Malawi’s famous local musicians Gibo Pearson and Joe Gwaladi are in South Africa for three gigs mainly supported by Young Joe Promotions .
According to the local media, Gwaladi, better known as Professor Joe Gwaladi in music circles and famed for the track ‘Tumbocid’ and Gibo Pearson of ‘Izathera Mapenalty’ held their first show at Benoni on Friday.
Gwaladi right and Gibo Pearson left being welcomed in RSA
Their second show is on Saturday at Nyanyazi with the last at Tijuca.
Gibo Pearson, who recently collaborated with Joseph Nkasa in the track ‘Go Konko’, says they are happy to perform in the rainbow nation and that it shows that their songs are being loved.
Called ‘Ipatse Moto’, the show is also being supported by Ras Solace, De Boi Culture, Syras and Exodus Band.
In Chiradzulu,six people are in police custody for allegedly being involved in mob justice which led to the death of Edison Libukama on suspicion that he stubbed his brother in marriage Elias Bamus with a knife on the chest.
According to Public Relations Officer(PRO) for Chiradzulu Police Constable Cosmas Kagulo, the suspects have been identified as Masautso Bamusi aged 35, Amosi Mulore aged 24, Simon Mtotoka 53 aged, Simeon Bamusi aged 42, Paul Fisher aged 48 and Henry Pensulo aged 41, all from Likalawe village Traditional Authority(TA) Kadewere in the district.
Kagulo said that, “Investigations have revealed that on July 28, 2023, at around 05:00 hours, Edison stubbed Elias Bamus who was on his way to the garden”
“Edson was then taken to Likalawe village head man who advised them to report the matter to Thumbwe Police, but on the way, they severely beaten him to death and set him ablaze,” he added.
According to Kagulo, later, the body was buried by same mob without reporting the matter to the police.
However, on August 1st, 2023, rumours were all over the area and police made a follow-up on the matter that made the Criminal Investigation Detective Officers to arrest the suspects after investigation.
Upon Postmortem, results from Chiradzulu District Hospital revealed that the death was due to internal bleeding due to head injuries and burning wounds he sustained after being burnt by fire.
The suspects are expected to appear before court soon to answer charges leveled against them.
The Malawi High Commissioner to the UK Dr Thomas Bisika has applauded Charity riders who are riding a 500 mile journey from London to Glasgow in support of Malawi education. The riders were seen off by the High Commissioner at the start of their journey. They are riding for ‘Think Malawi’ a charity supporting grassroots education initiatives in Malawi.
The Charity bike ride has been dubbed Pedal with a Purpose charity cycle ride. The riders have departed London on Saturday 5 August 2023, and will ride 80-110 miles per day for six days in order to reach Glasgow on 10 August. They are scheduled to arrive during the World Cycling Championships which are taking place in Glasgow, and are planning a big party on arrival.
Alastair Boon, 26, from Brixton, Alex Bascetta, 29, from Peckham and Steve McInerny, 47, from Herne Hill started the ride at London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and are due to cross the finish line on Thursday at the UCI Cycling World Championships in Glasgow
Dr Bisika with the cycle riders that are raising funds to improve education in Malawi
In his statement Dr Bisika wished the riders the best of luck and applauded them for raising funds to support Malawi education “I wish the riders the best of luck on their ambitious cycle ride. I’m very happy that through this project, so many Malawians based in the UK are supporting this event. This in turn enables Think Malawi to fund education projects which are run by Malawian organisations, a virtuous circle which benefits thousands of children in Malawi. I hope that the British public will give their support as well to this worthy endeavour.” Wrote Dr Bisika.
According to Mr McInerny, founder and trustee of Think Malawi, the goal is to raise £25,000, which will make a significant impact on the educational lives of Malawian children.
The funds raised from the cycle will be used to support Think Malawi’s grassroots education projects in Malawi.These initiatives range from making reusable sanitary pads available, enabling girls to stay in school, building desks to innovative remote learning projects.
The ride has already raised over £4,000, and the riders hope to increase this during the course of their trip.
Nyasa Big Bullets on Saturday, held on by a thread to keep their hopes of defending the FDH Cup title alive as they came from behind to draw 1-all against Extreme FC and cruise to the semifinals after winning 4-2 on post-match penalties
In a match played at Civo Stadium, the Mchinji-based side looked more determined to cause a huge upset as they played ‘extremely’ well especially in the first half.
Gregory Mwase put the hosts ahead just 20 minutes into the game after a lapse in Bullets defense.
Ephraim Kondowe
Following the goal, Extreme continued to pile pressure on the defending champions as Beston Jimu, Justice Honde and Mwase pressed hard to extend the lead but Bullets defense tried their best to avoid further embarrassment.
In the second half, Bullets made a number of changes but still failed to get the back of the net as Blessings Juma in goals for Extreme was always alert to deny the Ndirande outfit an equaliser.
Just when everybody thought it was going to be the end of the road for the People’s team, substitute Ephraim Kondowe had other thoughts as he scored just a minute before the end of the regulation time to force the game into penalties.
Kondowe equalized with a stunning header after receiving brilliant pass from MacFarlane Ngwira.
During the penalty shootout, Bullets scored their penalty kicks through Precious Sambani, Precious Phiri, Clyde Senaji and Nickson Nyasulu as Thokozani Mwangata and Chikondi Chasowa missed their spot kicks for the hosts.
After the match Extreme FC’s shot-stopper Blessings Juma was voted man of the match for his extraordinary performance.
Bullets will now face the winner between Dedza Dynamos and Moyale Barracks in the semifinals.
In another FDH Cup match, Mafco FC cruised into the semifinals after beating Bangwe All Stars 5-4 on post match penalties.
The match that was played at Mpira Stadium ended goalless in regulation time as Mafco finished the match with 10 men following a red card on Mphatso Filimoni in the second half.
Auspicious Kadzongola scored the last penalty for Mafco after Blessings Kameza saved Yamikani Mologeni’s penalty.
In another FDH Cup fixture, on Sunday, Dedza Dynamos will host Moyale Barracks as Mighty Mukuru Wanderers play Zingwangwa United and the winner will play Santhe Admarc.
Precious SambaniBlessings Juma receiving a man of the match award
