Malawian gospel talented artist Gwamba has said he will host the concert called ” The Best of Gwamba Concert” in September as part and parcel of celebrating his fithteen years in music industry .
Gwamba announced news about the concert during a press briefing in Lilongwe on Wednesday.
Gwamba said the concert signifies his musical journey from the day when he released his first big song called ” Ndikira” in 2009. As part of celebration , he has branded the concert as “The best of Gwamba Concert”
Gwamba – music industry is growing day by day
The Rapper described that they have two international artists who will be in attendance to spice up concert. During the briefing he let loose one name, that of South African talented Amapiyano artist ” Focalistic”
He further mentioned that he has released a song called ” Mukadalitsa” which was produced by DJ Make and the video was produced by Hendrix of Mature films and it will premier this week on Thursday at 8am. The song is featured by Praise Umali and Kwambiri Sisters.
Making a comment of the current state of Malawi Music, Gwamba said ,” The Malawi music industry is different from other countries even from our neighbors Tanzania and Zambia we are very much behind, but still there is growth.You see now an artist can have one million viewers in two days that is growth”
Gwamba started his music industry with circular music in 2009 before venturing into gospel music in 2020. Among his gospel songs released are Bola kusache, Hello Mr Yesu and others.
President Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera says he is not interested in politics of castigation but rather development.
Speaking at a development rally in Chinsapo after ground breaking ceremony of the project for the improvement of main roads in Lilongwe city and inspection of Chinsapo Malawi Immigration and Citizenship Services New Lines, Chakwera said politics of castigation have no place in his vocabulary.
Chakwera in Chinsapo
“Malawi politics is about castigation. Malawi politics is about engaging into fights just like what people want to see between me and my vice including my cabinet,” emphasized the president.
“I don’t do politics of castigation. I will not stop doing developing Malawi. I will work with anyone who is willing to work with me to develop the country.”
Chakwera hailed the good working relationship with Japan.
“Japan is only interested in doing development works in Malawi. They don’t blow their own trumpet. They don’t threaten us. I am proud of you,” he said.
Chakwera also advised contractors doing various government works to do only quality work.
Speaking earlier, Speaker of National Assembly Catherine Gotani Hara said people are now flocking to the ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP) because of various development projects taking place in Malawi.
Minister of Transport and Public Works said M1 road upgrade will help beautify the capital city.
Ambassador of Japan to Malawi Yoichi Oya said his government is committed to supporting Malawi’s social economic development.
“We have supplied 900 JICA volunteers to help Malawi’s economic growth,” he said.
Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Regional Chairman Patrick Zebron Chilondola advised the president to disregard all negative voices and concentrate on developing Malawi.
In her remarks, Roads Authority Board Chairperson Dr Matilda Matabwa said M1 road is very crucial in facilitating goods and services.
She added MI upgrade will also help in reducing road accidents.
“Congestion of vehicles is on the increase and therefore upgrading of this section will improve traffic flow and also improve general welfare of the people living in the city,” she explained.
Lilongwe City West Member of Parliament (MP) George Zulu hailed the president for providing relief food to the people that are facing hunger.
“Through you, we have distributed over 15000 bags of relief maize. We are so grateful,” he said.
Senior Chief Chadza who was representing Traditional Authority (T/A) Malili thanked Chakwera for the various developments taking place in the country.
“We also thank you for distributing developments equally,” he said.
In an astonishing turn of events, National Advocacy Platform (NAP) Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have mounted unyielding pressure upon the Malawi Government, summoning urgent action to halt the ongoing affair with the nefarious Zuneth Sattar, a man marred by corruption accusations. These staunch defenders of transparency and accountability demand an expeditious voidance of the deal for an astounding 16 fortified vehicles and an immediate reclamation of the initial payment, a mind-boggling USD 4,983,400 (surpassing a staggering K8 billion) paid out to the International Armoured Group.
Astutely responding to the shocking revelations that the Malawi Defence Force (MDF), acting under the government’s aegis, has resuscitated a previously terminated agreement for a fleet of military armored vehicles, the NAP has released a fervent statement registering their discontent. Naysayers may be disheartened to discover that this sale arrangement, once annihilated by the Attorney General on January 11, 2022, has been clandestinely resurrected with a company intimately aligned with the dubious Sattar, a titan of corruption-related allegations.
Zuneth Sattar
The platform, in a unanimous chorus, disquiets us all by raising grave concerns about the executive’s fidelity to transparent governance, unwavering accountability, and the sacred tenets of the rule of law. Notwithstanding the litany of legal infractions imperiling the foundations of justice, this surreptitious enterprise perpetuates the odious tendrils of corruption, grievously breaching the public’s trust and endangering our cherished national security.
The endeavor to slyly transfer military assets under this dubious pretext eerily portends an existential threat to the stability of our noble nation. The lamentable diversion of pecuniary resources only serves to illuminate the government’s cavalier disdain for fiscal responsibility, fostering a pernicious environment wherein the specter of corruption thrives unchecked, callously undermining ongoing countermeasures in the unrelenting battle against this malignant scourge.
Unnervingly, the government’s actions corrode the very fabric of public trust, casting a sinister pallor upon the integrity of esteemed institutions and unmistakably exposing their complicity in this flawed transaction that flagrantly violates multiple legal precepts. “The government’s blunders,” declaims NAP chairperson Benedicto Kondowe, “gravely erode the essence of public trust, dubiously entwining doubts in the tapestry of institutional probity and revealing their collusion in a deal that brazenly tramples upon the sanctity of statutory provisions.”
