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MCP veep Gotani Hara donates K5 million to Mzuzu City Hammers

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MCP veep Gotani Hara donates K5 million to Mzuzu City Hammers

By Durell Namasani


The Deputy leader of Malawi Congress Party who is also Speaker of the National Assembly Catherine Gotani Hara has donated a K5 million kwacha cheque to Mzuzu City Hammers as a token of appreciation for the team’s good performance in the just ended season.

Hara made the donation during a luncheon which she organised for the team at her residence at Area 6 in Mzuzu.

Speaking after making the donation, Hara applauded the team’s management, technical panel and the players for their hard-working spirit despite having limited resource.

Gotani Hara presenting the cheque



She then encouraged the team to work harder next season so that they can achieve more than what they have achieved this season.

Other notable guests who were present during the luncheon included Members of Parliament Mike Bango and Emmanuel Chilijenyina Jere who together donated money amounting to K300,000 to the team.

In his remarks, one of the officials for Mzuzu City Hammers Arnold Malinda, thanked Hara and the other two MPs for recognising the team’s performance saying the development will help to motivate the players to continue representing Mzuzu City well.

Malinda then handed over a Mzuzu City Hammers Jersey to the Speaker as a way of thanking her for her support towards the team.

Despite selling some of their key players to other clubs, Mzuzu City Hammers finished fourth in the TNM Super League and managed to beat defending champions FCB Nyasa Big Bullets to reach the finals of the Castel Cup where they finished as runners up.

Vice President warns against partisan distribution of relief maize

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Vice President warns against partisan distribution of relief maize<br>

By Yamikani Yapuwa


Vice President Dr. Michael Usi has issued a stern warning against partisan politics in the implementation of Lean Season Food Insecurity Response Programme which is meant to distribute relief maize to vulnerable households.

Speaking during a visit to Thyolo District on Thursday, Dr. Usi urging local leaders to ensure that assistance reaches all deserving individuals regardless of political affiliation or religious beliefs, emphasizing the need to ensure transparency when identifying and registering people that should benefit from the programme.

“The relief maize is for every Malawian in need, not for members of a particular political party or religion. Chiefs and local leaders must ensure fairness and accountability in this process,

“We rely on you to uphold the integrity of this program,” added the Vice President.

Senior Chief Ndalama of Thyolo commended the government for the timely intervention, acknowledging its potential to alleviate the hunger crisis affecting communities across the district.

He, however, appealed to the government to extend the relief food programme to June or July, citing the prolonged dry spell that has severely impacted crop yields.

“Many fields are bare, and it is clear that people will not harvest enough food this year. We ask the government to consider extending the relief period to ensure that no one is left starving,” said the senior chief.

Thyolo District Commissioner, Hudson Kuphanga echoed the call for expanded support, urging the government to increase the number of beneficiaries in the district, noting that the magnitude of hunger in Thyolo requires a broader safety net to address the growing demand for food aid.

“The hunger crisis has affected nearly every corner of our district. The number of people in need far exceeds the current beneficiary list.

“We appeal to the government to adjust allocations to accommodate more households,” added the District Commissioner.
The Lean Season Food insecurity Response Programme in Thyolo will benefit 72,599 households representing 317,514 people.

Peter Mponda resigns as Head Coach of Silver Strikers FC

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Peter Mponda resigns as Head Coach of Silver Strikers FC



By Burnett Munthali

Silver Strikers FC has confirmed the resignation of Peter Mponda from his position as head coach. This announcement was made through a statement released by the club, which came shortly after Mponda had signed a two-year contract with the team.

Mponda’s tenure as head coach lasted just 11 months, during which he successfully led the club to win the TNM Super League title, marking an important achievement in the club’s history. Despite the success, Mponda’s decision to step down has raised questions, particularly as it comes only a short time after the conclusion of his contract.

Mponda



Rumors have already begun circulating that Mponda may be considering a return to his former club, Nyasa Big Bullets, a team where he made a significant impact during his playing career. While these speculations have yet to be confirmed, the possibility of his return to Bullets has been a topic of discussion among football fans and commentators alike.

