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Group denounces demonstrations against Walter Nyamilandu

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Group denounces demonstrations against Walter Nyamilandu

By George Mponda

A group calling itself ‘Team Walter’ has said anyone who wants the Football Association of Malawi (FAM) presidency should rather field their candidate than hold demonstrations.

The development comes barely a few days after concerned citizens in Lilongwe and Mzuzu held demonstrations, demanding the resignation of the incumbent FAM President Walter Nyamilandu Manda within 30 days.

Speaking during a press conference in Mzuzu on Thursday, leader of the group, Chilipo Okeke Kapanda, said Nyamilandu is free to contest in the elections which will be held on December 16 this year.



“We saw some people holding demonsrations yesterday, saying Nyamilandu should not contest in the elections which will be held in December and we are surpised because it is very clear that the laws allow him to stand which is his democratic right.

“We are here to say we want Walter to contest and if others are eyeing the presidency, let them come forth and stand against him instead of taking to the streets, making demands which are unreasonable,” Kapanda said.

He said Nyamilandu is the right candidate to contest, as he has contributed a lot to the country’s football, as far as the history of Malawian football is concerned.

“We have seen the construction of Mpira House, Luwinga Technical College which will be opened anytime soon, Nsanje Stadium.There are also several competitions under his leadership like Castel Ibongetse Cup, FDH Cup, Airtel Top 8 and even sponsorships for district regional leagues,” he explained.

On Wednesday, a group calling itself Concerned Citizens in Mzuzu delivered a petition to Mzimba North District Council in which, among other things, they demanded the resignation of Nyamilandu within 30 days.

Speaking after delivering the petition, the group’s chairperson Mervin Nxumayo said Nyamilandu has overstayed and there is need for change.

Nxumayo’s group also accused Nyamilandu of sidelining the northern region in sports infrastructure development, citing the case of the unfinished Luwinga Technical Development Centre.

President Chakwera hails MDF for being disciplined

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President Chakwera hails MDF for being disciplined

By Linda Kwanjana


Malawi President Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has commended Malawi Defence Force (MDF) for being disciplined and dedicated.

Chakwera said this when he presided over the launch of this year’s Poppy week.

“I am honoured to welcome to Kamuzu Palace men and women who have served in our military and contributed to
the Malawi Defence Force’s well-established reputation as a disciplined, skillful, and patriotic institution,” he said.

Chakwera hosting the veterans



He said when it comes to constitutionalism and institutionalism, there is no better role model in the country’s governance framework than the Malawi Defence Force.

He said for this reason, those who have gone into retirement after wearing the uniform with valour and honour deserve fondest memory and highest regard.

“I am therefore touched by the sentiments you have expressed here, Mr. Chairman, educating us about the status
of our ex-service men and women and calling on us as a nation to stay the course in caring for their welfare and
celebrating their contribution to our national security,” he said.

During the interface the president bought the first poppy at the price of K2Million.

China donates K32 Million to Shaping Our Future Foundation

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China donates K32 Million to Shaping Our Future Foundation

By Staff Reporter

The Government of People’s Republic of China has donated K32,780,000 to Shaping Our Future Foundation with an aim of supporting underprivileged students in the education sector.

Upon receiving the donation in an event which was held at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe, First Lady Madame Monica Chakwera expressed satisfaction with the good gesture demonstrated by the Chinese government, describing it as one way of improving quality of education in the country.

She disclosed that the donation will be specifically channelled towards beneficiaries who are less privileged in order to help them attain and realise their education dreams.

The Chinese Charge De Affair, Wang Hao and First Lady Madam Chakwera



The Chinese Charge De Affair, Wang Hao, said that the donation is part of the Ambassador’s Scholarship programme initiative which aims at helping secondary school students to further pursue their studies.

Hao said that Chinese President Xi Jinping made three key developmental initiatives in the month of August, which one of them is talent development through the education sector in order to enhance and strengthen the Malawi-China relation.

In his remarks, Education Programme coordinator, Lawrence Kayesa said the donation is going to help and support 90 students, 82 girls and 8 boys from various secondary schools with tuition and examination fees.

He further said that so far the organisation has helped 2,356 students and currently they are targeting to reach over 5000 underprivileged students across the country by 2026.

Chakwera pays tribute to ex-service personnel

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Chakwera pays tribute to ex-service personnel

By Linda Kwanjana

This year’s Poppy week has been launched.

Speaking during the launch of the historic week at Kamuzu Palace, President Lazarus Chakwera commended Malawi Defence Force (MDF) for establishing the reputation of discipline, skill and patriotism.




The Malawi President, said over the years the MDF has distinguished themselves apart from the rest as the most professional instititution.

“I am honoured to welcome to Kamuzu Palace men who have served in our military and contributed to the Malawi Defence Forces’ well-established reputation as a disciplined, skillful and patriotic institution”

Poppy week is a period when countries across the world honour military men who died in the war.

Chakwera changes the face of Lhomwe belt, invests MK27 billion in Thyolo-Thekerani- Muona to Makhanga Road

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Chakwera changes the face of Lhomwe belt, invests MK27 billion in Thyolo-Thekerani- Muona to Makhanga Road

By Linda Kwanjana

Malawi President Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera is leaving no stone unturned. He is doing everything possible to develop Malawi without taking into consideration political, regional and religious boundaries.

The good example is this project number,
RA/DEV/14/08 which is uprading of Thyolo-Thekerani-Muona to Makhanga Road

The 83 km long road project is in the Southern Region of Malawi and traverses the districts of Thyolo and Nsanje. The project road branches off from the Limbe–Thyolo–Muloza (M02) road at Nambala Wani in Thyolo district and extends southwards passing through Muona trading centre and ending at Makhanga trading centre in Nsanje district.



The road is joined by the East Bank (S152) road at Muona trading centre before joining the (M01) road at Bangula trading centre. The project has many benefits to the people along the road and to the country as a whole. Some of the benefits include boosting agriculture as the road passes through tea estates which is one of the major forex earners for Malawi.

Upgrading this road has ensured that there is ease of access to markets for farm produce. The project created direct employment during construction which has a direct bearing on poverty reduction. Many people including women benefited directly from such employment whereas some benefit through buying and selling of agriculture produce from their gardens.

Reconstruction and upgrading of the road has also resulted in reduction of vehicle operating costs which constitutes the major benefit attributable to such new projects.

The project has helped to reduce travel time from the agricultural rich Nsanje district towards the commercial city of Blantyre.

Recently former President Peter Mutharika while addressing Mlhako wa Alhomwe finger pointed President Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera Government of developing central region only.

This is blue lie because President Chakwera Government has initiated various projects right at his home in Thyolo.

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