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Airtel Money Tola Promotion Hits K300 Million Milestone

The Airtel Money Tola Promotion has reached another major milestone after disbursing K300 million in prizes to 3,030 winners across Malawi.

This has been unveiled on Thursday as when three more customers walked away with K5 million each in the 10th weekly draw.

The latest K5 million winners are Lusayo Mwenifumbo, a businessman from Naperi in Blantyre; Aubrey Mtunga, an auto mechanic operating at Kaphiri in Lilongwe; and Innocent Mkweweka, a broiler farmer from Karonga District.

Mwenifumbo described his win as an act of divine favour, saying he never imagined he would emerge as one of the lucky winners.

“I am truly grateful for this prize. I never expected such good news, and I take it as amazing grace. This win will change my life from now onwards,” he said.

For Mtunga, who operates an auto repair business at Kaphiri and resides in Area 24, Lilongwe, the K5 million prize comes at the right time as he works towards completing several ongoing projects.

“This money will help me finalize the different projects I have been working on, and I am very thankful to Airtel Money for this opportunity,” he said.

Meanwhile, Mkweweka, who owns Trinity and Takondwa Farms in Karonga, said the windfall would be invested in expanding his broiler farming enterprise.

“I will invest this money in boosting my poultry business so that I can increase production and improve my income,” he said.

The latest draw brings the total amount disbursed through the Airtel Money Tola Promotion to K300 million, benefiting 3,030 winners from across the country. The campaign has continued to reward customers from diverse backgrounds, including entrepreneurs, artisans, farmers and salaried employees, demonstrating that every Airtel Money user has an equal opportunity to win.

The Airtel Money Tola Promotion rewards three customers with K5 million every week, in addition to 300 weekly consolation winners who each receive K50,000. With two dr

Airtel Africa posts strong first-quarter growth as customer base nears 190 million

Airtel Africa plc has reported a strong start to its 2026/27 financial year, posting robust growth in customers, revenue and profitability.

According to the company's results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, the growth has been driven by increased digital adoption, rising smartphone pe*******on and continued investment in network infrastructure across its markets.

Airtel Africa's total customer base has grown by 11.6 percent to 189 million, while the number of data customers increased by 15.5 percent to 87.3 million. Average monthly data consumption per customer has risen from 7.8 gigabytes to 10.6 gigabytes over the past year, resulting in a 56.3 percent increase in data traffic across the network.

During the same period, Airtel Money has also continued its strong performance, with its customer base growing by 23.3 percent to 56.5 million users. The platform processed transactions with an annualized total value exceeding US$245 billion, representing a 51.5 percent increase compared to the same period last year.

Commenting on the results, Airtel Africa Chief Executive Officer Sunil Taldar said the company had begun the financial year on a strong footing, supported by continued investment in customer experience and digital transformation.

“Growing smartphone adoption and sustained network investment have accelerated data usage across our markets, while Airtel Money continued to deepen financial inclusion by expanding digital financial services. As Airtel Africa, we intend to list Airtel Money on the London Stock Exchange later this year to provide access to a broader international investor base while unlocking the long-term value of one of Africa's leading fintech platforms”, said Talder.

Financially, Airtel Africa recorded revenue of US$1.85 billion during the quarter, representing a 31 percent increase in reported currency and a 21.1 percent increase in constant currency.

Airtel Africa Foundation unveils first cohort of Nzeru Tech Scholarship beneficiaries

Airtel Africa Foundation, through Airtel Malawi plc and in partnership with the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST), has unveiled the first cohort of beneficiaries under the Airtel Nzeru Tech Scholarship Program.

The first 25 students to receive full scholarships for undergraduate studies are in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines.

The scholarship was launched in January this year as part of the Airtel Africa Fellowship, an initiative by Airtel Africa Foundation aimed at promoting higher education and careers.

The inaugural cohort comprises 25 students, of whom eight are female and 17 are male, who were selected based on academic merit and enrolment in eligible STEM programs at MUST.

The students will pursue various programs, including Sustainable Energy Engineering, Business Information Technology, Disaster Risk Management, Mathematical Sciences, Geo-Information and Earth Observation Science, Computer Systems and Security, Manufacturing Engineering, Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, and Science Education.
The 25 are expected to begin their studies when the 2026/27 academic year opens on August 31.

Airtel Malawi Managing Director Aashish Dutt described the initiative as a long-term investment in Malawi’s future.

“We are delighted to announce the first cohort of beneficiaries under the Airtel Nzeru Tech Scholarship Program. These young people represent the future of Malawi’s digital economy. Through the support of Airtel Africa Foundation, this scholarship is not only investing in their academic success but also in the next generation of innovators, problem-solvers and technology leaders who will help shape Malawi’s future”, Dutt said.

Beyond tuition fees, the scholarship package includes hostel accommodation support, monthly stipends, monthly data bundles and laptops to ensure that beneficiaries have the resources and conn

Khothi Lalikulu la Apilo lagamula kuti zisankho za phungu wa nyumba ya Malamulo za pa 16 September 2025 za mdera la Mangochi East ndizosavomelezeka chifukwa cha zolakwika zomwe zidachitika pa nthawi ya mavoti.

Mchisankho chimenecho, wa chipani cha Democratic Progressive Party, Francesca Theula Masamba, ndiye anali atalengezedwa kuti adapambana.

Oweruza 9 a bwaloli motsogozedwa ndi Chief Justice Rizine Mzikamanda adamva zomwe maloya oimira a Jackson Allie Daud Mataka ndi Abubakar Mbaya adanena.

