Vice President Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima has condemned wanton cutting down of trees along the M1 road in Lusangazi Forest saying it is contributing to the destruction of the country’s wealth and beauty.
During his visit to the northern region to engage different stakeholders on public sector reforms, Dr Chilima said he observed with shock trees being cut down along the M1 road in Chikangawa and Lusangazi Forests which is against government’s agenda in conserving the environment.
The Vice President then made an impromptu stop to confront some timber millers involved in the clearing exercise to check on documentation and permission from the forestry department.Speaking to reporters, Dr. Chilima bemoaned the tendency of destroying trees which he said is also destroying the beauty and wealth of this nation.Responding to the matter, one of the timber millers involved, Ken Nyirenda of Kike Timbers said his company got clearance from the forest department and ESCOM to clear the strip where ESCOM fiber cables are being installed along the M1 road.
Meanwhile Mayor for Mzuzu City Gift Nyasulu echoes Dr. Chilima’s sentiments on consented efforts in protecting the environment especially forest cover around the city’s outskirts.Dr. Chilima has since said he will be engaging the Ministry of Environment to investigate the matter further. The Lusangazi and Chikangawa forests have in recent years been depleted by timber millers, charcoal burners as well as bushfires.
After being recognized with an award as the Outstanding MP of the year by London Political Summit for his innovative submissive water supply projects , Nkhatabay South Legislator Dr Ken Zikhale Ng’oma has found himself in demand. Various Constituencies across Malawi have contacted him for guidance on how projects like his can be rolled out in other areas.
Our reports indicate that Chintheche hospital administration has requested their Member of Parliament for the area to liase with Zikhale so that the submissive water supply strategy can be rolled out in the in the entire district, MPs are seeking formula firm Zikhale and that has also brought the attention of District Health Officer in Nkhatabay has contacted Zikhale for his input and guidance on this project
Hospital administrator Chimpeni confirmed that he had contacted Hon Dr Kenneth Zikhale Ng’oma, to come and support Chinthetche hospital with water system strategy that has made him very popular in his constituency. Since his award as an Outstanding MP of the year, other MPs after have also invited him to their respective constituencies to help them design such a water supply system
Dr Ken Zikhale Reeves Ng’oma
In his remarks Zikhale said he is overwhelmed with the support he is getting from his Community and that he is receiving request from many areas where water is a problem “ Despite Nkhatabay having the lake by us we have been deprived of portable water to drink, since 1964 we have been having water shortages. I have indeed received inquiries from other constituencies and fellow MPs from other areas that they are interested that I share my knowledge of the submissive water project to their respective areas” said Zikhale. He highlighted that he felt his recent award has been a genuine appreciation of his efforts towards provision of a very important element in regard to humanitarian basic needs and that is water.
Zikhale who has recently become famous for being development oriented has become a darling of Nkhatabay South Constituency.Many People in the area feel Zikhale is probably the most development conscious MP they have ever had. He has donated Maize Mills , aided in the construction of health centres, donated ambulances and has engaged in the submissive water project in order to replace boreholes with tap water.
Zikhale has confrmed that his next program this year is to supply pipped water in Kawiya, Kande and thereafter he will be in Kalowa in his constituency. Chifira area has also been ear marked by London Summit to receive support on the project.
Northern Region Water Board was financed with huge sums of money borrow from foreign banks to supply water in Nkhatabay South last year, however the project has not been rolled out . When we contacted CEO of NRWB his phone went unanswered
A Scottish based actress of Malawian origin Lois Chimimba has hit it big after being nominated for Scottish top award. The Scottish Baftas celebrate phenomenal level of talent and creativity in the film and TV industry. Lois Chimimba has been nominated for her role in sitcom Group
Making a statement , the organisers revealed that the nominees for the 2020 Scottish Baftas have been announced .This year’s digital ceremony will be on Tuesday December 8 .The covid pandemic will mean the event will be held virtually unlike the other years.
Scotland based Malawian Actress Lois Chimimba
Lois Chimimba who is of mixed heritage lived in Malawi until she was two before moving to Scotland and living in Glasgow. She has a Malawian father and Scottish mum. Lois said her wish as she was growing up was to be a pop star. She started going to a speech school in Glasgow but realised that being a pop star was maybe not the right thing for her. I started doing drama classes every week and that became more of a focus.
Jude MacLaverty, director of Bafta Scotland, said: “We are absolutely delighted to be announcing our British Academy Scotland Award nominations, which highlight the phenomenal level of talent and creativity in the film, game and television industries within Scotland.
