Police in Mchinji are keeping in custody 22-year-old Steven Yakobe over possession and usage of fake bank notes.
According to Mchinji Police Publicist Limbani Mpinganjira, the suspect bought some items from a shop at Kamwendo trading centre using K5,000 note which the owner of the shop suspected was fake.
Mpinganjira said that the suspect was arrested the same day after the matter was reported to police.
Steven Yakobe
He further disclosed that the suspect was also found with fake bank notes amounting to K20,000.
He said the suspect will appear in court to answer charges of being found in possession of forged bank notes which is contrary to section 366 of the Penal Code and section 54(B) of the Reserve Bank of Malawi act of 2018 respectively.
Steven Yakobe hails from Katoleza Village in the area of Traditional Authority (TA) Mpama in Chiradzulu district.
Despite that the eligibility age for one to contest for presidential elections in Malawi is 35, a 28-year-old Denis Mahata Thanthwe Khang’a says he will still contest for the 2025 presidential elections.
Speaking in a separate interview, the youthful politician said it is now high time the authorities in the electoral sector amend the constitution.
Said Khang’a “Times have changed. Those days the 35 years eligibility made sense . But not now. During those times a person was 11 years old in standard one. Today 11 years old is a form of one kid.
“At 25 years old a person was repeating standard 8 for the seventh time. Today a 25 year old is a well settled managing director.”
Denis Mahata Thanthwe Khang’a
Khang’a who has not yet established his political party said he will be 30 during the elections but to him a 30 years old person is more vibrant than a 90 years old person.
He said what gives him more courage is that he has a well rounded political philosophy called ‘National Rsolution’ for Change’ which carries the answered prayers to his people.
“I have tried to convince many leaders to adopt it , but to no avail. I want the presidency that I myself will inspire the whole nation to adopt this resolution and benefit the country for generations and generations to come,” said Khang’a.
Khang’a said he is one of the Malawians who have been let down by politics and that is what has led him to intervene and rescue people from politics full of empty promises.
He urged other Malawians who are feeling how he is feeling to freely join him in the move.
He said: ” if there are malawians who feel the same , let them join hands and together we can do what we feel must have been done. Otherwise it’s not in my place to convince anyone.”
“Me too am a victim. I have just refused to stay seated and watch on the receiving end. They can do the same,” added Khang’a.
Khang’a urged Malawians to be more responsible enough when voting for someone into power as political change cannot come without making tough decisions.
He said Malawians need to stop being tribalistic voters and demand that political parties should provide tough ideologies.
“Refuse handouts and vote for someone who has proved ability,” he urged.
He further accused the current government for failing to meet many of its campaign promises.
“This is a government that prepared so much in taking power , but it did not prepare on running a govt. So as a country we are actually paying a price for having a clueless regime,” accused Khang’a.
Khang’a said his major priority once voted into power is to change rural communities into money making powerhouses.
He concluded that as more people are focusing on giving relief items to the Cyclone Freddy victims, they should also have recovery in mind.
“Proper strategies and roles should be put in place to achieve a good recovery . We need an economical, social and mental recovery strategy,” he said.
Flames Coach Mario Marinica has named a 27 member final squad for the 2023 AFCON Qualifiers against Egypt.                  Â
Malawi faced Egypt back to back starting with away on Friday March 24 at Stadium Air Defence in Cairo and then at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe on Tuesday March 28.
Apart from the local based players, the squad also include foreign based players like Dennis Chembezi,Yamikani Chester,Chikoti Chirwa,Peter Banda,John Banda, Francisco Madinga,Khuda Myaba and Gabadinnho Mhango.
The team has since moved from their camping base Meddina, Saudi Arabia to Cairo.
All roads this Tuesday March 21, leads to Mibawa Multi-purpose Hall in Blantyre for a charity music concert organized by Musicians Union of Malawi(MUM) and Mibawa Television to raise funds for cyclone Freddy survivors.
Malawi has been hit by the deadliest cyclone which has ravaged most districts in the Southern Region resulting in the deaths of over 438 people, with the number expected to rise as the rescue mission continues.
In view of this, MUM decided to organize a charity concert, to join well wishers who have been helping the victims since the devastating cyclone.
One of the organizers Denis Kalimbe of Ndirande Anglican Voices says as musicians they thought it wise to use their talent in mobilizing funds and items to help those impacted by the disaster.
Ethel Kamwendo BandaNepman
“There are many of our brothers and sisters who are in dire need of assistance in the form of food, clothes, shelter and medical supplies. We the artists are there to join other well wishers in helping our fellow Malawians in this difficult time,” he said.
The fundraising concert will feature performances from both gospel and secular musicians in the country.
Some of the artists expected to perform on the day include; The Ndirande Anglican Voices’, Dr Ethel Kamwendo Banda, King James Phiri, Favoured Martha, Princess Chitsulo, Limbani Simenti, Eliza Mponya,Steve Muliya,Thoko Suya,Gloria Mangong’a, Neligo Women’s Choir, Mabel Lwanda, Vin Chizuzu and the Mibawa Band .
The event which will be hosted by Blackjack and Rina will also include secular artists like Phyzix, Nepman, Gibo Pearson, Tuno , Pon G, Sam Smack, Waxy Kay,Lay B Salima, Wikise, Stich Fray,Tarill, Black Nina, Mells and Guntolah.
Malawi government has received 40,000 litres of jet fuel to help in rescue operations of people affected by Cyclone Freddy.
Minister of Education, Madalitso Kambauwa Wilima received the donation on behalf of president Lazarus Chakwera from Mozambican Ambassador, Elias Zimba who represented president Filipe Nyusi
According to Zimba, the fuel is meant for the helicopters deployed for rescue and provision of relief assistance to cyclone Freddy survivors.
According to the Department of Disaster Management (DODMA), over 438 people have died, 918 are injured and 282 are still missing.
Over 345,183 people have been displaced and living in temporary shelters following the devastating cyclone.
