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Muvi wa Chilungamo begs Chakwera to travel to Germany with Chaponda

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Muvi wa Chilungamo begs Chakwera to travel to Germany with Chaponda


By Vincent Gunde

President and Commander in Chief of Muvi wa Chilungamo Revolutionary Party (MRP) Bantu Saunders Jumah, has advised President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera to travel to Germany with Leader of Opposition in Parliament Dr. George Chaponda or any other opposition party leaders.

Reports are indicating that President Chakwera is travelling to Germany on a new steamship mission on Lake Malawi, this has increased gossiping and speculations that President Chakwera will interfere with the findings of the Germany aircraft manufacturing company’s expert who were in the country to investigate the plane crash which killed Dr. Saulosi Chilima and eight others.

Leader of Opposition Chaponda

He said the Government of Malawi only summoned aircraft manufacturers from Germany to come into the country to correct and fix the problem so that such accident should not happen again as this was the first of its kind in Malawi.

Speaking through a Revolutionary voice in various social media platforms, Jumah said President Chakwera should have appointed a panel of church leaders, CSOs, family members of the departed souls for a Commission of Inquiry claiming that if this happened, there could have been no gossips.

Jumah said the Germany aircraft experts into the country was not a Commission of Inquiry, they were here for their plane and the commission could have investigated on what happened for the plane to travel with no MCP officials only UTM.

He said the plane was made to carry 18 passengers but it was full with 9 people observing that these are the kinds of questions which Malawians are asking and are demanding answers claiming that in every mysterious death, there are suspects and who are these suspects in the Dr. Chilima and eight others death?

The MRP President said Malawians are suspicious with President Chakwera’s visit to Germany hence a demand for Chakwera to travel with Leader of Opposition Dr. George Chaponda for Malawians to trust the visit that it is being made for discussions of a steamship on Lake Malawi.

He has appealed to President Chakwera to delay a bit his visit to Germany until the Germans have released a report of their findings as to what exactly happened for the plane to crash in the Chikangawa forest in Mzimba district on Monday, 10th June, 2024.

“We are living in the world where social media is a powerful weapon, there’s nothing to hide, Malawians need transparency, this is democracy,” said Jumah.

He said it is sad that till this day, no families of the 9 departed souls in a plane crash has received an autopsy report questioning government what is it hiding, warning government that many Malawians will be arrested for the truth to prevail.

Jumah has made it clear to government that there is no way Malawians will be blocked from speaking on Dr. Chilima and eight others death of what they feel is right claiming that speaking is the only way of exercising hard-won democracy and freedom Malawians fought for in 1994.

SOFF says keeping girls in school is life transformation

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SOFF says keeping girls in school is life transformation

By Vincent Gunde

Shaping Our Future Foundation (SOFF), an organization founded and chaired by the First Lady of the Republic of Malawi, Madam Monica Chakwera, says keeping girls in school is a vehicle towards life transformation, women’s economic empowerment and Ending Violence against Women and girls in Malawi.

SOFF said social and economic benefits of secondary education are directly linked to poverty reduction, and shared prosperity efforts in Malawi and social equity and inclusion to under-privileged students fosters a more balanced and just society.

Lawrence Kayesa.-the project leads to poverty reduction


Speaking when presenting a 5-months July-November,2024 Education Plus Initiative of empowering adolescent girls and young women project to the District executive committee in Dowa, the organization’s Programs Coordinator Lawrence Kayesa, said the project will provide bursaries to 10 needy students at Dowa Secondary School who will be identified through Ministry of Education Vulnerability Criteria and assessment and verification.

Kayesa said the project will also provide mentorship to 200 primary school girls and 300 girls from Community Day Secondary Schools. It will also strengthen networks of existing community leaders and build their capacity to collaborate with a network of chiefs, religious leaders, political leaders, and parent groups to champion policy implementation at the community level through bylaws. He further said that Her Excellency, the First Lady, will lead high-level advocacy through media appeals for such community structures to implement bylaws on education, elimination of child marriages and gender-based violence.

The coordinator said the project will collaborate with the Dowa District Council for integration and monitoring, knowledge retention of girls’ and women engaged as well as community-led advocacy initiatives will promote ownership beyond project tenure for sustainability purposes.
“The project will hold inter-face meetings between education sectors and the community level and conducting media appeals for Her Excellency Madam Monica Chakwera,” said Kayesa.
In 2024, SOFF maintained support of bursary scheme to 1,054 continuing students in 121 secondary schools across Malawi of which 202 students have written Malawi School Certificate of Educations (MSCE) Examinations.
54 students under the SOFF bursary scheme sat for the MSCE Examinations in 2023, 47 students passed, 25 students selected to public universities such as Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS), College of Medicine, LUANAR, University of Malawi, Mzuzu University and Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST). 

Education Plus Initiative; Empowering adolescent girls and young women project will be implemented with support from the UNAIDS at a total budget of  K51,982,350.00 and Dowa alone will get K16 million.

Kalindo urges churches to pray for Chikangawa forest victims

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Kalindo urges churches to pray for Chikangawa forest victims

By Vincent Gunde

Political activist Bon Kalindo has urged various churches and individuals to continue praying for the spirits of those who died in a plane crash in Chikangawa forest in Mzimba district on the 10th June, 2024 to be resting in peace and in power.

Kalindo said since the date when the country heard of that sad news that former Vice President of the Republic Dr. Saulosi Chilima and eight others on board the crashed military plane lost their lives, silence continues to deepen in Malawi, government is not ready to provide answers.



