Malawi’s renowned bass guitarist Godfrey ‘Yobe’ Mbizi who was a member of the legendary Manyasa Band has died.
Minister of Trade who is also manager of Manyasa Banda broke the sad news on Friday night through a Facebook post.
The former Kalimba Band member is reported to have died after a short illness.
Mbizi
“It is with a heavy heart that I inform the nation, especially the music fraternity, that we have lost Godfrey ‘Yobe’ Mbizi after a short illness.
We join Godfrey’s widow and his children in mourning the gifted artist. Mte Wambali, recieve your bass guitarist,” reads the Facebook post in part.
Manyasa Band which was once led by Wambali Mkandawire comprised of veteran musicians Dan Sibale, Samuel Mkandawire, Collen Ali Matola, Thatcher Ng’oma, Eric Mwalwanda, Mathews Mphande, Vita Chirwa, Daniel Thom, Sangwani Munthali and late Mbizi.
The passing on of Mbizi is a big blow to the group which almost collapsed in 2021 following the death of Wambali Mkandawire.
Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Secretary General (SG) Richard Chimwendo Banda has urged people in Mkhula Constituency in Nkhotakota district to vote for president Dr Lazarus Chakwera to continue ruling the country and musician Skeffa Chimoto to be their member of parliament for them to see more developments in the area.
Speaking to thousands of people that converged at Mwansambo Primary School ground in the district, Chimwendo described Dr Chakwera as the epitome of development urging people to vote for him for continued development activities.
Speaking earlier, Senior Chief Mwansambo of the district commended the MCP led government for building a maternity wing at Mwansambo hospital and the on-going construction of the M5 road which passes through the district.
Aspiring member of Parliament for the area, Skeffa Chimoto promised that he will work hand in hand with the Chakwera led government to further develop the area.
Azam TV, under the Bakhressa Group, on Saturday hosted a grand prize distribution ceremony for the winners of its Christmas and New Year’s raffle draw.
The event brought together winners from different parts of the country, who walked away with exciting prizes that changed their lives.
The grand prize winner, Wilfred Nyirenda from Mangochi, took home a staggering K8,755,000. Nyirenda expressed his joy and gratitude to Azam TV for the life-changing prize. “I’m happy to have won and encourage fellow subscribers to participate in promotions like these,” he said, adding that,”This prize will help me achieve my dreams and improve my life.”
Joseph Douglas from Mzuzu won the second prize of K4,377,500. Douglas was overjoyed and thanked Azam TV for the generous prize.
“This prize is a blessing from God, and I’m grateful to Azam TV for making it possible,” he said.
Geoffrey Mvuwu, another lucky winner, took home a brand-new motorcycle. Mvuwu was overwhelmed with joy, saying, “I never expected that one from the north would win, considering that TV is based in the south and not in the north.People should have confidence in Azam TV.” His win was a testament to the fairness and transparency of the raffle draw.
James Kachingwe won a 43-inch smart TV, saying he was surprised to receive a call informing him of his win. “I didn’t even know there was a competition,” he added. “I’m thrilled to have won and will enjoy watching my favorite shows on this new TV.”
The raffle draw was conducted fairly without human intervention, with entries coming from different regions. According to Azam TV, 41% of entries came from the South, 37% from the North, and the remaining percentage from the Centre. This shows that the competition was inclusive and gave everyone an equal chance to win.
Azam TV General Manager Syed Kadavsha expressed satisfaction with the response to the competition.
“We’re happy with how subscribers responded to the competition, and we’ll continue with these competitions,” he said. Azam TV’s slogan, “Chisangalalo Kwa Onse” (Joy to All), reflects its commitment to bringing joy and entertainment to its subscribers.
The prize distribution ceremony was a grand affair, with winners receiving their prizes in the presence of Azam TV officials. Other prizes given out included refrigerators and more.
The event was filled with excitement and joy, as the winners celebrated their good fortune.
Azam TV’s commitment to its subscribers is evident in the success of the raffle draw. The company’s efforts to promote fairness and transparency in the draw have earned it the trust of its subscribers.
As Kadavsha said, “We’re committed to bringing joy and entertainment to our subscribers, and we’ll continue to host events like this in the future.”
The winners left the ceremony with big smiles on their faces, grateful for the life-changing prizes they received.
Azam TV’s Christmas and New Year’s raffle draw was a huge success, and the company looks forward to hosting more exciting events in the future.
In a dramatic turn of events that captured global attention, Indian and Pakistani officials announced a ceasefire agreement Wednesday morning, effectively ending three days of intense armed conflict between the two neighboring nuclear powers.
The conflict, which erupted earlier in the week, had raised international concerns about the potential for escalation between India and Pakistan—two nations with a long and tense history of military confrontations.
Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, India’s Foreign Minister, took to social media to confirm the ceasefire, stating that both sides had “worked out an understanding on stoppage of firing and military action.”
Jaishankar’s remarks indicated that diplomatic efforts were underway even as the fighting raged on, and that both governments ultimately opted for dialogue over continued aggression.
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister, Ishaq Dar, announced that the ceasefire was to take effect immediately, marking a swift and decisive pause in hostilities.
Dar’s declaration suggested a sense of urgency and willingness on both sides to de-escalate the situation and prevent further loss of life or damage.
While the exact cause of the conflict remains under analysis, the speed at which the ceasefire was brokered points to high-level involvement and backchannel negotiations likely taking place behind the scenes.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has since claimed that India and Pakistan reached the ceasefire agreement following his involvement, although the nature and extent of his role remain unverified at this point.
Trump’s assertion, if substantiated, would mark another instance of his engagement in foreign affairs despite no longer holding office, and could influence international perceptions of his continued political relevance.
The news of the ceasefire has been met with cautious optimism across the international community, as analysts warn that tensions between the two countries, particularly over disputed territories, remain unresolved.
The brief but intense skirmish has underscored how quickly long-standing rivalries in South Asia can flare up and the global risks associated with conflicts involving nuclear-armed states.
Observers are now calling for sustained diplomatic engagement and confidence-building measures to prevent future escalations between India and Pakistan.
This is a developing story, and more details are expected to emerge as both governments release additional statements and reports from the border regions become available.
The world watches closely as South Asia attempts to step back from the brink, hopeful that the ceasefire holds and that peace prevails in a region often fraught with volatility.
Stay tuned for further updates on this story as new information becomes available.
Mighty Tigers secured a vital away win against Karonga United at Karonga Stadium on Saturday afternoon courtesy of Greyson Msowoya’s lone goal in the second half.
Msowoya scored with a brilliant header just a minute from half time after Moyale Barraks players failed to clear an aerial ball in the penalty box.
Man of the match Alex Kambirinya
After the match, Tigers’ defender Alex Kambirinya was voted man of the match.
Following the win, the Kau Kau Boys are now on position 9 on the log tale with 6 points from 4 games.
Despite the loss, Karonga are a step ahead of Tigers with the same number of points after playing three games but the northern region outfit have a superior goal difference.
Elsewhere, Moyale Barraks and Blue Eagles played out to a goalless draw at Mzuzu Stadium.
Moyale are third on the log table with 8 points from 3 games followed by Eagles who have also accumulated 8 points from 6 games but the former have a better goal difference.
On Sunday, Mzuzu City Hammers will host Songwe United at Mzuzu Stadium as Chitipa United play Civil Service United at Karonga Stadium
