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Mazani Unveils "Mulenji" EP
Local R&B artist Mazani is set to captivate his fanbase once more with his second project called "Mulenji".
"Mulenji," a title that resonates with mystery and allure, perfectly expresses the depth and diversity of Mazani's artistic vision.
"The EP takes listeners on an immersive musical odyssey, exploring themes of love, passion, and self-discovery," he said.
According to Mazani, at the heart of "Mulenji" is "Tikafike" a single that beckons audiences to embark on a profound journey through the labyrinth of love.
He said, "Tikafike is an anthem that speaks to the heart. This track is the soulful overture to an EP that promises to be a rich mosaic of emotions and experiences."
The EP effortlessly weaves a tapestry of genres, fusing R&B, soul, and traditional elements.
Each song in the EP is a testament to his ability to evoke raw emotions and connect with listeners on a deep, personal level.
Mulenji is a seven tracked EP and will have two lead singles out before the final release.
Friends of Kamoto Donates Exercise Books, Food in Mulanje
A local grouping in Mulanje, Friends of Kamoto, has underscored the need to ensure that children are completing the education cycle.
Luchenza Alumni Respond to Shortage of Mattresses
Alumni of Luchenza Secondary School have launched a "buy a mattress campaign" on their Whatsapp forum in response to media reports that the school which is in Luchenza Municipality has only 270 mattresses against the required 600 mattresses.
Equatorial Insurance Brokers Takes Financial Literancy Education to Secondary Schools
An insurance firm, Equatorial Insurance Brokers has embarked on a campaign of sensitizing secondary school learners of various financial literacy programmes aimed at equipping them with skills and knowledge about the financial sector in the country.
Managing Director of the Company Thomas Ronald Kambale has told Zodiak Online that his institution has initiated what is being called the Mwana wa Nzeru Insurance Services Literacy programme targeting the secondary school learners to gain information that they can share with their parents and guardians and their communities.
“We have noted that knowledge uptake about financial services is going down in Malawi. And we hope that with this arrangement, we can allow more people to understand this approach and effectively use it,” said Kambale.
He added: “We are advocating for mindset change towards financial services. We are not talking about insurance services only, but all financial services in general. This shall include banking, Online transactions, and pensions among others.”
“Since we already have expertise and human resources, we would like to reach out to 80 percent of secondary schools in the country in the next 5 years”.
Financial literacy focuses on the ability to manage personal finance effectively, which requires experience in making appropriate personal finance choices, such as savings, insurance, real estate, college payments, budgeting, retirement and tax planning.
Already the institution has taken its sensitization to learners at Wukani Education Facility School in Mzuzu.
During the activity, the learners were exposed to various financial literacy circles. The initiative coincided with the opening of the company’s regional offices in Mzuzu.
A form four student at the school Fyaupi Msukwa who aspires of becoming a successful businessperson after completing his education, says such knowledge is mostly not readily for young people like him. He says that there is a need for the organisation to reach out to more schools so that other learners can also benefit.
“Government and other stakeholders are propagating for Malawi Agenda 2023. If this needs to be achieved, the youthful generation should be taken through various concepts on financial literacy programmes. Just like Mwana wa Nzeru initiave. This will help us to grow knowing about this sector," said Fyaupi.
Malawi is one of the countries in Africa with low uptake of financial services programmes.
ADMARC Sells 4, 600 tons From August
The Agriculture Development and Marketing Corporation (ADMARC) has sold 4, 610 metric tons of maize for the past two months, local leaders call for more stock supply.
Agora Donates 20 Mattresses to Luchenza Secondary School
At least 300 out of 640 students at Lunchenza secondary in Thyolo are sleeping on bed rails and torn mattresses, owing to a lack of school mattresses.
Kaonga Inspires MUBAS Finales
Managing director of the Maranatha Academy, Ernest Kaonga, has challenged final year students from the Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS) to play their part in putting into practice the knowledge they have gained during their stay at the University.
Ntcheu Secondary School Students March over Poor diet
some angry students from Ntcheu Secondary School on Tuesday marched peacefully to the district’s education office petitioning authorities over poor diet.
The concerned students alleged that since the school opened for first term last month, they have been served with porridge and nsima which has a bitter taste.
“Since 11th September, we have been eating this nsima and porridge which we think put at risk our lives,” said one student.
The student said that despite engaging school authorities on the issue, nothing has changed.
“We just wanted to marched peacefully protesting against the meal’s. We hope something will be done,” said another student.
Ntcheu District Chief Education Officer (CEO) Veronica Nyaka says the issue has been resolved.
“Both the school’s management and the learners have resolved their differences and the students have resumed learning,” she said.
Business Forum Raises Red Flag on Alleged Corrupt Practices
The Phalombe Business Forum has raised a red-flag on corrupt practices in Michesi and Mulanje Forest Reserves where forest guards are allegedly receiving kick-backs from illegal charcoal producers to produce charcoal.
Nigerians to Hold Diaspora Awards in Malawi
Nigerians living in Malawi will this month end of October hold a Nigerians in Diaspora Awards, (NIDA) 2023 at Golden Peacock Hotel in Blantyre to recognise outstanding and special individual’s in their community.
