Malawi’s fast-rising music star Kellie Divine has released her highly anticipated news single titled ‘Bata’.
Bata is a love song in which a woman is appreciating the unconditional love being shown by her husband.
” Ndiwe umandichotsa mantha/ Ndiwe umandipatsa Bata/ Mumtima mwanga ndiwe master/ Olo pavute… Umandichotsa mantha Umandipatsa Bata….×2″, goes the chorus of the song in part.
Done in Afro-pop genre, the song has been produced by Taktic and Nyanda known for their beautiful productions with another music star, Driemo.
Kellie Divine (born Cailly Yusuf) is also expected to launch her debut EP on September 2 at Glalle Garden in Lilongwe.
Below is the link for Kellie Divine’s new single ‘Bata’
The Lilongwe Magistrate Court has on Tuesday adjourned to a later date a case in which former Chief Executive Officer(CEO) for Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) Collins Magalasi is accused of misprocurement of a fuel van.
The court decided to adjourn the case after it learnt that the accused is unwell.
The court was expected to start hearing defence witnesses after the state had finished parading witnesses in March this year.
Collins Magalasi
In his comment, State Advocate, Dzikondianthu Malunda, expressed worry over the conduct of defence lawyers.
Malunda said failure to communicate in advance about the illness of their client after the case stalled for months is quite unfortunate.
He observed that the defence lawyers had all the time to advise the court in good time of the sickness of their client but chose not to.
Magalasi alongside former MERA Procurement Officer, Bright Mbewe, are accused of procuring a fuel testing van to the tune of K563.2 million but the vehicle was never delivered to MERA.
However, the High Court Judge, Patrick Chirwa, presiding in the magistrate court having been hearing the case before his promotion to the higher court came from Zomba to preside over the case.
Mzati Radio and Television have resumed normal broadcasting after destructive fire damaged transmission equipment earlier this month.
In a statement released on Tuesday, the station’s management indicates their engineers have been working tirelessly to address the problem.
“We assure you that we will continue giving you nothing but the best in as far as informing, entertaining and educating the masses is concerned,” reads the statement.
Soon after hearing about the accident, Information Minister Moses Kunkuyu had visited the station in Mulanje district where he pledged government supportent’s support to ensure quick resumption of programming.
The station had indicated it would require K20 million to replace the damaged equipment.
Mzati Radio, which started as a geographical community radio, has grown and developed in the past five years to satisfy the information, education and entertainment needs of many Malawians.
Mzati Television is also one of very few stations providing the much-needed pluralism and diversity in Malawi’s budding television industry.
In a major stride to ensure universal access to water and sanitation, the governments of Malawi and South Sudan on Monday announced the launch of Presidential Compacts on Water and Sanitation.
The announcement was made at Stockholm World Water Week, which gathered thousands of international leaders and experts this week to address the water and sanitation crisis.
Presidential Compacts on Water and Sanitation mark a significant step forward in improving public health, ending open defecation, and increasing climate resiliency. The Compacts are built upon clear commitments that encompass increased budget allocations, innovative sources of financing, and comprehensive plans for the construction of vital water and sanitation infrastructure.
The Key Compact commitments of the Compact include;
Malawi: In support of the $145 million in funding received from the World Bank, the Compact will provide a blueprint for rebuilding water and sanitation infrastructure and enhancing climate resiliency following the devastation from Cyclone Freddy.
South Sudan: The country has earmarked $56 million – equivalent to nearly 2% of the country’s GDP – to bolster their Compact strategies, which include empowering communities to end open defecation by 2030. They will also will expedite the passing of Water Bill 2014 to ensure a safe water supply.
The Compacts are part of the “Heads of State Initiatives” project, a groundbreaking effort aimed at advancing water and sanitation services worldwide, which was jointly launched during Stockholm World Water Week by the Government of the Netherlands, IRC WASH, the UN-hosted Sanitation and Water for All global partnership (SWA) and UNICEF. The partners will serve in an advisory capacity to the Compacts, providing critical technical expertise and coordinated advocacy.
Additionally, Nigeria announced its intention to serve as a Compact mentor, providing its expertise in engaging Heads of State to ensure the prioritization of water and sanitation.
Speaking at the launch event, the partners commended Malawi and South Sudan for their announcements: Patrick Moriarty, CEO of IRC WASH said Clean, safe drinking water and safely managed sanitation services aren’t just human rights, they’re fundamental building blocks for human and economic development and resilience in the face of climate change. “They are fundamental to any country’s development and need to be given the highest priority – championed by heads of state, prioritized around the cabinet table.”
Catarina de Albuquerque, who is the CEO of SWA called for accountability from the Presidents and Prime Ministers saying: “To achieve water and sanitation for all by 2030, we’ll need a roughly six-fold increase in current rates of progress worldwide. However, we won’t get there without ambition, action and accountability from Presidents and Prime Ministers. Clean water and sanitation are fundamental human rights and essential for achieving secure stable resilient futures for every country. These Compacts demonstrate a collective commitment to transforming the lives of millions.”
Omar Abdi, Deputy Executive Director, Programmes, UNICEF said “Empowering children with access to safe water and sanitation is not just a commitment, but a testament to a brighter, healthier future. As governments unite in their pledge to increase access to these basic necessities, we provide not only access to safe water services and sanitation, but bridges to a world where children can thrive without the risk of waterborne disease or compromise their learning or safety while collecting water.”
The body of Leonard Tilingamawa, who untilill his death, was Parliament’s Chief Research Officer, has on Sunday been laid to rest at his home, Machinjiri in Blantyre.
Tilingamawa died on Friday, August 18, 2023.
In her eulogy, the Speaker of Parliament, Catherine Gotani Hara, said late Leonard Tilingamawa was a dedicated member of staff such that Parliament will greatly miss his services.
Leonard Tilingamawa
“We are saddened by his death. Late Tilingamawa demonstrated commitment towards work.
“He championed the establishment of Parliament Staff Union, which means he was putting the needs of fellow employees above his,” said Hara.
Among other notable people who attended the burial ceremony were Chairperson of the Women’s Caucus, Hon. Roseby Gadama, Hon. Commissioner Zulu, Hon. John Bande and several Members of Parliament.
