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ANALYSIS | Faith-Based Developmentalism and Socio-Economic Infrastructure: A Critical Analysis of Shepherd Bushiri’s Philanthropic and Macroeconomic Contributions

By NyasaAuthor1

The landscape of faith-based developmentalism in Sub-Saharan Africa is increasingly defined by the dual role of spiritual leaders as both theological guides and significant socio-economic actors. Within this ecosystem, Shepherd Bushiri, widely known as “Major 1,” has emerged as a prominent figure whose operations encompass global spiritual networks, large-scale philanthropic projects, and substantial infrastructure developments. […]

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Businessman Defends Diplomatic Record, Says Smear Campaign Is Meant to Destroy His Reputation

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Blantyre-based businessman Mahmood Azhar Chaudhry has strongly rejected allegations circulating on online media platforms that he falsely claimed diplomatic status, describing the accusations as a calculated attempt to damage his reputation and undermine his business interests. Speaking in his defence, Chaudhry presented photographs and official documents which he says demonstrate that he legitimately served as […]

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UGI, Old Mutual launch Auto360 Insurance solution

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United General Insurance (UGI) Company Limited has launched Auto360, an innovative motor insurance product developed in partnership with Old Mutual Malawi, aimed at providing comprehensive protection for motorists and vehicle owners in the country. The product was unveiled during the Auto360 Breakfast Meeting held at Sunbird Lilongwe Hotel in Lilongwe on Tuesday. Auto360 combines UGI’s […]

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Mzuzu Stadium Cleared to Host Elite Football Matches

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Football fans in Mzuzu have reason to celebrate after the Football Association of Malawi (FAM) officially certified Mzuzu Stadium to host elite football matches following a successful re-inspection by the First Instance Body (FIB) through the FAM Licensing Department. The approval comes after the stadium authorities implemented a series of corrective measures recommended during an […]

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MPICO Posts Record K19.3 Billion Profit After Tax in 2025

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Malawi Property Investment Company (MPICO) Plc, a member of Old Mutual Malawi, has recorded a landmark financial performance after posting a profit after tax of K19.3 billion for the year ended 2025, up from K12 billion in 2024. The results were announced by MPICO General Manager Stella Sokosa during a stakeholder engagement meeting held at […]

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CPAD Calls for End to Political Interference in ESCOM Contracts

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The Centre for Public Accountability and Development (CPAD), an independent governance watchdog, has called for an immediate end to political interference in the procurement processes of the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM), warning that such practices undermine transparency and fairness. Speaking to reporters in Salima on Tuesday, CPAD official Griffin Maruwasa said political involvement […]

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Thom Mpinganjira Family Donates K100 Million to Help Bring Back Malawians from South Africa

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The family of Dr. Thomson Mpinganjira has donated K100 million to the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) to support the repatriation of Malawians facing hardship and abuse in South Africa. Speaking to journalists in Blantyre on Tuesday, Dr. Mpinganjira said the donation was inspired by the suffering of fellow Malawians and urged others to […]

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South Africa’s Top Court Rules Edgar Lungu Will Be Buried in South Africa, Hands Victory to Family

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Former Zambian President Edgar Chagwa Lungu will be buried in South Africa after the country’s Supreme Court of Appeal overturned an earlier ruling that would have allowed the Zambian Government to repatriate his remains for a state funeral and burial in Lusaka. In a landmark judgment delivered on Tuesday, 23 June 2026, the Supreme Court […]

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Political Pressure, No Paper Trail: General Jaffu Reveals Verbal Orders Behind Chikangawa Flight

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The inquiry into the military plane crash that claimed the lives of former Vice President Saulos Chilima and eight others has taken a dramatic turn after Malawi Defence Force (MDF) Commander General George Jaffu disclosed that the aircraft was allegedly hired without any formal written request from the Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC). […]

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Communities Foil Attempted Transformer Theft in Thyolo

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The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) has praised security guards and members of the community at EPM Estate in Thyolo for thwarting an attempted theft of copper wires from one of its transformers during the night of 21–22 June 2026. According to a statement posted on ESCOM’s Facebook page, suspected vandals pulled down and […]

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Court declines ACB request to extend freeze on over K35 billion linked to Yusuf Investment

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A court has rejected an application by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) seeking to extend an order freezing more than K35 billion held in bank accounts belonging to officials of Yusuf Investment, the former owners of Amaryllis Hotel. According to the court ruling, Senior Resident Magistrate Shukurani Kumbani dismissed the application after finding that the ACB […]

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Rotary Club of Blantyre inducts Dango Mkandawire as new President

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The Rotary Club of Blantyre on Saturday inducted Dango Mkandawire as its new president during a colourful ceremony held at Amaryllis Hotel in Blantyre. Mkandawire is expected to lead the club for the next 12 months, with a commitment to strengthening the club’s community impact, particularly in the education sector in the Southern Region. Speaking […]

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FDH Bank plc gives K100 million to DoDMA to facilitate Malawians repatriation from SA

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The Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE) listed FDH Bank has donated K100 million to the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) to support relief efforts for Malawians being repatriated from South Africa following xenophobic attacks. The Government of Malawi, through DoDMA is targeting to repatriate 15,000 people who registered for voluntary repatriation due to mounting safety concerns […]

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Inside the Lost Hours: Former Minister’s Testimony Deepens Chilima Crash Mystery

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A chilling account presented before the parliamentary inquiry into the devastating Chikangawa plane crash has reopened difficult questions about what officials knew, when they knew it, and how they responded after the military aircraft carrying Vice President Saulos Chilima disappeared from radar. In emotional testimony before the inquiry, former Minister of Defence Harry Mkandawire laid […]

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SADC sidesteps Afrophobia debate as South Africa report vanishes from summit agenda

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Questions are mounting over the Southern African Development Community’s response to rising Afrophobic violence in South Africa after a highly anticipated report on the crisis was quietly withdrawn from the agenda of an Extraordinary Organ Troika Summit, denying regional leaders the opportunity to formally deliberate on one of the bloc’s most sensitive and pressing issues. […]

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Maranatha Academy Splashes Cash on Top Students Ahead of MSCE Exams

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In a bold move to inspire academic excellence ahead of next week’s Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) examinations, Maranatha Academy has rewarded its best-performing Form 4 students with cash prizes, celebrating their hard work in front of teachers, parents, and invited guests. The colourful awards ceremony, held yesterday at the Golden Peacock Hotel, saw […]

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Court Vindicates Mulli After 14-Year Battle, Declares Govt Blacklisting Malicious and Illegal

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  After 14 years of fighting to clear his name, Malawian businessman Leston Mulli has secured a landmark legal victory, with the High Court ruling that the government’s 2012 decision to blacklist him and his companies was driven by targeted malice and had no legal basis. In a judgment delivered on June 22, 2026, Justice […]

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Fear and Grief Grip Pietermaritzburg as Malawians Flee After Countryman Is Killed

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A wave of fear has swept through South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province after the killing of a 29-year-old Malawian national, forcing growing numbers of Malawians and other foreign nationals to abandon their homes in search of safety. Authorities say the number of displaced Malawians in Pietermaritzburg, the provincial capital, is rising rapidly following the deadly incident […]

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