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Tay Grin ‘s ‘TCHA’ music video passes Grammy Awards Consideration

By Chisomo Phiri

In a historic moment for the Malawian Music Industry, Tay Grin’s ‘TCHA’ music video has officially passed consideration at the Grammy Awards, marking a significant milestone and igniting a wave of pride and excitement within the music community.

The breakthrough news came to light through a report by Zambian blog, Zedcoop, confirming the Grammy Awards Screening Committees’ validation of the ‘TCHA’ music video’s placement in The Best African Performance category.

This recognition represents a remarkable achievement not only for Tay Grin but for the entire Malawian music scene, solidifying its presence on the global stage.

Tay Grin



‘Tcha’ is a fusion of the artist’s signature style of traditional Manganje and hip-hop.

Making the announcement, the musician described the Best African Music Performance consideration as a win for all Malawians.

“It give me great pleasure and honor to announce that we have been “considered” for the Best African Performance at the GRAMMY AWARDS.

“This is huge for our nation and I humbly ask that we continue promoting the song on all platforms drumming up the the needed support and hopefully get a Grammy nomination for Tcha.

“I would like to thank everyone who was involved in the making of this project and I am very hopeful. Let’s go Malawi,” wrote the artist on his Facebook page.

Tay Grin has been known to fuse Africa sounds with hip hop samples & coming up with unique music.

On this incredible win, he follows the footsteps of Malawi Prison Band which received a Grammy nod in 2015 for the Best World Music Album.

In brief, the prestigious Grammy Awards recognize outstanding achievements in the music industry.

Jappie Mhango appointed as Northern Region DPP Vice President

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By Chisomo Phiri

Former ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has on Tuesday October 17, 2023 announced the appointment of Jappie Mhango as the party’s vice president for the northern region.

In a statement the party’s spokesperson Shadric Namalomba said Mhango’s appointment follows a meeting by the Central Executive Committee (CEC) on Monday October 16,2023 which was chaired by the party’s president Peter Mutharika.

“On behalf of His Excellency, Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika, the President of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), I have the pleasure to announce the appointment of Hon Jappie Ntuwa Mhango as the DPP Vice President for the Northern Region with immediate effect.

Mhango

“The Central Executive Committee of the Party, chaired by the President met yesterday to approve this appointment in accordance with Article 9 (5a) of the DPP Constitution,” said Namalomba in a statement.

He added that, he believes Mhango will among others help in uniting members of the party following the intra-party fights that have been happening in the party.

The position fell vacant following the death of Goodall Gondwe on August 8 this year.

EGENCO employee Daniel Tembo collapses to death

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By Chisomo Phiri

One of the top officials at Electricity Generation Company (EGENCO) Daniel Tembo has collapsed to death while on his way to work.

An eye witness has confirmed the development in a statement made available to this 247 Malawi News.

“Dan Tembo of EGENCO, just collapsed on his way to Nkula this morning, He was driving and felt very hot, stopped his car, He immediately fell down and the Bt water board guys who were driving behind him stopped and picked him to Nkula clinic.

The late Daniel Tembo


“He stabilized and Egenco decided to take him to Mwayiwathu and sadly he passed on the way and declared dead on arrival,” reads part of the statement.

Meanwhile,EGENCO is yet to comment on the matter.

Govt announces 1.5 million farmers to benefit from AIP

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By Chisomo Phiri

The Government through the Ministry of Agriculture has announced that 1.5 million farmers will benefit from the Affordable Input Programme (AIP) in the upcoming farming season.

Briefing Journalists in Lilongwe on Tuesday, Minister of Agriculture Sam Kawale said President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera will launch the Programme on October 20, Kaluluma EPA in Kasungu.

Hon Sam Kawale and Hon Moses Kunkuyu

The Minister disclosed that the government has maintained K15 000 as an amount which farmers will be paying to redeem a 50 kilogramme bag of fertiliser.

He further assured farmers in the country of the availability of fertiliser saying Treasury has already released some funds for its purchase and transportation.

Kawale also said that the Smallholder Farmers Fertiliser Revolving Fund of Malawi has readily available fertiliser.

He disclosed that currently, the government already distributed fertiliser to Dedza, Kasungu, Dowa, Nkhotakota, Mzimba, Rumphi
Chitipa, Mangochi and Neno among other districts.

Last growing season AIP faced network and transportation hiccups which forced some members of Parliament to be using personal resources to transport the farm inputs.

Malawi’s AIPcurrently combines an economic and a social objective, respectively aimed at increasing agricultural production; and assisting poor farming households.

I am eyeing prizes – Chakwera declares ahead of presidential charity golf tourney

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By Cedric Nkungula

President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has sent shivers down the spine of Presidential Charity Golf Tournament competitors saying he has worked so hard to improve his game and that unlike last year, he is in good shape to compete for honours.

To show his seriousness, on Sunday 15th October 2023, President Chakwera took to Mlambe Golf Course in Mangochi to prepare for the event slated for Lilongwe Golf Club on Saturday.

“Last year I had a good time on the golf course but this year it’s not just about participating, I am eyeing the prizes,” said Chakwera in a statement issued by State House Press Office.



“I have worked hard on my short game and putting. Let those taking part know that there is a new golfer in town and I will give them a good run for their money.”

Presidential Charity Golf Tournament is Chakwera’s own initiative that is aimed at raising funds for needy students from public universities and Tropical Cyclone Freddy victims.