This unexpected development has left many wondering about the reasons behind Mponda’s resignation. Despite his relatively short time in charge, Mponda’s contributions to Silver Strikers have been widely acknowledged, especially for his leadership in securing the team’s league championship.

The future of both Mponda and Silver Strikers FC is now uncertain, with fans eagerly awaiting further developments as the club looks to fill the vacant coaching position and determine its next steps in the new season.

Government to tackle corruption in food relief efforts, says Dr. Michael Usi

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Government to tackle corruption in food relief efforts, says Dr. Michael Usi



By Burnett Munthali

The Vice President of Malawi, Dr. Michael Usi, has vowed that the government will take action against anyone engaging in fraudulent activities related to food relief distribution aimed at assisting hunger-stricken families.

Dr. Usi made these remarks at Chikwawa Primary School, where he spearheaded the distribution of maize to 961 households affected by hunger in Senior Chief Lundu’s area in Chikwawa District.

Usi



Speaking at the event, Dr. Usi emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring transparency and fairness in the distribution process. “We are here to make sure there is no corruption and that only those truly in need receive this aid,” he said.

The initiative, coordinated through the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA), aims to provide timely assistance to vulnerable households affected by food shortages.

Dr. Usi also announced plans to extend the food relief program to Senior Chief Ndalama’s area in Thyolo District, where approximately 2,000 households are expected to receive a 50-kilogram bag of maize per family.

The Vice President’s involvement in these efforts underscores the government’s determination to uphold accountability and ensure that relief reaches the intended beneficiaries. By taking a hands-on approach, Dr. Usi aims to address any potential irregularities and restore public trust in the distribution process.

This proactive stance is part of a broader strategy by the government to mitigate the impact of food insecurity and support the livelihoods of vulnerable communities across Malawi.

Lawyer Alexious Kamangila alleges late VP Chilima benefited from judicial corruption

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Lawyer Alexious Kamangila alleges late VP Chilima benefited from judicial corruption



By Chisomo Phiri

Prominent lawyer Alexious Kamangila has described late Vice President Saulos Chilima as a person who was a great beneficiary of corruption in the country’s judiciary.

Writing on his official Facebook page, Kamangila has asked Malawians to ask any United Transformation Movement (UTM) member where did the party get the money to buy so many cars at once.

Read some of Kamangila’s posts on his Facebook page:”Now SKC fans akuti ndaluza focus. Well, Chilima is one great beneficiary of Corruption in the Judiciary. Discussing SKC is actually being so FOCUSED.

“So UTM & SKC fans will always want you to believe that Sattar paid everyone important in Government but that the money SKC received from Sattar was clean. Uchitsiru.

“Amene akwiya kuti ndati SKC analinso wakuba, mungowafunsa kuti, ndalama za Sattar analandira kapena ayi? Muona angoyamba kukulalatira osapereka yankho.

Chilima



“I am waiting for the day the Catholic Church in Malawi will criticize SKC and Ralph for their Corruption. God guide your Church to speak the truth always.

“Stop this Idolatry of SKC. For Corruption to end, mzofunika kuti tisiye kuganiza mogunata. Ambuye akudalitseni. Mwakoma nonse kupatula the corrupt.

“For all the proceeds of crime that Chilima or his deceased estate benefited from corruption,  through the Law of Trust, we can recover that money, with interest.

“Ine za Chilima ndinayamba kuyankhulapo kalekale. So allow me to enjoy my right to freely express myself.Death of the discussed/subject,  is not an acceptable ground to limit such right. I refer you to Section 44 of the Constitution of Malawi.

“Of course I am stupid and I have lost Focus. Komabe Ndalama zogulira Magalimoto onsewa UTM inatenga kuti?

“Of course SKC can’t speak now, but Khwesi Msusa and others can explain where UTM has been getting money since 2018. Otsikatsikani silently, monga munachitira pokwera.”

Kamangila has since vowed to go live on his official Facebook page from 5:00 pm today to expose how the late Chilima was involved in corruption in the country’s judiciary.

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