Authorities have confirmed that preparations are complete to roll out the first phase of operations at the multi-billion Kwacha Goshen City project in Mangochi.
The ambitious development, spearheaded by Prophet Shepherd Bushiri, is positioning itself as one of Malawi’s most modern urban projects, designed to blend tourism, business and social services.
Although construction works are still ongoing, attention has now shifted to the hospitality component, which is the first phase scheduled to go live.
This initial stage is centred on tourism and leisure, featuring hotels, entertainment hubs, conferencing facilities and recreational spaces aimed at attracting both local and international visitors.
Bushiri, who is the founder of Goshen City, disclosed that the hospitality phase is expected to be officially launched in March this year.
He explained that the opening of this phase will mark the beginning of Goshen City’s operational life, setting the pace for subsequent developments.
Bushiri noted that once the hospitality facilities are up and running, the project will transition into its second phase, which will open doors for investors.
The second phase will concentrate on commercial infrastructure, including shopping malls, residential apartments and dedicated business spaces.
According to Bushiri, this stage is expected to create investment opportunities and stimulate economic activity in Mangochi and beyond.
Looking further ahead, he said the third phase of the project will focus on social development sectors, particularly education and health. Plans under this phase include the construction of universities, high schools and international-standard hospitals.
Authorities believe that once fully developed, Goshen City will significantly contribute to tourism growth, job creation and urban transformation in Malawi.
The Malawi Union of the Blind (MUB) has renewed its call for greater inclusion and equal access to information as the country joins the rest of the world in marking World Braille Day.
Observed annually on January 4, World Braille Day highlights the importance of Braille as a vital communication tool for people who are blind and partially sighted.
This year’s commemoration has placed renewed focus on the role Braille plays in promoting equal participation in education, employment and public life.
In a statement issued to mark the day, MUB President Jack Tsankhwimbi emphasized that Braille remains central to the empowerment of people with visual impairments. Tsankhwimbi noted that beyond literacy, Braille represents freedom, self-reliance and the ability to engage independently with society.
He said access to Braille enables individuals with visual impairments to exercise their rights with confidence and dignity.
The MUB president also encouraged Malawians to recognize Braille as a shared national responsibility rather than an issue affecting only a small section of society.
He further urged stakeholders to embrace modern Braille technologies, saying innovation can significantly broaden access to information and learning resources.
Tsankhwimbi added that integrating digital Braille solutions can open doors to education and employment opportunities for many Malawians with visual impairments.
Meanwhile, MUB Executive Director Ezekiel Kumwenda called for stronger collaboration among key players to advance Braille development in the country.
Kumwenda appealed to government institutions, educators, technology developers and the private sector to prioritize Braille accessibility in their policies and products.
He said strengthening Braille initiatives is essential to building an inclusive Malawi where everyone can communicate effectively, participate fully and thrive without barriers.
Celebrated Bangwe Ward councilor Isaac Jomo Osman, has come out from silence appealing to DPP National Governing Council (NGC) members to wake- up and look at those who are crying that they have been used and dumped.
Jomo, who is also Blantyre City Council Mayor said people are not all perfect, when one is crying, there is something burning in his heart saying people who sacrificed to die for the liberation of the country for President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika to win the 16th September, 2025 elections, are al crying.
Jomo Osman
He said it is sad that there is no one in the DPP who is hearing their cries and wiping out their tears, observing that these people have lost hope and trust in the party just because in the party, there are a few individuals who are greedy taking the liberators for granted and leave them to be crying.
Speaking through an audio clip, Jomo said it is also sad to note that these senior DPP members have been telling those who are crying to keep patience while them are busy enriching themselves preparing for the 2030 elections to become strong leaders of the DPP.
Jomo has expressed his grave concern that while many youths who made it possible for the DPP to be in government are crying, some individuals are buying new fleets of vehicles, buying houses for their girl -friends and securing jobs in government to the women who were insulting the DPP and its leader Professor Mutharika.
He has appealed to them to do good for the others who sacrificed their lives for the DPP to enter government on the 16th September, 2025 elections saying he is satisfied with the work God has given him to do.
