Mighty Wanderers Football Club has secured a major coup with the signing of Civil Service United’s Vice Captain,Masiya Manda on a three-year contract.
In a farewell statement, Civil Service United has praised Manda’s outstanding contributions to the team, highlighting his tireless work ethic, unwavering dedication, and unrelenting passion.
Manda now a Nomad
“We wish Masiya all the best as he embarks on this exciting new chapter and express our deepest gratitude for the unforgettable memories he created during his time with us,” reads the statement in part .
The 22-year-old defender joins Nomads from Civil Service United, where he played a pivotal role in the team’s defense under Coach Abbas Makawa, having previously played for Mighty Tigers.
Prophet Shepherd Bushiri, through his Shepherd Bushiri Foundation, on Saturday donated K40 million to Film Association of Malawi (FAMA ),enabling the organization to enhance its operations and promote local filmmaking talent in the country.
Speaking during a ceremony in Lilongwe, Bushiri who is also the leader of the Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG), emphasized the importance of developing the film industry in shaping Malawi’s culture and showcasing its creative potential on the global stage.
Bushiri
“The art of storytelling is a powerful tool that can inspire, educate, and entertain.
“It is time for us to redefine the Malawian film industry and share our unique perspectives with the world,” said Bushiri.
He said Shepherd Bushiri Foundation will also sponsor the production of a feature film featuring local and international actors, as well as producers.
“This project follows an agreement signed last year with renowned Nigerian actor Nkem Owoh, popularly known as Osuofia,” added Bushiri .
On her part, FAMA President,Dorothy Kingston welcomed the sponsorship, describing it as a significant milestone for the association.
“This generous support will enable us to establish a formal office and enhance our daily operations, ultimately benefiting our members and the broader film community,” she said.
FAMA was established in the late 2011 with an ultimate goal of bringing together and coordinate persons and groups involved in the production and promotion of films in Malawi.
The Association has three structures namely: the General Assembly comprising the membership of the organization, the Executive comprises 10 positions derived from the core team responsible for the management of the organization and the board of trustees comprising five members.
A loyal client of Hotel Victoria, Humphrey Nsona, has been awarded an all-expenses-paid 3-day trip to Dubai as part of the hotel’s “Win a Trip to Dubai” contest.
The promotion, designed specifically for bookers, aimed to incentivize and reward loyal customers.
Nsona’s winning entry was secured after booking and paying for three separate bookings at the hotel, totaling K90 million.
The contest, which ran from July 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, culminated in a final draw that declared Nsona the lucky winner.
Speaking in an interview with journalists, Nsona expressed his excitement at winning the promotion.
“I am very delighted to have won this promotion. I did not expect it,” he said.
On her part ,Sales and Marketing Manager at Hotel Victoria Mbendera,expressed her delight at rewarding Nsona’s loyalty.
“We are committed to showing appreciation for our valued customers.This year, we have numerous exciting promotions lined up to recognize and reward their loyalty and continued support,” she said.
Hotel Victoria is conveniently located for business travelers in Blantyre, facing Victoria Avenue, the heart of Blantyre’s commercial area.
The hotel offers spectacular views of the nearby golf course and features 84 rooms in three categories: superior, deluxe, and executive suites.
Additional amenities include six meeting rooms, a restaurant serving local and international cuisine, a swimming pool, 24-hour reception service, room service, airport shuttle, business center, and free Wi-Fi.
A student from Malawi College of Health Sciences George M’bwana has committed suicide in Thyolo district.
According to information released, the deceased, aged 23, reportedly took his life on Saturday morning at around 11 o’clock at Magombo village in the district.
George M’bwana
Thyolo Police Spokesperson Rebecca Kashoti said M’bwana who was a Nursing Student at Malawi College of Health Sciences took his life by taking pesticide for reasons only known to himself.
Meanwhile, Thyolo Police CID officers are on the crime scene to investigate more on the matter.
Hip-hop artist Stanley Zikabuma known in music circles as ‘Zika B’ has bounced back after a four-year hibernation with a brand new song titled “Koma Iwe”.
The new song has been produced by Macia and Mod Records while the video has been edited by Adrian Saka.
Zika B
Zika B started recording songs in 2010 but hogged the limelight in 2016 after releasing “Ndikunyamule” a song which he featured Afro-Pop star ‘Saint’.
Other notable songs from Zika B include; “Usapite” featuring Sangie and Jay Jay Cee,”Usamachoke” featuring Jay Jay Cee and Blaze and “Osafera Mbiri” which he featured Kapadocia, Jay Jay Cee and Vube.
You can watch Zika B’s new song by following the link below
