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Chakwera says greed among public officers delaying development projects

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Chakwera says greed among public officers delaying development projects

By Cedric Nkungula

President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera says the spirit of greed among some public officers is the reason development projects have delayed in the country.

President Chakwera made the remarks on Thursday 12th October 2023 at a development rally in Mangochi.

The Malawi leader was referring to the construction of Makanjira road in Mangochi whose designs were finished a long time ago but were put under a carpet by some corrupt officers.

President Chakwera



“Some people only care about themselves and that is the reason some projects have taken longer to be completed,” explained Chakwera.

“Paperwork for the construction of Makanjira road was completed sometime back but some selfish officials hid the documents for their personal gain.”

On this note, Chakwera assured Mangochi residents that the government finally has all the supporting documents and that funds are ready for the project to start.

“We will be signing the agreement with the donor this coming November so that the project starts. My government will do everything possible to ensure that Malawi and Mangochi in particular get developed,” he said.

Reggae Icon and Former Power 101 FM DJ Ibo Cooper has died

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Reggae Icon and Former Power 101 FM DJ Ibo Cooper has died

Just weeks after Jesse Jenda died, Reggae icon, Michael ‘Ibo’ Cooper, another of the great Jamaicans who spent their time in Malawi presenting at Power 101 FM has died. He was also member of the legendary band Third World. He was 71-years-old.

In a statement from his family they said Cooper died peacefully after a brief illness.

“Ibo’s contribution to music and culture was immeasurable. His children remember him as a remarkable human being with a magnanimous spirit and light,” said the family.

Cooper was born in Clarendon, Jamaica on January 14, 1952. He took his first steps in music with the influential reggae band, Inner Circle.

The voice of Cooper became known to Malawians through his teachings when he was part of the Power 101 FM Jamaican contingent that comprised of Jesse Jenda, Junior Manning and Cooper himself. He also gave some lectures at the University of Malawi Chanco.

Cooper was as a keyboardist, songwriter and vocalist for Third World. He left the band in 1997 to became a teacher

Msungama procures ambulance for his Lilongwe City South East constituency

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Msungama procures ambulance for his Lilongwe City South East constituency

By Linda Kwanjana

Member of Parliament for Lilongwe City South East constituency Ulemu Msungama on Thursday handed over an ambulance which will help to serve people from Area 23, Kaliyeka , Chipasula , Chilinde , Area 44 and Gologota.

Speaking during the handover ceremony at the constituency office , Msungama said he decided to procure the ambulance after noting that people in the area are facing alot of mobility challenges.

Msungama made a strong appeal asking the community to take care of the ambulance.

Msungama hands over the Ambulance



Msungama commended President Chakwera for his vision of making Malawi a better place to live.

Apart from the Ambulance, Msungama also handed over a 2 tonner vehicle to be used by the constituency members during the party activities.

Chiefs and party officials have since commended Msunguma for the timely donation saying the vehicles will go a long way in solving mobility challenges.

Vuwa Kaunda hails Chakwera for restoration of donor confidence

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Vuwa Kaunda hails Chakwera for restoration of donor confidence

By Linda Kwanjana

Member of Parliament for Nkhatabay Central Constituency Honourable Simon Vuwa Kaunda has commended Malawi President for restoration of donor confidence.

Kaunda was speaking following announcements by two major partners-United States Government and United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR)-to support Malawi in different endeavours.

On 11 October, 2023, the US announced the launch of a new $40 million (approximately 46.4 billion MWK) project that will work with anchor firms to expand centers of economic opportunity (“Growth Poles”).

Vuwa Kaunda



Being implemented through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) the project targets smallholder farmers, youth, women, and will help approximately 500,000 Malawians increase and diversify their income sources.

In a press statement, USAID says the five-year Growth Poles Project will be implemented by Palladium and will leverage $500 million (approximately 580 billion MWK) in private sector investments.

According to the statement, these new partnerships are designed to improve food security and bolster exports from Malawi.

Few days later, UNHCR also pledged continued support in assisting Malawi Government toward the relocation of refugees.

Disclosing this sweet news, during bilateral talks which the UNHCR High Commissioner Fillipo Grandi held with the Minister of Homeland Security Kenneth Zikhale Ng’oma on the sidelines of the UNHCR meeting that is taking place in Geneva, Switzerland, UNHCR committed to provide about 180,000 US dollars toward the relocation exercise of refugees, in which $50,000 will be used for review of the refugee act.

UNHCR has further committed to provide $50,000 for verification exercise of refugees in the 2024 budget as well as $80,000 for the establishment of the new refugee camp at Kayilizi in Chitipa district.

In an interview, Honourable Simon Vuwa Kaunda said Malawians are facing problems and to see donor partners coming in such large numbers helping Malawi, should be commended.

Kaunda repeated his call for a responsible opposition which is able to give solution.

“Its sad to see opposition which just oppose without giving solutions,” he said.

Dozy Mmobuosi pledges to construct 1000 houses for Cyclone Freddy survivors in Malawi

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Dozy Mmobuosi pledges to construct 1000 houses for Cyclone Freddy survivors in Malawi

By Chisomo Phiri

A United Kingdom-based Nigerian billionaire Dozy Mmobuosi has pledged to construct 1000 houses for cyclone Freddy affected households in the country.

The Dozy Mmobuosi Foundation Chief Executive Officer(CEO), made the disclosure in Lilongwe on Wednesday morning during an interface with members of Parliament.

The billionaire also announced that he will work with all Members of Parliament in the country in provision of Interest Free Loan(IFL) to women groups in all the 193 constituencies.

Dozy Mmobuosi



He said: “I cannot give the figure now, we are going to allow the MPs to come up with the model and we will come in with what suits the needs of the people of Malawi.”

On her part, speaker of Parliament Catherine Gotani Hara thanked the foundation for choosing to work with the Parliament of Malawi for they represent all the people of Malawi.

“We appreciate your intervention especially for assisting cyclone Freddy survivors and investing in women empowerment to reduce their vulnerability,” said Hara.

The Dozy Mmobuosi Foundation partnered with the Tigwiranemaja Initiative run by former presidents Joyce Banda and Bakili Muluzi and is constructing 100 houses for Cyclone Freddy survivors in Phalombe.

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