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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

Suleman calls for investment in internet infrastructure

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By Chisomo Phiri

Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) Director General Daud Suleman says Malawi needs to build its digital infrastructure by investing in broadband internet, 5G and data centres among others to allow more people have internet access.

Speaking at the Dynamic Leaders and Gate Keepers Forum (DLGF) on Thursday,Suleman, said broadband internet which is cheap and has a wide reach will help address the digital divide especially in rural areas, compared to the current mobile internet which is concentrated in urban areas.

Suleman

The MACRA DG disclosed that Malawi has 14 million registered simcards but only 1 million of those are in smart phones.

Suleman also said currently internet penetration in Malawi stands at 34 percent.

MUBAS needy students cry out:Upkeep loan allowance falls short of promised amount

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By Chisomo Phiri

Needy students at the Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS) say they are still receiving K175, 000 upkeep loan allowance per semester instead of K280, 000 which was adjusted by the Higher Education Students Loans and Grants Board (HESLGB) in April this year.

One of the students Innocent Chimdima who is doing Bachelor of Science in Land Economy told us in an interview that the amount they are receiving is not enough to meet their daily needs at the school.

“As  students, due to the current Malawi’s economy, there are numerous challenges that we are facing everyday. For example, meals on campus are about K2,000 up which is very difficult for someone who rely on loan.

“We were promised to be given K560,000 per academic year which is K280, 000 per semester. At least that was a good amount  for us to survive.We were surprised to see that our bank accounts have been accredited by the same K175,000.This left all students in awe up to the extent of saying the president must intervene if not then he made a false promise to the nation and to the needy students .

“Even if for someone who stays off campus, still this K175,000 is not enough to run for the whole semester honestly.

“We are not happy with this development and it should be looked on,” he said.

He added:”We need our voices to be heard that is  all. They should help us fight for it till it is possible. We just need their support and if possible to bail out some needy students who are seriously inneed of help in all corners of life, that will make us happy.”

Meanwhile, the concerned students have organized an open air dubbed ‘Ndashota ndi 210K” where they will voice out their frustration on the issue.