Ekhaya Farm Foods, a company owned by Malawi’s business magnet Thom Mpinganjira has given Nation Publications Limited (NPL) sports editor, Garry Chirwa K2. 16 million for him to fly off to Cape Town, South Africa and cover the Malawi Queens’ campaign at the Netball World Cup.
Ekhaya Group of Companies’ executive assistant Tabitha Mwando said the amount covers Chirwa’s return air-ticket, accommodation and food while in South Africa.
She said they saw it fit to fund the trip as a way of helping to improve the Queens’ visibility.
“As you know, Queens always make Malawi proud and they are loved by the public who need to be frequently updated about the team’s performance at the global show-piece which is taking place on African soil for the first time,” she said.
“Chirwa is an acclaimed journalist who we feel will help to give the public a 360-degree angle as regards the Queens performance at the world cup,” she added.
On his part, Chirwa thanked Ekhaya for trusting him to cover the Queens’ world cup live through NPL’s online and print platforms.
One of Malawi’s fast rising hip-hop artist K Banton has announced dates for the release of his new single titled “Adani” which features his elder brother Shammah Vocals.
Making the announcement on social media the rapper, real-name Khumbo Sitola said the song which has been produced by Macia will premiered on August 7 inside Joy Nathu’s Made on Monday program on Radio 2 FM.
” It feels good working with my brother🙏🙏 *Adani* @k banton ft Shammah Vocalz… Prod by @macia to be out on 07 August on made on Monday with Joy Nathu.” reads the Facebook post in part.
The last time the two artists worked together on a song was in 2017 when they released “Alipo” which received massive airplay in different platforms.
The Malawi President Dr Lazarus Chakwera on Wednesday, 26 July, 2023 called on fellow African leaders to invest more in youth and skills development to accelerate Human Capital Development to achieve African Agenda 2063.
President Chakwera is in Tanzania Dar es Salaam for this year Human Capital Summit.
Addressing delegates, President Chakwera said channeling more resources to the youth and skills development will widen economic opportunities which will in turn make the agenda 2063 possible.
Chakwera at the summit
Chakwera said his government, will invest between 15 and 20 percent of the national budget in multiple effect ministries such as Education, Health, Labour and Youth, as a way of ensuring that the youth realize their potential, skills and contribute positively to agenda 2063.
Speaking during his departure at Kamuzu International Airport in Lilongwe, Chakwera said human capital remains key for Malawi to attain Sustainable Development Goals (DDGs).
Chakwera said with human capital, Malawi can be turned into an inclusively wealthy and industrialized nation.
Said the President: “When you are talking about Malawi 2063, so we become an inclusively wealthy industrialised, self reliant nation, and when you are talking about SDGs 2030, these things can’t really happen without human capital development. You will notice that our vision is youth centric, and so the young people will need to be educated, stay healthy and have innovative minds that are capable of creating that future.”
Chakwera said healthy and well nurtured youths are the engine for social and economic development growth.
Two first half goals from Vitumbiko Kumwenda and Vincent Nyangulu were enough to give Mighty Mukuru Wanderers maximum points as they beat Mafco FC 2-nil at Chitowe Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.
The Nomads drew first blood in the 18th minute through Vitumbiko Kumwenda and Vincent Nyangulu doubled the lead with a beautiful header after receiving a cross from Wisdom Mpinganjira just five minutes before half time.
After the match, Wisdom Mpinganjira was voted man of the match for the second time in a space of two days after he was voted man of the match in Nomads’ 1-nil victory against Blue Eagles at Kamuzu Stadium last Sunday.
Man of the match Wisdom Mpinganjira
Following the victory, the Lali-Lubani boys are now second in the standings as they have accumulated 28 points after playing 14 games.
Elsewhere, Silver Strikers dislodged Nyasa Big Bullets at the summit following their 2-1 victory over rookies Extreme FC.
Patrick Macheso and Chimwemwe Idana were on target for the central bankers while Babangida Ishaya scored Extrems’ consolation.
The central bankers now have 28 points, level with Wanderers but the former have a game to play.
Bullets are now on third position with 26 points from 13 games followed by Chitipa United who are now on position 4 with the same number of points from 14 games.
Extreme FC remain bottom with six points from 14 games, six points behind Mighty Tigers who are place second from the bottom.
In a recent development, President Lazarus Chakwera of Malawi demonstrated his unwavering dedication to the rule of law by allowing Prince Kapondamgaga, the State House Chief of Staff, back to his position after thorough investigations.
This decision was met with support from the Public Affairs Committee (PAC), a quasi-religious body, which praised President Chakwera’s adherence to legal processes. This essay explores the significance of upholding the rule of law, sheds light on the investigation’s outcome, and commends President Chakwera’s stand for justice.
Kapondamgaga
The rule of law is the cornerstone of any just and civilized society. It ensures that everyone, regardless of their status, is subject to the same laws and regulations. By adhering to the rule of law, President Chakwera sent a powerful message that no individual is above the law, including high-ranking officials. This demonstration of fairness and accountability is crucial in maintaining public trust in the government and its institutions.
The Public Affairs Committee wholeheartedly backed President Chakwera’s decision to reinstate Prince Kapondamgaga. In their view, penalizing Kapondamgaga without concrete evidence would be unjust. Reverend Gilford Matonga, a spokesperson for PAC, emphasized that in Malawi, as in any democratic society, individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of law. By supporting the President’s action, PAC reinforced the principle of due process and the presumption of innocence.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) conducted a thorough investigation into Prince Kapondamgaga’s alleged involvement with a United Kingdom-based businessperson, Zunneth Sattar, who was under scrutiny for bribery allegations. While the ACB found evidence that Kapondamgaga had received gifts from Sattar, including a Mercedes Benz, the bureau concluded that he had not committed any criminal offense. Instead, Kapondamgaga entered into a restitution agreement with the ACB, whereby he relinquished wrongfully obtained benefits.
Following the ACB’s recommendation, President Chakwera directed the Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) to review the Malawi Public Service Regulations. This directive aimed to address the suspension of Kapondamgaga during the investigation. Consequently, with the suspension set aside, Prince Kapondamgaga was reinstated to resume his duties as the State House chief of staff.
While some critics raised concerns about the optics of the decision in the fight against corruption, it is essential to recognize President Chakwera’s commitment to the rule of law and the principles of justice. By allowing Prince Kapondamgaga to return to his position based on the ACB’s findings, President Chakwera demonstrated a firm belief in due process and the importance of honoring the presumption of innocence until proven guilty.
The triumph of law is evident in President Chakwera’s unwavering dedication to the rule of law, as exemplified by his decision to reinstate Prince Kapondamgaga after comprehensive investigations. With the backing of the PAC and the Anti-Corruption Bureau’s findings, President Chakwera upheld the principles of justice, fairness, and accountability.
This act of leadership serves as an inspiring example of a government’s commitment to ensuring that the rule of law prevails, even in the face of challenging circumstances.
