South African-based gospel musician Ellen Mtonga has revealed that she is planning a number of music projects this year and that people should anticipate more music from her.
The musician said this following the release of her long-awaited single “Your Mercy” which was recorded in South Africa.
According to the singer the new song “Your Mercy” is a personal testimony on how God has helped her to be where she is today.
Ellen Mtonga
“The song is a testimony of how God can restore life..The tangibility of God. The song is a personal testimony. Lord indeed your Mercy has healed me and restored everything completely,” she said.
The Chorus of the song goes…
“Your Mercy, Has healed me/
Your grace, Has found me/
Your Anointing, Overflowing/
Great Revival………x 2″
Mtonga released her debut album “I am Grateful” in 2022. The album was recorded at Paps Production in South Africa and it had some popular songs like Yewo, Beautiful Jesus, I am blessed and I am grateful.
In 2023, Mtonga who hails from Khozapi village in Mpherembe, Mzimba district, won Best Stage Performance award at the Mytune MASA Awards in South Africa.
You can listen to Ellen Mtonga’s new song “Your Mercy”
One of Malawi’s finest musicians Francis Phiri popularly known in music circles as Lawi has described up and coming musician ‘Amidu Ellani Monjeza’ as the future of Malawian music.
Lawi made the comments after performing alongside the artist at Cafe House by Nancy’s Delight at Area 12 in Lilongwe.
The event which took place on Saturday, July 27 was dubbed Acoustic & Food Night and was spiced up by performances from Ellan and Lawi.
Lawi performing alongside Ellani
“Last night was fire! It was amazing to see Amidu Ellan Monjeza sing my songs so well. My retirement may be soon ” Lawi jokingly said.
Lawi further said that Malawians should anticipate more good music from Ellan who is currently doing his studies at the University of Malawi (UNIMA).
He said, ” Ellan is such a gifted artist and he’s got the patience for it too. The music you have heard from him is good but the music he hasn’t released yet is even more impressive. He’s going to do very well, be on the look out for his new music.”
Meanwhile, the ‘Udikirebe’ hit-maker has thanked Lawi for the love and support and promised his fans that they should anticipate more music from him.
Babatunde Adepoju netted two goals for FCB Nyasa Big Bullets to secure a 2-1 win over city-rivals Mighty Mukuru Wanderers to proceed to the quarterfinals of the FDH Cup.
Adepoju opened the scoring just a minute from kick-off with a well-taken tap-in assisted by Chikumbutso Salima
The Nigerian doubled the lead for the defending champions in the 26th minute with a cool finish after an assist by Maxwell Phodo who received a wonderful pass from Salima.
Despite trailing behind, the Nomads exhibited a beautiful passing game but Bullets defence led by Collins Mujuru and Nickson Nyasulu stood firm to end the first half at 2-nil in favour of the Ndirande outfit.
Bullets players
The second half saw both sides showcasing a cohesive and balanced game until in the 73rd minute when the match was stopped after Nomads fans started throwing missiles onto the pitch, opposing the referees decision.
The match resumed in the 82nd minute and Wanderers got their consolation four minutes later through their Cameroonian striker Thierry Sama after beating an offside trap set by Bullets defence.
The Nomads continued to push for an equaliser but it was too little two late as the People’s team managed to hold on to their lead up to the final whistle.
Following the win, Bullets will now face Civil Service United in the quarterfinals.
Elsewhere, Karonga United cruised to the quarterfinals after beating Premier Bet Dedza Dynamos 10-9 on post-match penalties after the match ended goalless in the regulation time.
Babatunde Adepoju scored the two goals for Bullets
In a significant policy reversal, President Joe Biden has announced that Supreme Court reform will be a top priority for the remainder of his term. This shift comes after mounting pressure from Democratic Party officials and a challenging debate performance in June, which led to Biden’s decision not to seek re-election.
On Wednesday, Biden articulated his intention to pursue substantial changes to the Supreme Court. The proposed reforms include:
Firstly, Biden is expected to propose setting term limits for Supreme Court justices. This would require a constitutional amendment, a challenging process that demands approval from two-thirds of both the House and Senate, and ratification by three-fourths of the states.
Biden
Secondly , another key reform involves establishing an enforceable code of ethics for justices. This measure, which could be enacted by Congress, aims to address concerns about the Court’s conduct and accountability.
Biden’s move comes in response to recent decisions by the Court that have been widely criticized, including rulings on voting rights, civil rights, and reproductive rights. The Court’s July decision, which granted presidents immunity for “official acts” while in office, particularly fueled Biden’s reform agenda. This ruling stemmed from a case involving former President Donald Trump.
Biden is also expected to support a constitutional amendment to limit immunity for presidents and other high officeholders. This proposed amendment would seek to address the Court’s recent ruling that presidents cannot be prosecuted for actions taken while in office, a decision that Biden and others argue undermines the rule of law.
Amending the Constitution is a formidable task. Any proposed amendment requires a two-thirds majority in both the House and Senate and must be ratified by 38 states. The process is deliberately rigorous to ensure broad consensus.
The proposed code of ethics, while more feasible, will still face challenges in Congress. The debate over Supreme Court reform is likely to be contentious, with significant opposition expected from those who argue that such changes could undermine the independence of the judiciary.
In his public remarks following the Court’s controversial rulings, Biden condemned the decisions as attacks on established legal principles. He criticized the Court for eroding voting rights, civil rights, and reproductive freedoms, framing these issues as critical challenges that need urgent reform.
Biden’s renewed focus on Supreme Court reform reflects broader concerns within the Democratic Party about the Court’s direction and its impact on American law and society. As his term progresses, the success of these reforms will depend on navigating complex legislative hurdles and building bipartisan support.
In conclusion, President Joe Biden’s shift towards advocating for Supreme Court reform represents a significant change in his policy priorities. With proposals to establish term limits for justices and enforce a code of ethics, Biden aims to address recent controversial rulings and restore public confidence in the judiciary. The path to implementing these changes will be challenging, involving both constitutional and legislative processes, but Biden’s commitment signals a decisive move towards addressing longstanding concerns about the Supreme Court’s role and conduct.
There is a significant possibility that some individuals seeking positions within the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) may face challenges at the upcoming party convention. This comes as the committee responsible for overseeing the convention is thoroughly reviewing the eligibility documents of those contesting for various posts.
Convention Chairman- Kezzie Msukwa
Candidates interested in different positions within the MCP have submitted their documents to the committee. The committee’s role is to ensure that all submissions meet the necessary standards and are verified as legitimate. This process aims to prevent conflicts and ensure a fair and transparent election for party roles.
The review by the committee is crucial as it will determine who is qualified to participate in the convention and hold positions within the party. The rigorous scrutiny is expected to uphold the integrity of the party’s internal election process and avoid potential disputes.
