Author: Mikozi Buzz
Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended his congratulations to Donald Trump following his 2024 U.S. election victory, praising him as “courageous” and expressing openness to dialogue on resolving the Ukraine conflict. Speaking at the Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi, Putin commended Trump’s “manly” response to challenges during his campaign, including an assassination attempt. Highlighting Trump’s campaign promise to resolve the Ukraine war swiftly, Putin remarked that Trump’s approach “deserves attention” and indicated a willingness to discuss the conflict if Trump initiates talks once in office. The comments suggest a potential shift in U.S.-Russia relations as Trump prepares to take office…
Mangochi, 7 November 2024 – Simply Black Media Malawi, a prominent media strategy and creative agency based in Lilongwe, took home two major awards at the Institute of Marketing Management (IMM) Conference held from October 31 to November 2. Recognized as Advertising Agency of the Year and awarded Best OOH Campaign of the Year for its work with Airtel Malawi Plc, Simply Black has reinforced its commitment to innovative advertising that resonates with the local market. “These awards are a testament to our team’s dedication and the trust of our clients,” said Allessandra Mwase-Mafuta, Country Lead for Simply Black Media…
Former President Donald Trump has been re-elected to the White House, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris in a historic election, according to Fox News projections. This victory makes Trump only the second U.S. president, after Grover Cleveland in 1892, to serve two nonconsecutive terms. Trump, who first won the presidency in 2016 against Hillary Clinton with his “Make America Great Again” slogan, lost re-election to President Joe Biden in 2020. However, he returned to the political stage with a nearly two-year campaign in 2024, promising to “Make America Great Once Again.” His campaign highlighted his record from his first term, contrasting it…
Equatorial Guinea’s Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF), Baltasar Ebang Engonga, is facing a severe public backlash after explicit videos allegedly involving him surfaced online. Engonga, initially under investigation for fraud, now finds himself implicated in a scandal that has stirred social media and raised significant concerns about both professional conduct and public health risks The scandal erupted after investigators discovered over 400 videos stored on Engonga’s computer, depicting him in romantic encounters with multiple partners, including his brother’s wife, a cousin, and even a close relative of the President. The recordings reportedly took place in various…
By Mikozi Buzz Following the controversial election results in Mozambique, continuous bloody demonstration are a new norm in Mozambique. As of today, Presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane called for a one-week general strike in the country starting on Thursday, 31 Oct. , demonstrations at the district headquarters of the National Electoral Commission (CNE) and marches to Maputo on 7 November. “A week [until 7 November] is enough for us all to leave our districts, our localities, for Maputo”, said Venâncio Mondlane, who is contesting the results of the general elections of 9 October, in a statement from his official Facebook account.…
By Mikozi Buzz The semifinal line-up at the 2024 Hollywood bets COSAFA Women’s Championship will see hosts South Africa take on Mozambique and defending champions Malawi face Zambia in a repeat of last year’s final. The fixtures will be played on Thursday at the Wolfson Stadium in Gqeberha, SA with entrance for fans FREE of charge. Zambia booked their last four place on Tuesday after seeing off 10-player Comoros 7-0 in the last Group C match at Madibaz Stadium. After Comoros had Nasrine Hadharay sent off for an incident in the first minute, Fridah Mukoma scored a hat-trick, Ochuba Lubandji…
The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has officially announced the termination of Patrick Mabedi’s contract as head coach of the Malawi Senior Men’s National Football Team, effective immediately. This decision follows a recent FAM Emergency Committee meeting on October 28, 2024, where the committee reviewed recommendations from its Technical Committee. The move comes in the wake of the Flames’ disappointing performance, including their failure to secure a spot in the upcoming Total Energies AFCON 2025. FAM has reassured fans and stakeholders of its commitment to maintaining continuity for the Flames as they prepare for upcoming competitions. A temporary technical panel…
Manchester United has sacked manager Erik ten Hag due to the club’s poor start to the season. Ten Hag’s tenure ended with a 2-1 loss to West Ham, leaving United 14th in the Premier League with only three wins in nine matches. Ruud van Nistelrooy, Ten Hag’s assistant, has taken over as interim manager until a permanent replacement is found. Ten Hag’s departure comes just months after the club extended his contract following their FA Cup victory. United seeks their sixth permanent manager since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement in 2013. Ten Hag’s 18-month tenure saw highs, including the 2023 Carabao…
Blantyre, 19 October 2024 – Ecobank Malawi, part of the pan-African Ecobank Group, has donated MK35.5 million to Madziabango Primary School in support of the government’s Building Education Foundations through Innovation & Technology (BEFIT) program. The donation includes 107 AI-enabled tablets, a 7.5Kwh solar power installation, Wi-Fi equipment, desks, and the painting of a school block. The initiative, part of Ecobank Day 2024 under the theme “Ignite Learning with AI,” aims to improve literacy and digital skills among primary school students. Ecobank Malawi staff led a digital literacy session, showcasing how AI and digital tools can enhance education. Weluzani Chingota,…
By Mikozibuzz Malawi’s music industry has been buzzing with a recent dispute between Dr. Namadingo and the organizers of the Umodzi Music Concert, scheduled for November 17th at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC). The disagreement centers on a performance fee, with Namadingo requesting an additional MK4 million on top of the MK6 million already paid by the organizers. The Backstory As revealed in a recent Facebook post by Namadingo’s close friend and social media influencer Pemphero Mphande, the controversy began about two months ago when the organizers reached out to Mphande for Namadingo’s contact details. After providing the number…