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Activist Mangochi calls UTM elective committee to discipline Usi

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Activist Mangochi calls UTM elective committee to discipline Usi


By Vincent Gunde

Karonga based rights activist Lytone Mangochi, has asked the newly elected executive committee of the UTM under Dr. Dalitso Kabambe to discipline the country’s Vice President Dr. Michael Usi with a strong word that from the elective conference onwards, he is not a member of the UTM.

Mangochi said he thought that by announcing that he was not going to Mzuzu for an elective conference, Dr. Usi was speaking from his heart not knowing that he has a hidden agenda to continue dividing the UTM.

He said recently, Dr. Usi was welcomed at the BICC in Lilongwe by a group of women cladding in UTM attire saying this is speaking for itself that Dr. Usi is still President of the party and has the powers to call UTM women to dance for him.

Speaking through a video clip, Mangochi said delegates to the UTM elective conference in Mzuzu chose Dr. Dalitso Kabambe to be the party’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or President meaning that UTM has one President, he is Dr. Dalitso Kabambe.



Mangochi said Dr. Usi has been against the UTM right from before Dr. Saulosi Chilima was escorted to an early grave by refusing to dress himself in UTM attire arguing that he was serving the government of President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera as Cabinet Minister.

He said after the death of Dr. Saulosi Chilima, Dr. Usi has found himself in love with the UTM by dressing himself in UTM attire besides rising from Cabinet Minister to the position of Vice President of the Republic of Malawi.

The activist has warned Dr. Usi that if he doesn’t stop using the name of UTM in his activities, he will on 5th December, 2024 leads demonstrators to demonstrate at his house that UTM is one and not two as Dr. Usi is claiming.

Mangochi said Dr. Usi’s plan is to take UTM members to the MCP a thing which must be rejected at all cost advising him to dress the women that are following him wherever he is going as Vice President his colour for “ODYA ZAKE ALIBE MULANDU” the party he personally formed.

“We should not allow Dr. Usi to finish UTM, he has fought a good fight with the UTM while Dr. Chilima was alive and today, he has an agenda sponsored by the MCP to destroy the UTM,” he said.

He has finally appealed to Malawians living in the diaspora to support opposition parties they belong to so that together they can liberate the country from MCP and President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera who has taken Malawi back to dictatorship as was during Kamuzu Banda’s reign.

Kalindo advises UTM heavyweights leaving the party is political suicidal

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Kalindo advises UTM heavyweights leaving the party is political suicidal

By Vincent Gunde

Political activist Bon Kalindo, has advised UTM heavyweights contemplating leaving the party after frustrations that they have lost the party’s presidency position, that doing so, would be digging their own graves -political suicidal.

Kalindo has observed that Dr. Dalitso Kabambe did not come by mistake to the party saying the party’s heavyweights are the ones who approached him to lead the party after the death of Dr. Saulosi Chilima wondering why they are not supporting him today.

He said this is the time for Dr. Patricia Kaliati, Noel Masangwi, Newton Kambala, Makondi, Kalonga and Mai Makuta to meet and build a strong force for the party so that Dr. Chilima’s spirit to continue resting in peace and in power.

Speaking through an audio clip, Kalindo has asked the UTM heavyweights what message are they leaving to Madam Mary Chilima, Chilima’s family and friends if they are thinking of leaving UTM out of frustrations that Dr. Kabambe has won the party’s presidency?



Kalindo has appealed to UTM heavyweights not to lure the temperatures of people advising them that people will judge them wrongly that they did not love the departed Dr. Chilima in good faith but they had a hidden agenda to fight for presidency position.

He has advised UTM heavyweights announcing their next move out of the party that this will be the end of their political career saying the way the MCP is being seen terrorizing innocent people holding peaceful demonstrations, what gain or favors are there for the heavyweights to cherish.

The activist has appealed to politicians to promise the people what they can fulfill withing the period they are holding office observing that Malawi politicians have no welfare of the people but their enrichment.

He said a vey good example is resting with the MCP, the party under President Chakwera is failing to accept its own mistakes saying by now President Chakwera, his Ministers and advisors would have resigned from their positions for failing Malawians.

“President Chakwera is a complete failure in his leadership, what else has he forgotten in 4 years making him to be busy wooing voters to vote for him in the September, 2025 General Elections,” said Kalindo.

He has finally warned the MCP for targeting opposition leaders and activists so that they can be escorted to early graves to always remember that there is no one who will stay forever, all will die with their pangas and other dangerous weapons in their hands for no impact.

Malawi’s Football Legend Fischer Kondowe: A Shining Star in the Beautiful Game

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Malawi’s Football Legend Fischer Kondowe: A Shining Star in the Beautiful Game



By Twink Jones Gadama

Fischer Kenani Jahman Anong’a Kondowe, a name synonymous with excellence and dedication in Malawian football, has left an indelible mark on the sport in the country. Born on November 6, 1976, in Kitwe, Zambia, Kondowe’s illustrious career has been a testament to his passion, hard work, and commitment to the beautiful game.