Beside their impassioned plea for the immediate suspension of this illicit agreement and the prompt reimbursement of squandered funds, the unyielding platform ardently insists upon a resolute commitment to unmask the depths of this betrayal of public trust through a scrupulously transparent investigation. Furthermore, the perpetrators, regardless of stature or position, must be deftly ushered into the tribunals of justice, for only then will the clarion message resound that perfidious acts against the public’s trust shall not go unpunished.
As the amalgamated might of this formidable platform comprising 15 fervent civil society groups indomitably stands united, it unequivocally vows to take swift and concerted actions should the government continue to derelictly abdicate its fiduciary duties to the tireless citizens of Malawi. Sublime and admirably steadfast, the NAP solemnly heralds a clarion call for uncompromising restoration, ensuring that the glorious embers of righteousness will not wane amidst the tempestuous winds of corruption.
In a country where religious and political affiliations often go hand in hand, the Ulama Council of Malawi has emerged as a significant force within the Muslim community.
While their influence may not be widely recognized by the general public, this grouping of Sheikhs has recently made headlines with their endorsement of Uladi Mussa’s decision to join the ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP).
This move has sparked intrigue and raised questions about the Ulama Council’s history, representation, and overall impact within the country.
History and Background
The Ulama Council of Malawi traces its roots back to the Islamic scholars who migrated to the region centuries ago.
Their expertise in Islamic law, theology, and teachings earned them the title of “Ulama,” meaning “learned ones” in Arabic.
Over time, these scholars formed a council to address the religious and social concerns of the Muslim population.
Representation and Recognition
While the Ulama Council of Malawi has stated that it represents the interests of the Muslim community, there are doubts about its credibility and recognition among the country’s Muslims.
Our investigation has revealed that the council’s presence and influence appear to be limited, with many Muslims expressing surprise and skepticism about its existence.
Only a small percentage of those surveyed were familiar with the Ulama Council, raising questions about its overall effectiveness and reach.
Ulama Council endorsed Uladi Mussa Move to MCP
Ulama Council’s Endorsement of Uladi Mussa
The recent endorsement of Uladi Mussa, a renowned Sheikh who recently joined the ruling MCP, has brought the Ulama Council into the spotlight.
The council’s support for Mussa’s political move serves as a reminder that Muslims in Malawi are not a monolithic group, as some might assume.
The Ulama Council has emphasized its willingness to align with the ruling government due to its perceived focus on working with and empowering the Muslim community.
Role and Impact:
While the Ulama Council’s level of representation within the Muslim community may be subject to debate, its endorsement of political figures like Uladi Mussa sheds light on its potential influence.
By actively participating in the political arena, the council aims to advocate for the rights and interests of Muslims, while also contributing expertise to governance efforts.
However, the true impact of the council’s involvement in politics and its ability to bring about significant change remains to be seen.
Future Prospects
As the Ulama Council of Malawi gains more visibility and recognition, it may face both opportunities and challenges. It is crucial for the council to strengthen its presence within the Muslim community, enhance its representation, and actively engage with relevant stakeholders. By building credibility and demonstrating its commitment to serving the interests of Muslims, the Ulama Council has the potential to play a more influential role in shaping the socio-political landscape of Malawi.
Conclusion
The Ulama Council of Malawi may have flown under the radar for many, but with its recent endorsement of Uladi Mussa and participation in political matters, it has raised eyebrows and sparked a necessary discussion about its relevance and impact.
As it navigates its way forward, the council must strive to gain wider recognition, increase representation among Malawi’s Muslims, and demonstrate its ability to effect positive change within the community.
Only then can the Ulama Council truly position itself as a powerhouse for the rights and interests of Muslims in Malawi.
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has strongly condemned the torching of its regalia by a group of noticeable sympathizers of expelled former DPP Vice President for the South Dr. Kondwani Nankhumwa.
During Nankhumwa’s visit to Ndirande Township in Blantyre, a group of women were seen mobilizing each other to put DPP regalia-zitenje at one place and set it ablaze as a sign of showing anger with the expulsion of their leader from the DPP.
In his address to the party sympathizers, Nankhumwa said he was expelled from the DPP for committing a sin of expressing his interest to stand as a presidential candidate during the party’s elective conference slated either in June or July, this year.
Nankhumwa assured the sympathizers that even though he was expelled from the DPP, his desire of wanting to stand as a presidential candidate are still alive and come the elections day, his face will appear on the ballot paper.
Writing in a statement dated 29th January, 2024 signed by its Spokesperson Shadric Namalomba, the DPP says the act of torching DPP regalia was a sheer expression of their anger to DPP based on the recent expulsion of Nankhumwa from the party.
The DPP says politics of antagonism and hooliganism displayed by the Nankhumwa followers is too archaic for today’s democracy and do not subscribe to prosperity, justice and security that DPP as a party and its regalia stand for. It says the party feels sorry for the full length the followers unfolded their political, spiritual and moral decadence by doing the act within the vicinity of a religious compound, Makata CCAP Church of the Blantyre CCAP Synod-Ndirande.
The DPP says it believes in progressive politics which is all about competition of ideas, it has nothing to do with barbaric or emotional outbursts that eventually impact nothing towards uplifting lives of the common person.
“It is our anticipation that sympathizers of Nankhumwa and others, will learn to respect different opinions without any semblance of hooliganism,” reads part of the statement.
The DPP has finally advised its members to refrain from any retaliations saying the core focus of the DPP is working on strategies aimed at healing the country from the economic cancer that has sucked its vitality dry due to implementation of faceless and inhumane economic policies by the Chakwera’s regime.
