The Malawi’s Higher Education Students Loans and Grants Board (HESLG) has launched a campaign called ‘Pay Back Your Students Loan’ aimed at recovering loans.
According to the HESLG disbursement Committee chairperson Dr. Henry Chingaipe, through the campaign, the board intends to recover loans dating back to 1989.
He said in the campaign, HESLG envisions recovering MK1.5 Billion kwacha within a period of three months.
Dr Henry Chingaipe
“We have launched ‘Pay back your students’ loan campaign’ so that more deserving students should access higher education.Please voluntarily pay back your loans because they are not gifts but a stepping stone for a better future,” said Chingaipe.
Chingaipe also threatened that the board will deal with employers that are frustrating its efforts in recovering the loans from former beneficiaries.
He indicated that HESLGB will start revalueing all outstanding loans for students who benefited from the scheme with effect from 1st November 2023.
Under the Loans Board Act of 2015, the HESLGB is mandated to recover loans from beneficiaries when they mature two years after completing their studies.
Powerhouse International Church has called upon people across the globe to remain hopeful and steadfast in prayer despite going through hardships saying the hand of God is the only answer to all problems.
Bishop Bryson and Prophetess Lonia Nkhoma of Powerhouse International Church United Kingdom (UK) branch made the call in an interview ahead of Church’s conference slated for today on Saturday, August 5 at Grand Connaught in UK.
According to the UK based Malawian Bishop Bryson and Prophetess Nkhoma, the conference will be held under the theme: “Year of His Hand”.
“The main objective of the conference is to inspire the people not to give up in life because the hand of the Lord will make a different in their life,” said Bishop Bryson and Prophetess Lonia Nkhoma in an interview with 247 Malawi publication.
Bishop Nkhoma further said the hand of God is the hand of deliverance, favor, provision and uncommon accomplishments among others.
“The peoples hope will be renewed and expectation restored and they will testify,” added Bishop Nkhoma
Powerhouse International Church has branches in United Kingdom (UK) and Malawi; the Malawi branch is led by Rev Dr. Clement Nkhoma.
Hip-hop artist, Phyzix has released a brand new song titled ‘Munthu Wamba’ which he has featured one of Malawi’s finest singers, Patience Namadingo simply known as Namadingo in music circles.
‘Munthu Wamba’ has been produced by Drexxi Beats, Stich Fray and Namadingo.
The song talks about the life of a common person and gives hope to all those going through difficult times.
This is Phyzix’s fifth single this year after releasing Chekera which he featured Phyzix, Tina which he featured BeeJay and AceJizzy, The Woman which he featured Tarill and Wife Material Remix which he featured Pon G, Vinchezo and Dizmo.
Here is the link to the new song https://youtu.be/9SGdzjZhjtk
Former Flames and FCB Nyasa Big Bullets midfielder Chimango Kayira has announced his retirement from active football.
Kayira made the announcement on Friday after securing a job as a Project Officer at an organization called Mpira Mmudzi Mwathu.
Breaking the news on Facebook, Kayira nicknamed ‘Blackberry’, thanked his immediate employers Bangwe All Stars and other Super League and International clubs which he played for for trusting his services.
Chimango Kayira
“Today, I end an incredible 15 years journey of active football and embrace a new challenge as a PROJECT OFFICER of Mpira Mmudzi Mwathu organization.
I Salute Bangwe All Stars management for being flexible and allowing this smooth transition as I walk out of active football to football administration,” reads the statement in part.
Some notable clubs which Kayira played for include Mulanje United, the defunct Escom Reserves and Escom United, FCB Nyasa Big Bullets as well as Mozambican sides Costa do sol and Vilankulo
A week ago the Northern chapter on the ruling Malawi Congress Party , the Euthini district welcomed into the MCP fold a new name. While officially it might have been a new name , talk of of Engineer Vitumbiko Mumba has been ongoing within the MCP circles for sometime. Yes, the son from Mzimba Central who is understood to have been the Secretary General of Khumbo Kachali’s Freedom Party was now welcomed as a bonafide member amidst the ululation from the women and applause and handclap from the devoted MCP members that gathered at his welcoming ceremony .
It is no secret that the Young man has split opinion across the political spectrum. While we don’t have it on record that Vitumbiko’s joining of MCP is to try his luck on one of the top positions in the party, rumours are rife that he is the guy on a mission. One may wonder if the Young Engineer is indeed coming to take up the top positions or its just a matter of those at the top having delusions and fear in thinking the young man is coming after their positions. This is the story for another day , however, history of politics will never fault Mumba if he wants to try his luck in contesting for any of the positions in the party . It’s the Party delegates that votes anyway and the one with more votes wins .
Engineer Mumba and his wife at one of the MCP functions
Myself and the many Malawians who have just recently been exposed to this name Engineer Mumba are left to ask who is this guy an where is he coming from. Vitumbiko Mumba is a 40 years old Professional Engineer. He who works as an Individual Consultant in various fields mostly civil engineering. He consults for mostly international organizations and some local ones. Others engage him as a Technical Auditor on construction projects. He is also an Associate Arbitrator with Association of Southern Africa Arbitrators.
Mumba describes himself as an Evangelist Teacher of the word of God , Pan Africanist, professional engineer and Associate Arbitrator.He has a MBA from University of Stellenbosch Business School, Cape Town.He also holds his first degree from the Polytechnic.He has worked with various companies in Botswana and then worked with the Roads Authority of Namibia before coming back to Malawi.
Mumba thrives on the slogan “ I don’t have Plan B, In any case , Plan B is enforcing Plan A” In describing his philosophy which is rooted in his spiritual beliefs, Mumba claims that he is passionate about leadership and that he strongly believes that economic and political emancipation in this day and age is mainly dependent on Christian morals and values. He values spirituality, economic independence, integrity, equality, fairness, efficiency , commitment, charisma and compassion.
On thing for sure , whatever happens Mumba seems to be here with an intent to be one of the key political players in the country
