Malawi’s talented female artist, Temwah Gondwe, has made history for herself after winning her first international award as the Best Zikomo Female Rising Artist of the Year at the 4th edition of the Zikomo Africa Awards held at the Sandton Hotel in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Temwah, known for her hit song “Ndilikuti,” has emerged as one of Africa’s top artists, receiving the prestigious Zikomo Africa Award for her outstanding contributions to the creative industry.
Temwa
In a separate interview, her manager, Temwani Jeffrey, attributed Temwah’s success to her passion, resilience, and dedication, which have been evident in her hard work over the years.
“I have witnessed firsthand Temwah’s unwavering dedication, unrelenting passion, and unbridled talent.
“I am honored to have played a part in her journey since 2021.
“This international award is a testament to her hard work and discipline,” said Jeffrey.
Meanwhile, Temwah has dedicated the award to her fans.
“This award is for Team Temwah in Malawi, Africa, and internationally, for their unwavering support.Let us celebrate it in style,” said the top female artist.
The Zikomo Africa Awards are an international ceremony that acknowledges and celebrates individuals and organizations making positive contributions to various industries, including arts and entertainment.
Renowned author Lawrence Develious Kaunda on Saturday launched his three new books at Golden Peacock Hotel in Blantyre.
The books are titled “Laudate Deus English Grammar”, “Business Novel (Ferrari or Budget Car)” and “Impi Biyeni” poetry book.
In an interview with our journalist Chisomo Phiri, Kaunda shared his inspiration for writing and publishing these books.
Lawrence Develious Kaunda
He said:”I want to help the youth in Malawi and beyond to change their lives through businesses and writing.
“My books aim to provide guidance and motivation for those who want to start their own businesses and make a positive impact in their communities.”
Kaunda emphasized the importance of writing and publishing books, especially for aspiring authors in Malawi.
“Don’t think about money, don’t think about the challenges, but think about the value of your thoughts and the impact you want to make.Keep writing, and one day you will publish your books,” he advised.
When asked about his memorable moments as a writer, Kaunda mentioned Chinua Achebe, Socrates, and Aristotle as his biggest inspirations.
“Their works have transformed me into the writer I am today.If we cannot write as writers in Malawi, then Malawi cannot change. We need to write more and more to bring about positive change in our country,”he said.
The author said the three books are now available for purchase, and encouraged everyone to buy and read them to support the development of writing and business in the country.
Malawi’s Catholic Church has enjoyed a vibrant and significant weekend, marked by two key events that united the faithful and their esteemed guests in a celebration of faith, community, and commitment.
On Friday evening, St. Anthony Catholic Parish of the Archdiocese of Blantyre hosted a highly successful fundraising dinner in Chinyonga. This event aimed to support the parish’s developmental and spiritual initiatives. Adding prestige to the occasion, the Guest of Honour was none other than a prominent figure (name undisclosed). His presence underscored the importance of collaborative efforts in advancing the church’s growth.
Hardly had the excitement of the fundraising dinner subsided when the Catholic community turned its attention to another grand occasion. On Saturday, Masanjala Parish celebrated the 40th Priestly Anniversary of Father Alfred Nsope. This remarkable milestone honored Fr. Nsope’s steadfast dedication to his vocation and decades of service to the church and its congregation.
The same notable figure from the fundraising dinner also graced this joyous celebration as the Guest of Honour. His consecutive appearances at these Catholic events have prompted lighthearted remarks, with many commenting, “Akatolika akwera imeneyi!”—loosely translated as, “The Catholics are on the rise with this one!” The phrase highlights the Catholic Church’s respected position and its ability to attract high-profile support for its activities.
These events exemplify the Catholic Church’s commitment to both spiritual enrichment and community development. The fundraising dinner focused on resource mobilization for parish projects, while the anniversary celebrated a lifetime of service.
Father Alfred Nsope’s 40 years in the priesthood serve as a profound source of inspiration. Over the decades, he has served in various capacities, impacting countless lives and significantly contributing to the church’s mission. The anniversary event was filled with heartfelt tributes, prayers, and reflections on his enduring legacy.
For Malawi’s Catholic faithful, this weekend has served as a potent reminder of the church’s vital role as a foundation of faith, unity, and social progress. The consecutive celebrations not only strengthened the community’s bond but also highlighted the significance of supporting clergy and parish initiatives.
