Renowned media personality Patrick Kamkwatira on Wednesday bid farewell to Times Group, where he served as Head of Radio Presenters, to pursue a career in politics.
Kamkwatira will now run for Member of Parliament (MP ) for Neno East.
Speaking during a farewell ceremony, Kamkwatira expressed his desire to address the challenges facing his community, citing his motivation for joining politics.
On her part,Times Radio Programmes Manager Thabi Kamwangala acknowledged Kamkwatira’s vast expertise and noted that his departure will be felt at the media house.
Kamkwatira was known for hosting the popular program ‘Kulinji’ on Times Radio.
He had been in the media industry for over 30 years.
The Lilongwe Court on Wednesday reserved its ruling on bail application by Lin Yunhua, a Chinese national accused of corruption, to Monday, May 12,2025.
Lin is alleged to have bribed public officers to live outside prison while serving a 14-year sentence for wildlife crimes.
In court,state prosecutor Peter Sambani opposed bail, citing Lin’s history of escaping custody.
However, defense lawyer Patrick Kalimbuka argued that the allegations are unproven and that everyone has a right to bail.
Principal Resident Magistrate Benjamin Chulu is presiding over the case.
The court will also decide on the state’s application for continued detention of the suspect.
The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM ) has kept its policy rate at 26% and Lombard rate at 20 basis points above the policy rate, despite a slight increase in inflation during the first quarter.
The average inflation rate rose to 29.9% from 29.2% in the previous quarter.
According to the Monetary Policy Committee, annual average inflation is projected to decline to 27% this year from 32.2% last year.
The central bank expects foreign reserves to improve in the second quarter due to agricultural produce sales.
However, the bank has revised its growth projection for 2025 to 3.2%, down from 4%, citing dry spells that affected parts of the country.
Policy rate is the interest rate that commercial banks pay to borrow money directly from the central bank while the Lombard rate is the interest rate charged by central banks when extending short-term loans to commercial banks.
Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has announced that he and his wife will support the late Chikumbutso Mtumodzi’s family by covering his children’s education expenses and helping them establish a business.
Bushiri made the announcement in a Facebook post on Thursday, recalling how Mtumodzi welcomed and financially supported them when they returned to Malawi from South Africa.
He expressed gratitude for Mtumodzi’s kindness and lamented about people who only value relationships when beneficial to them.
Bushiri and Mtumodzi
The ‘Major One’ revealed that many who benefited from his help in the past disappeared when he needed them after returning to Malawi.
He said the amount of support will be communicated privately to the family.
Mtumodzi, who was the Principal Secretary in the Department of Procurement and Supply Services died on Monday at the age of 52.
He was laid to rest in his home village, Chankhungu in Dowa District on Wednesday.
His burial ceremony was attended by the Vice President, Michael Usi, Secretary to the President and Cabinet Colleen Zamba, Minister of Local Government, Unity and Culture, Richard Chimwendo among other dignitaries.
The Central Region witnessed a musical eruption over the weekend as the NBM Mo626 Inter-College Social Weekend made its grand stop at LUANAR’s Bunda Campus, transforming the quiet academic grounds into a carnival of sound, rhythm, and youthful energy.
With a sizzling lineup of some of Malawi’s most beloved and buzzing artists, students were treated to an unforgettable show that will echo in campus corridors for weeks.
The night reached unforgettable heights with the dynamic performances of Patience Namadingo, Bee Jay and Ace Jizzy, Temwa, Joe Ikon, Crispy MW, Slyc and Sean Morgan—each bringing a unique flavour that lit up the Bunda Campus.
Namadingo lit up the stage with an electrifying performance of ‘Tuli’ and ‘Maury’, commanding attention with his signature charisma and inspiring the crowd to sing along word for word.
Bee Jay and Ace Jizzy cranked the excitement with their smash hit ‘Fast’ sending waves of energy across the crowd as students screamed, danced, and jumped in wild rhythm.
Then, Sean Morgan delivered an emotional masterclass with ‘2FA’, moving the audience while sending many students on their knees swaying and singing in unison.
Alongside the headliners, the stage saw electrifying performances from other talented artists who ensured the vibe never dropped for a second.
Joe Ikon, Temwa, Crispy Malawi, and Sylc each delivered electrifying performances that kept the crowd hyped with a perfect blend of lyrical flair, soulful vocals, and Afro-inspired energy.
Their unique styles added flavour to the show, making the entire night a non-stop celebration of talent and rhythm.
The whole show was backed by an incredible team of DJs—Classic, Prince, Faith, and Vampire, who kept the beats flowing seamlessly between acts, and turning the transitions into moments of their own.
NBM plc’s Product Development and Strategy Manager, Weruzani Kunkwenzu expressed excitement over the success of the show.
“We believe in more than just banking—we believe in creating moments that matter. This weekend, NBM didn’t just fund a concert, but we sparked joy, amplified youth voices, and gave them a memory to every student in attendance,” he said.
Edith Chirwa, a student from NRC also praised the show.
“I have never felt this alive. Namadingo brought the magic, Bee Jay and Ace Jizzy made us go wild, and Sean Morgan touched our hearts—it was everything in one night,” said Chirwa.
With students from across multiple tertiary institutions, including Pentecostal Life University, LUANAR (Bunda Campus, NRC & City Campus), Lake Malawi Anglican University, Malawi College of Health Sciences, Kamuzu College of Nursing, College of Medicine, Nkhoma University, Daeyang University, and Nalikule College all in attendance, the event was a melting pot of youth, culture, and creativity.
