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Chilikumtima hails end of Parliament session

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Chilikumtima hails end of Parliament session

By Dean Chisambo

Member of Parliament for Ntcheu south Constituency Alexander Mwisho Chilikumtima on Friday afternoon hailed the end of Parliament session.

The lawmaker described the session as the most successful as the legslators managed to pass the 2022-2023 national budget and other bills.

He said the passing of the budget is very crucial as it will help to cater to some social delivery systems such that government hospitals will be able to purchase drugs, construction of roads and boreholes will be fixed in different parts of the constituencies.

Chilikumtima said :” We have a number of development activities in the Ntcheu south Constituency such as school blocks, staff houses and some bridges which are required to be constructed.

Alexander Mwisho Chilikumtima



“As of now, there are some bridges which are incomplete like Kambuku bridge which we have already lobbied the government to consider but with the passing of this budget, I am sure that we are going to complete it.”

He added that the ministry of transport and public works has promised to construct Lirengwe bridge for the people of Ntcheu south Constituency through the 2022 to 2023 national budget.

On his remarks, leader of the house Richard Chimwendo Banda commended the legslators for their solidarity on the passing of important bills as far as the national budget is concerned.

Banda also said that government is making progress on several construction development projects like Lilongwe six lane road, Lilongwe- Kasungu road, Mzimba-Rumphi road which are under way, school blocks, hospitals and also the raising of honourrier which the chiefs receive every month.

On his part leader, of opposition Kondwani Nankhumwa urged government to introduce money cash transfer for the people who have affected by Cyclone Freddy to receive from now until December amounting one hundred thousand kwacha each, which will help them to cater some challenges that are facing while they are looking to have their own settlement again.

During the August house the parliamentarians passed several bills such as distaster management bill, human trafficking bill just to mention a few.

Future for a girl child’ movie premiere on May 13

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Future for a girl child’ movie premiere on May 13

By Chisomo Phiri

All is set for a ‘ Future for A girl Child’ movie premiere on May 13,2023 at Civo Stadium Ground in Lilongwe.

The movie is shot by a Lilongwe-based non-governmental organization Youth Innovation Centre for Change ( YICC) in collaboration with Rumic Film Company.

In an interview, Executive Director (ED) for Youth Innovation Centre for Change Bridget Chaponda, said ‘future for a girl child’ movie acts as voice of the voiceless girl child ( a movie character) as it tells untold stories of how she struggled through to get out of poverty through education.

She said the movie which has former Gender Minister Dr. Patricia Kaliati as one of the characters focuses much on how gender based-violences and child abuses are affecting Malawi’s development in as far as 2063 agender and 50-50 campaigns are concerned.



“The movie is based on true stories of Gender-Based Violence that a girl child faces in Malawi and it is revealing untold stories.

“We want to reach out to all stakeholder with the right information of kicking out gender based-Violence and child abuse ,so that each and every one should take his or her role.

“One of our aims is to eliminate issues that are hindering the education systems of the girl child in Malawi,” said Chaponda.

Chaponda said it has cost them about K1.5 million to complete the movie project.

She said currently, they are negotiating with Malawi Broadcasting Cooperation ( MBC) TV , Timveni TV and Zodik TV to have the movie hosted on their platforms so as it reaches the masses.

“We would love to reach out to all broadcasting stations and TVs so that the message reaches all stakeholders,” she said.

Chaponda went on to appeal to the government and other stakeholders to always hear the voice of the voiceless girl child.

“It is time that the girl child has to speak for her self to the government and all stakeholders, and we are calling for their assistance and sponsorship so that the message should reach the right audience,” she said.

She indicated that their organization is facing a lot of challenges in dealing with gender based-violence and child abuse cases and called on government to intervene.

“I must indicate this that that the government should take a great role in making sure that there is justice on GBV cases and child abuse cases.

“We need them more in our community and the movie itself will speak for how much we need the government and stakeholder in the community such as chinsapo,” she said.

Chaponda then urged Malawians to buy and watch the movie once it was premiered.

“We as Youth Innovational Centre for Change, we would like to appeal to the public that we need your support to spread the message that the movie has carried.

“Please if anyone is interested to support us financially or with materials you are most welcome .

“Premiering the movie is not the end of the journey. We need to do more for the ‘future of a girl child’ ,and if God allows that we should have more sponsorship on this movie ,it will also help us to send back to school more and more children in our communities,” urged Chaponda.

She said currently, tickets for the movie premiere are selling at K20,000 VIP and K5,000 open standard and that those who want to purchase the tickets or render their support towards the movie should contact 0991561606.

Wanderers open season with 2-0 victory against Civil

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Wanderers open season with 2-0 victory against Civil

By McLloyd Kudzingo

Goals from Christopher Kumwembe and Misheck Botomani secured the three points for Mighty Mukuru Wanderers against Civil Service United at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre.

Kumwembe broke the deadlock in the 25th minutes when he slot in between two Civil defenders after receiving a pass from Misheck Botomani.

