Mighty Waka-Waka Tigers moved to position 5 in the TNM Super League as they thumped rookies Baka City 4-1 in a match played at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre on Thursday afternoon.
The Kau-Kau boys got their first goal in 24th minute through an own goal by Robert Koineli and got their second at 70th minute through Alex Kambilinya before  Iven Mwakapenda added their third two minutes later.
The other goal for Tigers came from Masambiro Kalua in the 76th minute and Taniel Mhango scored a consolation for the visitors in the 85th minute.
After the match Tigers defender Alex Kambilinya was voted man of the match.
Tigers have now accumulated 11 points after playing seven games while the Karonga-based side remain bottom with 2 points from the same number of games.
In a significant boost to Malawi’s agricultural sector, President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has today launched the Malawi Agriculture Mechanisation Initiative in Lilongwe.
The innovative program, funded by Philip Morris International (PMI) and implemented by Pyxus, aims to revolutionize the country’s agricultural landscape.
The initiative is expected to have a positive impact on the country’s agricultural productivity, with beneficiaries able to access tractors and other equipment to improve their yields.
Chakwera
In his speech, President Chakwera praised PMI and Pyxus Malawi for their commitment to making Malawi self-sufficient in achieving food security.
He emphasized the importance of investing in agricultural mechanization to enhance crop yield, soil fertility, and the overall livelihoods of smallholder farmers.
The Malawi leader encouraged responsible loan repayment to ensure the project’s sustainability.
On his part, Minister of Agriculture, Sam Kawale, reiterated the ministry’s dedication to making Malawi an agricultural-driven nation.
He commended President Chakwera for fostering trust among development partners and donors, leading to increased funding and donations to Malawi.
Dr. Alfred Mwenifumbo, Controller of Agriculture Extension and Technical Services in the Ministry of Agriculture, assured the President of the ministry’s commitment to intensifying efforts to implement the program.
He highlighted plans to collaborate with TEVETA to train tractor operators and AGRA’s commitment to train 200 more.
Ronald Ngwira, Managing Director for Pyxus Agriculture, emphasized the importance of improving agricultural sustainability.
Pedro Braga, Vice President of Global Technical Operations for PMI, pledged continued support for modern agricultural mechanization, school feeding programs, and other initiatives in the country.
Dr. Grant Roberts, Director for Global Technical Services at PMI, stressed the organization’s commitment to mechanizing Malawi’s agriculture sector through equipment provision.
Temwanani Phiri, a beneficiary of the initiative, expressed gratitude to PMI and Pyxus for their support, which will benefit farmers and double agriculture productivity in the country.
This initiative marks a significant milestone in Malawi’s agricultural development, and all stakeholders are optimistic about its potential to transform the sector and improve the lives of smallholder farmers.
The Parliamentary Committee on Government Assurance and Public Sector Reforms has expressed satisfaction with the progress of the Social Cash Transfer Program in Balaka District.
The committee’s Chairperson Noel Lipipa commended the program’s positive impact on community members, noting its potential for long-term poverty reduction.
While acknowledging the program’s success, Lipipa suggested extending its duration to ensure beneficiaries can fully transform their lives and escape poverty.
Noel Lipipa
This extension, he believes, would allow participants to build sustainable livelihoods and achieve lasting economic stability.
On his part, one of the program’s beneficiaries, Robert Kazembe from Traditional Authority(T/A) Nsamala in the district, attested to the program’s effectiveness.
“Thanks to the program, I have been able to build a decent house and venture into livestock production,” Kazembe said, highlighting the tangible improvements in his life.
The Social Cash Transfer is a program that provides financial assistance to vulnerable individuals or households, often in the form of a cash transfer, to help them meet their basic needs and improve their well-being.
The program aims to reduce poverty, hunger, and malnutrition, and to promote economic stability and resilience.
In a bid to improve safety and coordination between council and Kabaza operators, the Malawi Coalition for Kabaza Stakeholders and Association (MACOKASA) on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mchinji District Council.
In his remarks, National Chairperson for MACOKASA, Moses Mwalabu, emphasized the association’s commitment to bringing safety and opportunities to Kabaza operators.
“We aim to provide loans and other resources to help operators develop their businesses and conduct their services in a safe and orderly manner,” he said.
Director of Administration for Mchinji District Council Hastings Mlambuzi, hailed the MoU as a milestone in maintaining order in the Kabaza business.
Mchinji Police Officer In-Charge, John Nkhoma, welcomed the association, stating that it will help Kabaza operators abide by rules and regulations.
“With MACOKASA, we can create by-laws that will safeguard operators and bring them to order,” he said.
Through the partnership, the council and MACOKASA are set to conduct awareness campaigns to educate operators about safety and regulations, promoting a safer and more coordinated Kabaza business in the district.
President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera will today preside over the official launch of the Agriculture Mechanisation initiative at BICC in Lilongwe.
The initiative is being facilitated by Phillip Morris International, along with its implementing partner, Pyxus, which has provided seed capital funding for the purchase of 23 tractors which are expected to be owned by entrepreneurs in the country.
The launch of the initiative will help farmers to access tractors through loans to maximize their agricultural productivity as part of implementing agriculture Commercialisation, Mega Farm initiative, and the Agriculture Tourism Mining strategy (ATM).
Chakwera
During his State of the National Address (SONA), President Chakwera highlighted that the government will continue its intensified effort to support subsistence commercial farming through the use of modern equipment such as tractors and combined harvesters to embrace mechanization and improve the agricultural system in the country.
President Chakwera has also demonstrated his commitment to revamp the agriculture sector through the launch of the Private Sector Mega Farm Implementation initiative, engaging private individuals and institutions in the implementation of the mega farm initiative.
