Expect Crazy Show Musically- Busy Signal

Busy Signal in Malawi

Thousands of Malawians gathered at Lilongwe Mall famously known as Game Complex to see the Jamaican Reggae and Dancehall artist, Busy Signal who is expected to perform this Saturday at Civo Stadium in the capital city, Lilongwe.

Malawi Artists Says Luciano Show Has Exposed Their Talent To The World

Born Africa Productions Promises More

 

Sallly Nyundo perfoming alongside Soul Raiders Band

Malawi artists are optimistic that their inclusion to perform in International shows especially the last week, Saturdays Luciano show in the Capital Lilongwe has exposed their talent to the world.

A renowned musician Lucius Banda says Luciano show has greatly added value to Malawi music and  talent as it is apparent that people from all corners of the world had patronised the event and spotted them.

“Luciano is a world class artist and surely we benefited a lot by sharing a stage with him.” He said, “People like those when they go to a country, don’t expect that the audience is to be from the host country only.”

He continued “So, the audience for Luciano show in Malawi was not only from Malawi, some traveled from Zambia, even Zimbabwe and some I hope came from Jamaica just to see him in Malawi.” He said, “By so doing, we are getting exposed to various people and that’s what every artist needs in Africa.”

Born Africa

Meanwhile, events coordinator for Born Afrikan Productions in Malawi Mphatso Chaluluka has promised that Born Afrikan Productions will continue supporting Malawi artists though exposing them in such international musical events.

However, Malawi  upcoming artists in reggae music were missing on the Luciano show, yet musicians who sing other types of genres but not reggae had performed on such event. On this issue, Chaluluka said “The question is, why is it that we will bring them next time. We will bring them because they are doing a good job.”

“Last time we included a lot of people including Malinga Mafia and what have you, but this time around we thought of including other artists that did not perform that December Show for Fantan Mojah because Born Africa Productions is here to make sure that Malawian music develops.”

He added “The theme for this show was Reggae Unites Festival, so we decided to take various artists to be on one stage jut to show that reggae really unites. But we really want the young ones and the next show we will definitely include them”

Limbani Banda Perfoming alongside Soul Raiders Band

The Malawi's Born Afrikan Events Coordinator has since thanked Malawians for coming to the Luciano show in large number. He has also promised that there is more to come from Born Afrikan Productions, “So far we are improving, Malawians are responding and it’s a positive feedback that we have got from Malawi.”

“Luciano was on point and he was in form. Am sure Malawians will accept that the guy had a great show.” said Chaluluka

“But we need more people to come next time, people should believe that Born Afrikan Productions is here to deliver. Next time we are bringing somebody else, it can be anybody, can be Sizzla or Morgan Heritage” he assured

Communique (Chilichonse chilindi nthawi fame)

On other issues Chaluluka said “There is room for improvement, there is a lot more we need to do; we have a big problem with security on the gates because as a lot of people are not prepared to pay for the show even though we started advertising months before the show. So, people should change that mentality. On our part we have some shortfalls as well, we need to fix especially on ticketing system but we are working on that.”

Opposition Parties Differ on 90 Days Suspension For Blantyre City Central Legislature:

MCP Opted Stiffer Penalty while PP, UDF Satisfied

The suspension of Blantyre City Central Constituency Legislature, Hon. Themba Mkandawire from participating any Parliamentary and all Committee Meetings for a period of 90 days has received mixed reactions among major political parties represented in the National Assembly.

On Friday, Speaker of National Assembly Richard Msowoya announced a 3 months suspension for hon. Mkandawire following Tuesday assault of a Parliamentary Head of Usher, Jones Sabola.

The legislature manhandled the Usher for refusing to give an extra 2015 Parliament calendar being distributed as the House was suspended for a lunch break.

Though all political parties agree and condemn the unparliamentarily act by hon. Themba, Malawi Congress Party (MCP) is categorically opposing the speakers ruling by calling it "Slap on the Wrist" while Peoples Party (PP) and United Democratic Front (UDF) says the 90 days suspension is a deserving one.

“To me that sounds almost a slap on the wrist” reacted Salima North West Legislature Jessie Kabwira, MCP spokesperson who also speaks for the party on matters of women in Parliament.

“We are talking about a relationship of power relations here, between staff and members of parliament. There is a reason why we are called Honorables, what he (Hon. Mkandawire) did is uncalled for and I think we needed to give him a sentence that sends a message that you never do such kind of a thing.”

“As a person from opposition am now worried if I say something which Themba Mkadawire or the ruling party doesn’t like" she said, "What is to stop him? Is 90 days going to stop him from doing what he did?”

“I think he needed a stiffer punishment"

She went on “Themba Mkandawire is not just from any other party, he is from the ruling party so what example are they giving us. Are they telling us that now when a Parliamentary Staff is giving us calendars they should be shaking because there is a ruling party Parliamentarian in this House? And added that the ruling party (Democratic Progressive Party DPP) should come open to make an apology for the embarrassing action done by its member.

