Minister of local government, unity and culture Richard Chimwendo Banda has warned politicians in the country against using cultural groupings for their political gains, saying politics and culture are two different things.
Chimwendo Banda who was speaking when he represented President Lazarus Chakwera at a Chewa Heritage Foundation (Chefo) fundraising activity at Civo Stadium in Lilongwe, said instead, politicians should be promoting peaceful coexistence among people regardless of their cultural backgrounds.
The minister also appealed to custodians of various cultural groupings in the country to rally behind government’s programmes such education and ending child marriages.
“We are blessed to have different cultural ceremonies but these should not create boundaries among us but rather act as a cementing ingredient to our Malawian identity. No one should make us believe that we are different,” said Chimwendo Banda.
Chimunthu Banda
He said time has come when Malawians should stop aligning political affiliation to region, tribe or ethnicity rather think of the better future of the country and make positive contributions.
The Minister said government is restoring the powers and respect of chiefs so that they should in turn help government preach peace and unity to their subjects.
On his part, Chefo chairperson Stanley Khaira asked the Chewas to leave in harmony among themselves and with other tribes in order to ensure a peaceful Malawi.
Khaira said the Chewa king Kalonga Gawa Undi always advises his chiefs to live in harmony with other tribes and always lead their people by example.
The fundraising activity was attended by Chefo leadership, chiefs, politicians from different parties and representatives of other cultural groups including the Lhomwe, Ngoni, Tumbuka and Yao.
Slyvester Namiwa, share with all Malawians the class of cannabis sativa you are smoking these days. Namiwa, do you know that we are in possession of your recording; begging money from a particular Indian business mogul?
Namiwa, you have a court case to answer. You are unfit to lead the so called Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI). Your professionalism, integrity and public conduct boil listlessly.
Namiwa, let me lecture you, Zikhale performs his ministerial roles in line with the strict homeland security policy.
Why are you even failing to distinguish between the role of homeland security minister and that of police Inspector General? If you have issues to do with police management, then talk to the Inspector General not Zikhale.
I understand, an evil crop of unpatriotic Malawians is abusing your irrational intellect to advance their selfish political interests. Tell them, they are profoundly immoral and wicked.
Imagine, a dutiful and committed homeland security minister coming from abroad. A minister whose presentation at the 74th Session of the United Nations High Commission for Refugees Executive Committee meetings forced “angerezi kuomba mmanja”.
A hero who remains in the top 3 of the best performing homeland security ministers for the past sonnet of years, since 2009.
A minister whose brains at managing refugees remain unequaled in Africa.
A minister who has inimitably managed to bring 100 000 US dollars for the Malawi Refugee Act Review and refugee head counting to determine legal immigrants.
A minister who has earned human rights support for following rule of law in Malawi.
A minister who has instilled discipline in the police system. Only under Chakwera, Malawians continue to witness swift police performances. Malawi Police Services now professionally manage thieves possessing deadly weapons with evil intentions to rob banks and kill innocent foreigners.
A minister who has reduced rates of road corruption. Only under Chakwera, drivers’ licences are no longer money-syphoning recipes.
A minister who ably responds to the media with maximum integrity and timeliness.
A minister who ably manages meaningless demonstrations whose agenda are yet to be understood.
A minister who is demanding a fresh probe into the former Anti Corruption Bureau Chief, Issa Njaunju.
Surely, while Zikhale represented Malawi in Geneva, Namiwa and his partisan CDEDI wanted him (the minister) to fly back and arrest law breakers here in Malawi and fly again to Switzerland. Really? Alright, heat wave melts logic.
Good Malawians understand better that envy and jealousy drive some ruling or opposing political men and women to destroy this Nkhata Bay genius but Almighty Father, people of Nkhata Bay, the entire North and entire Malawi are watching your ill moves and motives. You are a personal attacker. You are too partisan. Here is a lecture; national security is about the army. Public security digs into criminality and civil matters.
Brother, you are joking. It’s too difficult now to defeat President Chakwera with tasteless jokes. Classical Zikhalenean strategies are super intact.
