 · Malawi Voice · Malawi Voice_ By Roy Howa Lilongwe, August 20, Mana: The Roads Fund Administration (RFA) has projected that four proposed toll gates at Chileka, Naruva, Mnkhanga and Gwayi could generate about K10 billion annually once operational. The toll gates are part of the Government’s plans to expand road tolling as a means of generating sustainable financing for road \[…\] ## [PCL contributes K12million for ICAM Annual Lakeshore Conference](https://www.malawivoice.com/2026/08/20/pcl-contributes-k12million-for-icam-annual-lakeshore-conference/) _2026-08-20 · Malawi Voice · Malawi Voice_ Press Corporation plc (PCL) is underscoring the significance of strategic partnerships in the country’s sustainable transformation, and has provided K12 million kwacha to the Institute for Chartered Accountants in Malawi (ICAM). This is a platinum sponsorship towards the ICAM annual lakeshore conference set for 17-19 September, 2026 in Mangochi under the theme: From Silos to \[…\] ## [Mzuzu Youth Caucus pens Chief Justice over bail ruling delay for Namiwa](https://www.malawivoice.com/2026/08/20/mzuzu-youth-caucus-pens-chief-justice-over-bail-ruling-delay-for-namiwa/) _2026-08-20 · Malawi Voice · Malawi Voice_ By Iommie Chiwalo The Mzuzu Youth Caucus has written to Chief Justice Rezine Mzikamanda expressing concern over what it calls the “unwarranted delay” in delivering a bail ruling for Sylvester Namiwa, Executive Director of the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI). In a letter copied to the Registrar of the High Court and \[…\]