The councilor said President Professor Mutharika wants Malawi to move out from abstract poverty to prosperity assuring DPP NGC members that he will work to fulfill Mutharika’s vision of developing the country promising to speak nothing but justice that people who suffered for the DPP are crying outside government.
“We have all seen how the MCP and President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera was voted out of government in September, 2025 and we are doing the same to be voted out of government in 2030,” said Jomo Osman.
Minister of State in the Office of the President and Cabinet Alfred Gangata was the first to raise an alarm that those who fought courageously for the liberation of the country from the shackles of MCP and President Chakwera’s dictatorial leadership, have been left behind.
Political activist Bon Kalindo lamented that those that were seen taking the DPP to court, filing injunctions against injunctions, those that were advocating for Age Limit Bill to pass in Parliament to broke Professor Mutharika from standing in the elections, have been offered jobs in government.
Karonga based rights activist Comrade Lytone Mangochi and Bishop Kachenje complained that DPP cabinet ministers have switched off their mobile phones not wanting to listen to anyone, they have reached stages where those who struggled for them to be there are being taken as useless people.
On his part, a Malawi Congress Party (MCP) diehard Mr. Rodgers Kamphangala said one of the many reasons that made the MCP to lose government was closing ears not hearing the concerns from the people that helped them to win government in June, 2020.
Kamphangala said genuine activists such as Hon. Kamlepo Kalua, Dr. Samuel Lwara, Bon Kalindo, Lytone Mangochi, Pastor Shumba, Bishop Kachenje and journalists such as Burnett Munthali, Suleman Chitela, Jones Gadama, and others, demands special recognition for their courageous activism and news reporting.
He appealed to President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika in person to appreciate the work of these genuine activists and journalists that without them sacrificing their hearts to die for him, Mutharika could not have won the 16th September, 2025 elections with a landslide victory.
A perfect storm of heavy rain and high tides, believed to be the most severe in two decades, wrought havoc on Northern California on Saturday, causing widespread flooding and prompting desperate rescues.
The deluge submerged roadways through a 24-kilometer stretch from Sausalito to San Rafael, trapping cars and forcing authorities to spring into action, with Marin County Sheriff’s Sgt. Michael Dobbins reporting floodwaters as high as three and four feet.
No injuries were reported, but the sheer volume of water made it impossible for vehicles to navigate, prompting officials to urge residents to stay indoors until the waters recede.
As the city streets turned into rivers, some residents kayaked through what were normally bustling roads, while others waded through knee-deep water, highlighting the unpredictable nature of Mother Nature.
The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for the San Francisco area until 2 p.m. Saturday, with an advisory extending until 2 p.m. Sunday, warning of repeated rounds of rain expected throughout the state.
The “King Tides,” occurring when the sun, moon, and Earth align, created a stronger gravitational pull, exacerbating the flooding.
The aftermath saw road closures, including a key highway blocked near Goleta due to mudslides, and tragically, a man swept into a creek in Santa Barbara County, resulting in a fatality.
Minister of Gender, Mary Navicha, has expressed gratitude to God for the Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) return to power, assuring Malawians of the government’s commitment to fulfilling its campaign promises.
Navicha, who was the guest of honour at the finals of the Joseph Mwanamvekha Football Tournament in Thumbwe Constituency, Chiradzulu, highlighted key areas of focus, including subsidised fertiliser, free secondary education, K100 million youth and women loans, and the K50 million Constituency Sports Development Fund.
Navicha
The Minister called for patience and unity among Malawians, urging party leaders to embrace supporters who contributed to the party’s re-election, emphasizing the importance of collective effort.
Navicha also stressed the need for the Football Association of Malawi to enhance local talent identification to develop the sport, recognizing the potential of sports in national development.
In his remarks, Joseph Mwanamvekha pledged to continue developing his constituency in areas of health, road infrastructure, and sports, demonstrating his commitment to community development.
The Joseph Mwanamvekha Football Tournament, which started in February 2025 with 126 teams, culminated in White Eagles FC being crowned champions, receiving K400,000, while runners-up Bandawe FC got K300,000.
The tournament’s success highlights the power of sports in bringing communities together and promoting development at the grassroots level.
The government’s focus on sports development, education, and economic empowerment reflects its commitment to holistic development and improving Malawians’ quality of life.
