Minister of Lands, Deus Gumba has said government would continue constructing houses for people with albinism for their enhanced safety and secure environment.
He was speaking on Wednesday in Mandala Village in the area of Traditional Authority (TA) Muzikubola in Mzimba when he presided over handover ceremony of a house built to a family which was raising two kids with albinism.
Gumba handing over the house
Gumba said government was constructing 69 houses across the country with 49 of them fully completed and four handed over to the owners with the remaining ones at finishing levels.
‘‘When President Chakwera took over government four years ago, he pledged to ensure that people with albinism are provided with decent houses for their safety and this ceremony is a testament to fulfilment of that promise,’’ he said.
The Minister added that government has in the current budget provided more funding to cater for 15 additional houses for the same course.
Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) Director General Daudi Suleman has emphasized the need to embrace a digital Malawi to help in developing the country.
Suleman said this on Thursday at the Dynamic Leaders and Gate Keepers Forum (DGGF) in Lilongwe.
The MACRA DG said digitization is key in economic growth as the country is fostering the long term development vision, the Malawi 2063.
Daudi Suleman
He said this can be done if challenges in the sector are addressed as there is a digital divide emanating from high cost of smartphones.
Suleman disclosed that one million SIM cards out of 14 million registered SIM cards, are working on smartphones.
“There is a need to among others make more investment in Information Communication Technology, Improve digital infrastructure and cyber security to promote digitization in the country,” Suleman said.
Veteran freedom fighter and Parliamentarian for Rumphi East constituency Kamlepo Kalua, has advised Malawi Defence Force (MDF) soldiers to stay away from politics so that they should be used by politicians for political gains
Kalua said MDF soldiers are mandated to defend the country from its enemies reminding them that in 2019 they did a commendable job siding with the citizens that were demonstrating in the streets in the electoral justice in court.
Kamlepo Kalua
He said it is his prayer for the MDF soldiers to continue be a darling of the people as in 2019 and remain in that position and never allow politicians to divide them
Speaking through an audio clip circulating in various social media platforms, Kalua has complained that police are still keeping his mobile phone for reasons that can be best explained by themselves reminding them that there’s nothing to live forever.
Kalua has expressed his sadness that there are alleged threats to life for his son, Penjani Kalua known by the youth as Fredokiss saying his son has committed no offence to the state.
He said the plans were to kill him through poisoning in Ntcheu during a Candlelight Memorial Service for the departed Vice President Dr. Saulosi Chilima warning police officers that if his son is killed, him also is ready to be killed.
The Parliamentarian has advised the Inspector General of Police Madam Yolamu that there have been many IGs before her but have gone and her also will go, do her job professionally so that she lives a good legacy after she turned to be former IG.
“It is very sad that you want to kill my son to be a sacrificial lamb for your positions, kill him and I am monitoring his death, I know who and who have been sent, their wives and residential areas,” said Kalua.
He said during the change from one party state to multiparty democracy, he survived 13 assassination attempts, during the reign of Dr. Bakili Muluzi 8 assassination attempts and two, during Professor Bingu wa Muthariika.
Kalua said he is giving his child to be killed and his blood to be a sacrificial lamb for their positions reminding them that during Ngwazi Dr. Hastings Kamuzu Banda, the police maintained him as Life President of Malawi but they did not keep his life.
He has finally advised prophets to be always tell the truth for the name of God not to be forsaken and not to use the name of God for personal glories calling for peace, stability and non-violence in Malawi encouraging Malawians to build their country and not destroying it.
Mighty Mukuru Wanderers center-back Lawrence Chaziya on Thursday said goodbye to teammates and staff as he is expected to leave the country to start playing for TP Mazembe in DRC.
He will soon to be on a flight to DRC where he is expected to go through a medical before signing for Mazembe alongside Nyasa Big Bullets duo of Patrick Mwaungulu and Lanjesi Nkhoma.
Chaziya joined the Lali Luban side in January last year after being released by Jordanian Pro League side Al Hussein Irbid SC after the expiry of his 10-month contract.
Lawrence Chaziya
Before going to Jordan, Chaziya who also plays for the Malawi national football team ‘The Flames’ played for Civo Service United until 2022.
Chaziya who will turn 26 next month, was part of the Malawi squad at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.
Malawi’s First Lady, Madame Monica Chakwera, has joined a distinguished assembly of First Ladies from around the world for a three-day Certified Executive Leadership Training in Health and Development in the United States of America.
This event is being held at the Ford Foundation Centre for Social Justice in New York.
The training, which has been organised by the Global First Ladies Academy (GFLA) and Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health, serves as a testament to the collaborative spirit inherent in global health initiatives.
Madam Chakwera in USA
In partnership with the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD), the Alliance of Spouses of Heads of State and Representatives of Latin America (ALMA), the Spouses of CARICOM Leaders Action Network (SCLAN), and the Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen, this training aims to enhance leadership in public health and development.
The Global First Ladies Academy (GFLA) leverages the powerful network of the Global First Ladies Alliance, regional networks, and the century-long expertise of Columbia University in the field of public health to provide support to First Ladies in their important roles.
The programme provides a platform for discussing a wide range of topics, including cancer prevention, communicable and chronic disease management, maternal and child health, climate change, health systems, mental health, and gender equity in access to capital.
The discussions are based on current trends, critical research, and sustainable evidence-based approaches to health and development challenges.
Established in 2009, the GFLA has collaborated with over 79 First Ladies, empowering them to lead impactful health and development initiatives in their respective countries.
Its inaugural academy, launched in 2023 in partnership with Columbia University and OAFLAD, included participants from Botswana, Burundi, The Gambia, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, and Zimbabwe.
The participants covered important topics such as effective leadership, strategic policymaking, public health system strengthening, HIV/AIDS, women’s cancers, and HPV.
A significant highlight was a roundtable discussion with US First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, emphasising the importance of global partnerships.
The 2024 Academy, hosted at the Ford Foundation Centre for Social Justice, commenced on July 10 and concludes on July 12.
This year’s gathering is held in partnership with Columbia University, Ford Foundation, USAID, GE HealthCare, Merck, and PepsiCo.
