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Hip hop Star Phyzix ready for Mzuzu shows in November

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Hip hop Star Phyzix ready for Mzuzu shows in November

By Blessings Kaunda

Renowned hip hop artist, Phyzix, will storm Mzuzu on November 20, 2020 promising an exciting performance a year after he performed in the city.

“We wanted to completely cancel the show in the north because of COVID-19 pandemic.

“However, after considering possible preventative measures on the ground, I felt it necessary to entertain my fans in the region,” he told Malawi News Agency on Monday.

Phyzix

Phyzix, whose real name is Noel Chikoleka, said the show has been shifted from Katoto ground to Squirrels Park near Mzuzu Stadium to address the COVID-19 issue.

“Performing at an open ground would attract a lot of people, which would make it difficult for people to observe COVID-19 prevention measures.

“By shifting it to Squirrels Park, I feel like all necessary COVID-19 measures would be followed,” he said.

Phyzix Spokesperson, Donata Mpochela said the artist would have come to Mzuzu way back but was stopped by the pandemic.

“Because of COVID-19, our performances were happening online where some of our fans had no access. We are excited that on November 20 we will reach out to those,” she added.

Mpochela further said the show will be spiced up by a number of artists including Eli Njuchi.

Phyzix released a song titled ‘Follow’ in September and ‘Beautiful’ on November 2, this year.

President Chakwera arrives in South Africa on a state visit

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President Chakwera arrives in South Africa on a state visit

By Lisa Kadango

President Lazarus Chakwera has arrived in Pretoria, South Africa today at a start of a two-day working visit aimed at enhancing relations between the two countries. The president left Kamuzu Airport earlier after being seen off by the country’s veep Dr Saulos Chilima and other dignitaries.

On his arrival in RSA he was welcomed by Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Thoko Didiza and leader of the Malawi Delegation, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Eisenhower Mkaka among others.

South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, is expected to hold bilateral meetings with President Chakwera in order to enhance bilateral relations that exist between the two countries with a focus on the strengthening economic cooperation.

Chakwera arriving in South Africa

Meanwhile, Mkaka has described South Africa as a key partner to Malawi.

Most Malawians work and seek opportunities in South Africa as Malawi continues to enjoy economic prosperity which is attributed to foreign investment including trade agreements,” he said.

Malawi and South Africa are known to share a long history of ties which date back to early 1960’s and they are both under Commonwealth. 

President Chakwera, is having his engagements concentrated on areas of cooperation and strengthening of the cordial relations that already exist between the two countries.

While in South Africa, President Chakwera’s engagements will likely be concentrated on areas of cooperation and strengthening of the cordial relations that already exist between the two countries.

He is accompanied by First lady Madame Monica Chakwera, Minister of Homeland Security, Richard Chimwendo Banda, Minister of Gender Patricia Kaliati, Minister of Health Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda, Minister of Labour Ken Kandodo and Minister of Trade Sosten Gwengwe.

The Malawi leader is expected to return home on Friday through Kamuzu International Airport.

Mkaka promises strong historical ties with RSA ahead of Chakwera Visit.

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Mkaka promises strong historical ties with RSA ahead of Chakwera Visit.

Foreign Affairs Minister Eisenhower Mkaka has promised that Malawi will strive in maintaining its relationship with South Africa. He said Malawi bilateral working visits by President Dr Lazarus Chakwera are helping Malawi regain its position of influence within the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) region. He was speaking this ahead of President’s two-day working visit to the Republic of South Africa, starting November 12.

Mkaka highlighted that there is need to cement the long-term relationship between the two countries as it stands to benefit the people of the two countries in all spheres of development. “South Africa being the largest partner in Africa, the two leaders will among other things discuss the issues surrounding trade and mining. These are the issues that matter the most to most Malawians living in South Africa and beyond’’, the Minister said.

Foreign Affairs Minister Eisenhower Mkaka

He said the Malawi leader’s visit to the Rainbow Nation is a key milestone as it will further strengthen trade opportunities and attract potential investors to the two countries.‘’It is very crucial to maintain a healthy relationship and discuss matters that do matter to people in terms of trade between the two countries’’, he said. Mkaka says the visit will also provide an opportunity to the two leaders to learn from each other and maintain the foundation for a healthy strong relationship.

Chakwera has recently visited neighbouring countries such as Zambia, Mozambique, Tanzania and Zimbabwe in order to strengthen Malawi’s bilateral relationships.South Africa remains the largest trade partner to Malawi and richest in Southern Africa and maintains excellent diplomatic relations with Malawi. – Reported by Emmanuel Thuwala in Pretoria

Admarc CEO Jumbe and other seniors suspended

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Admarc CEO Jumbe and other seniors suspended

By Wadza Botomani

Agriculture Development and Marketing Cooperation (ADMARC) has suspended its top management. Felix Jumbe the acting Chief Executive Officer, Director of Finance Harold Mwala and Director of Operations Garnet Gwembere are the casualties.

The three have since been replaced by Dhlelisile Malanda Phiri, Gerald Ganizani and Michael Mnenula respectively, according to a letter signed by the company’s board chairperson Alexander Kusamba Dzonzi.

Felix Jumbe- Suspended

Jumbe was first appointed by the DPP as chairman before he became CEO of the politically- sensitive limited company whose main mandate is to buy produce from villagers and later sell it during lean times to Malawians

The chairperson of the Admarc board Kusamba Dzonzi did not disclose the reasons behind the suspension . However it is strongly rumoured that this follows President Chakwera recent directive that boards need to take proactive action in helping cleaning the rubble left by the previous DPP regime.

Mwenifumbo floored as Mwalwanda triumphs

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Mwenifumbo floored as Mwalwanda triumphs

By Durell Namasani

The battle for Karonga central constituency famously called Bengazi has left Frank Tumpale Mwenifumbo bruised and crashing to the floor as his main rival Leonard Mwalwanda carried the day to become the new member of parliament of the area

In the highly contested by elections Mwenefumbo who stood on UTM ticket finsihed with 6173 votes , short of MCP candidate Mwalwandas 6703 votes . The result means Mwenifumbo has suffered defeat twice in his attempt to reclaim the seat which he in the past represented in parliament as its legislator. Karonga Central became vacant after the death of Dr Cornelius Mwalwanda , who died earlier this year of Covid19

Mtambo played key role in Mwalwanda campaign

As social media was awash with celebrations from MCP supporters, it was evident that the race was tight and it could go both ways. The tension among MCP supporters was the fact that in the previous elections , the winner, the late Mwalwanda only defeated Mwenefumbo with a handful of votes. Some political commentaors however have picked out Timothy Mtambo, commander in Chief of CFT Movement as the catalyst that brought the difference to Mwalwanda campaign. Mtambo and his movement endorsed the MCP candidate and relentlessly campaigned for him .

It is not known as to what the future of Mwenefumbo will be politically. With a history of switching political parties , some fear his stay in UTM might be shortlived as he will be looking for other political opportunites somewhere.

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