One of the country’s top financial institutions, Standard Bank Plc has renewed and increased its sponsorship deal with Malawi Armed Forces College (MAFCO) Football Club, injecting a substantial K26,785,000 into the team’s coffers.
This marks a considerable boost from the previous sponsorship of K18.29 million for the 2023-2024 football season.
The sponsorship covers the team’s football kit and game allowances for the 2024-2024 league fixtures, ensuring MAFCO FC is well-equipped to tackle the demands of the modern game.
Standard Bank’s increased investment demonstrates its commitment to supporting the development of football in Malawi.
In a statement posted on its Facebook page, Standard Bank says the decision to increase the sponsorship aims to help MAFCO Football Club keep pace with the dynamic demands of the modern game.
“The decision to increase the sponsorship aims to help MAFCO Football CLUB keep pace with the dynamic demands of the modern game of football and covers the clubs kit and administration need.”
MAFCO FC has made significant waves in the football scene, with a remarkable season last year that saw them emerge as losing finalists in two competitions.
The team’s dedication and passion for the sport have earned them a loyal fan base, and this sponsorship deal is a well-deserved boost to their efforts.
This renewed and increased sponsorship deal marks a significant milestone for MAFCO FC, and the team is eager to make the most of this opportunity.
With Standard Bank’s support, MAFCO FC is poised to make a lasting impact in the world of Malawian football.
The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) says will next year introduce a National Division League(NDL), which will serve as a platform for teams from various regions to compete and potentially earn promotion to the Super League.
FAM President Fleetwood Haiya has confirmed the development.
He says, a special committee has already been established to oversee the implementation of this new format and ensure its success.
Fleetwood Haiya
Says Haiya:”This move by FAM is a significant step towards promoting football development in Malawi.
“The national division league will provide a platform for teams from all regions to compete and potentially earn promotion to the Super League, which will increase competition and improve the overall quality of football in the country.
“Additionally, this new format will provide more opportunities for teams from rural areas to participate in top-level football, which will help to promote football development in these areas.”
Previously, teams in the top league were selected from regional tournaments, but this new format will see teams from all regions compete together.
Meanwhile, the new development has been welcomed by football enthusiasts, who believe it will provide a more competitive and inclusive environment for teams to showcase their skills.
A human rights activist based in South Africa Charles Ben Longwe, has praised President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera for making his intelligent decision rebuffing the US Government that Malawi is a standalone country.
Ben Longwe said many Malawians have castigated and insulted President Chakwera that he has been getting orders from the American government to punish and chain Malawians with loans from the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) resulting into the devaluation of the Malawian Kwacha time and again since 2020
Chakwera
He said President Chakwera is the state president of Malawi and not for America saying as a result, he has to make decisions for Malawi and his people saying he doesn’t find anything wrong in President Chakwera rebuffing the American government.
Speaking through an audio clip claiming to be in Malawi, Ben Longwe said Malawians have gone through pain and sufferings but the American government did nothing reminding Malawians that everything that comes from America is not for free.
Ben Longwe said the World Bank and IMF provide loans to Malawi but these loans are not for free claiming that they take Malawians as slaves charging huge interests chaining Malawi for it to continue singing songs of praise and worshipping them.
He said each and every time, the American government recognize Malawi as a poor country but has provided no free donation claiming that if there are free donations coming to Malawi such as fertilizer, is from Russia.
The activist said Russia is the biggest ally that Malawi must praise them for being a friend in need not the American government which only recognize Malawi as a poor country without giving it free donations.
“Why the American people wants Malawians to bow down at them out of doing nothing to them and what they know is sanctions,” said Longwe.
He said the United States of America (USA) entirely depends on Africa for its source of wealth observing that in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) there is war which is failing to come to an end because the Americans are there robing Congo in a daylight robbery.
Ben Longwe said if America is surviving is because of Africa and by the time Africa becomes one country with one Army, Police, currency, America will finish and will no longer be regarded as one of the super power countries of the world.
Dyton Mussa who is National Director for the Youth in the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP ) has expressed his heartfelt gratitude and admiration for Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika’s remarkable interview recently conducted on Saturday 20 April 2024 with Brian Banda of Times Television.
Firstly Mussa applauded APM on his eloquence and insight during the interview. He said Mutharika’s ability to articulate his thoughts and ideas clearly and concisely was truly commendable. He said Peter’s responses were well thought out and displayed a deep understanding of the issues at hand.