In her category of best Actress Television- Lois is fighting for the award with two other nominees, Veteran actress and former Labour Member of Parliament Glenda Jackson for her role in Elizabeth is Missing; and Mirren Mack for her role in -The Nest
Citizen for Transformation Movement (CFT) which is led by Commander in Chief Timothy Mtambo has come to the rescue of its leader after media reports falsely claimed that Mtambo Used Sirens on his whistle stops in Karonga Central and made statements that President Chakwera does not want UTM candidate to win. The reports indicated that Mtambo, who is Civic Education and National Unity Minister , in the company of fellow cabinet minister Richard Chimwendo Banda used sirens on their vehicles, something that is only accorded to the President and his Vice. It has however been established that the reports were not true but was the work of political propaganda as campaigning hots up ahead of the by elections scheduled to take place on November 10th
In a statement signed by CFT communications strategist Negracious Justin,CFT had noted with shock and dismay of the malicious allegations taking rounds in the media, directed at Timothy Mtambo, It is said that an article published by the Nyasatimes on 25 October 2020, alleged that Mtambo together with the Minister of Homeland Security, Hon. Richard Chimwendo Banda, used sirens on their convoy in Karonga, a privilege legally confined to the State President and Vice President in the political sphere.
Mtambo and Chimwendo Banda in Karonga with Leonard Mwalwanda.
The statement also clarified on the the other claims made that; While conducting a political rally to drum up support for the MCP candidate, Leonard Mwalwanda, Honourable Timothy Mtambo purportedly remarked that the State President does not want Mr Tumpale Mwenefumbo, a candidate for UTM to win the by-election in the constituency. CFT said it wanted to place it on record that the aforesaid allegations are not true and are nothing but a product of a systematic smear campaign and propaganda, perpetrated by CFT’s rivals groups and the UTM party agents who it claims are clearly on a mission to tarnish the image of the CFT and its leadership.
It also says the allegations are also part of the rival’s overall strategy to sow seeds of division in the Tonse Alliance, led by his Excellency, Dr Lazarus Chakwera.
CFT made a statement weeks ago when it made it known to the public that the movement and its leader would support the candidacy of Leonard Mwlawanda , MCP candidate who is fighting for the role against former MP and UTM candidate Frank Tumpale Mwenefumbo. Since Mtambo was seen campaigning in the area , he has received a barrage of attacks from people not happy with his stance. CFT statement claims that most of the attacks are being perpetrated by Mwenefumbo . “ CFT records that this is not the first time the Mwenefumbo and UTM sponsored media personnel have published this cheap propaganda which happen to surface each time Hon Mtambo visits the constituency to drum up support for Mr Mwalwanda” reads the statement .
The movement has called on Media Houses and Journalists to make sure that they are responsible with there reporting so that only true stories are published for public consumption.
“In the spirit of peace and responsible journalism, we implore on the media to verify the stories before being published to avoid misleading the public on important issues”
The movement has threatened that stories that are aimed at reputation damage will give them no choice but to seek legal action
The Member or parliament for Peterborough, Paul Bristow has called for strong and improved relationship with African Countries. He was speaking at the recently held London Political Summit where he reiterated the need to build on the historical relationship that UK has with most African Nations.
In his address, Paul Bristow said United Kingdom values the potential Africa has, to be one of the successful continents on the globe. He said because of the existence of Commonwealth, United Kingdom will always uniquely be placed to build productive relationships with African countries, and, it is for this reason that Britain wants more engagement with African Nations. “UK prime minister has visited more African Countries than any other President in just one year. UK is extending its network in Africa with many high commissions re-opening, new Ambassadors, and new trade relationships” said Bristow. He therefore called for the need to renew the relationship in order to work together towards helping Africa reach its full potential.
Paul Bristow- Africa /UK relationship historically stronger
London political summit is an annual programme put together in 2016 in think tank platform to look into issues concerning democracy, peace and good governance between the African and Commonwealth nations. This year’s event which took place virtually due to the Covid pandemic looked at the impact of Post Brexit, Post covid in relation to African Continents and how nations can benefit from each other in terms of democracy, trade and other economic related agendas. Several high profile guests were in attendance that included MPs from the house of the parliaments in the UK, MP from the house of Parliaments in Kenya, Malawi and Nigeria
This year’s summit also saw the flagship Uhuru/Raila Peace accord Award being awarded to Former Malawi President Peter Mutharika and the incumbent President Dr Lazarus Chakwera for the peaceful transition of power at the just recently ended presidential elections in Malawi. Speaking on behalf of the organisers, Media Officer Allan Mandindi said the summit was grateful that Paul Bristow attended and spoke highly of the relationship that exist between Africa and Britain. “The relationship is indeed historical and it is our duty to harness it so that it benefit the people on both ends economically but also for the promotion of good governance”
On the peace Award that was awarded to Malawi leaders, Mandindi said “Its great seeing that the London Political Summit and awards Uhuru /Raila Peace Accord has been awarded to Malawi Current and Former Presidents. Malawi has demonstrated to the world that despite the political differences power can be handed over from one administration to the other without violence. We have seen how difficult it is to have a smooth transition in Africa. I applaud the current President H.E Dr Lazarus Chakwera for preaching the message of peace throughout the campaign and insisting on unity through his Chakwera “Super Hi5”agenda – Servant leadership, Uniting Malawi, Prospering together, Ending Corruption and Rule of Law. The former President also played a crucial role by accepting defeat and remaining quite allowing President Chakwera to govern without political interference”.
Paul Bristow is a conservative member of parliament who was elected into office in 2019 elections. This was not the first time that he has got involved with London Political Summit as a speaker after being a key speaker first on the pre event summit that took place early this year.
