The Musicians Rights Forum(MRF) General Secretary (GS) Princess Chitsulo has announced that the forum will organize a candlelight service in honor of the late legendary musician Soldier Lucius Banda.
In a statement released on Monday July 1,2024,Chitsulo,has expressed shock at the passing of the late Banda, who was one of the organization’s founding members.
Princess Chitsulo
She says the date and venue for the candlelight service will be announced soon.
Chitsulo has however, requested that all musicians intending to do music covers of the late Soldier Lucius Banda’s work should only do so after obtaining consent from the family.
Banda died on Sunday, June 30, 2024 in South Africa where he was receiving kidney treatment.
He started his music career at the age of 15 together with his brother Paul in the Alleluya Band.
On top of being a musician, the late Banda was also a politician.
In 2004, he was elected as Balaka North Legislator where he served for two years.
In 2018, he served as a Campaign Director for the United Transformation Movement (UTM) and until his death was serving as a Presidential Advisor on Youth and Arts.
A 32-year-old accountant at Trinity College of Health Sciences in Nsanje Anthony Chiniko,has published a book titled ‘Beyond the Storm’ that delves into how youth can excel in life in the face of despair.
In an interview with 247 Malawi News,Chiniko said the book’s message goes to parents and the youth.
He said:”To parents in the sense that they should train their children that they should not be carried away by riches or their parents but struggle to make their own.
“To the youth in the sense that they must know that life is what you make and that they will never live with parents forever so they must prepare for that.”
Asked on what motivated him to write the book, the author said:”I have seen alot of youth who grew up in rich families but after losing parents they started struggling with poverty because they were not prepared for such a time.”
He said those who want to access the book can directly contact him or visit Grand Pen publishers.
Asked to comment on how he sees writing industry in Malawi in terms of its growth,Chiniko said:”We have hope as a nation though we are struggling now because reading culture is deteriorating”
He then urged people most especially parents and children to buy the book as it is dedicated to them.
“I am just encouraging parents and children to buy this book because it will help them to understand life,” he said.
Apart from being an author and accountant,Chiniko is also a preacher and a farmer.
Currently, he is channeling his passion for peace and unity into latest project, a manuscript called ‘The Value of Peace’ which underscores his enduring dedication to fostering harmony and understanding in his community and beyond.
Author and poet Herbert Antondo Katanda has published a new book titled ‘The Audacity of Depression’.
In an interview with our journalist Chisomo Phiri, Katanda said ‘The Audacity of Depression’ is a must-read book which articulates situations that lead to depression and suggest some solutions to the vice.
He said the book which was launched on June 29,2024 at Lark Cafe in Area 43,Lilongwe, carries the main message of hope to the broken hearted and victims of stress and anxiety.
“The book’s manuscripts emanated from personal experiences and the experience of people around me.
“The book is currently on the market and it can be accessed at the word library in area 18 and on my social media page Herbert Antondo Katanda,”he said.
Asked to comment on how he sees writing industry in Malawi, Katanda said:”The industry is progressing but I feel like support is minimum. It is hard to financially be motivated as a writer through your work in Malawi. But writers are still giving an international strategy.”
Apart from being an author and poet, Katanda is also a professional journalist.
He started a writing career in 2010 and ‘The Audacity of Depression’ is his second book after another titled ‘Belly Button’ which was written and published in 2018.
Yemwe akufuna kudzayimira nawo pampando wa pulezidenti pa chisankho cha 2025 a Ras Chikomeni Chirwa wati wayamba kugulitsa chamba kuti apeze ndalama zomwe zimafunikira kupereka ku bungwe la Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) kuti munthu ayimire nawo pa chisankho .
A Chirwa atsimikiza izi kuyilesi ya Zodiak ponena kuti mpingo wawo wama Ras unalandira chiphaso chowavomereza kugulitsa chamba kwa chaka chimodzi kuchokera kubungwe lowona za ulimiwu la Cannabis Regulatory Authority (CRA) ndipo ayamba kugulitsa chambachi kuti apeze ndalama zokwanira.
Presidential candidate Ras Chikomeni Chirwa
Iwo ati,akugulitsanso ma T-shirt kuti apeze ndalama zokwanira zogwiritsa ntchito kukonzekera chisankho cha 2025 ndipo wapemphanso aMalawi kuti amuthandize.
“Ndizoona ndipo khumbo lathu ndikupeza ndalama zoti zitithandize pa zisankho za chaka chamawa,” atero a Chirwa.
Katswiri pa nkhani za ndale a Chimwemwe Tsitsi wayamikira a Ras Chikomeni kaamba koyamba pawokha kusaka ndalama ndipo awalangizanso kuti afikira anthu omwe ali ndikuthekera kowathandiza.
Muzisankho za 2019, a Chirwa adalephera kupikisanawo pa mpando waupulesidenti atalephera kupeleka ndalama yomwe a MEC amafuna kuti aliyese opikisananawo pa mpandowu apeleke.
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has officially declared the long-awaited Elective Convention scheduled for August 17th and 18th, 2024, in the bustling city of Blantyre. This event holds immense significance as it provides a pivotal platform for DPP members to shape the future direction of the party.
A gathering of decision-making, the convention’s primary agenda centers around electing new leadership, including the critical decision of selecting the party’s presidential candidate for the upcoming national elections. Given the current political climate in Malawi, this convention carries significant weight in determining the DPP’s strategy and path forward in the years ahead.
Namalomba
Representation and dialogue, delegates from every region of Malawi will converge in Blantyre, ensuring that a diverse array of voices and opinions within the party are heard and considered. This gathering is designed to foster healthy debates, tackle pressing issues, and ultimately elect leaders who will guide the DPP towards continued success and relevance in the national political landscape.
Commitment to inclusivity, The DPP prides itself on its inclusive approach, affirming that all members, irrespective of their positions or affiliations, will have equal opportunities to contribute and participate actively in the decision-making process. This commitment underscores the party’s dedication to transparency, fairness, and democratic principles.
Anticipation and expectation, Shadric Namalomba MP, serving as the Presidential and Party Spokesperson, expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming convention. He emphasized the historic nature of the event and eagerly anticipated the transformative decisions and developments that will emanate from the gathering in Blantyre.
Invitation to stakeholders, the DPP extends a warm invitation to all its delegates and members to convene in Blantyre for this landmark event. The convention not only signifies a moment of strategic decision-making but also highlights the party’s commitment to unity, inclusivity, and visionary leadership.
For further inquiries and updates regarding the convention, interested parties can contact Shadric Namalomba at 0999965600. The DPP looks forward to welcoming stakeholders to Blantyre and anticipates the positive outcomes and advancements that will stem from this significant gathering.
