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NGO donates to Flood victims in Karonga

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  With Support from one day wages, SPRODETA on Wednesday distributer food items worth MK20, 000, 000 to 1, 000 households in the area of Group village Hedman Zindi in Traditional Authority Kyungu in Karonga district following a response to the floods that had hit the community in February 2024 affecting over 1, 300 household from GVH Zindi only.   Speaking in an interview, Zacharia Chisambi Secretary to GVH Zindi disaster committee applauded SPRODETA for the support saying the food supplements have come at a right time when the community members are struggling to source food for their families.  “We have really been affected by the floods and we rely on government and other development partners for our community to recover. Since February, what used to be our income generating activities have been shuttered by the floods. Our main source of food is Rice and Cassava, but if you check our farms, our crops are pathetic” narrated Chisambi. Martha Msukwa a 56-year-old woman from kafikisila
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CORRUPTION HINDERING MALAWI'S DEVELOPMENT

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  Former Reserve Bank of Malawi Governor Dalitso Kabambe has pointed out corruption as one of the issues hindering the development of this country . Kabambe made the remarks last night during a Business In-Detail forum in Lilongwe that brought together economic experts, entrepreneurs and  business people to share insights on the operating environment and shaping the future of business where he proposed a seven point plan to improve the country's economy and development. In his remarks Kabambe proposed that the country must completely root out corruption if it is to develop  by prosecuting perpetrators to this mal practice. He further stated that corruption has been hampering the country's development and economy for years hence the need to eradicate it. "One of the key deterrents to Malawi’s development is corruption; Malawi cannot develop with rampant corruption. I therefore propose the prosecution of all known and reported cases," said Kabambe. This comes at a time
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PDP TO FILL THE POLITICAL VOID

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  Interim President of the newly formed People's Development Party (PDP) Kondwani Nankhumwa has stated that the party is set to fill the Political void that has been evident in the nation for a long time . Nankhumwa said this during a press briefing organized by the party yesterday the 2nd of May 2024 at Golden peacock hotel in Blantyre. In his address , Nankhumwa said that Malawian politics has been characterized with Political entities that have been using Malawians as political cones to achieve and fulfill their political agendas, entities with no intra party democracy, parties with no clear plans to alleviate Citizens from poverty , entities that have been subjecting Malawians to 'Big Man syndrome' and entities that have been exploiting innocent Citizens a narrative his party is set to change. Nankhumwa further stated that Many Political leaders have been using politics and their power as a tool to enrich their lives rather than enriching the lives of Malawians somethin
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RELIGIOUS BODIES VITAL IN INFORMING PEOPLE ON SEXUAL REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

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  Theologian and Scholar Rev Cliff NyekaNyeka has stated that religious Institutions in the country are a vital component in informing the mass on the issues to do with sexual reproductive health . NyekaNyeka made the remarks today at crossroads hotel in Lilongwe during a one day workshop organized by Young Voices an organization aimed at sensitizing the mass on issues of Public interest including sexual reproductive health. In his remarks NyekaNyeka said that religious bodies must provide accurate and authentic information that will include true reflections of issues to do with sexual reproductive health including clearing false perceptions associated with abortion. He further highlighted on the religious stance when it comes to abortion stating that all religious doctrines in the country condemn abortion but allows the practice when some exceptions have arisen for instance therapeutical reasons, eugenic reasons, rape, defilement and incest. This comes after Members of Parliament in t
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SILVER GO TOP, WANDERERS EARN MAXIMUM POINTS AS BULLETS STUMBLE

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 . Silver strikers FC and Mighty Mukuru cemented their perfect start to the 2024 TNM Super league season  after  earning  maximum points in their league assignments on Sunday while their arch rivals FCB Nyasa Big Bullets drew again on Saturday to continue their winless run . Silver strikers FC thrashed Bangwe All Stars by three goals to one at home to claim top spot in the league standings going into week 3 of the 2024 TNM Super league having collected six points from two games played so far.   While the Central Bankers were busy jubilating and celebrating top spot, Mighty Mukuru Wanderers claimed their first maximum points in this year's campaign following a 3 nil win over rookies FOMO FC at Mulanje Park Stadium to kick start their campaign in style and claim Fourth spot  in response to an opening day frustration which saw them play to a one all draw at home to Kamuzu Barracks FC. On the other hand, FCB Nyasa Big Bullets are winless in two games this season after failing to find v
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CHAIMA BANDA LAUNCHES MANIFESTO

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  One of the aspirants contesting for the Malawi Congress Party(MCP) Secretary General position at the Upcoming Party elective convention, Dr Chris Chaima Banda has today launched his Manifesto at the Party's headquarters in Lilongwe. Chaima who once served as Presedential advisor, urged delegates for the upcoming convention to elect him as party Secretary General . He stated that once elected, he will ensure Unity and transparency in the party as well as proper management of Party funds . Banda further stated that he is determined to becoming Party Secretary General at the upcoming elective Convention. He faces stiff Competition from the incumbent Secretary General Eisenhower Mkaka, Incumbent Minister of Finance Simplex Chithyola Banda and Alex Major who are to battle it out for what is expected to be a very tough competition for the party's hot seat. MCP is expected to go for ana elective Convention starting from the 6th to the 8th of. August this year.  Benjamin GK Nyirenda
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LOSS TO THE FRATERNITY

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  The Nollywood fraternity is mourning the loss of actor Obumneme Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope, who succumbed to death on Wednesday the 10th of April 2024 after a boat he boarded capsized.  According to one of the survivors of the tragic incident, Pope was returning from a film scene shoot together with other film crew members who had just finished the shooting. It is then said that their speed boat crushed with a canoe and capsized. Pope and other four drowned whilst others amongst the crew managed to survive. After some time, divers came to rescue the others who went missing including Pope. Junior and others were found and rushed to the hospital where they were confirmed dead. Pope has died at the age of 39 and will be remembered as one of the greatest Nollywood actors to have ever emerged on the scene in recent years. Reported by Benjamin GK Nyirenda
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