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Hichilema pledges to work harder after securing second term

Noel MkwailaAugust 18, 2026

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has thanked Zambians for renewing their trust in him, pledging to focus on development, unity and prosperity during his second term. In a message following his victory in the presidential election, Hichilema said the election had demonstrated Zambia’s commitment to peace, democracy and the rule of law. “This election showed the...

Mundubile declares himself winner of Zambia presidential election

Noel MkwailaAugust 14, 2026

Opposition presidential candidate Brian Mundubile has declared himself the winner of Thursday’s presidential election in Zambia, challenging incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema. Under Tonse Alliance, Mundubile, who was Hichilema’s main challenger, made the declaration as vote counting continued across the country. However, the Electoral Commission of Zambia has not yet officially declared a winner. The Commission...

Zambia suspends counting and announcement of election results

Noel MkwailaAugust 14, 2026

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has suspended the counting and announcement of election results following reports of violence in some districts. The Commission says the violence has targeted polling staff and, in some cases, resulted in the theft of marked ballot papers. ECZ says the suspension has been made with immediate effect due to...

Zambia suspends counting and announcement of election results

Noel MkwailaAugust 14, 2026

Tensions escalate in West Bank as settlers accused of attacking mosques and villages

BBC NewsJuly 26, 2026

Israeli settlers have been accused of setting fire to two mosques, vehicles and agricultural land in the occupied West Bank, as tensions continue to rise following a deadly clash between settlers and Palestinians that left six people dead. Palestinian officials say attacks were reported in several villages, with cars vandalised, property stolen and hate messages...

Former adult film star sworn in as Colombia senator

capitalfmradioJuly 25, 2026

Former adult film actress Deyci Alejandra Omaña Ortiz, popularly known as Amaranta Hank, has been sworn in as a senator in Colombia after winning a seat in the country’s March parliamentary elections. Omaña will represent the Norte de Santander region in the Senate as a member of the left-wing Historic Pact coalition for the 2026...

Tokyo’s shorts-at-work policy sparks debate

BBC NewsJuly 22, 2026

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is encouraging male office workers to wear shorts as part of its expanded “Tokyo Cool Biz” campaign to help people stay comfortable during extreme summer heat. While some have welcomed the relaxed dress code, others argue it is unfair because women are still expected to wear tights. Some women have also...

US Vice President JD Vance welcomes baby boy

capitalfmradioJuly 20, 2026

United States Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha Vance, have welcomed the birth of their baby boy, Alec Neel Vance. This is JD Vance and Usha Vance’s fourth child. In a statement released on Sunday, the Vance family said both mother and baby are healthy and doing well. “We are excited to announce...

Malawi to lose 90% of UK aid by 2028 as government redirects funding to defence

Antony IsaiahJuly 16, 2026

Malawi is facing the near-total loss of UK development funding within three years, after the Government confirmed on Thursday that aid to the country will fall by 90% by 2028-29 — a cut roughly 38 percentage points deeper than the reduction facing the rest of Africa. The figures, buried in the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development...

Plane carrying Zambia Vice President Mutale Nalumango crashes after take-off

capitalfmradioJuly 9, 2026

A plane carrying Zambia’s Vice President, Dr. W. K. Mutale Nalumango, crashed shortly after take-off in Nakonde on Wednesday. Preliminary reports indicate the aircraft went down moments after departure while en route to Isoka District. Although sources say about eight people were on board, authorities have not yet confirmed the number of occupants. The condition...

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Hichilema pledges to work harder after securing second term

Noel MkwailaAugust 18, 2026

Mnangagwa commends Mutharika for promoting regional peace

Noel MkwailaAugust 17, 2026

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has commended Malawi President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika for his leadership and commitment to promoting peace and security in the Southern African Development Community –SADC. He was speaking at the 46th Ordinary SADC Summit in Durban, South Africa. Capital FM’s Noel Mkwaila reports; CUE IN

Stakeholders urge accountability as Parliament passes 14 bills

Catherine BandaAugust 17, 2026

One of Parliament’s core mandates is to make laws that respond to the needs and objectives of the country. However, the effectiveness of these laws ultimately depends on how well they are implemented, monitored and enforced. During Parliament’s five-week meeting, which commenced on 7 July and ended on 7 August 2026, lawmakers passed bills aimed...

CSOs welcome mining devolution

Kelvin TemboAugust 16, 2026

Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) that participated in the Malawi National Alternative Mining Indaba have welcomed the Government of Malawi’s decision to commence the devolution of mining functions and responsibilities to Local Government Authorities. The Ministry of Mining announced in a circular dated 10 July 2026 that District Mining Officers will now report to District Commissioners,...

Scorchers’ WAFCON qualification highlights growing role of corporate support

capitalfmradioAugust 16, 2026

The Malawi Scorchers’ qualification for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) finals is highlighting the growing role of corporate partnerships in supporting the country’s national teams. This is the focus of the latest edition of TheOMGbrief, a newsletter published by Malawi-based Outreach Media Group, which examines the Scorchers’ WAFCON journey and their partnership...

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