Kondowe’s football journey began with Bata Bullets Youth, where he honed his skills and eventually earned a promotion to the senior team, now known as Nyasa Big Bullets.

Kondowe



His impressive performances caught the attention of South African clubs, and he went on to play for Bush Bucks, Black Leopards, and Bloemfontein Celtic.

Kondowe’s stint in South Africa not only showcased his talent but also earned him valuable experience and exposure.

In 2008, Kondowe returned to Big Bullets, where he continued to excel and inspire his teammates.

His speed, agility, and vision on the field made him a nightmare for opponents, and his leadership qualities earned him the respect of his peers.

Kondowe’s remarkable career was marked by numerous accolades, including over 50 caps for the Malawi national team.

Kondowe’s impact on Malawian football extends beyond his playing career.

After hanging up his boots in 2020, he transitioned into a coaching role, serving as an assistant coach for Big Bullets.

This new chapter in his career has allowed him to share his knowledge, experience, and passion with younger players, ensuring that his legacy continues to inspire future generations.

As we celebrate Kondowe’s remarkable journey, we are reminded of the power of dedication, hard work, and perseverance.

His story serves as a testament to the impact that one individual can have on a sport, a community, and a nation.

In recognition of his outstanding contributions to Malawian football, Kondowe has received numerous accolades, including the Presidential Medal of Honor.

However, his greatest reward lies in the hearts of the countless fans, players, and coaches who have been inspired by his remarkable career.

As we pay tribute to this Malawian football legend, we say, “Receive your flowers, Star!” Your legacy will continue to shine bright, inspiring generations to come.

Workers heading to Israel hold pre-departure orientation programme

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Workers heading to Israel hold pre-departure orientation programme

By Austin Kananji


The Ministry of Labour held a pre-departure orientation today at Lilongwe Technical College for the first batch of agricultural workers heading to Israel aimed to prepare them for their upcoming roles and responsibilities, with their departure scheduled for Thursday this week.

Speaking at the event, the Director of Planning in the Ministry of Labour, Patricia Zimpita, emphasised the importance of the pre-departure orientation saying it will provide the necessary information to the successful Malawian Agricultural workers which will help them during their tenure in Israel.



“This is to prepare the successful candidates that applied for the agricultural work in Israel under the Malawi-Israel Labour export programme. We are orienting these candidates for them to know what is expected of them, and what they are going to do in Israel and also how they are going to conduct themselves in Israel so that they do not find themselves in trouble or stranded in any instance,” she said.

Director of Legal Services in the Ministry of Labour, Chapusa Phiri, highlighted the importance of conducting the pre-departure orientation which he said will help the successful candidates understand more the terms and conditions of their contract agreement before leaving for Israel.

“I emphasised much on the employment contract to our young Malawians so that they know what they are letting themselves into and understand their responsibilities as they go to Israel,” he said.

In an interview with one of the selected candidates to work in Israel, Lumbani Chiwaka, expressed the benefit of being part of the successful candidates being recruited by the government.

“The importance is that as Malawians we will learn different aspects concerning the type of irrigation to utilise and bring back that knowledge here in Malawi to showcase to others what happens in the farming sector of Israel,” he said.

The pre-departure orientation aimed to equip the first 29 Malawian agricultural workers as recruited by the government with crucial information about their upcoming employment in Israel by emphasizing the importance of understanding their contracts, and expectations, as per the Memorandum of Understanding which also differentiates it from the previous departures made by the private recruiters where workers were deployed with no orientation on the nurture of the agricultural jobs.

Access to financial resources remains a corners stone- Gwengwe

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Access to financial resources remains a corners stone- Gwengwe

By Tione Andsen

Government has admitted that access to financial resources remains a corners stone to transformation.

Minister of Trade and industry. Sosten Gwengwe said this during the launch of Grants programme under Southern Africa Trade and Connectivity Project (SATCP) ay Crossroads Hotel in Lilongwe.

He said provision of tangible financial support particularly to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) would unlock the country’s economy.

Gwengwe said the grants would empower the SMEs to produce value added products that would be competitive at regional markets.

Sosten Gwengwe



“We need to address the bottlenecks facing value adding process and provide alternatives that are long lasting” the Minister added.

He pointed out that the private sector involvement in the implementation of SATCP remains key and needs to play a vital role in helping in financing.

The Minister viewed that the key to the success of the loans would depend on the SMEs that would be reached out and saying there was need to reach out to new one so that they should benefit too.

He urged 15 participating councils to make use of the grants in order to consolidate the issue of promoting value chains.

Gwengwe thanked the World Banks for granting Malawi a 50 percent grant from the US$ 150 million loans to be implemented in the SATCP.  

World Bank Senior Private Sector Specialist, Efrem Chilima said the World Bank was keen to ensure that value addition and commercialization in the agriculture sector was promoted.

He said there are number of projects the Bank was implementing in the country in order to commercialize the agriculture sector in order to achieve economic growth. 

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