The World Bank has donated 18 vehicles valued at over K900 million for the implementation of a project on Investing in Early Years for Growth and Productivity by the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Welfare.
Speaking when she received the donation on Tuesday in Lilongwe, Minister responsible Patricia Kaliati lauded the World Bank for the initiative. She added the project is consistent with government efforts towards investing in human capital for enhanced national progress.
World Bank representative Francisco Obreque has since reaffirmed the Bank’s commitment in ensuring that the project delivers on its goals.
The five year pilot project seeks to improve coverage and utilisation of early childhood development services with focus on nutrition, stimulation and early learning from conception to 59 months. The Ministry of Gender is implementing the project in Likoma, Rumphi, Mchinji, Ntcheu, Mangochi, Machinga, Neno, Chikwawa, Zomba, Mwanza, Dowa, Thyolo and Chiradzulu districts.
Temwa Chawinga helped Wuhan maintain their 100 percent record after defeating sister Tabitha Chawinga’s Jiangsu Suning 3-0 in a Chinese Women’s Super League encounter on Saturday.
Temwa and Tabitha were set up against each other for the first time after both competitively turned out together for Malawian club DD Sunshine, then to Swedish side Kvarnsveden and the national team.
They went head to head on the back of their impressive start to the season, having scored two goals each to inspire their respective teams to back-to-back victories in two matches so far.
Besides the grudge contest between the sisters, Wuhan aimed to avenge their home and away defeats at the hands of Jiangsu last season, with both matches ending 1-0 in favour of the champions.
Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga
Wuhan made the brightest start in the match as they gained an early lead when Liu Shanshan beat goalkeeper Peng Shimeng with her superb strike from a free kick in the 10th minute.
Wuhan doubled the lead when goalkeeper Shimeng denied Liu Shanshan’s attempt off Han Peng’s corner but Wang Shanshan was in the right position to fire home the rebound in the 26th minute.
After the break, Wuhan continued from where they left off and were rewarded with the third in the 53rd minute when Shimeng saved Liu Shanshan’s effort for Wang Shanshan to tap in the winner.
Temwa was in action from the start to finish as Wuhan claimed their third win in a row, while sister Tabitha could not rescue holders Jiangsu from their first defeat of the season.
The result means Wuhan are now second on the log with nine points from three matches, while Jiangsu are fourth with six points.
Wuhan will aim to consolidate on their winning run against Beijing Phoenix in their next encounter, while Jiangsu will eye a return to winning ways against Zhejiang on Wednesday.
A Lilongwe based up-and-coming comedian, Che Mandota says he is geared to release his latest comedy episodes aimed at informing, educating and entertaining people in the country.
In an interview with , Che Mandota whose real name is Jamil Sharif Chikakuda said he is currently shooting comedy video clips which will be premiered on various media channels after release.
“I am currently shooting new comedy video clips and I will be releasing the video clips every Wednesday which will be premiered on different media outlets including; Facebook, Youtube and Luntha Television,” Che Mandota said.
He added that, he will be hosting live performances for the new episode of his comedies once COVID-19 pandemic is over. “Once the COVID-19 pandemic is over, I will be organizing live shows and other entertainment events for my comedies as one way of keeping Malawians entertained and also keeping the country’s comedy industry active,” he said.
Che Mandota
With inspiration from his brother, Hussein Chikakuda and John Nyanga who was known as Izeki in a comedy duo dubbed Izeki ndi Jakobo, Che Mandota ventured into comedy industry in 2005 with stage performances while at primary school.
The comedian said since joining the comedy industry, comedy performances have been part of his life until when he started shooting comedy video clips while at the college in Kampala, Uganda where he is studying medicine.
“Since I joined the comedy industry, comedy performances have been part of my life whereby I found myself bringing serious comedy topics and suggestions that would make people laugh and enjoy.
“After having a lot of serious comedy concepts, I thought it wise to start producing comedy video clips in form of episodes and I embarked on this project when I was at the college in Uganda,” he explained.
He said currently, he is eyeing to do collaborations with international comedians such as, Teacher Mpamire and Kansiime from Uganda as well as Mr. Macaroni from Nigeria.
In a separate interview, one of the country’s comedy legends, Eric Mabedi who is known as Jakobo in a comedy duo, Izeki ndi Jakobo commended the youth like Che Mandota for their enthusiasm in comedy production saying that there is need for new breed of comedians in the country.
