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Kalindo claims SKC Chikangawa Memorial exposes lack of unity in Malawi

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By Vincent Gunde

Political activist Bon Kalindo says two Memorial Services to honor and remember the departed souls of the 10th June, 2024 tragic plane crash in the Chukangawa forest has proved itself that there is no unity in Malawi under President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera and the MCP government.

Kalindo has described as shame for the whole President Chakwera and his MCP entourages travelling to the Chikangawa forest for a Memorial Service without going to Nsipe in Ntcheu district where Dr. Saulosi Chilima was buried.

Kalindo



He thanked opposition parties for gracing SKC Memorial service at Nsipe in Ntcheu that they did a commendable job other than following a useless SKC Memorial Service in the Chikangawa forest where President Chakwera and the MCP were mourning a military aircraft not the departed souls.

Speaking through an audio clip, Kalindo said it was heartbreaking to see Ngwenyama Inkosi ya Makosi Gomani V joining President Chakwera at the Chikangawa forest leaving his people in Ntcheu mourning for the departed souls alone.

Kalindo said God has proved to the Chikangawa forest SKC Memorial Service that he was not happy with the function claiming that there were many vehicles parking than the people attending the function describing this as a shame to President Chakwera and his MCP.

He said billions of Kwachas lost for holding a useless SKC Memorial service in the Chikangawa forest would have assisted Senior Chief Chikumbu of Mulanje who is lacking K5 million to travel outside the country for treatment after getting a fracture on her leg.

The activist said Chief Chikumbu is a staunch supporter of Boma ndi lomweli but the government is doing nothing to look after her welfare so that she can continue singing praising songs for Chikangawa party.

He said Malawians are still demanding answers from the Chikangawa party on the tragic death of Dr. Saulosi Chilima and eight others, saying this was observed with the eulogies which were made at Nsipe by political party leaders.

The activist said there have been three commission of inquiries to establish the truth on the death of the departed souls but there was no an independent commission of inquiry saying without an independent inquiry, all the investigations set by government will be proved to be of no impact.

“Thank you all opposition parties for holding a very colorful SKC Memorial Service at Nsipe, this is the way to go, let’s be together in times of sorrow and happiness,” said Kalindo.

He has appealed to the youth in the country that they have seen for themselves the situation their country is going, urging them to wake-up and speak with one voice that enough is enough with President Chakwera and his MCP.

Malawi’s Health Minister praises climate-health project

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By Rahim Abdul

Malawi’s Minister of Health, Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda, has welcomed the Climate-Health Wellbeing Resilience for Rural Communities (CHWBRC) Project, highlighting its crucial role in addressing the impacts of climate change on the country’s health sector.

The project was launched in Lilongwe,on Wednesday and will target 1.7 million people in six districts of the Southern region.

The minister noted that climate change has brought significant challenges to Malawi’s health sector, including increased incidence of diseases like cholera and malaria following natural disasters such as cyclones, heavy rains, and droughts.

Kandodo


Chiponda emphasized the importance of initiatives like the CHWBRC Project in building resilience and mitigating the effects of climate change.

The project is being implemented by the Ministry of Health in partnership with Save the Children Malawi, with funding of $37 million from the Green Climate Fund.

Country Director of Save the Children in Malawi, Bhekimpilo Khanye, assured that measures are in place to ensure the project’s successful implementation and to build resilience in communities affected by climate change.

The CHWBRC Project aims to improve the health and wellbeing of communities in the Southern region of Malawi, particularly in the districts of Balaka, Ntcheu, Machinga, Mangochi, Phalombe, and Zomba.

Windfall sponsorship for Malawi’s sports development

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By Chisomo Phiri

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) on Wednesday unveiled a one-year K1.58 billion sports sponsorship initiative aimed at promoting women’s football, nurturing youth talent, and fostering grassroots football growth in the country.

Speaking during the sponsorship unveiling ceremony at NBM headquarters in Blantyre, NBM  Chief Executive Officer(CEO ) Harold Jiya said the initiative, will support key areas, including the Scorchers, the National Women’s Football League, and the Mo626 Division One Football League.



Jiya highlighted the bank’s commitment to inclusivity and development.

“This sponsorship is a strategic alignment with our vision to be a bank for all Malawians, breaking the perception that we cater only for the elite,” he said.

The NBM CEO said the initiative will allocate K430 million to the women’s national league and the Scorchers, K450 million to Mo626 college sports (basketball, football, and netball), and K500 million to the Mo626 Division One Football League.

He added that K138 million will be used for branding and activation.

“This event goes beyond the announcement of this huge sponsorship.

“It reflects our steadfast commitment to the people of Malawi, to inclusivity, and to the transformative power of sports, which touches the lives of millions of Malawians.” said Jiya.

On his part, Football Association of Malawi ( FAM) President Fleetwood Haiya who attended the unveiling ceremony,hailed NBM for the sponsorship.

“Thank you NBM, for believing in the power of football to transform lives. You are indeed the bank of the nation,” said Haiya.

Bullets to face Silver in FCB’s 30th anniversary match

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By Chisomo Phiri

FCB Nyasa Bullets will take on TNM Super League champions Silver Strikers at the Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe on June 29, as part of First Capital Bank (FCB)’s 30th anniversary celebrations.

In an interview with journalists on Wednesday,FCB head of marketing and communications Twikale Chirwa,expressed optimism that the match will to be a thrilling encounter. 


Chirwa highlighted the competitiveness and excitement that Silver Strikers will bring to the game.

He said in the lead-up to the match, FCB has planned various promotions, including limited-edition jersey replicas for 100 lucky winners.

Chirwa indicated that the proceeds from the match will support youth football development through donations to the Luwinga Inclusive Football Academy in Mzuzu.

“FCB also sponsors the Under-20 youth football national league and aims to use this match as a platform to promote youth football,” he said.

On his part,Bullets acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Albert Chigoga expressed excitement about being part of the bank’s anniversary celebrations, which began with a 13-kilometer fun walk in Blantyre last weekend.

Chinsinsi Maonga wins Silver Strikers’ player of the month award

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By Durell Namasani


Silver Strikers midfielder Chinsinsi Maonga has been voted as the team’s player of the month beating two other contenders.

Maonga has beaten Featus Duwe and Maxwell Paipi and has received a K500,000 shopping voucher from C.P Investments and a Gas stove, 6 KG Cylinder, Gas, LPG pipe and a regulator from Bluewaves Energies Ltd.


The player made headlines when he scored a beautiful late equaliser against Mighty Wanderers in a TNM Super League match at Kamuzu Stadium on 25 May,2025.

He also scored in another league game against Songwe United and in an Airtel top 8 match against Moyale Barraks.