Malawians, now ably witness that President Chakwera is a greatly learned leader in all philosophies and sciences of brilliant leadership. Chakwera proves himself as a mighty fortune teller able to separate wheat from the chaff. Chakwera posseses a rabbinical knack.
Namiwa, you have created a lighting spark whose damage is unmanageable. Zikhale is a great and successful strategist. A highly acclaimed elections prophet in Zimbabwe. His political calculus, the Herald, equated to Anatoly Yevgenyevish Karpov, the Russian and former Soviet chess grandmaster and politician.
You hate an extraordinary whose public security synthesis has made the opposition and politically-engineered Non Governmental Organisations like yours, insecure. You hate an extraordinary whose crowd pulling newtons have flashed out DPP’s hope of revival come 2025.
My message to all Namiwas is that let us not be enemies of change and progress for a better nation. Zikhale is one of the most patriotic citizens. He loves his country beyond the limit.
Truly, sound reasoning Malawians deeply feel sorry for Bwana Namiwa.
Malawian popular singer Driemo, real name Shafie Phiri has on Friday been unveiled 2023 Ecobank Day Ambassador.
In a statement, Ecobank Head of Brand Marketing and Corporate Communication Tidzi Chalamba said the choice of Driemo aligns with this year’s Ecobank Day theme of ‘Transforming Africa Through Education: Excel Through Digital Skills’.
Chalamba said as Ecobank Day Ambassador, Driemo will play a pivotal role in inspiring and mobilising individuals and drive awareness of key messages aimed at promoting digital skills through various initiatives including a digital literacy session.
Driemo
In his word, the artist said he is excited to be chosen the ambassador at Ecobank where he will champion a cause that will have a great impact on the youth in the country.
Born and raised in Nkhotakota,Driemo is labelled as one of the most talented artists in Malawi.
He Started his music Journey in 2017 in Nkhotakota where most of the time he was featured to do Choruses on people’s songs.
In 2018 Driemo recorded his first single titled ‘So good’ which was produced by Superfly.
He then recorded His most singles in 2018 to 2020 under the name of Smart P before He changed to Driemo.
After Changing to Driemo,the artist released an EP in 2020 titled ‘Love Letter’ Which was produced by Taktic.
He then released his next single songs in 2021 such as l Mtendere, because of you, Tebulo Duma, Love you More and No insurance.
His Dream is to take Malawian music industry to greater heights and become one of the most influential artists in Malawi.
On Saturday, Dedza Dynamos Salima sugar supporters smashed a bus belonging to Moyale Barracks FC and in the process two Moyale Barracks FC players were injured.
According to Moyale Barracks officials, the reason that led to this is not yet known.
Meanwhile, the officials said they will follow all necessary steps to inform Super League of Malawi (Sulom) about the evil behavior.
Dedza Dynamos equaled powers with Moyale Barracks ( 1-1) at Dedza Stadium in the TNM Super League.
FCB Nyasa Big Bullets missed an opportunity to move a point behind league leaders Mighty Mukuru Wanderers as they were held to a 1-all draw against Ekwendeni Hammers at Rumphi Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Isaac Msiska put the home side in front in the 40th minute but Lanjesi Nkhoma equalized for the People’s team with just seconds before half time.
The draw means that Bullets remain second on the log table with 44 points, three points behind league leaders Mighty Mukuru Wanderers who have so far accumulated 47 points but Bullets have three games in hand.
In Lilongwe, Extreme FC pulled a surprise victory as they battled valiantly to beat Bangwe All Stars 3-2 at Nankhaka Stadium.
Babangida Ishaya, Tony Phiri and Beston Jimu were on target for the Mchinji-based side while Emmanuel Savieli and Kondwani Chilembwe scored for the visitors.
Despite the win, Extreme remain bottom on the log table with 18 points from 26 games while Bangwe are perched on position 9 with 32 points from 25 games.
In Dedza it ended 1-1 between Dedza Dynamos and Moyale Barracks with Raphael Phiri scoring for the visitors and Ibrahim Sadiki equalizing for the home side.