“As longtime comedians, we are happy to see many youth in the country developing interest in comedy production and this is welcome gesture as a lot of comedy legends are getting old hence there is need of new breed of comedians,” Mabedi said.
However, he advised the up-and-coming comedians in the country to be more creative in order for them to be recognised on both local and international comedy scene.
As the ongoing Covid19 lockdown restrictions continues to affect Malawians in various ways ,the Malawi Congress Party South Africa Wing on Saturday afternoon took steps to help. A donation of various assorted items was made to some Malawians who have found themselves out of jobs and stuck in a foreign country .
According to one of the officials of the Wing Mphatso Banda, representatives of the Wing paid a visit to fellow Malawians who have been stranded in Johannesburg for weeks awaiting clearance to return to Malawi. The group decided to take such a step as they didn’t just want to sit down and wait for the government “The situation is not good, a lot of Malawians stranded here and in desperate need for help. We know the Malawi government is working on trying to find ways to address this, however while waiting for that, we thought we should help with any little that we can”
MCP Diaspora Wing RSA donating items to stranded Malawians
It is believed more that 100,000 Malawians live in South Africa. Over the past month, Malawi has been receiving returnees from South Africa in large numbers. South Africa remains the country hardest hit with Covid19 pandemic. Over 603 thousand cases have been registered with more than 13000 people confirmed dead
Malawi Deputy High Commissioner to South Africa Gloria Bamusi earlier assured all Malawians that government will do its best to help and that any Malawians who have any problems should try to contact the embassy. MCP Diaspora RSA is part of the MCP Diaspora network (MCPDN) which is an umbrella group of all the party’s diaspora group. Mphatso Banda also urged any Malawians in South who need quick help to contact the group so that they can help to link them to relevant authorities.
The items that includes toiletries were bought by contributions from members of the Wing. Through the collaboration with Malawi High Commission in RSA and various stakeholders in the diaspora, buses are taking some of the people back to Malawi . MCP Diaspora encourages any other well wishers to donate items to the group which will be distributed to those in need
The Malawi Assemblies of God has new leadership following its 2020 General Assembly that has been held at the church’s headquarters in Lilongwe on Friday morning August 21, 2020.
Following the church’s constitution that leaders in various positions have to serve for a term of 4 years, Malawi Assemblies Of God Pastors gathered yesterday in Lilongwe 4 years after ushering leaders in various leadership positions to constitute the same mandate. The elective General Assembly has seen some new faces taking positions, others maintaining or shifting from the positions they have been serving since 2016 mandate, while other faces have been exited.
Rev Dube and his wife
On the position of the president, Reverend Dr. Andrew Dube of Dream Center in Blantyre who until today was the deputy president has emerged the winner to replace the incumbent president Reverend Dr. Edward Chitsonga. Reverend Dr. Edward Chitsonga has been president for Malawi Assemblies Of God Church since 2013, after Reverend Dr. Lazarus Chakwera who had just been elected by then as the president resigned from the position to join party politics. Dr. Chakwera remains the only pastor to have served the church as its president for many years. On the position of the deputy president which was being held by the newly elected president, the delegates have elected Reverend Benito Chisamba to take charge. Reverend Chisamba was not part of the previous National Executive Committee.
Other positions elected are as follows: Reverend Matlida Matabwa(Secretary General) the same position she has been holding since 2016 and the only female pastor in the NEC, with Reverend Spade Mwale voted as her deputy coming from outside the previous committee to replace Reverend Daniel Masamba. The delegates have also reelected into office Reverends Dr. Jim Botoman and Medson Jackson as the Treasurer General and Deputy Treasurer General respectively, with Reverend Francis Chima being elected as Director for Evangelism (DEM) replacing Reverend Elton Kananji who was holding the position. The delegates who were drawn from all the 6 Divisions of the church have also voted Rev. Donnex Mwenesungo to continue as Director for Northern Division, Rev. Kamwana to head North Central Division for the first time, Rev. Evans Jeka reelected as Director for Central Division, Rev. Steven Kadzokoya as Director to head the Southern Division for another term and Rev. Jimmy M’bwana for the first time has been mandated to be Director for the South Eastern Division.
As we went to press, the delegates were still casting their votes for the rest of the positions within the Divisions.
Our visit at the venue reveals that all prevention measurers against the Covid-19 were observed and adhered to.
