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Timothy Mtambo: The Reigning Aeneid of Human Rights Activism


By Leonard Kavwenje

What comes directly into your mind whenever you hear the name Timothy Mtambo? To some, an unequaled principal defender of human rights. Some a political maestro. And to others, a Philosophical King.

Today, let me lecture the public on how Mtambo changed the face of human rights activism using behavioural mechanics.The Four Cultures of Comrade Timothy Pagonachi Mtambo

To begin with, power culture. Mtambo understands the relationship between.

In addition to that, role culture.Mtambo is a man of order, calm, rationality and systems. He is a strategist with complete understanding of what and how. I mean where to act and how. He remains the symbol of the power of focus, consistency and persistence for change.

Timothy Mtambo



Thirdly, task culture.Mtambo is a man of craftsmanship, technical executive and programme methodology. Give Mtambo a task. He will charm you with operational magic.

Last but not least, people culture. Mtambo knows better the need of managing powerful individuals in any organisation set up. His leadership style is of spotting appropriate men and women for each position. He strives to have a back yard staff, made of the real crop.

A rewind of 2018, 2019 and 2020 gives a clear insight that Mtambo shall remain a historical mirror of public engagement, human rights prowess and civility workloads.

The other attribute is courage and fearlessness. Whenever he embarks on an agenda, he is fearless. The biggest mistake you can make is to try attacking and threatening him. Truly that will act opposite in respect to Newton’s Third Law of Motion. To every action, there is a reaction. The more you threaten Mtambo, the more he adds power. A clear reference is the DPP regime’s fate as of 2019 and 2020.

Mtambo understands the power of effective communication for hope. Ultimately, that is leadership. w
When a leader who is anointed speaks, people listen and follow and act. Simply put, he possesses the power of charisma. You can only hate such a character if he is not in your team He is so dangerous and contagious especially when he is in line of action.

Surely, in the near future, our school going children need a gift of learning and knowledge. Truly, Mtambo’s personality needs to be infiltrated in our academic pages.

Blessed Tuesday!

China donates 12 motorcycles to Malawi Police Service

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By Chisomo Phiri

The Chinese government has on Monday donated 12 motorcycles to the Malawi Police Service (MPS) worth K30 million.

Receiving the donation from Chinese ambassador Long Zhou at a function that took place at Area 30 headquarters in Lilongwe was Minister of Homeland Security Ken Zikhale Ng’oma.

In his remarks, Long Zhou said the donation is part of the promotion of practical cooperation.

Hon Ken Zikhale Ng’oma and Long Zhou

Said Zhou:”Through this donation we continue our practical cooperation with the Malawi government.

“The world is far from tranquil, various security threats keep emerging. This demands global cooperation among countries to build global security.”

On his part, Ng’oma commended the Chinese government for the donation saying it will go a long way in strengthening mobility in the MPS.

“This is a demonstration that China is a true friend of Malawi.

“We are really grateful and this donation will go a long way in fighting crime in hard to reach places, more especially assist in cross border crime fight.”

Inspector General for MPS Merlyne Yolamu since promised Zhou that the assistance will be put to good use.

“The motorcycles will enhance boarder security and will be deployed to hard to reach areas to bolster border patrols,” she said.

UTM,UDF MPs reject presidential age limit bill

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By Twink Jones Gadama

The rejection of the Presidential age limit bill by United Transformation Movement (UTM) and United Democratic Front (UDF) members of parliament has sent shockwaves through the political landscape in Malawi.

Hon Kondwani Nankhumwa, the former Leader of Opposition(LoP) and the legislator for Mulanje Central, is facing a tough battle to garner support for his private member bill aimed at restricting the age of Presidential candidates to 80 years.

Nankhumwa’s efforts to sway UTM and UDF MPs to support his bill have hit a dead end, with MPs from both parties rejecting his advances.

The rejection has left Nankhumwa scrambling to find alternative avenues of support, including approaching independent MPs.

Kondwani Nankhumwa

However, it seems that even independent MPs are wary of supporting Nankhumwa’s bill.

One UTM MP, speaking on condition of anonymity, revealed that they could not accept the money being offered by Nankhumwa, as it was allegedly proceeds of corruption from the MCP.

The MP also claimed that Nankhumwa was being sponsored by the MCP, with promises of a running mate position in exchange for his support for the age limit bill.

The rejection of Nankhumwa’s bill by UTM and UDF MPs highlights the deep divisions within the political landscape in Malawi.

The allegations of corruption and political maneuvering have further fueled tensions and suspicions among MPs, making it difficult for Nankhumwa to garner support for his bill.

Furthermore, the looming threat of leaked recordings of conversations between Nankhumwa and independent MPs adds another layer of complexity to the situation.

The potential exposure of behind-the-scenes dealings could have far-reaching implications for Nankhumwa and his allies, potentially damaging their credibility and reputation.

As Nankhumwa prepares to present his private member bill in parliament, he faces an uphill battle to secure the support needed to pass the bill.

The rejection by UTM and UDF MPs, coupled with the skepticism among independent MPs, poses a significant challenge to Nankhumwa’s efforts to push through the age limit bill.

The unfolding drama surrounding the age limit bill reflects the power struggles and political intrigue that have come to define Malawi’s political landscape.

The rejection of the bill by UTM and UDF MPs underscores the deep-rooted ideological differences and personal rivalries that continue to shape politics in the country.

As the debate over the age limit bill intensifies, it remains to be seen how Nankhumwa will navigate the challenges ahead and whether he will be able to garner the support needed to pass the bill.

The coming days and weeks are likely to bring further twists and turns in this unfolding political saga, as Malawi grapples with the implications of the age limit bill and the power struggles it represents.

©Malawi News Online

RBM says Malawi’s economy to grow by 3.2 percent in 2024

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By Chisomo Phiri

The Malawi’s Central Bank,Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) says it is optimistic that the local economy will grow by 3.2 percent this year from 1.5 percent last year.

This is contained in its statement on the first 2024 Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting which took place on 31 January and 1 February 2024.

Reserve Bank Governor Banda

RBM says even though the positive outlook is threatened by El Niño-induced weather conditions and a highly uncertain global economic and geopolitical environment, the economy will still grow, supported by an increase
in public investment and recovery in mining and quarrying, manufacturing, information and communication, financial and insurance activities among others.

The bank’s committee has also agreed that the policy rate should be at 26 percent.

RBM’s projected growth of 3.2 percent is in line with last week’s International Monetary Fund (IMF) projection of 3.3 percent economic growth this year.

The growth further shows that the economy is recovering after growing by 0.9 percent in 2022 and 1.5 percent last year as it was struggling with the effects of Covid-19 and the Russia-Ukraine war among others.

RBM was established in 1964 to serve as the banker of the government.

The bank issues legal tender currency as well as formulates the monetary policy of the country.

Gasten Simkonda retires from active football

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By Chisomo Phiri

Moyale Barracks long serving striker Gasten Simkonda has on Monday February 5,2024 announced his retirement from active football at the age of 31.

He made the announcement through his club’s official Facebook page.

“I have done my part at Moyale and I am leaving the football game a happy person,” he said.

Simkonda in action

Sinkonda, was one of the pivotal players for the team last season, as he managed to save his team from Relegation chop after scoring nine goals.

In the 2013-2014 TNM Super League season,he won the Golden Boot Award after bagging 17 goals.

The attacker joined the Barracks team on January 1, 2016 till his retirement.

Meanwhile,the club has wished him all the best on his decision.

©Malawi Online News