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Former veep Chilumpha faults Chilima on Machinga shooting incident

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Former veep Chilumpha faults Chilima on Machinga shooting incident

Malawi’s former Vice President (VP) Cassim Chilumpha, who is also Assembly for Democracy and Development (ADD) leader, has condemned the alleged shooting of unarmed civilians by incumbent VP Saulos Chilima’s security personnel in Machinga, saying it raises fears of the worst should MCP-UTM alliance leaders be elected into government. 

Speaking at a political rally he addressed in Nkhotakota on Saturday alongside alliance partners Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and United Democratic Front (UDF) officials, Chilumpha said firing at unarmed civilians was frightening.

UTM Party president Saulos Chilima cancelled his campaign whistle stops in Machinga on Friday after unknown people blocked the road he was traveling.

Dr Cassim Chilumpha

The incident led to the shooting by Chilima’s security personnel. Some people are reported to have been injured in the process.

Despite calls by different leaders, including political party presidents, political violence in the country continues to rage as the ruling and opposition sides have seen their share of victimisation and aggression.

“The President chose to use a bypass road in Lilongwe when people blocked his motorcade despite having the power to order his security men to use force and clear the way.

“And his running mate Atupele Muluzi recently in Mponela left the place without such incident despite people blocking his motorcade,” he said.

DPP Secretary General Grezelder Jeffrey said the party was poised to win the court sanctioned presidential election, citing a number of development projects by the DPP-led government.

UDF Member of Parliament for Nkhotakota South East, Yahard Ibrahim Sadala said President Peter Mutharika was a humble and patient leader who needed to continue ruling the country for continued peace and development.

Speaking at the same rally, Traditional Authority Malengachanzi bemoaned lack of respect, love and justice in the country, saying it was causing problems. 

He said jealousy, envy and the pull him/her attitude by many Malawians was retarding development in the country.

Source: Mana

Ken Zikhale Ng’oma donates Ambulance, Maize Mill to people of Nkhatabay

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Ken Zikhale Ng’oma donates Ambulance, Maize Mill to people of Nkhatabay

By Chalo Mvula

The strategic director of Malawi Congress Party Dr Ken Zikhale Ng’oma has donated an ambulance and a Maize Mill to the people of Nkhatabay South . Zikhale who is the legislator for the area made the donation on Saturday as part of his developmental projects for the area.

Zikhale handing over keys of the Ambulance

At the handing over ceremony at Kalowa Primary school ground, that was attended by MCP director of economic affairs Dr Cornelius Mwalwanda, Zikhale said the people of the area have suffered for a long time. He said the ambulance will help alleviate the problems people face in taking the sick to hospital and for the health centres in the area to transfer some patients to the district hospital. Zikhale also said he was touched that people had no access to better maize mills in order to grind their maize  and he thought it was wise that he chips in and help.

Zikhale who became the parliamentarian for the area in 2019 has already embarked on big development projects in the area. Recently he has brought tap water to many of the areas as well as donating various supplies to local health centres.

Handing over the Maize Mill

Speaking to 247malawi News , Zikhale said he is passionate about development  and he will use his opportunity as member of parliament to bring development to the people of Nkhatabay  “Those who know me know that I am serious when it comes to development, for a long time the people in this area have lacked  meaningful resources to improve their lives and I will make sure that I make a difference to their lives” said Zikhale

The people in the area thanked Zikhale  for the kind gesture

Zikhale after donating the Ambulance
Dr Cornelius Mwalwanda was also in attendance

Timothy Mtambo in Rumphi drumming up support for Tonse alliance

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Timothy Mtambo in Rumphi drumming up support for Tonse alliance

By Chalo Mvula

The Commander-in-Chief of Citizens for Transformation (CFT)- People Power Movement, Timothy Mtambo, has continued his whistle stops in Northern Malawi, and he was in Rumphi district on Friday .  Mtambo has received a warm welcome from the locals as he continues to attempt to hit home with his message that  he claims  is geared  to rescue Malawi from the accidental and despotic regime of DPP and Mutharika.

Mtambo’s Friday whistle stops saw him address locals at Livingstonia and Muhuju in Rumphi. The commander in chief also visited Rumphi North constituency, home of DPP Minister of health Jappie Mhango. He was joined by MCP Publicity Secretary Rev Maurice Munthali and other Tonse alliance officials for a rally. Mtambo who has endorsed the Tonse alliance called upon Malawians to rally behind the “capable and visionary leadership” of torch bearers, Dr. Lazarus Chakwera and his running mate, Dr Saulos Klaus Chilima ahead of the fresh presidential polls.

Comrade Mtambo and Rev Maurice Munthali

Mtambo did not waste time but hit on the DPP government on what he described as failure to develop not only the northern region but Malawi as whole. He said it was sad most of the developments in the country were left by Kamuzu and there has been no significant development since. “ Malawians  we should not forget  that  foundations  of real development in the country were left by Kamuzu, good roads,  good schools and many infrastructure development” He went further to accuse the DPP government of lowering the standards of education in the country citing that back in Kamuzu era , standard 8 pupils were able to write and speak  good English unlike nowadays.

