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Prophet David Mbewe resigns as FOWEL leader

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Prophet David Mbewe resigns as FOWEL leader

By Chisomo Phiri

One of the country’s renowned self-acclaimed prophets prophet David Mbewe has announced that he has resigned as president and member of Freedom of Worship and Economics Liberation(FOWEL) effective 30 days from June 1,2023.

On top,Mbewe says, he has also stepped down as a president and trustee chairperson of the Prophetic Ministries Association of Malawi(PMAM).

But according to his two separate resignation letters addressed to trustees of the two bodies,Mbewe who is the founder of Living Word Evangelistic Church (LWEC) has not specified the reasons for his resignations.



Prophet David Mbewe is well known to many for his Shalom Mount Valley in Machinga.

The self-acclaimed prophet once shocked many Malawians including his church followers when he announced his intentions to contest at the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) convention for the position of president.

Estiner Katengeza to perform at sounds of Malawi on Thursday

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Estiner Katengeza to perform at sounds of Malawi on Thursday

By Chisomo Phiri

One of the country’s renowned female singers Estiner Katengeza will on Thursday June 1,2023 perform at Sounds of Malawi, a weekly acoustic music session held at Jacaranda Cultural Center in Blantyre; every Thursday.

In an interview, the Malawi’s popular gospel singer said, hosted by Waliko Makhala, the performance will start from 6:30PM to 8:00 PM and that the price at door K4,000 per person.

“It will be a nice performance from me and I have lined up some more good music for the attendees to enjoy. There will also be musician Snowden Ibu performing,” she said.

The singer urged many people including her music fans to come and enjoy her performance at the session.

“I am calling everyone who is free on Thursday evening to come and enjoy my performance.”

Estiner is one of the most well known female artists in Malawi.

She came on to the Malawi music scene in 2008 when she released the 10-song album “Zili bwino” whose title shot her to fame and continues to enjoy massive airplay.

The singer double-launched the Zili bwino CD and DVD in 2010 in her resident city of Blantyre.

Estiner released and launched a second 10-song album in 2012, and she also has three popular singles ‘Made for you’, ‘Chete Moyo wanga’, and ‘Kwacha ‘ which she produced between 2015 and 2018.

The singer and songwriter sings gospel with a voice, lyrics, and presentation that are reminiscent of the genre yet uniquely distinctive to her.

High Court Judge ‘Rachel Sikwese’ donates First Aid Kit to BDNC

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High Court Judge ‘Rachel Sikwese’ donates First Aid Kit to BDNC

By McLloyd Kudzingo


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.

Janta releases new song “Yomweyo

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Janta releases new song “Yomweyo

By Staff Reporter


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/

Bakili Muluzi set free in alleged K1.7 billion corruption charges

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Bakili Muluzi set free in alleged K1.7 billion corruption charges<br>

By Chisomo Phiri

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.

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