Mutharika recent TV interview appearance
Secondly, Mussa said Peter’s calmness and composure throughout the interview was highly impressive. He said the leaders unwavering composure in addressing a wide range of issues demonstrated his dedication to engaging in meaningful conversations while remaining respectful and composed.
Thirdly, Mussa also expressed his appreciation for the Arthur’s openness and willingness to engage with media personalities such as Brian Banda. He continued that by granting interviews and fostering conversations with journalists the DPP president demonstrated a genuine commitment to promoting transparency and accountability.
“Thank you for your unwavering dedication to advancing meaningful dialogue and ensuring that the concerns that aspirations of the public are heard. Your leadership and commitment to Malawi’s progress is fully inspiring,” said Mussa.
Finally, Dyton Mussa concluded saying Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika is the pride to the youth.
On Friday April 19, 2024, Malawian public figure Dorothy Shonga also known as ‘Cash Madam’ dragged to court an active socialite Esther Gondwe over defamation posts.
Dorothy who is married to Malawis’ renowned Amapiano artist Zeze Kingston summoned Gondwe claiming that she has been attacking her through Facebook posts.
In a summon letter dated April 18, 2024 that has leaked, Dorothy is accusing Gondwe for describing her as a porn star and bankrupt person.
Bullying
Social media bullying is the process of purchasing ad placements ads for clients.
It involves paying to display sponsored content, such as advertisements, promoted posts, or sponsored videos, to a targeted audience on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and others.
Bullying that happens on social media is just as harmful as other bullying and sometimes it is even worse. That’s because it is hard to get away from and it can reach people no matter where they are or what they are doing.
Cash Madam Dorothy
What can you do if you are being bullied online?
Getting bullied on social media or through text messaging can feel really terrible.
Being connected to your phone, tablet, or computer all the time means that a bully can sneak into your life and make it feel like there’s no safe place to be. But there are things you can do to stop online bullying.
Change your privacy settings. Make sure that all of your social media accounts have very strict privacy settings. Set your accounts to “friends only” or “private.”
Block and un-friend. Block any harassing accounts, email addresses, or phone numbers.
Keep your personal details private. Don’t post your home address, phone number, school name, or any other personal information about yourself.
Take a break from your phone or computer. If it feels like the online bullying just won’t stop, take a break from social media. Turn off your phone or put it out of your sight.
Save harassing emails, texts, or messages. Take screenshots of harassment. This can be important evidence down the line.
Report bullying where it happens. Report online abuse to Facebook or Twitter if you’re bullied on those platforms. You can report to other site admins if you’re bullied on their sites.
Tell an adult that you trust. Talk with a parent, teacher, coach, counselor, or someone who can be supportive. Adults can only help if they know about the problem.
Don’t respond to mean or threatening messages. This can make bullying worse. Also, you could get in trouble if you make threats back.
Report serious threats to the police. If someone threatens your safety or shares sexual pictures or video of you, report it to the police immediately.
It may be hard to care about a bully’s feelings, but people who bully are often in pain and insecure about themselves. So they’re unfairly taking their bad feelings out on you.
It isn’t right, but it might help to remember that their mean actions are not about you. Their bullying is about their own insecurities. You’re valuable.
You are important to this world. And no matter what anyone might say, you didn’t do anything to deserve this.
Esther Gondwe
What to do when someone publicly humiliates you on social media?
First, be cool. If that “someone’s ” intention is to humiliate you, then don’t let him win by getting caught into it. Never try to argue,correct, accept or deny anything at all. Get out of the center of attention as soon as you can.
Second, Having trusted people you can turn to for support and reassurance can help you cope with even the most spiteful and damaging experiences of cyberbullying.
Reach out to connect with family and real friends or explore ways of making new friends.
There are plenty of people who love and appreciate you for who you are.
Third, Responding when we are upset can make things worse. (Standing up to a bully can be effective sometimes, but it’s more likely to provoke the person and escalate the situation.) Taking a break gives the power back to you!
Finally, in general, there are two possible reasons why the person is doing this.
First of all, it can just be their intention to make the other person feel bad, for instance, because they plainly dislike the other person or because they want to retaliate for an earlier wrongdoing.
Individuals who have been subjected to the most severe and public of humiliations frequently experience feelings of hopelessness and helplessness.
Lacking the ability to make effective appeals on their own behalf, they have no discernible way back, no avenue to recover and have a better future.
