High Court Judge, Justice Rachel Sikwese has donated First Aid Kit to the Blantyre and District Netball Committee (BDNC) to assist players in times of injuries during the Rainbow Paints Netball League.
The Judge handed over the kit to the Committee at the Blantyre High Court through her representative.
According to BDNC chairperson Vitumbiko Mwandemange Gubuduza, the judge made the decision to donate the kit after noticing that the Committee do not have First Aid Kit.
“You will recall that during the throw off of Rainbow Paints League, a young player fell down and Justice Sikwese who was our Guest of Honor asked about a first aid Kit from the Committee. Upon noting that we did not have the kit, My Lady Justice pledged to order the kit,” she said.
Gubuduza then thanked Justice Sikwese for her kind gesture and said the Committee will engage Malawi Red Cross Society on the possibility of training some officials on how they can use the kit during the League which is currently underway.
She said, “We are very thankful to My Lady Justice Rachel Sikwese for the timely donations and for looking out to the well being of the players in the League and Malawi Queens.”
Apart from donating to BDNS, Justice Sikwese has also bought another kit for the Malawi national netball team.
One of Malawi’s most popular musicians Janta has released the much anticipated single titled ‘Yomweyo.’
The new track which features Zeze Kingstone, Henwood and a South African artist Big Xhosa, has been produced by Henwood and Janta himself at SU Records.
The song did not come out without controversy as one South African-based Malawian artist Spie Pix had earlier claimed that he was the first to release the song saying Janta stole the idea from him.
However, Janta, real-name Shukuran Mwachumu dismissed the claims and went on to release the song on Monday night.
Here is the link to the new song https://mikozinet.com/id/yomweyo-ft-big-xhosa-zeze-kingston-henwood1/
The Hight Court of Malawi sitting in Blantyre has today morning freed former president Dr.Bakili Muluzi from all the charges he was answering in relation to the alleged abuse of public funds amounting to K1.7 billion.
The court’s decision follows a certificate of discontinuance of the case which Director of Public Prosecutions(DPP) Masauko Chamkakala issued on May 26,2023 to discontinue the matter.
In an interview with local media, Tamando Tchokhotho lawyer representing Muluzi said expressed happiness over the the judgement.
On his part, Clement Mwala lawyer representing Anti-Corruption Bureau ( ACB) also said that ACB is not against the judgement as it is in accordance with the laws.
Muluzi’s case has been in court for 14 years under three previous administrations.
A flurry of late goals saw defending champions Nyasa Big Bullets extend their TNM Super League lead as they beat Red Lions 4-0 at Kamuzu Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
The People’s team moved two points clear of Silver Strikers who have dislodged Mighty Mukuru Wanderers on the second position.
Lanjesi Nkhoma opened the scoring just five minutes from kick-off but they didn’t add a second until the 70th minute through substitute Anthony Mfune.
It was a game of many chances for the People’s team who controlled possession in both halves but they weren’t sharp enough in front of goals and they had three goals ruled out for offside.
Man Of the Match Clyde Senaji
Lanjesi Nkhoma scored the first goal of the match and his seventh this season after an assist by Maxwell Phodo.
The second goal for Bullets came from Anthony Mfune in the second half who scored with a simple tap in after being set by the first goal scorer, Lanjesi Nkhoma.
Stanley Billiat scored Bullets’ third goal in the 88th minute with a beautiful volley after receiving a beautiful pass from his captain Precious Sambani.
After providing an assist for Billiat, it was time for Sambani to register his name on the score sheet and he did just that in the added time with a powerful header from a Stanley Billiat’s well taken corner kick.
Red Lions introduced Hankey Machira and Ferguson Mtondo to replace Andrew Biyo and Hadji Kung’unde but still failed to get an equaliser as Bullets proved to be too strong for the army side.
After the match, Bullets’ Kenyan defender Clyde Senaji was voted Man Of the Match.
That result leaves Red Lions in fifteenth place, only two points behind bottom placed Extreme FC.
In Lilongwe, Stain Davie scored his first hat-trick this season as he helped Silver Strikers beat rookies Bangwe All Stars 4-1 at Bingu National Stadium.
The other goal for the central bankers came from Patrick Macheso as Bangwe got their consolation through Chikumbutso Salima who scored from the penalty spot.
Elsewhere, a lone goal from Binwell Katinji was enough to grant Civil Service United maximum points as they beat Kamuzu Barracks 1-nil at Civo Stadium.
In Dedza, it ended 1-all between Dedza Dynamos and Mighty Tigers with Clement Nyondo scoring for the home side in the first half and Trouble Kajani equalizing for the visitors just four minutes in the second half.
Moyale Barracks and Blue Eagles also shared the spoils as they drew 1-1 at Mzuzu Stadium.
Both sides got their goals in the second half through Gastin Simkonda and Tonic Viyuyu respectively.
Next weekend, all eyes will be on city rivals FCB Nyasa Big Bullets and Mighty Mukuru Wanderers as they travel up north to face Chitipa United and Karonga United respectively.
A 39-year-old teacher at Mkumba Community Day Secondary School (CDSS) in Mangochi Michael Nkhata is in police custody for allegedly pocketing K850,000 meant for examination fees for 20 Junior Certificate of Education (JCE) and 20 Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) candidates.
His arrest comes barely two weeks after two individuals were also arrested in the district for fraudulently obtaining money from Standard Eight learners meant for Primary School Leaving Certificate Examination fees.
Michael Nkhata
According to Mangochi Police Station spokesperson, Amina Tepani Daudi Nkhata during the month of January 2023 was assigned to help form two and four candidates in paying examination fees through the e-payment system.
On May 25, 2023 the headteacher for the said school discovered that 20 candidates were missing on the JCE subjects verification document which was sent from Malawi National Examination Board (Maneb).
“The headteacher realised that the suspect failed to dispatch the funds he collected.
“This prompted him to request for an MSCE subjects verification document in advance. Similarly, he also discovered that 20 candidates were not registered on the sheet,” explained Daud.
She the matter was reported to Masuku Police Unit, who promptly apprehended the suspect.
“During interrogation, the accused person admitted to have diverted the funds for personal use,” she added.
Regrettably, the affected students will not be able to sit for this year’s JCE and MSCE examinations as MANEB said the anomaly was not discovered in time for them to help in addressing the issue.
The suspect has since been charged with theft which contravenes section 278 of the Penal Code and will appear before court next week, according to the police.
Michael Nkhata hails from Zakeyu Village, Traditional Authority(TA) Mbelwa in Mzimba District.
