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Road accident claims life of a journalist in Lilongwe

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By Chisomo Phiri

Malawi’s media fraternity is mourning up and coming journalist Kumbukani Maneya who has reportedly died in road accident on December 26,2023 in Lilongwe.

Chairperson of Misa Malawi Golden Matonga says the fraternity is deeply saddened by Maneya’s untimely departure; adding he was hardworking.

The late Kumbukani Maneya



“Until his death, Maneya was an intern at PLFM and a third year journalism student at Pentecostal Life University(PLU). He also briefly worked with Nkhoma Synod Radio,” says Matonga.

He adds that the media fraternity will remember Maneya as an up-and-coming journalist who was willing to learn and greatly valued teamwork.

Maneya will be laid to rest later today at HHI cemetery in Blantyre.

Karonga CSOs, journalists urged to be proactive in disseminating messages of peace building

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By Chisomo Phiri

Malawi’s renowned Human Rights Activist Undule Mwakasungula has urged Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Journalists in Karonga district to be proactive in disseminating messages of peace building in older to end political violence and intimidations in the districts.

Mwakasungula made the call on Tuesday after an interaction meeting with CSOs and members of the media aimed at finding solutions of ending violence, as nation approaches the General elections period.

The activist said, Karonga is one of the districts which registered more political violent cases in the past elections hence to avoid repetition of the scenario.

Undule



He said :”We want to engage stakeholders to be proactive in civic educating the masses.

“Karonga has been identified as one of the hottest district in terms of conflict, therefore, I thought it wise to interact with the Media and CSOs within the district so that they can engage people to end the vice before 2025 elections as we are going close with the campaign.”

Apart from discussing issues of peace, Mwakasungula also encouraged the media and CSOs to be in forefront disseminating information about climate change.

On his part, Secretary for District Peace and Unity Aaron Lusubiro Mwenelupembe commended Mwakasungula for the gesture saying this will help in managing conflicts.

Zikhale for youths talent development after the success of K4 Million football and Netball Trophy

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By Staff Reporter

The Ken Zikhale Ng’oma K4 million Football and Netball Trophy finals took place at Kachere Primary School ground in Nkhata-Bay south and the legislator, who is also the Homeland Security Minister has promised that he will continue to support the youths in the area with another trophy next year.

During the football finals, Green Tigers FC won 4-2 against Brazil Vuwa FC in penalties after a 2-2 draw in 90 minutes.Tigers pocketed K1 million, and Vuwa FV received K500,000.

In the netball, Chichiri Netball Team were crowned the winners taking home K500,000 after defeating Warriors with 17 baskets to 13 baskets. The Warriors went home with K250,000.

The teams have also received various sports materials such as jerseys and balls at the matches. Former Flames coach, Kinna Phiri, Dowa west Parliamentarian, Abel Kayembe, and other MCP officials graced the event.

Ng’oma who is also Minister of Homeland Security has assured the youths in the district that he will be launching another trophy in January 2024.

Phiri has commended the initiative saying it is the best way for identifying talents among the youth in rural areas while on the other hand motivating youths who are jobless.

Malawi Police announces reduced cases of albino attacks

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By Linda Kwanjana

Malawi Police Services has announced that the cases of attacking people with albinism have drastically reduced compared with similar cases in the past.

Malawi Police Spokesperson Peter Kalaya said only six minor cases habe been recorded so far. Kalaya commended Malawians for the support which has helped the reduction of the attacks.

The government through the Ministry of Lands in collaboration with the Department of Disability and Elderly Affairs embarked on the project in 2021.

Police Spokesman Peter Kalaya



The houses are fully secured with fixed steel doors, burglar bar windows and bathrooms and kitchen are inside the houses. The houses also have fences around them to enhance security.

In June 2021, at the commemoration of the
International Albinism Awareness Day at
Chigumula Ground in Nkhotakota, President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera announced that his administration would build 793 secure and durable houses of people with albinism in the next five years.

Chakwera disclosed that the government had already set aside K400 million in the 2021-2022 national budget for the project.

Meanwhile, Association of People living with albinism (APAM) has hailed the Government for making people of the albinism live in a safe environment.

Nankhumwa warns DPP against tampering with voting electoral college

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By Linda Kwanjana

The leader of opposition in Parliament Kondwani Nankhumwa has warned Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Madala team against tampering with the electoral college as being circulated in the media.

The media has been reporting that the DPP 13 December, 2023 National Governing Council (NGC) meeting agreed to scrap off all the old college and replace it with a new one.

Addressing the press conference, Nankhumwa said he has fully been briefed that they have agreed to change all the positions especially those who vote at the convention.

Nankhumwa



But Nankhumwa has warned that such type of tyranic behaviour will not go without being challenged in court of law.

Nankhumwa said this is second attempt to remove these people following the first attempt in 2014.

With the look of things Madala team is so desperate for power. The DPP under Peter Mutharika know pretty well that DPP followers are protesting the Madala ayimaso campaign and they are looking for an alternative.