He said all Malawian eyes are set to Germany aircraft experts who were in the country to investigate the plane crash to release their report for Malawian hearts to rest and conspiracy theories to die a natural death.

Speaking through an audio clip circulating in various social media platforms, Kalindo has appealed to Malawians to continue lighting candles in their bedrooms praying for the truth to prevail that God must provide answers on Chikangawa, Chikangawa and Chikangawa forest and why Chikangawa?

Kalindo said he sees nothing wrong in people writing candles claiming that candles are for peace and love urging all to love the departed souls in the Chikangawa plane crash and praying to all those that have died after hearing of Chikangawa news through Blood Pressure.

“Let’s put the departed Chikangawa forest souls in God’s hand in OSAOPA, OSAFOOKA slogan, this is the only love we can accord to them,” he said.

The activist has also appealed to UTM members to strengthen their hearts observing that the problems in UTM are coming from UTM members who are receiving money from the MCP to destabilize the party advising them that those that are receiving money are individuals but the majority of Malawians are sympathizing with the death of Dr. Chilima.

Kalindo said some individuals are trying very hard for UTM members to be divided with others following the legacy of Dr. Chilima and others following bags of money from the MCP which is free for all particularly for one who announces joining the MCP.

He has advised the UTM to hold the Convention claiming that this is the only way to end external squabbles in the party assuring all that those MPs who are still in government after the death of Dr. Chilima will not retain their constituency seats.

Kalindo has thanked UTM officials for holding a rally in Mzuzu saying it was his prayer that the UTM will walk out of the Alliance even though it has come too late observing that many patriotic Malawians are in support of the brave decision made.

Meanwhile, Kalindo has claimed that after the MCP had hold its celebrations in Balaka for K100 billion NEEF loans disbursed to beneficiaries, another celebration inform of a lawsuit has come from Seychelles where a company is demanding K50 billion for AIP fertilizer it supplied to Malawi.

Maize Heist Foiled: Police Recover Stolen Grain, Arrest Four Suspects

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Maize Heist Foiled: Police Recover Stolen Grain, Arrest Four Suspects

BY Twink Jones Gadama

In a daring operation, police in Lilongwe have recovered 248 bags of stolen maize worth K9.9 million and arrested four suspects in connection with the theft.

The breakthrough comes after a group of 18 criminals attacked a farm in Mpingu on July 24, 2024, overpowering watchmen and making off with the staple grain.

According to authorities, the suspects, armed with unknown objects, invaded the farm at around 22:00 hours, tying up the watchmen before breaking into a warehouse and escaping with the maize.



The stolen bags, each weighing 50 kilograms, were later sold to a company within the capital city.

Detectives launched a thorough investigation, which led to the arrest of four suspects on Monday, July 29, 2024. The suspects, identified as Lonjezo Landirani, 23, Geofrey James, 30, Lemison Cheza, 24, and Ahmad Wasili, 49, are expected to appear in court soon to face charges of Breaking and Theft.

The police have also launched a manhunt for the remaining 12 suspects, who are still at large.

The recovered maize has been returned to its rightful owner, bringing relief to the affected farmer.

The incident highlights the growing concern of farm thefts in the region, with criminals targeting vulnerable farms and warehouses.

The police have urged farmers to take extra precautions to secure their properties and report any suspicious activities.

In a statement, the police commended the swift action of the detectives, saying, “The recovery of the stolen maize and the arrest of the suspects demonstrate our commitment to combating crime and ensuring justice for victims.”

The four suspects hail from different districts, with Lonjezo Landirani and Geofrey James coming from Chiudza Village, Traditional Authority (T/A) M’bwatalika, Lilongwe; Lemison Cheza from Chilenga Village, T/A Msakambewa, Dowa; and Ahmad Wasili from Kapoloma Village, T/A Kapoloma in Machinga District.

As the police continue to investigate and apprehend the remaining suspects, farmers and residents are advised to remain vigilant and report any information that could lead to the recovery of stolen property and the prosecution of criminals.

Malawi First announces National wide Protests

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Malawi First announces National wide Protests

By Twink Jones Gadama


A pressure group, Malawi First, the People First, has announced plans to hold nationwide demonstrations on August 8, 2024, to protest against new tax measures and issues surrounding voter registration and national identification registration.

The group’s leader, Bon Kalindo, made the announcement during a press conference in Lilongwe, citing the government’s failure to respond to their concerns.

Furthermore, the group is calling for the suspension of the newly introduced excise tax stamps, which they believe will negatively impact the economy and citizens.

Malawi First

Additionally, Malawi First, the People First, is demanding an extension of voter registration to those without national identity cards, ensuring that all eligible citizens can exercise their right to vote.

Moreover, the group is urging the National Registration Bureau to reform the identity card processes, making it easier for more Malawians to acquire them.

The pressure group had issued an ultimatum to the government, stating that they would hold demonstrations within 10 days if their demands were not met.

However, the government has not responded to their concerns, leading to the declaration of nationwide demonstrations.

Notably, this is not the first time that Malawians have taken to the streets to protest against government policies.

In the past, demonstrations have been held to protest against issues such as fuel shortages, economic policies, and electoral reform bills.

Consequently, the upcoming demonstrations on August 8 highlight the ongoing challenges and tensions between the government and civil society in Malawi.

Meanwhile, the government’s failure to address the concerns of Malawi First, the People First, has led to widespread discontent among citizens, who are eager to see changes in the country’s policies.

Ultimately, the demonstrations on August 8 will be a test of the government’s commitment to listening to the voices of its citizens.

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