Celebrated photojournalist, Ras Peter Kansengwa, who is receiving medical care at Artemis Hospital in India and was due to return to Malawi on Friday, will have to wait until next week.
This is because his flight has been rescheduled for next Wednesday at noon due to a change in schedule.
After undergoing all necessary medical examinations, Kansengwa was discharged from hospital to continue his treatment at home.
Ras Peter Kansengwa
This is the second time Kansengwa has sought medical treatment in India, having undergone right eye surgery last year.
He has since expressed gratitude to the Malawi government and all well-wishers for their unwavering support.
Ras Peter Kansengwa, secured an air-ticket for medical attention in India.
He flew out in April 2024 for an eye treatment, a condition he was diagnosed with over three years ago.
The flight to India was courtesy of contributions from sponsors in response to Kansengwa’s appeal for support towards travel and other medical bills.
The never-say-die attitude of the photographer paid off after months of appeal for financial help towards treatment of his lymphatic system condition needing a referral outside the country.
Local medical experts tried but in vain to treat the eye infection since 2021 when he was diagnosed with the condition.
Castel Malawi has launched a new beer, Pomme Breeze, an apple flavoured beverage which seeks to take 20 percent market share by the end of the year.
Brand manager for Castel Pheona Nyambo told journalists during the launch of the brand in Lilongwe that the drink aims at competing against imported brands, mostly those which are smuggled, adding that the pricing and quality is competitive to stand the market.
The press briefing preceded a music fiesta to be headlined by South African songbird Nkosazana Daughter and local greats, including Onesimus and Praise Umali.
Nkosazana Nolwazi Kimberly Nzama (born 6 October 2000) professionally known as Nkosazana Daughter, is a South African singer and songwriter.
Nzama gained national recognition after she released her 14-track debut album that featured notable artists such as DJ Maphorisa, Makhadzi, Master KG, Kabza de Small,Tyler ICU, Major League DJz, Young Jonn, and Chronical Deep, and others.
She collaborated with Master KG and Lowsheen on “Sofa Silahlane”, which was released on 12 May 2022.
The track hit number 1 on Apple’s Local iTunes Charts.
In April 2022, the music video of ‘Dali Nguwe’ featuring Master KG reached 3 million views in three weeks.
In June 2023, her debut studio album got released and charted number 34 on Spotify Top albums, and debuted number 3 in South Africa.
She has performed in Malawi, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, United States and several other countries.
Armstrong Kalua (born April 29, 1990), professionally known as Onesimus Muzik, is a Malawi-born Afropop singer and songwriter.
Onesimus aka African Butter started singing at the age of 13.
His love for singing grew as he performed at different concerts around his community in Malawi.
Apart from singing, Onesimus also has passion for dancing as he first gained expression at the age of 17 when his dance group God’s soldiers won the Sprite competition in 2006.
He discovered his knack for lyrics in 2008 when he joined the rap group Blessed Beyond Measure (also BBM Clique) dropping tracks such as “By MySide” and “Random Thoughts” with the outfit.
The artist was to venture into a solo career soon after, working on an unreleased hip-hop mixtape called “Beyond Limits” for a year in 2009 before he found his true calling, music.
Armstrong started singing secular music in 2010 and finally released two singles: “Beautiful” featuring award-winning Malawian rapper Young Kay and “Without Your Love” which landed him a coveted deal with the record company ‘Nde’feyo Entertainment’.
Almost instantly thereafter he began his tour in Malawi under the stable, in 2011.
He dropped a R&B mixtape titled ‘BRB’ in 2012 and – in the same year – dropped his debut Afro R&B album: “Ndele”.
In this album he showed his diversity as he also sings in his mother-tongue – Chichewa.
By this time he had already worked with several of Malawi’s urban music icons and also did a song called “Musiye Ayende” with Zambia’s musicians Dalisoul and Afunika.
He made appearances on many line-ups at acclaimed music festivals in Malawi sharing stages with the continent’s industry giants: Oliver Mtukudzi, Freshlyground, Salif Keita, Professor, AKA, Naeto C.
South African Amapiano musician, Nkosazana Daughter has arrived in the country through Kamuzu International Airport (KIA) in Lilongwe in preparation for Castel’s Pomme Breeze launch scheduled to take place at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) this evening
Meanwhile, Malawian amapiano star Jetu has departed from Amaryllis Hotel en route to Chileka International Airport on her way to Lilongwe where she is expected to meet the South Africa Amapiano Queen.