Unlike MCP reaction, PP Leader in the House, hon. Uladi Mussa a Salima South Parliamentarian said “Am satisfied with the punishment given” though he said “His conduct is totally out of order and uncalled-for we didn't expect a member of parliament beating a parliamentary worker, this is a savage way of living”

“He was not supposed to beahave as if he is at a beer hall” said Mussa

Balaka North parliamentarian and Leader of UDF, Lucius Banda made similar sentiments of Hon. Mussa “It’s quite unfortunate that an honorable member of parliament could not contain the emotions, I think the most important thing for we politicians need to do is to learn to contain our emotions. Everybody gets angry but to go that far to a person who has lesser power standing in the society I think it will be seen as one is taking advantage of his position to do bad things. So I believe in the interest of sanity and disciplining the speaker’s sentence deserves and I hope it will never happen again”

Hon. Themba Mkandawire's conduct has been condemned by many other parliamentarians whom others have described the assault as "Criminal act"

However, the assaulted Usher was not available to comment on what he makes of Speaker's ruling.

Kachama Gets An Easy Nod From National Assembly……Confirmed As Police IG

Kachama Gets An Easy Nod From National Assembly……Confirmed As Police IG

The National Assembly on Wednesday overwhelmingly confirmed the newly appointed Inspector General of Police, Lexten Kachama on the position.

Out of the 161 votes of members present in the House, 159 members had voted in favor of Kachama while 2 had voted to the contrary. There were 32 absentees.   

In accordance with Section 154 (2) of the Republican Constitution, Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security, Paul Chibingu had tabled the motion on Kachama’s confirmation. 

The Member of Parliament for Balaka North, Lucius Banda offered his secondment, paving way to the responses by spokespersons of MCP and PP who spoke in support for the motion while offering pieces of advice, notably that, the new IG should not show impartiality in his discharge of duty.  

During general debate, four MP’s; Martha Lunje of Nkhota-kota Central, Anna Kachikho of Phalombe North, Amon Nkhata of Kasungu Central and Uladi Mussa of Salima South had all their voices in high tone decorating the new appointee.    

Traced from the humble beginnings of constable ranking at the time he joined the Malawi Police Service on 2nd April, 1979 until the day of his appointment, 10th February, 2015 , Kachama had rose through the ranks way up to the top rank of Inspector General.

“Honorable Members, this means therefore National Assembly has today February 18, 2015 confirmed Lexten Kachama as Inspector General of Malawi Police Service.” Announced Speaker of National Assembly Richard Msowoya

The new Police IG made several achievements which among them earned him recipient of Long Service and Good Conduct Medal from the late His Excellency Professor Bingu Wa Mutharika on 5th March 2011 in Blantyre. And on 15th October 2014 he received a Presidential Police Medal from His Excellency Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika.

Born on June 30, 1958, Lexten Shame Kachama hails from Chidzenje village T/A Kalolo in Lilongwe district.

He is a holder of Masters in Business Administration (MBA) majoring in Human Resource Management from Share World Open University, Masters in Leadership and Change Management from Leeds Metropolitan University in conjunction with Malawi Institute of Management (MIM) and has Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Resource Development and Management from Share World Open University. 

Kachama is currently studying PHD in Strategic Management with Columbia Commonwealth University.  

  

62 Dead, 153 Missing, 20,000 Rescued; Kasaila Reports in Parliament

62 Dead, 153 Missing, 20,000 Rescued; Kasaila Reports in Parliament

The Leader of Malawi National Assembly Honorable Francis Lazaro Kasaila said floods that have hit the country from the onset of the first rains during rainy season for this year have claimed 62 lives and 153 still missing.

Kasaila was addressing the House on Monday as the Members of Parliament were beginning the first sitting for the 3rd Meeting (Budget Review) of 45th Session.

He said search for the missing persons is underway and currently 20,000 victims were rescued. He mentioned that the South African government has brought in two helicopters for the task of distribution of food and other humanitarian assistance and added that World Bank will assist Malawi government with US$600,000 towards the replanting of lost crops destroyed by the floods.

Commenting on the statement, Leader of Opposition Dr. Lazarus Chakwera President for Malawi Congress Party (MCP) thanked government for being quick in its response when the disaster hit 15 districts. He also appreciated humanitarian assistance coming from all organizations responding to government calls and other calls being made by other International organizations.

People’s Party (PP) Leader in the house Hon Uladi Musa also thanked government for ensuring that flood victims from all areas and districts are being reached out with much needed humanitarian assistance.

And United Democratic Front (UDF) Leader in the House Hon Lucius Banda also appreciated government and all other institutions and individuals that are supporting the victims and expressed his heartfelt condolences to those that lost their lives.

After leaders of the political parties, Members of Parliament also took to the floor commenting on the statement made by the Leader of House and urged government and all well-wishers to continue support the flood victims.

Banda Now UDF Leader In Parliament; Replaces Muluzi

Banda posing with Atupele

Honorable Lucius Banda replaces Atupele Muluzi as leader of United Democratic Front UDF in the National Assembly

Speaker of National Assembly Richard Msowoya made the announcement today as the house continues meeting in the fourth day of the second week of their meeting.

Msowoya said the "business committee was advised Honorable Lucius Banda member for Balaka North Constituency is now the leader of UDF replacing Hon Muluzi following his appointment as a cabinet minister"

The Speaker also mentioned that his office "received the communication from Democratic Progressive Party DPP to the effect that Honorable Aron Sangala member for Blantyre Malabada is now representative for Parliamentary Service Commission replacing honorable Dr. Peter Kumpalume."