Botomani then doubled the lead in the 31st minute when he tapped into the net from a Stanley Sanudi free kick.

In other matches, Dedza United came from behind to draw 1-all against rookies Bangwe All Stars at Dedza Stadium.

Former Nyasa Big Bullets Reserves player Chikumbutso Salima scored for the visitors while Clement Nyondo saved the home side from an early embarrassment.

There was another 1-all draw in Lilongwe between Blue Eagles FC and Zomba-based side Red Lions FC.

The Area 30 side scored through Mecium Mhone who was also voted man of the match while Humphreys Minandi scored for the visitors.

Elsewhere, Ekwendeni Hammers and Kamuzu Barracks FC played out to a goal-less draw at Mzuzu Stadium

Sunday’s results means that only Mafco FC and Mighty Mukuru Wanderers have won their matches and no visiting team has managed to secure a win so far.

Mtambo donates assorted items to  Cyclone Freddy Victims

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Mtambo donates assorted items to  Cyclone Freddy Victims

By Durrell Namasani

The commander in chief of Citizen Tranformation Movement CFT, Timothy Mtambo on Sunday afternoon took time to donate assorted items to the victims of the Cyclone Freddy disaster . Mtambo delivered the items in his capacity as the patron of the Charity League of Transformation Foundation.

The items were donated to Cyclone survivors seeking shelter at Active Youth Initiative For Social Enhancement (AYISE) Resource Center in Blantyre. Present at the ceremony was the Ward Councillor for Bangwe Mtandizi area, Jomo Osman.

Speaking during the ceremony, Mtambo said the League of Transformation Foundation, are much concerned with the occurrence of the Tropical Cyclone Freddy that hit the Southern part of Malawi on Sunday March 12, 2023. causing deaths, injuries and loss of property. He said the charity wanted to cheer up our fellow beloved countrymen.

On the response after the cyclone disaster Mtambo thanked Malawians, the donors and other well-wishers who have been swift with their response “We are very thankful to the State President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera and the entire Government of Malawi, organisations, companies, churches, mosques, financial institutions, neighbouring countries, development partners and artists for all efforts channelled towards the welfare of the Tropical Cyclone Freddy victims”

Mtambo also used the event to appeal to the entire humanity to take care of the living space. Let us not just be thinking of money and today. Let us also think of our life and future. Let us plant trees in both new and bared places. Deforestation is a mother cause of natural disasters.” He said.

Shedding more light on the Charity organisation League of Transformation Foundation, Mtambo said The charity wants to touch lives , leaving no one behind  with a vision to Transform communities in which people are free from poverty, have access to basic social services and lead a dignified life within a sustainable friendly environment. “We want to implement and innovate sustainable development model that addresses existential challenge of poverty and inequalities through sustainable rural development, wealth creation, provision of basic social services and enhance access to livelihood resources” Sai Mtambo.

He said the event was one example of what the charity intends to be doing with the aim of Socio-economic and environmental transformation for sustainable human and natural resources development in Malawi. Secondly, The Charity will enhance access of rural population to safe drinking water and adequate sanitation. Lastly, the Foundation will build the resilience of rural communities to cope with and recover from natural disasters and effects of climate change. Improving food security and livelihood

On his part Jomo Osman thank Mtambo and the League of Transformation foundation charity  for donating to the victims of Cyclone Freddy saying this is the spirit that will make Malawi a great nation.

Chilima applauds Catholic Church over vision to open a bank

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Chilima applauds Catholic Church over vision to open a bank

By Staff Reporter

Malawi’s Vice President Dr. Saulos Chilima has applauded the Catholic church for showcasing independence of the church by opening a bank. He said there is need for Malawians to encourage each other of the need for independence at national, church and individual level in the country.

Chilima was speaking at Maula Cathedral in Lilongwe on Saturday when he attended the Eucharistic celebration that was held to launch the Centenary Bank of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lilongwe.

He said for the church to be successful, it is important for it to be independent saying one way of doing this, is what Lilongwe Archdiocese has done by establishing Centenary Bank in Malawi.

“Today we are celebrating that the vision of the Archbishop George Desmond Tambala and all catholic members of the Lilongwe Archdiocese has come true.

“We have been dreaming to have the bank and here is the Centenary Bank therefore it is very important to support the bank by opening bank accounts at the Centenary Bank,” he said .

Chilima therefore, urged the board and management of the bank to motivate its employees so that the existing customers and those that will come in as additional customers help the bank to make more profits.

Speaking earlier, Archbishop George Desmond Tambala urged people to support the bank by opening bank accounts at the bank and encouraged parishes to utilise the bank by depositing church offerings.

He encouraged Christians to have a saving culture for them to be economically empowered.

Lilongwe Archdiocese is the first religious institution to own a bank in Malawi.

Currently, the bank has 14 branches and three microfinance outlets and is planning to open more in the future.

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