Mighty Wanderers Football Club has announced the appointment of Meke Mwase as the team’s interim coach, following the resignation of Nsanzurwimo Ramadhan.
Mwase, who previously served as the Assistant Head Coach, takes the helm effective immediately.
His appointment comes after Ramadhan’s resignation letter, which was accepted by the club’s Board and Management on May 26, 2024.
Meke Mwase
“Mighty Wanderers FC 2021 Limited’s Board and Management have recieved and accepted the resignation of its Head Coach Nsanzurwimo Ramadhan effective May 26,2024,” reads the club’s statement in part.
It adds:”Mighty Mukuru Wanderers Football Club is grateful for Mr. Ramadhan’s service during his stay at Mighty Wanderers FC and wishes him all the best in his future endeavors.”
Ramadhan’s tenure saw the Wanderers achieve three wins, three draws, and two losses in eight Super League games, leaving the team in fifth place with 12 points.
The Nomads are chasing for the TNM Super League cup after nearly seven years without winning it.
The last time they won the championship was in 2017.
A group of concerned citizens operating under the banner ‘ Concerned Citizens of Malawi’ has today started inspecting the National Registration Bureau (NRB) registration centres in Blantyre.
The inspection which ends on June 3,2024 comes as the NRB extends the registration period for Phase 8 of the National ID Outreach and Community Death Registration exercises in the cities of Lilongwe and Blantyre until May 28,2024.
According to the group, the inspection aims at assessing the registration process and gather information on whether the National ID should be a prerequisite for voting.
It says, it will hold a press conference on June 5th, 2024, to share its findings and recommendations on the registration process and the National ID prerequisite for voting.
NRB claims that the extension is due to the high demand for registration in the final days of Phase 8.
The bureau’s Principal Secretary, MAK Sambo, said the additional days will allow staff to register the remaining citizens at the NRB Outreach Registration Centres.
Registration for National Identity Documents is an ongoing process and can be accessed at NRB District Registration Offices or designated Post Offices within their district.
The NRB reminds the public that registration and issuance of Application Forms are free of charge, and any instances of selling forms or charging for registration should be reported to the nearest Police Station.
Meanwhile,the development comes as Malawi prepares for future elections, with the National ID registration process being a crucial aspect of the electoral process.
Defending champions FCB Nyasa Big Bullets and Moyale Barracks played out a disappointing goalless stalemate at Mzuzu Stadium on Monday afternoon.
Bullets were under greater pressure to win this match as the league leaders, Silver Strikers opened a six point gap following their 4-2 victory against Karonga United on Saturday.
Moyale Barracks defender Maneno Nyoni receiving the man of the match award
After the match, Moyale Barracks defender Maneno Nyoni was voted man of the match.
Monday’s result means that Bullets remain fourth on the log table with 14 points, eight points behind Silver Strikers.
Mzuzu City Hammers are second on the log table with 16 points followed by Kamuzu Barracks who are perched on the third position with 15 points from eight games.
Minister of Labour Agnes Nyalonje on Monday launched the Labour Practices Code of conduct at the function which took place at Capital Hotel in Lilongwe.
Speaking during the launch Nyalonje said this code will help to end and completely eliminate all forms of child child labour in country.
She said the launch demonstrate President Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera commitment to completely eliminate child labour.
“The launching of the Agriculture Labour Practises Code marks a significant milestone in our collective journey towards ensuring fair, safe, and dignified labour practices within this critical sector. It represents a proactive and comprehensive response to our labour challenges. This Code is not merely a set of guidelines; it is an obligation – a promise to uphold the highest standards of labour practices within the tobacco industry,” she said.
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Minister said the launch is a beacon of hope for millions of workers and a testament to collective resolve to create a more equitable, inclusive and sustainable future.
She said the Agriculture Labour Practices Code is built upon several core principles and aligns with international labour standards and human rights conventions.
Nyalonje has since urged stakeholders to make use of the code .
“Your support is crucail towards achieving the agenda of this document,” she said.
She said there is still need to updold this code despite the country facing challenges coming because of the Covid 19 , and natural calamities of Cyclone Tropical Freddy.
” Some might say we dont have money to employ then let me just use the children, that is not allowed,” she said.
Speaking during the function Tobacco Commission (TC) Board Chair Dr Godfrey Chapola said the launch of the document shows Tobacco Commission commitment to ensure achievement to end child labour in the Tobacco industry.
Chapola said TC will ensure that the code is fully enforced and create a decent working environment.
He said that there was a gap operating the industry without this Code. Dr Chapola commended Elimination of Child labor in Tobacco Industry (ECLT) for the financial and Technical support.
President Dr Lazarus Chakwera has hailed the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AMEC), citing the significant role the church played in Malawi’s struggle for independence from colonial rule.
He was speaking on Sunday May 26,2024 during the AMEC Centenary Celebrations at Hannock Msokera Primary School Ground, Traditional Authority(T /A) Mwase in Kasungu.
“The 100 years of existence being celebrated today must be a reminder to us all that God keeps and protects those that take part in building the nation.
Chakwera
“For those that take part in destroying our country, there is no history for them just as we do not have history for those that sided with the colonial government to abuse our people. We only remember those that fought for freedom like Hannock Msokera whom we are celebrating today,”Chakwera said.
Describing Reverend Hanock Msokera Phiri of the African Methodist Episcopal Church as an important figure in the country’s history,Chakwera said institutions as well as individuals who fought for and laid the foundations of the country’s freedom deserve to be remembered and honoured.
The President also highlighted the initiatives being undertaken to uplift the livelihoods of Malawians and called for unity of action for Malawi to build the nation and achieve the country’s development agenda.
“Sometimes we have a problem of forgetting where we are coming from. AMEC must be remembered because without it, Dr Banda couldn’t have found an opportunity to learn in the United States.
“This is why Dr Banda came to this place we are today in 1974 in honour of the Late Hannock Msokera. So, we must remember these people for the work they have done for this country,” he said.
On his part, presiding Elder Rev. Manuel Chamamba also expressed the warm-hearted gratitude to president Chakwera for the support rendered towards the celebrations.
He further congratulated president Chakwera’s administration for working tirelessly to ensure Malawi’s stability from various devastating shocks from COVID-19, Cyclone Freddy and Cholera as well as the implementation of various developmental interventions citing the construction of security houses across the country.
He also urged the church’s support towards Chakwera’s administration.
In his remarks, Rt. Rev. Dr. Paul Kawimbe, presiding Bishop of the 19th District of the Republic of South Africa, applauded president Chakwera for his commitment and involvement in various religious affairs.
“We have gone past 100 years of legacies, memories and challenges, but we gather here today in honour of Hannock Msokera and those that cleared the way for us.
“In the Bible, 100 is a number that signifies fullness, abundance and long life span. It is used to convey important messages and signifies God’s blessings,” said Kawimbe.
The ceremony was driven from the book of Lamentations chapter 3 verses 21 to 24.
AMEC was founded by Hannock Msokera in 1924 and prides itself to have facilitated that the country’s founding President Dr Hasting Kamuzu Banda should go to the United States of America to pursue higher education.Â
AMEC has 147 churches with an estimated membership of a million followers.
Apart from the spiritual ministry, the church also runs primary and secondary schools, pays school fees for needy students, supports the health sector with expatriate medical services and assists government in responding to natural disasters through donation of relief items and building houses for victims.
