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Flames secure first win in AFCON qualifiers against Burkina Faso

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Flames secure first win in AFCON qualifiers against Burkina Faso

By Chisomo Phiri

Malawi’s national football team, the Flames, on Monday secured their first win in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, defeating Burkina Faso 3-0 at Bingu National Stadium (BNS) in Lilongwe.

The triumph comes after a series of disappointing results, including a 3-2 loss to Burundi and a 1-0 defeat to Senegal.

The Flames, already out of the running for the competition, showed remarkable determination, scoring their first goal in the first half through Gabadinho Mhango.

The team continued to press hard on the visitors in the second half, with Richard Mbulu doubling the lead and Lloyd Aaron sealing the deal with the third goal, earning Malawi their first three points.

The victory is the first for Malawi against Burkina Faso in all competitions.

Malawi have finished the qualifiers with four points from six matches, level with Burundi.

Senegal and Burkina Faso qualified for AFCON finals.

Monday’s victory marks a significant milestone for new coach Kalisto Pasuwa, who took the reins from Patrick Mabedi.

Pasuwa’s leadership has brought a renewed sense of hope to the team, despite their earlier struggles.

Umodzi party dismisses electoral rigging claims

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Umodzi party dismisses electoral rigging claims



By Chisomo Phiri

Tonse Alliance partner, Umodzi Party (UP) has  trashed claims by opposition political parties that the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) is being used by the governing Malawi Congress Party(MCP) to rig next year’s elections.

The opposition parties are arguing that MEC chairperson Annabel Mtalimanja and chief elections officer Andrew Mpesi are directly affiliated with MCP hence their operations cannot be trusted.

However,UP president Thomas Wezzi Kaumba says the opposition parties’ assertions do not add up.

Kaumba



Kaumba has therefore, urged the parties to focus on building the nation rather than destroying it through propaganda.

“I also urge MEC to continue upholding electoral laws for the goodness of the country,” he says.

Malawi will hold tripartite elections on September 16,2025.

Bishop Mtumbuka denounces violence in politics

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Bishop Mtumbuka denounces violence in politics

By Chisomo Phiri

Bishop Martin Anwel Mtumbuka of Karonga Diocese has advised people in the diocese not to vote for people using acts of violence as a tool to gain political mileage and popularity.

Bishop Mtumbuka said this at Ngerenge Primary School ground in Karonga district, after a K4 Million kwacha Bishop’s Peace Trophy football match final which the diocese launched on April 17,2024 with an aim of spreading messages of importance of peace and avoidance of acts of violence towards positive development.

Mtumbuka

Mtumbuka spoke tough on politicians who use people to incite violence for them to gain political dominance, saying such politicians should not be voted for, because they only bring division and wrangles in communities rather than developmental activities that Malawians deserve since this is their own country and they have nowhere to run to.

On his part, Senior Traditional Authority, Kilupula thanked Bishop Mtumbuka and Karonga Diocese for the trophy saying that it has significantly helped to bring peaceful resolutions in his area.

The K4 Million 2024 Bishop’s Peace Trophy final match ended in favor of Chicago Football Club beating Mlamba Football Club by a goal to nil.

President Chakwera wants Tobacco farmers benefit from their sweat

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President Chakwera wants Tobacco farmers benefit from their sweat

By Linda Kwanjana

Malawi leader, President Dr Lazarus Chakwera says  2024/2025 market season will be another good year for tobacco farmers regarding prices.

Speaking at Gogode in Kasungu Central Constituency, on Monday,  President Chakwera said government will identify more leaf buyers to ensure there are competitive prices that can benefit farmers.



“As you saw this year the prices for tobacco were good. This coming season, we want to build on that and have better prices,” he said.

The President said while somethings may look happening at a slow pace due to the various natural disasters that struck the country, Malawians must not despair but continue working hard.

“For the four years I have been president, we have experienced disasters every year including drought.

However, let’s not give up until we overcome the challenges and have households that are independent,” he said.

Chakwera added that government will ensure that more people including the youths access loans from the National Economic Empowerment Fund as capital to start various life changing ventures.

While thanking the President for the various development initiatives including the M1 Road rehabilitation, Member of Parliament for the area, Ken Kandodo said there is need for farmers to access fertilizer under the Agriculture Inputs Programme in good time.

Kasungu is largely an agricultural district but El Nino weather phenomenon last season heavily affected produce, leaving over 40 000 households on the line of hunger.

Government has since started distributing maize and at least 43 208 families are expected to receive 150 kilogrammes each.

Zikhale engages Nkhatabay Chiefs urging them to take lead in voter registration mobilisation

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Zikhale engages Nkhatabay Chiefs urging them to take lead in voter registration mobilisation

By Staff Reporter

Member of Parliament for Nkhata-bay South constituency Kenneth Zikhale Ng’oma has called for unity amongst the chiefs in Nkhata-bay and Likoma for the two districts to have  meaningful development.

Ng’oma who is also a  Homeland Security minister was speaking on Sunday at Chatonda Lodge in Nkhata-bay during a meeting that involved over 20 traditional Authorities drawn from Nkhata-bay and Likoma district.


According to Ng’oma, traditional leaders are important in fostering development of the country,hence the need for chiefs in Nkhata-bay and Likoma to join hands in achieving the same.

Ng’oma further urged to take a leading role in ensuring that more people register in the voters registration currently underway in Nkhata-bay and Likoma districts.

” I decided to invite chiefs from Nkhata-bay and Likoma districts to discuss issues  boarding development of the two districts, so the meeting has been fruitful as we have mapped the way forward in regards to various developmental projects that are in these districts.

Through this meeting,we have also looked into strategies that can help people to get proper information as regards the on-going voters registration as you are aware that I have been conducting whistle stops here in the district just to ensure that information about registration reaches every corner of my constituency and the district as a whole,” He explained.

On his part, Traditional Authority Mbwana described the meeting as an eye opener in different aspects of development.

The chief then expressed gratitude to the Minister for taking a board  step in raising awareness towards voter registration exercise.

On the other hand, Traditional Authority Mndolo concurred with Chief Mbwana saying that the whistle stop which Ng’oma has been conducting is bearing good results as  people are registering in large numbers.

Meanwhile, Ng’oma has pledged to donate a boat to ease mobility challenges for the people of Usiska.

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