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Funghie releases brand new song “Malingaliro” in memory of the Chikangawa aeroplane crash victims


By Durell Namasani

A month and two days have passed since the aeroplane crash in Chikangawa Forest in Mzimba district that claimed the lives of nine people including Malawi’s Vice President Saulos Chilima.

A month down the line, award-winning musician cum broadcaster Funghai Mutsinze popularly known as Funghie in music circles, has released a visualiser for his brand new song titled “Malingaliro” which reflects more on the mysteries surrounding the accident.

Funghie



Funghie said, “It’s a month since the plane crashed in the Chikangawa forest leaving everyone who was in it dead. This is a song of reflections and to some extent encouragement as we journey through the healing process.”

The Chorus of the song goes…

“Tiri pa mphambanoo, Achuluka ndi mafunso/ Tiri mu nkhalango, Yosowa mayankho/ …”

The song has been recorded at Funghie’s Clean Hearts Studios in Mbayani township in the city of Blantyre.

Meanwhile, German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU) has announced that it will release an interim report on the plane crash and that it will be published by the end of August this year.

Below is the link for Funghie’s new song “Malingaliro”

Mchacha Appointed DPP Director of Operations in Strategic Move

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By Twink Jones Gadama

Blantyre, Malawi – In a move aimed at bolstering the opposition Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) operations, former regional governor for the south Charles Mchacha has been appointed Director of Operations.

The appointment, effective July 12, was made by party president Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika, exercising his powers under Article 10 Section 8 of the DPP constitution.

Mchacha

According to a letter signed by administrative secretary Francis Mphepo, Mchacha’s new role will see him overseeing the party’s day-to-day operations, strategizing, and coordinating activities to strengthen the DPP’s presence nationwide.

Mchacha, a seasoned politician and loyal party member, brings a wealth of experience to his new position.

His appointment is seen as a strategic move to revitalize the party’s structures and prepare for future elections.

The DPP has been working to reorganize and revamp its leadership since its defeat in the 2020 presidential polls.

Mchacha’s appointment is part of this effort, aimed at reinvigorating the party’s grassroots support and bolstering its chances in upcoming elections.

As Director of Operations, Mchacha will work closely with the party’s National Governing Council (NGC) and other senior leaders to implement strategies and programs aimed at consolidating the party’s base and expanding its reach.

Mchacha’s appointment has been welcomed by party supporters, who see him as a dedicated and capable leader.

His experience in regional politics and grassroots mobilization is expected to be a significant asset in his new role.

The DPP has been working to rebuild its structures and regain momentum after a tumultuous period following the 2020 elections.

With Mchacha at the helm of operations, the party is poised to regain its footing and mount a strong challenge in future polls.

As the political landscape in Malawi continues to evolve, the DPP’s strategic move in appointing Mchacha as Director of Operations is a clear indication of the party’s determination to reclaim its position as a major force in the country’s politics.

Papikid drops new song ‘Vinako’

By Chisomo Phiri

Lilongwe-based Afro singer Kennedy Kadewere, stage name Papikid, has dropped a new song titled “Vinako”.

In an interview, Papikid said the song encourages people to enjoy life but not to the extent of boring others.

“We can be happy, and everyone is allowed to enjoy, dance, drink, etc., but we should remember not to bore our friends or those around us. Some people drink only to disturb other people’s peace; that should stop. Let’s enjoy while respecting other people’s peace,” he said.

Papikid


The artist stated that the song was produced at Big Vision Entertainment by CUFF B.

He added that the new song is available on many platforms for downloads, such as YouTube, Boomplay, iTunes, Amazon,among others.

When asked what his fans should expect from him this year,Papikid said: “Vinako is my first song this year, and that is the start of my year. We are going hard this year, and to my fans, I can say, ‘Get ready; Papikid has fun for you this year…fire coming'”.

On his view of the music industry in Malawi, the artist said:”To be honest, we artists are trying, and the way we are all trying, I think, for us to reach higher places, we need to be there for each other…I mean, if someone is releasing his song, let us all support him or her with no hate…we are on the right path lately, and we will be big soon”.

Papikid started singing in 2010 when he released a song titled “You Can Do It”.

He then stopped for a while to focus on his personal career and, in the last two years, released two songs featuring musicians Dan Lu and Joe Kells.

Bingu National Stadium banned from hosting CAF Champions League matches

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By Chisomo Phiri

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has banned Bingu National Stadium (BNS) from hosting CAF Champions League matches due to its poor condition.

This means that FCB Nyasa Big Bullets risk playing their CAF Champions League match against Red Arrows from Zambia away from home.

In a communication to all Member Associations, BNS has been excluded from the list of stadiums approved for this year’s tournament.

Bingu Stadium



CAF indicates that the list of approved stadiums is specifically for the CAF Champions League or Confederation Cup.

The ban comes one month before the Flames host Burundi in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.

BNS, which is located in Malawi’s capital city of Lilongwe, was opened on January 28, 2017.

The stadium has a capacity of 41,000 people and is named after the late President Bingu Wa Mutharika.

Mr Dyson ropes in Macia on brand new song titled “Away”

By McLloyd Kudzingo

One of Malawi’s renowned creative writers, communication specialist and musician Dyson Mthawanji popularly known as “Mr Dyson” in music circles, has released a brand new love song titled “Away” which features musician cum music producer, Macia.

The song which was released on Friday evening promises to be one of the big songs from Mr Dyson as it has already received a good number of views on YouTube.



The Chorus of the song goes…

“Zotipasulaaaa, Zinali Zosayamba mamie/
Koma unasankhaaa, Kukhala wangwawanga mamie/
*Mamie tachoka kutaali
Away far away x2
It’s a happy day
Away far away x2. “

The song has been produced by Macia and the video has been directed by Dir X Ubwino.

Other notable songs by Mr Dyson include “Tiye” and “Ndilondola” which he featured songstress “Sangie”, “Kwacha” which he featured Nepman and “Stape” which was released earlier this year.

Apart from music, Mthawanji who is currently based in Lilongwe is well known for his best selling book book titled “Chiphadzuwa cha Usiku”.

He originally hails from Mpanang’ombe village, Traditional Authority Nthondo in Ntchisi district.

Below is the link for Mr Dyson’s new song featuring Macia
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=l2mIjkZkaps&sfnsn=wa#bottom-sheet