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Malawi applauded for showing commitment to graduate from Least Developed countries

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By Mana

State President Dr Lazarus Chakwera on Wednesday had an audience with Acting High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked developing countries and Small Island developing States Her Excellency Ms Heidi Schroderus – Fox.

The meeting took place in New York United States of America ahead of the Fifth UN Least Developed Countries (LDC) conference.

In her remarks Fox said she is impressed with the commitment that Malawi’s leadership has displayed during the negotiations of the new programme of action.

She said the implementation of action will bring true change to people’s lives and livelihoods in the Least Developed Countries.

She added that a country that shows willingness to graduate from being ranked as least developed will do so with the assistance of the new programme of action.

“Every country wants to move forward and this is what we are fighting for and as leaders we are working to bring all different partners to the table, to implement the new program of action that includes private sector all international financial organisations developing partners and all UN funds programmes agencies as well as women and youths,” she said.

The President will later hold a meeting with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres at the UN building headquarters.

Sad News as Young Lawyer commits suicide in Lilongwe

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By Durell Namasani

It’s appears the rising cases of suicide continues to shock the nation as news has come out that a young lawyer in Lilongwe has taken his own life. A Senior State Advocate in the Ministry of Justice, Trevor Mphalale, has been found dead inside his Area 51 house in the capital city, Lilongwe.

National Police Spokesperson, James Kadadzera, confirmed the development to Malawi Broadcasting Corporation.

“It is true. Police found the body hanging in his house, Area 51. Currently, the body is at Kamuzu Central Hospital pending postmortem to establish the cause of death,” said Kadadzera.

Mphalale was until his death serving as a Senior State Advocate in the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions ( DPP).

He came in the limelight together with lawyers Ruth Kaima and Chikondi Chijozi when the trio successfully handled the case of the police officer, Andrew Chagaga, who was later convicted and sentenced by the Blantyre High Court to 30 years in jail for raping a 17-year-old MUBAS student then Polytechnic. – MBC Online Services

Writing on her Facebook, Chikondi Chijozi wrote “Comrade Trevor Mphalale, it’s sad to hear of your passing. I only got to know you as we worked together on the Chagaga case. What a top lad you were, full of life. We made a great team and you have left us in shock. Rest well Counsel”

Lilongwe Town Hall Lunch Hour fellowship donates to victims of Storm Ana

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By Staff Reporter

A group of Christians under the banner Lilongwe Town Hall Lunch Hour Fellowship on Monday (14, March, 2022) donated assorted relief items to people affected by Tropical Storm ANA-induced floods.

Speaking in Lilongwe at Capital Hill, during the handover ceremony; Pastor George Kazibwa said they have made the donation to cushion the hardships that the affected are facing.

Kazibwa said stretching a helping hand is fulfilling what the word of God demands from those that believe in it.

“We should all know that giving is more important than receiving. Our customs and traditions show that we are one; hence the need to help each other”, said Kazibwa.

Receiving the donation, Deputy Director for Response, Fyawupi Mwafongo expressed his gratitude for the gesture.

Mwafongo thanked the grouping for being so thoughtful towards the affected people.

“The donated relief items will make a difference. We are grateful to Lilongwe Town Hall Lunch Hour Fellowship and all those that have responded to President Lazurus Chakwera’s call for assistance after declaring a state of disaster in the affected districts,” said Mwafongo.

Mwafongo said the department was planning to decommission the camps but with the recent cyclone Gombe, the development will drag as councils will still have to keep the displaced in camps until the situation normalises.

He said: “With the coming in of Cyclone Gombe, decommissioning of the camps will delay. This calls for coordinated efforts as we reach out to the affected people.”

Mwafongo has since urged Lilongwe Town Hall Lunch Hour Fellowship and people of good will to continue embracing the spirit of giving.

The donated relief items include 11 bags of maize each weighing 50kg, soya pieces, soap, salt, plastic cups, basins, pots and assorted clothes.

Great Angels Choir to perform at Kell Kay’s album launch for free

By Staff Reporter


Renowned gospel music group Great Angels Choir has announced that it will perform at Kell Kay’s album launch at Lilongwe Golf Club on May 22.

The Lilongwe-based group’s music director Ephraim Zonda confirmed the development to 247 Malawi saying they have decided to perform at the launch to show Malawians that there no enmity between gospel artists and secular artists.

“Many people think gospel musicians are not supposed to be interacting or sharing stages with secular artists. This should not be the case because we are all muscians and we are supposed to be supporting one another,” he said.

He further said that the group has requested Kell Kay to be on the list of artist to perform at the launch.

He said, “We have requested Kell Kay to consider giving us space on that day from 16:30 hrs to 17:30hrs. We are going to perform there for free as one was of showing support to our brother.”

On his part, Kell Kay-real name Kelvin Kambwiri thanked Great Angels Choir for the support saying this is a big morale booster as he prepares for the big day.

“There is no way I can say no to Great Angels Choir. They’re one on the best and biggest music groups in the country and I feel humbled and honored to have them on my list as one of the performers at my album launch,” he said.

Yesterday Kell Kay announced that he will release his brand new album titled ‘Ndabwera Ndi Nkhani’ on May 22.

Prophet Bushiri calls Mlaka Maliro great leader, Says he loves Vinyo Watha song

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Prophet Bushiri has finally spoken in regards to recent developments where Mlaka Maliro ,one of the pastors in his church announced that he is leaving .

In a press release issued on Tuesday Morning it states the ECG Jesus Nation Church has noted several circulations on social and mainstream media with regards to the status of Pastor Mlaka Maliro.

“The church, as a matter of fact, would like to inform the public the following:

•Pastor Mlaka was the National Pastor for ECG Jesus Nation Church in Eswatini [formerly Swaziland]
•There were disciplinary issues involving his wife and she was summoned to appear before the church directors in Lilongwe, Malawi.
•Pastor Mlaka followed his wife to Malawi and after noting the details of disciplinary issues his wife was summoned for, issues we can’t disclose to the public, he decided to step down”.

The statement from Bushiri sees the Prophet heaping praise on Mlaka by calling Pastor Mlaka is a great leader. “

“In the three years he has served our ministry—from being a resident pastor in several branches in South Africa to become the National Pastor of a nation—Pastor Mlaka showed great leadership skills as both a minister of the gospel and an administrator.

In this vein, Prophet Shepherd Bushiri wishes Pastor Mlaka well and he is confidently resolute that wherever Pastor Mlaka goes, he will always achieve greatness. “

With regards to ‘There is no wine’ song by Pastor Mlaka, Prophet Bushiri considers it to be a great song and he loves it immensely. The Prophet understands that when a great composer such as Pastor Mlaka sits down to create a song, he gets inspired by so many things.

The Prophet feels that whatever inspired Pastor Mlaka to make the song, he strongly believes that his motives must be respected