Amapiano, a Nguni word loosely translated to “the pianos”, is a subgenre of kwaito and house music that emerged in South Africa in the mid-2010s.
It is a hybrid of deep house, jazz, and lounge music characterized by synths and wide, percussive basslines.
Gabadinho Mhango put up a brilliant performance as he scored a goal and voted man of the match in Moroka Swallows’ 2-nil against Stellenbosch Football Club in South Africa’s Premiership league.
In a match played on Saturday afternoon at Dobsonville Stadium, Mhango provided an assist for Lindokuhle Mtshali’s goal in the 34th minute and then found his name on the score sheet in the 73rd minute.
Gabadinho
The former FCB Nyasa Big Bullets forward has recently rediscovered his form as he has scored a number of goals and won a couple of man of the match awards.
In other DSTV Premiership matches played on Saturday, Polokwane City and Sekhukhune settled for a goalless draw at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium.
2023 TNM Super League Golden Boot winner Clement Nyondo scored his first league goal for Mighty Mukuru Wanderers this season as the Nomads beat Karonga United 1-0 at the Kamuzu Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Nyondo scored the long awaited goal in the 14th minute following a Gaddie Chirwa’s cross after failing to score in an unbelievable circumstances two minutes earlier.
Isaac Kaliati had the chance to double the lead for the Nomads but his goal was ruled out for an offside in the 19th minute.
Nyondo had another chance to score in the 27th minute but this time around Karonga goalkeeper MacLean Mwale came to rescue the situation for the Karonga-based side.
The last 10 minutes of the first half saw the visitors becoming more hungry for an equaliser and they almost got it in the 44th minute when Blessings Mwalilino’s shot hit the post after goalkeeper Richard Chipuwa was already beaten.
Isaac Kaliati receiving a man of the match award from an official from TNM
In the second half, Wanderers made a couple of substitutions bringing in Francisco Madinga for Wisdom Mpinganjira and Christopher Kumwembe for Clement Nyondo.
On the other hand, Karonga made a triple substitution, introducing Robert Luhanga, Obbie Raphael and Alfred Chizinga for Blessings Mwallilino, Pilirani Thulu and Allen Chihana.
The last 45 minutes was largely dominated by the Nomads,who created plenty of scoring opportunities but failed to capitalise on their lead to convert them into goals.
Isaac Kaliati, Fransisco Madinga and Christopher Kumwembe were among the culprits for Wanderers’ missed opportunities and Karonga have their goalkeeper ‘MacLean Mwale’ to thank for beautiful saves.
Robert Luhanga scored what could have been a contender for the goal of the season but it was ruled out for an offside by the officiating personnel.
After the match Isaac Kaliati for Wanderers was voted man of the match.
The Nomads have now moved to the second position with 12 points, a point behind league leaders Silver Strikers who are playing against Creck Sporting on Sunday.
At Chitowe Stadium in Dwangwa, defending champions FCB Nyasa Big Bullets left it late to secure a 1-all draw against Salima-based soldiers Mafco FC.
The home side were the first to find the back of the net through Innocent Makawano in the 26th minute but the People’s team equalised just three minutes before the end of the match courtesy of a Patrick Mwaungulu’s free-kick.
After the match, Mafco captain Paul Ndhlovu was voted man of the match.
There was another 1-1 draw in Mzuzu as Moyale Barracks came from behind to draw against Chitipa United at Mzuzu Stadium.
Stimella Muyira put Chitipa in front from the penalty spot in the 15th minute but Moyale equalised in the 60th minute through Clifford Chimulambe who also scored from the penalty spot.
The match between two league debutants FOMO FC and Baka City also ended 1-all at Mulanje Park Stadium.
The visitors got an opener just 4 minutes from kick-off through Nelson Sikaona but FOMO cancelled the lead nine minutes later through Rashid Chilomo who was also voted man of the match.
Baka City are bottom on the log table with 2 points while FOMO are on position 11 with seven points after playing six games.
Another 1-all draw was registered at Civo Stadium in Lilongwe in a match between Civil Service United and Bangwe All Stars with Beston Jimu scoring for the visitors and Emmanuel Saviel equalising for the Civil Servants.
On Sunday, apart from the Silver Strikers, Creck Sporting match, there will be another match between Mzuzu City Hammers and Kamuzu Barracks at Mzuzu Stadium and Mighty Tigers and Premier Bet Dedza Dynamos at Kamuzu Stadium.