Mlanduwu udabwera pambuyo pa chigamulo cha Khothi Lalikulu cha pa 6 February 2026 chomwe chidavomereza kupambana kwa a Masamba.

Maloya oyimila odandaulawa, a Patrick Mpaka ndi Cassius Chidothe adanena kuti zisankhzo zidasokonezeka ndi zolakwika zomwe zidakhudza zotsatira zake ndipo zinali zoyenera kuti zotsatilazi asazivomeleze.

Zolakwika zomwe adatchula ndi monga kuphatikiza malo awiri opitira kukavota komanso kusalephera kwa akuluakulu a zisankho kuthetsa madandaulo omwe adabuka.

Unidentified woman found murdered in Mchinji

A woman whose name and home are not yet known has been found murdered in Mchinji.

Those who killed her wrapped her in a black jumbo bag, then put her in a sack and dumped it in a grave near Mponda Village in Mchinji.

Gravediggers who went to dig a grave yesterday were the ones who got suspicious of the sack and the bad smell coming from it. They informed the chief
, and the chief informed the police. The police and hospital staff
came to collect the body.

Mchinji Police say that if anyone is missing a female relative, they should go to Mchinji Police Station

Usiku wathawu pa Target ku Mchengautuba, galimoto ya mtundu wa Mazda 6 yomwe ena amayidziwa kuti Mazda Atenza yaphonya mseu ndipo yalowa m’nyumba, ndikugwetsa mbali ya nyumbayo.

Malinga mboni, galimotoyo idagunda mbali ya sitting room, mwamwayi popeza kunali usiku, palibe munthu amene wavulala.

https://atlasmalawi.com/court-dismisses-application-to-withdraw-case-against-wildlife-criminal/

Court dismisses application to withdraw case against wildlife criminal By Karen Msiska: The High Court in Lilongwe on Monday dismissed an application by the State to withdraw a case in which Chinese Lin Yunhua is accused of attempting to corrupt public officers. In his ruling, Justice Redson Kapindu stated that an application to withdraw a criminal case can only be mad...

Khothi lakanitsitsa kwantuwagalu kuti Lin amasulidwe

Woweruza wa Khothi Lalikulu, a Redson Kapindu, wakana pempho la bungwe lolimbana ndi ziphuphu, Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) lofuna kusiya milandu ya ziphuphu yokhudza wogulitsa nyama zakuthengo mosaloledwa, Lin Yun Hua.

Lin akuyimbidwa mlandu woyesa kupereka ziphuphu kwa akuluakulu a ndende ali ku Maula Prison mu 2019.

Malinga ndi Boma, Lin akuti adapereka K30 miliyoni ndalama zandalama komanso kulonjeza kumaliza kumanga nyumba ya mkulu wa ndende, kuti amuthandize kusintha zotsatira za mlandu wake wokhudza kugulitsa nyama zakuthengo.

Koma pa pempho lake pa 9 June 2026, ACB idati idalandira malangizo omveka bwino kuchokera kwa Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) a Fostino Maele, choncho idapempha chilolezo choti iwononge mlanduwu komanso kuti Lin amasulidwe.

Komabe pa chigamulo chake lero, a Justice Kapindu ati Khothi linapeza kuti Boma likufuna kuti Khothili ligwiritse ntchito mphamvu za DPP zoyimitsa mlandu “njira yachinsinsi”.

“Mlanduwu m’malingaliro a Khothili, si kuwononga nthawi ndi zinthu zina za Boma kokha, komanso ndi nkhanza pakugwiritsa ntchito njira za Khothi.

“Boma lili ndi mphamvu zonse za M’Malemba ndi za Lamulo zothetsa milandu yaupandu popanda chilolezo cha Khothili kudzera munjira yoyimitsa mlandu, ndipo pambuyo pake lipereke ndi kufotokozera zifukwa zake ku Komiti ya Zamalamulo ku Nyumba ya Malamulo monga momwe M’Malemba akufunira,” idatero mbali ina ya chigamulocho.

Chifukwa chake, a Justice Kapindu adati “kuyesa kupempha Khothi chilolezo kuti likwaniritse zotsatira zomwezo za kumasulidwa zomwe Boma lingathe kuzikwaniritsa lokha pogwiritsa ntchito mphamvu zake popanda kupempha chilolezo, zikuwoneka kwa Khothili ngati nkhanza pakugwiritsa ntchito njira za Khothi.”

Karonga United warn Bullets after stunning win over Silver Strikers

Karonga United interim coach Chris Crespo Chinkwita has warned FCB Nyasa Big Bullets that they are now the only team standing between his side and continued success, after Karonga pulled off a shock win over Silver Strikers.

The coach, who is standing in for suspended Audlow Kanyola, made the remarks on Sunday in Karonga after his side handed Silver Strikers their heaviest defeat since Mafco FC did so in 2016.

With the result, Karonga United also became the first team to eliminate Silver Strikers from the Airtel Top 8 quarterfinals since the tournament began in 2017. They further made history as the first side to overturn a 2-0 first-leg deficit to win a tie 3-2 in the competition.

Speaking after the game, Chinkwita said the team had achieved something similar against Mighty Wanderers last season, having lost 1-0 in Blantyre before winning 2-0 in the return leg. He said their next target is Big Bullets.

"We told the boys that we could do it because we had done it before, against Wanderers. Silver Strikers underestimated us and paid for it. We have now done it against Wanderers and Silver Strikers — the only side left is the other big team from Blantyre [Bullets]," Chinkwita said.