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Malawi to host four nations football tournament

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Malawi to host four nations football tournament

By Chisomo Phiri

Malawi will host a four-nation tournament for senior men’s and Under 20 National Football Teams during the upcoming FIFA International Window from March 18 to 26 in Lilongwe.

The tournament will involve hosts Malawi, Zambia, Kenya and Zimbabwe.

According to a joint press statement in our possession,the tournaments will be held concurrently.

The statement further says the tournament for senior teams will be a perfect opportunity for the national football teams to prepare for their respective fixtures in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (qualifiers).

“Additionally, by bringing together the best young players from across our countries, these Under-20 tournaments will aid in developing and exposing elite youth talent while preparing teams for upcoming 2024 Afcon Under-20 qualifiers later this year,” reads part of the joint statement.

However,commenting on the development, FAM president Fleetwood Haiya said:”We believe hosting these joint tournaments will build camaraderie between our nations, provide high-level competition for our players, and elevate youth football programs across Kenya, Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe.”

Eli Njuchi falls ill, cancels his weekend shows

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Eli Njuchi falls ill, cancels his weekend shows

By Chisomo Phiri

Malawi’s popular reggae dancehall artist Eli Njuchi says he has fallen ill and has canceled his two shows scheduled for March 1, 2024 in Salima and 2nd March, 2024 in Blantyre.

The ‘Zitaye’ hit maker has made the announcement of his illness in a statement shared on his official Facebook Page.

“I have fallen and currently under prescription hence been advised to prioritize my health and well-being at this time. As a result, I  am unable to proceed with the scheduled performances,” reads the statement in part.

Malawi's popular reggae dancehall artist Eli Njuchi says he has fallen ill and has canceled his two shows scheduled for March 1, 2024 in Salima and 2nd March, 2024 in Blantyre.
Njuchi



It concludes:”I understand the disappointment this news may bring to the Hive, and I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused.

“I pray and ask for your understanding and support during this time as I work on getting better to return to the stage that I love most.”

In Salima, Njuchi was expected to perform at a music bash at Salima Culture Club together with Skeffa Chimoto and the Real Sound Band, while in Blantyre he was expected to perform at Money Men Club.

Mzuzu Youth Centre to be complete in July

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Mzuzu Youth Centre to be complete in July

By Tawonga Moyo

Project Manager for DEC Construction Limited, which is constructing Mzuzu Youth Centre, Ellard Malonda, has revealed that the project, currently at 40 percent advancement stage, is expected to be completed in July this year.

Confirming the development in an interview on Wednesday, Malonda said they have been working on the foundation which was a massive task.

“We are expecting to finish this project by July 8, 2024. This project has been running in phases as the structure consists of several rooms. Currently, the foundation stage which consists of a library and an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) centre is done.

Project Manager for DEC Construction Limited, which is constructing Mzuzu Youth Centre, Ellard Malonda, has revealed that the project, currently at 40 percent advancement stage, is expected to be completed in July this year
Ellard Malonda

“The remaining sections will be easy for us to pull them up because, currently, we are above the ground floor and works above the ground are easily done than inside the ground,” said Malonda.

Malonda added that there have been some changes in the structural plan in that the volleyball, netball, basketball and tennis courts which were initially designed to be at the right side of the building have been moved to the left.

Director of Planning and Development for Mzuzu City Council (MCC), Monica Malota, said the Council understands the outcry by the youth in the city regarding the delay in completion of the project.

“We understand that the youth in Mzuzu expect the project to be completed as soon as possible, but we have experienced a few delays in its implementation with forex shortages and rains being contributing factors,” said Malota.

YPlus Mzuzu Coordinator, an association of young people living with HIV, Innocent Mbezuma, thanked government for the facility, saying youth in the city will finally have a place to call their own.

“Whenever we have activities, we are required to book a place. This facility will have everything we need such as an ICT centre and sports courts.

“These are no mean developments as they will help in boosting sports and technology in Mzuzu,” said Mbezuma.

Japan, Partners in Health sign K120 million grant contract

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Japan, Partners in Health sign K120 million grant contract

By Lesnat Kenan

The Embassy of Japan and Partners in Health (Abwezi pa za Umoyo) have signed a grant contract amounting to K120 million for the provision of a Tuberculosis (TB) portable X-Ray machine for Neno District Health Office.

Speaking during the signing ceremony in Lilongwe on Thursday, Ambassador of Japan to Malawi, Yoichi Oya, expressed hope that the provision of the portable X-Ray machine will improve health environment in the district.

Speaking during the signing ceremony in Lilongwe on Thursday, Ambassador of Japan to Malawi, Yoichi Oya,
Japanese Ambassador Yoichi Oya signing the grant

“Provision of this TB X-Ray machine will also enhance livelihood and lead the development of the country,” said Oya.

Oya highlighted that the grant is provided under the Grant Assistance for Grass-roots Human Security Projects for Japanese Government aimed at providing financial assistance to non-profit development organisations for implementing project at grassroots level.

Executive Director for Partners in Health, Basimenye Nlema, said the partnership that Neno District Council and Partners in Health have will go long way in ensuring that government’s efforts towards elimination of TB by 2030 as outlined in the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Elimination Program strategy are on track.

“There will be timely and early detection of the disease and early TB treatment for patients since the service to help in diagnosis will be closer to people in need especially those suspected to have TB in Neno district,” she said.

District Commissioner for Neno, Rosemary Nawasha, expressed gratitude to the Embassy of Japan for continuously striving to enhance capacity and promote development in Malawi particularly in various sectors of government as well as at local district councils.

“Let me thank the government of Japan through its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Project for accepting and approving our grant proposal which Neno District Council co-submitted with its longtime partner, Partners in Health, two years ago. We are excited and grateful to be the recipient of the grant,” said Nawasha.

She added that Neno District faces challenges in delivery of accurate diagnosis and appropriate health services for infectious diseases such as TB hence the grant will go a long way in TB detection and treatment.

The machine will help in TB screening services, laboratory services using microscope and radiology services.

Chakwera says Malawi Business registration and Land Information management systems critical

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Chakwera says Malawi Business registration and Land Information management systems critical

By Kondanani Chilimunthaka

President Lazarus Chakwera on Thursday 29th February 2024 said the two systems of Business registration and Land information management are crucial as Malawi focuses on the 2063 agenda of all Malawians becoming self-reliant.

The President made the remarks at Bingu International Convention Center in the capital Lilongwe when he launched Malawi Business registration and the Land information management systems which will help in registration of new businesses and management of data for plots as well as land ownership and deal away with some crooks who have been selling land to more than one customer.

President Lazarus Chakwera on Thursday 29th February 2024 said the two systems of Business registration and Land information management are crucial as Malawi focuses on the 2063 agenda of all Malawians becoming self-reliant
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“Previously Malawians have been struggling to register their new businesses, sometimes covering long distances only to get their new businesses registered. Previously, Malawians have been struggling with crooks (dobadobas) who sell plots which are not theirs, sometimes even selling a plot to multiple customers, but to trace the files for such plots at the department of lands, you hear files are missing while in the office.

The systems we are launching today will address these challenges” Said the President.

He further said for the growth of Malawi’s economy and hunger eradication, the two systems are critical and need to be in operation with experts having full control over them.

Writing on his Facebook page, President Lazarus Chakwera told the nation that the two systems will improve efficiency in registration of business entities, and consolidation of data around  profit-making ventures and improve equitable land ownership as well as administration by all Malawians.

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