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Timothy Mtambo in Rumphi drumming up support for Tonse alliance

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Timothy Mtambo in Rumphi drumming up support for Tonse alliance

By Chalo Mvula

The Commander-in-Chief of Citizens for Transformation (CFT)- People Power Movement, Timothy Mtambo, has continued his whistle stops in Northern Malawi, and he was in Rumphi district on Friday .  Mtambo has received a warm welcome from the locals as he continues to attempt to hit home with his message that  he claims  is geared  to rescue Malawi from the accidental and despotic regime of DPP and Mutharika.

Mtambo’s Friday whistle stops saw him address locals at Livingstonia and Muhuju in Rumphi. The commander in chief also visited Rumphi North constituency, home of DPP Minister of health Jappie Mhango. He was joined by MCP Publicity Secretary Rev Maurice Munthali and other Tonse alliance officials for a rally. Mtambo who has endorsed the Tonse alliance called upon Malawians to rally behind the “capable and visionary leadership” of torch bearers, Dr. Lazarus Chakwera and his running mate, Dr Saulos Klaus Chilima ahead of the fresh presidential polls.

Comrade Mtambo and Rev Maurice Munthali

Mtambo did not waste time but hit on the DPP government on what he described as failure to develop not only the northern region but Malawi as whole. He said it was sad most of the developments in the country were left by Kamuzu and there has been no significant development since. “ Malawians  we should not forget  that  foundations  of real development in the country were left by Kamuzu, good roads,  good schools and many infrastructure development” He went further to accuse the DPP government of lowering the standards of education in the country citing that back in Kamuzu era , standard 8 pupils were able to write and speak  good English unlike nowadays.

Mtambo also urged the people of Rumphi not to fall for politicians who are aimed at dividing them along regional, religion or political lines. He reminded the gathering that problems that are affecting Malawi are problems for everyone, people are struggling with hunger, the youths are struggling to find jobs and there is ever increasing levels of corruption  which is common to every Malawians “Malawi problems doesn’t see whether you are Tumbuka, Yao . Chewa , our problems are the same” echoed the highly charged Mtambo amid claps and ululation from the keen public who seemed to gallop each and every word coming from  the so called Son of the Soil.

Speaking  to the people in Jappie Mhango’s Constituency Mtambo said as someone who has suffered under DPP regime , he is in a good position to describe Mutharika  as undemocratic, someone who does not respect Malawians ,  does not respect the courts , does not respect the women  and not deserving to be voted in power again

His remarks were supported by Rev Maurice Munthali who urged the people of  the North to show DPP a red card  and vote for Tonse alliance in large numbers. Munthali said Malawi has a choice of a visionary leader in Dr Chakwera and a results oriented leader in Dr Saulos Chilima, a perfect team to take Malawi towards a real  developmental path.

Nic Thindwa drops new music video- endorses Chakwera/Chilima.

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Nic Thindwa drops new music video- endorses Chakwera/Chilima.

Celebrated Uk based music artist Nic Thindwa has finally a dropped a music video for his hit single Yalira Ng’oma. Th artist made the announcement on Wednesday morning when he premiered the new video.

Birmingham based Thindwa has stuck to his new political activism path by dropping another heavily political song that endorses the candidacy of Dr Lazarus Chakwera and Dr Saulos Chilima of Tonse alliance . The artist is not new in expressing his political allegiance after releasing hits like osaopa and wam’boma in the past .

Born Nicholas Thindwa, the artist is a singer, rapper, songwriter & a business man. He was born in Nsanje but raised in Lilongwe where his interests in music grew at the very young age when he joined CCAP choir at the age of eight. A famous performer among the Malawian community in both UK and Ireland and a social media influencer, he has performed at most shows  in UK, sharing stage with more local performers.

Yalira Ngoma single was officially released in March this year, however they were delays in releasing the music video ” I am happy that finally we have released the music video for this song, most of my fans know that my singles are usually accompanied by music videos ” said Thindwa . The music video was produced by Gani Chapotela productions

The song Yalira Ng’oma was done alongside Pon G. In the song Thindwa declares that time has come that Tonse alliance candidates Dr Lazarus Chakwera should rule Malawi. When asked why he had chosen to a political song that endorses the candidacy of Dr Chakwera and Chilima, Thindwa said as a Malawian he feels he needs to have a voice “Malawi has rapidly gone downhill, there is increasing levels of corruption, the youths cant find jobs , there is is no infrastructure development so enough is enough, Malawians need change and thats why i endorse Tonse Alliance as they are the change that we need now ” argued Thindwa.

Malawi Congress Party Spokesperson for the Diaspora Chalo Mvula welcomed Nic Thidwa contribution to the campaign ” it is great when artists are bold enough to endorse a candidate , and as Tonse alliance we value the endorsement of Dr Chakwera and Dr Chilima by Nic. it is a great music video and the song is catchy ” said Mvula . H went further in describing Thindwa as an artist who is passionate about issues affecting Malawi, be it political or other issues.

New Zealand College raises funds for Malawi

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New Zealand College raises funds for Malawi

Written by Rosalie Willis

Over the weekend students from New Zealand will be taking part in the World Vision 40 Hour Famine. They will give up something for 40 hours, fighting for children and their communities in Malawi.

Paraparaumu College student leaders Cassie Tauro and Abi Bertham are determined not to let coronavirus stop them helping others.

“The whole coronavirus situation has changed the way we have gone about things this year,” Cassie said. “It’s made it hard for organisations that require fundraising to help other people.”