Mtambo also urged the people of Rumphi not to fall for politicians who are aimed at dividing them along regional, religion or political lines. He reminded the gathering that problems that are affecting Malawi are problems for everyone, people are struggling with hunger, the youths are struggling to find jobs and there is ever increasing levels of corruption  which is common to every Malawians “Malawi problems doesn’t see whether you are Tumbuka, Yao . Chewa , our problems are the same” echoed the highly charged Mtambo amid claps and ululation from the keen public who seemed to gallop each and every word coming from  the so called Son of the Soil.

Speaking  to the people in Jappie Mhango’s Constituency Mtambo said as someone who has suffered under DPP regime , he is in a good position to describe Mutharika  as undemocratic, someone who does not respect Malawians ,  does not respect the courts , does not respect the women  and not deserving to be voted in power again

His remarks were supported by Rev Maurice Munthali who urged the people of  the North to show DPP a red card  and vote for Tonse alliance in large numbers. Munthali said Malawi has a choice of a visionary leader in Dr Chakwera and a results oriented leader in Dr Saulos Chilima, a perfect team to take Malawi towards a real  developmental path.

Nic Thindwa drops new music video- endorses Chakwera/Chilima.

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Nic Thindwa drops new music video- endorses Chakwera/Chilima.

Celebrated Uk based music artist Nic Thindwa has finally a dropped a music video for his hit single Yalira Ng’oma. Th artist made the announcement on Wednesday morning when he premiered the new video.

Birmingham based Thindwa has stuck to his new political activism path by dropping another heavily political song that endorses the candidacy of Dr Lazarus Chakwera and Dr Saulos Chilima of Tonse alliance . The artist is not new in expressing his political allegiance after releasing hits like osaopa and wam’boma in the past .

Born Nicholas Thindwa, the artist is a singer, rapper, songwriter & a business man. He was born in Nsanje but raised in Lilongwe where his interests in music grew at the very young age when he joined CCAP choir at the age of eight. A famous performer among the Malawian community in both UK and Ireland and a social media influencer, he has performed at most shows  in UK, sharing stage with more local performers.

Yalira Ngoma single was officially released in March this year, however they were delays in releasing the music video ” I am happy that finally we have released the music video for this song, most of my fans know that my singles are usually accompanied by music videos ” said Thindwa . The music video was produced by Gani Chapotela productions

The song Yalira Ng’oma was done alongside Pon G. In the song Thindwa declares that time has come that Tonse alliance candidates Dr Lazarus Chakwera should rule Malawi. When asked why he had chosen to a political song that endorses the candidacy of Dr Chakwera and Chilima, Thindwa said as a Malawian he feels he needs to have a voice “Malawi has rapidly gone downhill, there is increasing levels of corruption, the youths cant find jobs , there is is no infrastructure development so enough is enough, Malawians need change and thats why i endorse Tonse Alliance as they are the change that we need now ” argued Thindwa.

Malawi Congress Party Spokesperson for the Diaspora Chalo Mvula welcomed Nic Thidwa contribution to the campaign ” it is great when artists are bold enough to endorse a candidate , and as Tonse alliance we value the endorsement of Dr Chakwera and Dr Chilima by Nic. it is a great music video and the song is catchy ” said Mvula . H went further in describing Thindwa as an artist who is passionate about issues affecting Malawi, be it political or other issues.

New Zealand College raises funds for Malawi

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New Zealand College raises funds for Malawi

Written by Rosalie Willis

Over the weekend students from New Zealand will be taking part in the World Vision 40 Hour Famine. They will give up something for 40 hours, fighting for children and their communities in Malawi.

Paraparaumu College student leaders Cassie Tauro and Abi Bertham are determined not to let coronavirus stop them helping others.

“The whole coronavirus situation has changed the way we have gone about things this year,” Cassie said. “It’s made it hard for organisations that require fundraising to help other people.”

Abi added: “We are worried about World Vision and how much money we are going to be able to raise for them because we want to help the people in Malawi as best we can.”

40 Hour Famine funds are due back to the charity at the end of term two, but the students are keen to continue raising funds throughout term three.
Droughts, cyclones, flooding and other extreme weather-related destruction have displaced many people in Malawi from their homes.

Paraparaumu College World Vision 40hr Famine group. Photo / Rosalie Willis

Floods have changed where and how crops are grown and with agriculture and farming being a main source of income and food in Malawi “it’s pretty much ruined the whole area”, said Cassie.

Abi said World Vision is trying to help create a more sustainable way of living and ways of growing crops that won’t be affected by climate change. Some of the money will also go towards learning spaces for youth children.

“It’s not just about poverty and refugees, like it has been in the past, but about feeding into the whole community and economic situation.”

Cassie continued: “Rather than putting a bucket under the tap of all their problems, they are closing the tap by providing sustainable solutions.”

Moving to New Zealand from Africa when she was 6 years old, Cassie has a sense of “this could have been me”. “If I hadn’t had this lucky upbringing that has led me to where I am, I could be one of the people these funds are going to.

“I can’t just sit here and go la-di-da I’m in New Zealand, I’ve got to do something.”

Famine Week activities include a bake sale and sausage sizzle, staff verses student quizzes.

Original post : NZHerald

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