Police in Lilongwe have arrested a Form 1 student at Mitundu CDSS for allegedly killing a 20-year old man, whom he accused of dating his 16 year old sister.
The suspect has been identified as Godfrey Laiton and the deceased is Nesto Masula, both aged 20.
According to Sub Inspector Foster Benjamin Lilongwe Police Station Deputy Public Relations Officer, the suspect was moving around the village when he bumped into his sister and her boyfriend Masula and he confronted Masula challenging him to stop going around with his sister whom he described as young.
It is then reported that, in anger Masula punched Laiton and, in retaliation, Laiton picked a sharp object and stabbed his opponent in the abdomen.
“The suspect immediately vanished, leaving his victim in a pool of blood, which led to his death. Bunda Police Unit officers took the body to Mitundu Community Hospital where death was certified as a result of abdominal bleeding secondary to stab wounds.” Said Benjamin.
Meanwhile, the suspect has turned himself in to the police where he has been charged with murder.
Tanzanian artist, Harmonize, born Rajab Abdul Kahali, has been unveiled as one of the headliners for the 12th edition of the Sand Music Festival slated for Kambiri Beach in Salima from 30th September to October 2 this year.
This is besides Lily Kadima from Uganda and Yo-Maps from Zambia.
Sand Festival organisers Wendy Harawa and Lucius Banda
During the unveiling of Harmonize in Lilongwe today, Sand Music Festival Director Lucius Banda disclosed that all preparations are on track and people should expect the best performance ever.
Local artists including Ethel Kamwendo Banda, Phyzix, Janta and Che Kalonda are also expected to spice up the festival.
It seems the Hellen Chabunya saga is refusing to die down. Social media has embraced the latest release of Malawi women national team squad with calls that Chabunya need to see the list as it is once again dominated by Northerners
The Malawi national Women’s football team Coach Lovemore Fazili has named a 22 member squad for the 2022 Cosafa tournament scheduled for 31 August to 11 September 2022 in South Africa.
Inter Milan Malawi star Tabitha Chabinga included in the squad
The team is expected to leave this afternoon through Chileka International Airport.
Goalkeepers: Mercy Sikelo, Ruth Mhango, Martha Banda Defenders: Emily Jossam,Ruth Nyirongo, Chimwemwe Madise, Patricia Nyirenda,Ireen Khumalo,Fatsireni Kazembe and Bernadettar Mkandawire.
Midfielders: Rose Kabzere, Chikondi Gondwe, Mphatso Gondwe,Wezzie Mvula,Madyina Nguluwe and Jessy Yosefe.
Strikers: Asimenye Simwaka, Sabina Thom,Tabitha Chawinga, Mary Chavinda,Fazila Chembekezo and Limbikani Chikupira.
The Non Governmental Organisations Regulatory Authority (NGORA), has announced that it is banning an organization called Real-Turn Plan International for operating in the country illegally.
According to a statement, which the body has released dated Saturday 26, August 2022, signed by it’s Registrar Voice Mhone, it indicates that the organization which is not registered, has been operating in Mulanje and other districts of the country without following proper procedures.
“We wish to warn the public not to have any dealings with Real-Turn Plan International as it is not a duly registered non-governmental organization in the country and therefore operating illegally.
The organization, parading as an NGO, is operating in Mulanje and other districts, asking money from people in order to employ them. These activities are fraudulent. NGORA has taken steps to stop the organization from operating in the country,” the statement reads in part.
NGORA Chief Executive Officer, Voice Mhone
The statement, further states that the organization has also been demanding money from people for them to be employed. Spokesperson for the board Lucy Bandazi, has also confirmed about the development.
Real-Turn Plan International, in an introductory letter signed by Coordinator Everson Kumisanjo and addressed to, among others, Mulanje District Council and traditional leaders, claims that it is a project for Cavoc International Group Limited funded by Sweden community based organizations and other associations to support vulnerable young people.
In the letter dated 25th July, 2022, Kumisanjo said the project was introducing its staff to identify young people who dropped out of school and are needy in order to help them continue with their education.
He further said that after collecting information through churches and villages, only those in need of immediate help will be taken to the district council and chiefs for consent and assistance.
Kumisanjo was also seeking the direction of the district council on how best his organization should go about managing the funds in the interest of the beneficiaries and went on to suggest that the council should call for a meeting in October before they could rollout the assistance.
One of the purported employment contracts between Real-Turn Plan International, Cavoc International Group Limited and a certain employee, which Nyasa Times has seen, shows that the said employee would start working on 1st September on a temporary basis and entitled to a monthly salary of MK130,000.
TNM Super League leaders Nyasa Big Bullets on Sunday put up another great show as they demolished relegation threatened TN Stars by a massive margin of 8-0 at the Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre.
Anthony Mfune was on red-hot form as he scored three goals against a hapless defence of the Kasungu-based side.
Mfune scored the first goal for the People’s team on the seventh minute after connecting well a Patrick Mwaungulu well taken corner-kick to put his side in front.
Precious Sambani increased Bullets’ lead just three minutes after the first goal with a brilliant header from another well taken corner -kick by the youthful Mwaungulu.
Ernest Petro scored the third goal for the People’s team in the 27th minutes with a 30 metre drive beating Stars’ goalkeeper Noel Phiri
Goals continued to rain at Kamuzu Stadium as Blessings Mpokera finished well a Thomson Magombo’s pass in the 30th minute before Sambani came with his second goal and fifth for the Ndirande outfit just a minute later.
After creating a number of scoring opportunities Patrick Mwaungulu put his name on the score sheet after he received a beautiful pass from Frank Willard in the 37th minute.
Just when everyone thought the first half was to end at 6-nil, Mfune had other thoughts. He scored his second goal of the match after receiving a cross from Blessings Mpokera just six minutes to half-time.
In the second half, Mfune completed his hat-trick with a cool finish in the 59th minute and this was the last goal of the match as it ended 8-0 in favor of Bullets.
Bullets finished the game with nine players in the pitch as they run out of substitutions following Willard’s injury in the 87th minute.
After the match, it was a double celebration for Bullets’ defender Precious Sambani as he earlier received an award after being named super league player of the month of July.
Bullets are now 12 points clear at the summit of the league table with 52 points followed by Blue Eagles and Mafco FC.
In other matches played on Sunday, Silver Strikers beat the struggling Red Lions 2-1 at Silver Stadium.
Nickson Mwase scored for the central bankers 38 minutes in the first half and the other goal came from Chawanangwa Kaonga in the 60th minute.
Red Lions pulled one back through Paul Kansungwi in the 71st minute.
In Mzuzu Ntopijo Njewa and Lloyd Njaliwa were on target as Moyale Barracks beat Ekwendeni Hammers 2-1 at Mzuzu Stadium.
The match between Civil Service United and second placed Blue Eagles ended goalless at Kasungu Stadium.
