The Scorchers, Malawi’s national women’s football team, are gearing up for their highly anticipated trip to Zambia.
However, a last-minute change in their flight itinerary has forced the team to adjust their travel plans.
Due to a lack of space on the Lusaka route, the team will now depart in three separate groups.
Therefore the first group, comprising five players and two officials, will leave on Tuesday.
The second group, made up of eleven players and three officials, will depart on Wednesday.
Thefinal group, consisting of three players and six officials, will leave on Thursday.
Meanwhile, the Scorchers’ European-based players – Tabitha Chawinga, Rose Kabzere, Vanessa Chikupira, and Bernadetta Mkandawire – will join the squad in Zambia on Wednesday.
The team is expected to come together in Zambia, ready to take on their opponents.
Malawian artist Emmie Deebo has announced the launch of her own management company, “Deebo Creatives”.
This development marks a new chapter in Deebo’s career, as she takes the reins of her own management while maintaining a strong partnership with Akometsi Entertainment.
According to Deebo, Akometsi Entertainment, which has been her management team alongside other notable artists like Pop Young, is shifting its focus from full-time artist management to promotion and distribution work.
Deebo
Deebo revealed that she had requested a transition period to ensure a seamless handover.
“Akometsi wanted to stop managing artists full-time to focus on more than just managing but also to work as promoters and distributors,” Deebo explained on her Facebook page.
Despite establishing her own management company, Deebo emphasized that Deebo Creatives will work closely with Akometsi Entertainment.
Deebo registered her management company in 2023, but Monday’s announcement marked its official activation for her career management.
With her talent, determination, and newfound independence, Emmie Deebo is poised to take the music industry by storm.
In a significant milestone for Malawi’s healthcare sector, Minister of Health Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda has commissioned 237 health facilities equipped with solar systems and solar refrigerators.
This ambitious project, undertaken by Energizing Development (Endev) Malawi with support from the German Government through GIZ, aims to revolutionize healthcare delivery in the country.
The launch ceremony, held at Ming’ongo Health Centre in Traditional Authority Kalolo, Lilongwe, marked the culmination of a two-year installation process that began in 2022.
Minister Kandodo Chiponda commended the German Government for their unwavering support, emphasizing that this initiative will greatly enhance health service delivery in Malawi.
Khumbize Chiponda
The solar-powered health facilities, spread across 12 districts, will provide reliable and sustainable energy solutions, enabling healthcare workers to deliver quality services to communities in need.
This development aligns with the current administration’s vision to expand energy access, including solar power, to more people across the country.
Energy Minister Ibrahim Matola echoed this sentiment, highlighting the importance of renewable energy in driving development and improving livelihoods.
German Ambassador to Malawi Ute Konig reaffirmed her government’s commitment to supporting Malawi’s health sector, pledging continued assistance to ensure the successful implementation of this project.
This groundbreaking initiative is expected to have a profound impact on Malawi’s healthcare landscape. By harnessing the power of solar energy, healthcare facilities will be able to:
As Malawi continues to make strides in improving its healthcare sector, this innovative project serves as a shining example of what can be achieved through collaboration and commitment to development.
With the support of international partners like the German Government, Malawi is poised to make significant progress in achieving its health development goals.
In a bid to strengthen healthcare service delivery, Deputy Minister of Health, Noah Chimpeni, has underscored the importance of collaboration between health workers and the community.
Speaking at Chimkombero Health Centre in Dedza, Chimpeni emphasized that mutual support between healthcare providers and the community is crucial for achieving better health outcomes.
Chimpeni’s remarks came as he inspected the construction of a new maternity wing at the health centre, which is being implemented under the Governance to Enable Service Delivery project.
The project aims to improve healthcare infrastructure and services in the country.
While commending the progress made so far, Chimpeni warned against the vandalism of health facilities, describing it as counterproductive to development.
He urged community members to take ownership of healthcare facilities and protect them from damage.
In response to Chimpeni’s call, Traditional Authority Kamenyagwaza pledged to establish a community health workers coordination committee to strengthen collaboration between healthcare providers and the community.
The committee will work to promote mutual support and understanding between healthcare workers and community members, ultimately enhancing service delivery.
Chimkombero Health Centre is one of several health facilities undergoing major upgrades in Dedza.
The renovations are expected to improve healthcare services and increase access to quality care for communities in the area.
The emphasis on collaboration between healthcare providers and the community is in line with global best practices in healthcare.
Studies have shown that community-based initiatives can significantly improve health outcomes, particularly in resource-constrained settings.
In Malawi, community-based health initiatives have been instrumental in improving healthcare services, particularly in rural areas.
For instance, community health workers have played a critical role in promoting health education, providing basic healthcare services, and referring patients to health facilities.
As the country continues to grapple with healthcare challenges, including limited resources and infrastructure, the importance of collaboration between healthcare providers and the community cannot be overstated.
By working together, healthcare providers and community members can promote mutual understanding, improve health outcomes, and enhance service delivery.
The Deputy Minister of Health’s emphasis on collaboration between healthcare providers and the community is a step in the right direction.
By promoting mutual support and understanding, we can work towards achieving better health outcomes and improving healthcare services in Malawi.
A 56-year-old pastor, Mccrystal Charlie, has been sentenced to 21 years in prison for defiling a 16-year-old girl in Lilongwe.
The sentence was handed down by Magistrate Bracious Kondowe after Charlie was found guilty of the crime.
According to Lilongwe Police Publicist, Hastings Chigalu, Charlie, who is a pastor at Kadziyo Disciple Church in Lilongwe, had been accused of defiling the minor and making her pregnant. Charlie had denied the charges, but the court found him guilty.
Mccrystal Charlie
During the trial, Charlie pleaded with the court to exercise leniency, citing that he had children and dependents who relied on him.
He also asked the court to consider his status as a student pursuing a Master’s degree in theology.
However, the court ruled that Charlie’s actions were unacceptable and that he had failed to show remorse for his crime.
The court also noted that Charlie’s education and social status did not justify his actions.
The sentence has been welcomed by many who feel that it sends a strong message against child abuse and defilement.
The case has also highlighted the need for greater protection and support for victims of child abuse in Malawi.