Abi added: “We are worried about World Vision and how much money we are going to be able to raise for them because we want to help the people in Malawi as best we can.”

40 Hour Famine funds are due back to the charity at the end of term two, but the students are keen to continue raising funds throughout term three.
Droughts, cyclones, flooding and other extreme weather-related destruction have displaced many people in Malawi from their homes.

Paraparaumu College World Vision 40hr Famine group. Photo / Rosalie Willis

Floods have changed where and how crops are grown and with agriculture and farming being a main source of income and food in Malawi “it’s pretty much ruined the whole area”, said Cassie.

Abi said World Vision is trying to help create a more sustainable way of living and ways of growing crops that won’t be affected by climate change. Some of the money will also go towards learning spaces for youth children.

“It’s not just about poverty and refugees, like it has been in the past, but about feeding into the whole community and economic situation.”

Cassie continued: “Rather than putting a bucket under the tap of all their problems, they are closing the tap by providing sustainable solutions.”

Moving to New Zealand from Africa when she was 6 years old, Cassie has a sense of “this could have been me”. “If I hadn’t had this lucky upbringing that has led me to where I am, I could be one of the people these funds are going to.

“I can’t just sit here and go la-di-da I’m in New Zealand, I’ve got to do something.”

Famine Week activities include a bake sale and sausage sizzle, staff verses student quizzes.

Original post : NZHerald

Bowmans continues pan-African expansion with Malawi and Zambia office launches

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Bowmans continues pan-African expansion with Malawi and Zambia office launches

South African law firm Bowmans is opening offices in Zambia and Malawi as its march across the continent continues despite the economic uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

In Lusaka its office will take the shape of standalone firm B&M Legal Practitioners — which has been set up by two former partners at Corpus Legal Practitioners — while in Lilongwe it has allied with boutique PFI Partnerships.

The latest expansion efforts come less than a year after Bowmans opened an office in Mauritius and launched an alliance with Ethiopian firm Assefa & Associates Law Office. 

The Malawi and Zambia outposts take Bowmans’ office count up to nine across eight African countries.

Robert Legh, chairman and senior partner of Bowmans, said: “Now, more than ever before, we are focusing our vision of being the pre-eminent African law firm serving our clients wherever they are on the continent.”

Legh said the firm was pressing ahead with the openings so it is poised to take advantage of new opportunities when the pandemic eases and local trade and investment starts growing again.

ELTON JANGALE

He added: “Another consideration in our decision was the important roles that both Malawi and Zambia play as part of COMESA [the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa].”

In Malawi, the firm is teaming up with Elton Jangale, a barrister and chartered accountant who manages PFI Partnerships, a transactions advisory firm focused on corporate, finance and competition law, M&A, project finance, public-private partnerships and regulatory compliance.

Legh said: “The tie up will benefit our clients because it formalises an existing relationship and enables us to work together more closely to provide a seamless service in the competition and commercial law space, not only in Malawi, but in the region as a whole.”

In Zambia the firm’s office will be known as B&M Legal Practitioners to comply with Zambia’s practice rules and will be led by managing partner Mabyuto Sakala and partner Bwalya Chilufya-Musonda.

Sakala was previously managing partner at Zambian firm Corpus Legal Practitioners’ corporate advisory practice, based in Lusaka, and specialises in employment-related litigation and dispute resolution. Chilufya-Musonda also joins from Corpus, where she was a partner specialising in banking and finance. The pair will initially be supported by two senior associates.

Legh said: “We believe in Africa’s potential and are committed to supporting our clients and our people, as they seek to unlock opportunity, overcome challenges and realise the hopes that will shape the future of the continent.”

Last week, Italian firm BonelliErede’s Ethiopian partnership, Tameru Wondm Agegnehu, announced the addition of two new partners

Temwa Chawinga participates in first training session with Wuhan China

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Temwa Chawinga participates in first training session with Wuhan China

The Malawian forward got to work officially with her Chinese teammates and coaching crew for the first time

Temwa Chawinga has resumed training for the first time with her new teammates at Chinese club Wuhan this week since signing in January.

Temwa joined the Chinese Women’s Super League (CWSL) outfit on a two-year deal after mutually parting ways with Swedish side Kvarnsvedens with 18 months left on her deal.

On arrival in China, she became the second Malawian to move to the Asian nation after her sister Tabitha, but normal life soon disappeared in Wuhan as the epicentre of the Covid-19 outbreak.

Despite the lockdown easing after nearly three months in April, the striker was still worried about going out, having been indoors for 76 days, but insists she has not regretted joining the Chinese club.

Since mid-May, Chinese authorities granted clubs permission to resume training for the first time after the lockdown restrictions were eased.

Hopes of the league season kicking off in the coming weeks are now increasingly likely, with Guangdong, Changchun, Jiangsu Suning and now Wuhan resuming training. 

“Wuhan Jiangda are back to the training sessions!,” the Chinese women’s team confirmed via Twitter on Tuesday.

“For this busy first day of June, the club had the return of seven players who were part of the #SteelRoses training camp in Suzhou last month.”

The 21-year-old shot into the limelight in Europe since joining Swedish club Kvarnsvedens in 2017, scoring 59 goals in 57 matches, including 35 in 28 games in all competitions last season.

She was impressive on her continental campaign with the She Flames, scoring six goals in four games and finished joint-second top scorer with her sister Tabitha in the Caf Women’s Olympic qualifiers.

Wuhan will be hoping to improve on their rankings and challenge for glory this season with the acquisition of Chawinga after they finished fourth last season with 19 points from 14 games.

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