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Malawi U20 team eyes Cosafa glory

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Malawi U20 team eyes Cosafa glory


By Twink Jones Gadama

Malawi Under 20 National Team Coach Bob Mpinganjira has expressed confidence in his team’s ability to win the upcoming COSAFA Youth Championship and secure a spot in the Under 20 Africa Cup of Nations.

The team departed for Maputo, Mozambique on Monday morning, ahead of the tournament’s kickoff on Thursday.

Mpinganjira’s optimism stems from the team’s successful preparations, which have equipped them to tackle the challenge.



“The preparations went well, and we are very hopeful that we are going to have a very good tournament. We have never won the tournament, but we hope to this year,” he stated.

The coach emphasized the importance of this tournament to his players, urging them to seize the opportunity.

“We have talked to the players about the importance of this tournament and that we have to go compete and win the Cup. I am very sure that every player is geared up, and we will get good results,” he assured.

Malawi is grouped alongside South Africa, Comoros, and Lesotho in Group C.

Their opening match is against South Africa on September 27, followed by clashes with Comoros on September 30 and Lesotho on October 1.

This year’s COSAFA U20 Championship serves as a regional qualifier for the U20 Africa Cup of Nations, with the two finalists advancing to the continental showpiece.

The final 20-man squad boasts a mix of experienced players and fresh talent.

Notable inclusions are:

– Goalkeepers Amos Sande (Ekhaya) and Innocent Kamwambi (Lube FC)
– Defenders Washali Jaziya (Silver Strikers) and Kondwani Tebulo (FCB Nyasa Big Bullets)
– Midfielders Precious Kwalenga (Mighty Tigers) and Francis Malikebu (FCB Nyasa Big Bullets RSV)
– Strikers Masambiro Kalua (Mighty Tigers) and Benson Chifundo Makawa (Kamuzu Barracks)

Malawi’s quest for Cosafa glory begins against South Africa, a team they have historically struggled against.

However, Mpinganjira’s charges are determined to rewrite history.

The Cosafa Youth Championship has become a vital platform for Malawian youth to showcase their skills and attract international attention.

Temwah earns two nominations for Zikomo Africa Awards

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Temwah earns two nominations for Zikomo Africa Awards

By McLloyd Kudzingo

Malawian musician, Temwah has been nominated in two categories for this year’s Zikomo Africa Awards to be held  in Zambia in November this year.

The “Ndiri Kuti” hit-maker has been nominated in the categories of “Best Zikomo Performing Artist” and “Best Zikomo Rising Star”.

Sharing the news on her Facebook page, the artist, real name Temwa Gondwe, thanked her fans for the support they have been giving her since she ventured into the music industry.

Temwah


“For the highs and the lows and the moments between. For where I’m coming from and where I’m going. God is faithful and I’ll keep on praising his name for all his goodness , love and mercy.
Thank you my fans for being very supportive to see how the brand is maturing and growing, together we will surely get better and where we belong,” reads the Facebook post in part.

The  Zikomo Africa Awards 2024 will take place on November 23, 2024 in Lusaka and has artists from countries like DRC, South Africa, Ghana and Zambia have also nominated for the awards.

According to the founder and CEO of Zikomo Africa Awards Daniel Blesington, the annual awards ceremony was launched to acknowledge and celebrate individuals and organisations who contributes positively and doing well in various industries like Arts and Entrepreneurship.

The Zikomo Awards also recognises Humanitarians who are contributing well by helping the needy in different communities.

You can vote for your favourite artist by following the information provided in the flayers.

Martse Foundation hands over desks to Embangweni Primary School

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Martse Foundation hands over desks to Embangweni Primary School

By Durell  Namasani

The Martse Foundation has officially handed over desks to Embangweni Primary School in Mzimba

The handing over of the desks took place at the school on Wednesday morning and the team was accompanied by musicians  Wikise and Machuluka.



According Martse Foundation, the desks have been purchased from the proceeds made on the Martse Memorial show which was held at Civo Stadium in May this year.

The Martse Foundation previously donated desks to Chambu Primary School  in Lilongwe and Cape Maclear Primary school in Mangochi where Martse lived the last days of his life.

The Martse Foundation was founded by the family of the late Hip-hop star ‘Martse’ to honour his dream of helping primary school learners with good learning environment.

Martse, real name Martin Nkhata died on 23 May 2022 following a fire accident.

Princess Multi-key teams up with her Father ‘Mafumu Matiki’ for “Chindendelinde” Remix

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Princess Multi-key teams up with her Father ‘Mafumu Matiki’ for “Chindendelinde” Remix


By Durell Namasani


Hip-hop artist Princess Multi-key has released the long-awaited remake of popular song “Chindendelinde” which was originally done by his father, popular comedian and University Lecturer ‘Mafumu Matiki’.

Apart from Mafumu Matiki himself ,the remix which was released on Wednesday morning also features talented music producer and singer Pon G.

Princess Multi-key

The song was produced by Pon G and the  beautiful video has been directed by popular videographer ‘VJ Ken’.

Other popular songs from Princess Multi-key who also works as a Banker include; ‘Ndiwo’ , ‘Angoyesa, ‘Olanda’, and  ‘Kwacha Chaser’ which she featured fellow hip-hop artist ‘Achina Gattah Ase.’

You can watch the new song by Princes Multikey and Pon G by following the link below

Princess Multi-key
Princess and his Father Mafumu

Chakwera lauds USAID’s lead-free initiative

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Chakwera lauds USAID’s lead-free initiative

By Chisomo Phiri

President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has commended the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for taking a leading role in facilitating the creation of a lead-free environment for children globally, ensuring a sustainable future generation.

He made the remarks on Monday during a partnership for a Lead-Free Future meeting with the USAID delegation in New York, USA.

Chakwera stated that since assuming office, his government discovered high levels of lead in paint being sold on the Malawian market, resulting in the exposure of three million Malawian children to lead poisoning.

He stated that while millions of dollars are being poured into education, the outcomes of that education are being compromised by the impairment of children’s cognitive development caused by lead poisoning.

“Not to say anything of the cost of treating lead-related illnesses to the tune of close to one billion dollars every year, which is over five per cent of GDP,” Chakwera said.

The Malawi leader indicated that in the first year of his office, the government committed the resources of the Malawi Bureau of Standards(MBS) to collaborate with the Lead Exposure Elimination Project in providing stronger enforcement of lead paint regulations, including better testing facilities to detect lead in products.

“This measure alone resulted in the reduction of the market share of brands with lead paint by 50 percent within two years and secured the commitment of two-thirds of all manufacturers to go lead-free,” he explained.

The President then expressed Malawi’s commitment to joining the partnership for a Lead-Free future, to have access to the necessary international support to achieve such important benchmarks as identifying all key sources of lead exposure in Malawi.

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