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Six or seven years ago, when Sylvester Namiwa quit working for President Peter Mutharika's State House to launch the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI), few believed in his efforts. Here was a young man strongly linked to the administration of the time, suddenly claiming to start fighting for the rights of the common man. But Namiwa was undeterred. Over the years, he has remained relentless in his efforts to hold public officials accountable. There is no office he has not written to, no infraction he has not challenged, no doubt he has failed to express loudly, sometimes even at the expense of being ridiculed. For example, when he recently confronted Khato Civils for the latter to explain to the public what, exactly, was going on in the Salima-Lilongwe Project, Namiwa was surrounded by a team of articulate experts, who denigrated his curiosity without appearing to denigrate him. Yet, even in that particular effort, he spoke for many who were in the dark about what was going on, and his courage shone through. But it was in June 2025 when Namiwa's boldness and determination caught national attention. At the time, there were anxieties as to whether elections were going to be truly free and fair. And if there is anything we Malawians are most proud of, it's the integrity of our national elections. And so, to ensure the government of the day did not tamper with our most cherished ritual, Namiwa led demonstrations in the streets of Lilongwe. Secretly, the Malawi Congress Party, then in power, had vowed to never let demonstrations take place on Malawian soil on its watch. MCP knew very well what demonstrations could do, after all it rode the wave of the 2019-2020 demonstrations to win power. The party, therefore, went so far as to train and arm scores of thugs with panga knives. As MCP got drunk on power, it unleashed those thugs with impunity, without any regard or fear of the law. That doomed day in June, the thugs came out for Namiwa in droves. Even as the army and the police watched, they hacked and flogged Namiwa to within an inch of his life. The brutality drew widespread condemnation. How could the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) and the police, which are supposed to be apolitical, join thieves in harming an unarmed activist who merely wanted to exercise his freedom of expression? Yes, MDF and the police took part in assaulting Namiwa through their inaction. They created a conducive environment for thuggery to thrive. The nation was appalled. Indeed, even after we tossed MCP out of power, it remains one of the major highlights of the year on the political scene. Mr. Namiwa demonstrated utmost bravery and sent a message , not only to MCP but to anyone else who will come into power, that you can silence some of the people some of the time, but you can never silence all of the people all of the time. Even in our darkest hours as a nation, there will always be someone ready to stand up without fear. In June, Mr. Namiwa could have, like most of us, chosen the comfort zone, staying at home and whining quietly from the comfort of his living room about what needed to change. Or, like the Human Rights Defenders Coalition, which, in 2019 and 2020 led the demobstrations that brought MCP to power, he could have chosen to sell his soul to the devil. But no, he went out in the streets and led protests to amplify what was broken in our society. For this reason, this page recognizes Mr. Sylvester Namiwa as the second most outstanding personality of the year 2025 in the fight for good governance. -- Tomorrow, we will mention the personality of the year. (Photo credit: Nation Publications Ltd).

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Manchester United; Before Lammens. After Lammens Games - 6 Games - 7 Wins - 2 Wins - 4 Draw - 1 Draws - 2 Losses - 3 Losses - 1 Cleansheets - 0 C.Sheets - 2 INSTANT IMPACT🤯

@mcbrams President koma

One day, Napoleon Dzombe should be the Minister of Agriculture

For the first time ever, I found myself waiting in a queue to buy fuel.

@WJS_Nyangulu Bitter truth

If you've managed to make your money legitimately in this country and you feel like giving back, start a charity, mentor the next generation, set up scholarships, etc. Don't do politics!

@mynassah Shame on us

A southern African country called #Malawi—which has the 4th largest freshwater lake in the world by volume, the 9th largest lake in the world by area, the 3rd largest & 2nd deepest lake in Africa—is grateful for a donation of maize from at-war Ukraine, to feed its hungry people

Chitsime chakuya chimadziwikaphwa. May someone interpret it to the conservatives in UK following yesterday's election loss.

Congratulations to Nigel Farage on being elected as an MP for the first time.

@zoomafrika1 Nkhanga, in one of Malawi's local languages.

In Shona Zimbabwe they Call it (Hanga) What do you call it in your Native language ?

@RubiYona @IDF Glory be to God. 👏 👏 👏

🚨👏🇮🇱 It was allowed to be published that in a complex operation by the IDF, the GSS and the Israel Police (Civilian counter-terrorism unit), FOUR ISRAELI HOSTAGES WERE RESCUED this morning (Saturday): Noa Argamani (25), Almog Meir (21), Andrey Kozlov (27), and Shlomi Ziv (40), Who were kidnapped by Hamas to the Gaza Strip from the 'NOVA' party on October 7. The abductees were rescued by GSS and IDF fighters from two different locations during the operation in the heart of Noziarat. Their medical condition is normal and they were transferred for further medical examinations at the Tel Hashomer Sheba Medical Center. The security forces will continue to act in all efforts to recover the abductees. God bless Israel. 👏🇮🇱💙

Noa Argamani (25), Almog Meir Jan (21), Andrey Kozlov (27), and Shlomi Ziv (40) were rescued in a special operation by the IDF, ISA and Israel Police from 2 separate locations in the heart of Nuseirat after being kidnapped by Hamas from the Nova music festival. They are in good medical condition and have been transferred to the 'Sheba' Tel-HaShomer Medical Center for further medical examinations. We will continue to make every effort to bring the hostages home.

@Alookman_ @Atalanta_BC Congratulations!

We made history. God did!!!!💙🖤

Lookman has finished Leverkusen

I hope Liverpool will not regret the chances missed

@NBMplc There is need for a zero % withholding tax bracket on the interest. Having 20% withholding tax deduction on some of this interest defeats the culture of encouraging saving.

Soundcheck. Blues. 🐝

The scorchers have given mother Malawi a perfect mother's day present. Congratulations Temwa & the team.

@onjezani The speed at which this issue is being handled is surprising considering that some judgements involving cases of some high profile people have bn pending for a very long time at the supreme court.

Meanwhile, Malawi's Supreme Court of Appeal has moved itself to interpret President Lazarus Chakwera's pardon of convicted former cabinet minister Uladi Mussa, The Nation newspaper writes.

Was VAR not supposed to check the 1st Man U goal?

Who identified butchery & textile co. as potential suppliers of fertiliser to the Malawi government?

Morocco has made Africa proud