As the weekend draws to a close, Catholics across the nation are left with a renewed sense of purpose, confident that their collective efforts are making a difference. Truly, “Akatolika akwera imeneyi!”
The Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada (CDF) will implement a 5 years (2024-2028) Integrated Aquaculture-Agriculture to combat food insecurity in Malawi (IAAM) project in eight districts of the country including Dowa.
The project is a strategic response to other solutions for economic recovery to be sustainable, resilient, and inclusive strategy of “combating forces against hunger” a policy to improve food sufficiency in Malawi with a primary goal of accessing markets for small-scale food producers as a means of combating food insecurity in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Tionge Soko- Malawi has become a climate hotspots: floods, cyclones, droughts.
Introducing the project to the District executive committee in Dowa, IAAS Specialist Tionge Soko, said in Malawi, farming families are disproportionately poor and vulnerable who bear the brunt of climate change impacts, they often live at the edge of poverty.
Soko said Malawi has become a climate hotspot due to extreme weather events such as floods, cyclones, droughts, unpredictable rainfall patterns, deforestation and forest degradation saying the IAAS will increase the productivity and income of food producers.
She said the project is aimed to increase the productivity, income of, and access to markets by small-scale food producers, especially women, engaged in integrated aquaculture- agriculture system comprising of fish, crops, livestock, and agroforestry sub-systems to combat food insecurity.
The Specialist said the key action areas of the project are co-operative and value chain development, climate resilient aquaculture and agriculture production, agriculture market diversity, women’s rights and gender equality, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, forestry and biodiversity restoration.
She said the project will increase knowledge among farmers on managing climate risks to support resilient aquaculture production and strengthening the organization of smallholder farmers through market linkages between farmers and private sector actors.
“The project will improve SRHR for women, men, boys and girls through Social Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) and forest cover,” said soko.
She said the long-term impact of the project is increased adoption of diversified climate resilient technologies such as IAAS and other climate-smart agricultural technologies that limit emissions of green house gases from food production.
In his remarks, Dowa District Council’s Acting Chief Planning Officer Yusuf Laki, called on partners to share progress of the projects being implemented in the district and signing Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with the council and the CSO Network for the district saying this enhances cooperation, transparency and accountability.
A lone from defender McDonald Lameck gave Silver Strikers a 1-0 win against Mighty Mukuru Wanderers as the central bankers win 2024 TNM Super League title with two games to wind up the season.
The Lilongwe giants came into the game fully aware that getting maximum points over Wanderers would give them the match needed Super league title after 11 years.
However, the home side started the game very well and they got their first chance in the sixth minute but Thierry Sama failed to connect a cross from Isaac Kaliati.
The Nomads had their second chance in the 27th minute after a good exchange of passes between Stanley Sanudi, Misheck Botamani and Wisdom Mpinganjira who later found Sama but his shot went wide for a goal-kick.
Silver had their chance to take the lead in the 37th minute after a beautiful exchange of passed between Daniel Sandukira and Misheck Selemani who found Chinsinsi Maonga but his shot went over the cross bar.
In the second half, Silver continued from where they stopped and Uchizi Vunga almost registered his name on the score-sheet after receiving a pass from Chimwemwe Idana in the 50th minute but his shot went over the bar.
Three minutes later, Lameck put his side ahead with a powerful strike following a defensive lapse on the part of Wanderers to give his side the much needed goal.
Silver Coach Peter Mponda made his first substitution in the 72nd minute, bringing in the fresh legs of Charles Chipala who replaced Misheck Selemani.
The Nomads on the other hand brought in Clement Nyondo and Francisco Madinga for Thierry Sama and Felix Zulu.
The Central bankers made another substitution in the 81st minute as Zebron Kalima replaced his captain Chikondi Kamanga while the Nomads brought in Wallace Adam for Stanley Sanudi.
Adam had a chance to equalise in the added time but his shot went off target and Silver went on to get maximum which has taken their tally to 64 points, ten points above Wanderers who are second on the log table.
After the match McDonald Lameck was voted man of the match.
Silver Strikers who are so far unbeaten in the league,will receive 100 million for winning the championship.
