Raised for a Purpose church unveils ‘Men of Purpose’ ministry

By Chris Loka

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Raised for a Purpose (RFP) Ministries has launched a ministry called ‘Men of purpose in order to mentor all men and shape them to become the best version of themselves.

Under the theme; “The Rise of Men of Purpose’ was launched in the capital Lilongwe.

The event attracted over 400 men who attended the ministry launch physically while over 200 joined through RFP’s online streaming platforms.

Pastor Aubrey Mwasinga

The launch was characterized by activities including intercessory prayers, talk-shows, worship moments, interactions and sharing the word of God, which all aimed at developing and empowering the men in their various roles in society.

Speaking during the event RFP’s Senior Pastor, Aubrey Mwasinga challenged men to rise up and capitalize on responsibilities that God entrusted them with in order to make the difference in their society and the world at large.

“Men have invested so much in discovering the world and controlling it, but have done little to discover and improve humanity. So as a man you need to discover what God wanted you to achieve when he created you, and pursue that original plan of God for you. As such, as a man you should act on the word of God and take your place seriously,”he said

Mwasinga did not mince words in demonstrating through practical examples how some of the world’s.

He observes that most pressing challenges would not exist if men knew why they existed, “What their purpose in life is and how to provide solutions”.

He also stated the areas in which men ought to take their places and take charge including prayers, decision-making, accepting responsibility, financial prosperity, and emotional stability and among others.

“As a man, you cannot be broke, you need to ensure you are financially stable [or at least proving that you are doing something about your situation]. Success in life demands you being able to command stability in all these areas and show that you are using all that God has indeed deposited in you as a man,” he said.

Mwasinga who is also an Accounting and Financial Consultant, successful entrepreneur and renowned relationship and marriage counselor also touched on the trending matter of concern, depression, which he said was worrying and needed men to stand up and do something about it.

He added that he is optimistic that ‘Men of purpose’ will provide a platform for men to help each other in addressing various challenges in life and also helping each other in terms of business.

One of the participants, Chief Executive officer for IMELA Brands Ian Ndalama thanked the ministry’s leadership for considering introducing the Men’s ministry saying it will provide men in the country and beyond, with an opportunity to share knowledge and build each other up in business, family life and other areas.

“As an entrepreneur, I know that such a platform is crucial even for my business, every man needs the word of God and a shared space with other equal –minded individuals, to progress in life and help others towards greatness. I encourage all men to be part of Men of Purpose,” he said.

The launch did not only attract men from within RFP but also many from other spheres of life, including the Christian community, business and entrepreneurship fields, corporate sector, private and public institutions from across the country.

He said all men regardless of their backgrounds are welcome to be part of the Ministry.

The next men’s conference is scheduled to take place on 14th May 2022 in Blantyre.

Nigeria’s crime agency arrests Cubana Chief priest over money laundering, tax invasion

LAGOS-(MaraviPost)-The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested popular Nigerian socialite and celebrity barman, Cubana Chief Priest on charges bordering on money laundering and tax fraud, officials familiar with the matter said.

Chief Banana Priest who real name is Pascal Okechukwu, was arrested at the Lagos airport on Thursday, but anti-graft officials hushed the development amidst pressure from his associates and family, who said the matter could complicate conditions for others likely connected to the alleged racket.

Cubana Chief Priest arrested

According to reports, only his wife has being permitted to see him in custody.

It was not immediately clear when he would be granted bail or the level of information officials had been able to squeeze from him as of Saturday night. 

“The matter is still under investigation,” a source said anonymously. 
Cubana Chief Priest has gained nationwide acclaim as an ambassador for many national brands, including Bullet.

His arrest came weeks after his former boss, Obi Cubana was arrested by the anti-narcotics agency NDLEA. 

Source: www.expressiveinfo.com

Malawi’s cooking oil manufacturers, suppliers say “No” to prices reduction

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Cooking oil manufacturers have refused to reduce the product prices despite President Lazarus Chakwera’s Tonse government removal of 16.5% Value Added Tax (VAT).

Malawians were expecting that the item’s prices will go down following passing of 2022/2023 Fiscal plan that showed removal of VAT.

Cooking oil prices still high despite 16.5% VAT removal

But weeks after Tonse government announced the removal of VAT on cooking oil including passing the national budget the commodity’s price has even tripled.

The Maravi Post spot check from Friday, April 1 till Sunday, April 3, 2022 has established that the prices are still the same on the market and even more high than before.

Currently, 1 litre is pegged at MK3, 925.00, while 2 litre costs MK7,945.00 and 5 litre hovers MK18,496.00

Cooking Oil manufacturers who spoke to this publication on condition of anonymity revealed that they have never discussed the reduction issue with government.

The manufacturers have hinted that VAT removal has nothing to do with cooking oil price increases

Ministry of finance spokesperson Taurai Banda has declined to comment on matter on several attempts.

This publication’s earlier articles revealed that Malawi ran out of raw materials as manufacturers are importing heavily.

But Tonse government spokesperson Gospel Kazako was adamant that VAT was recipe for cooking oil high prices.

Kazako even threatened to establish state agency manning cooking oil.

Will Smith resigns from Academy over for Chris Rock’s stage slap

By Chisomo Phiri

NEW YORK-(MaraviPost)-United States Actor Will Smith has resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences after smacking Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards.

Smith said in a statement, via his representative, sent to PEOPLE, “I have directly responded to the Academy’s disciplinary hearing notice, and I will fully accept any and all consequences for my conduct. My actions at the 94th Academy Awards presentation were shocking, painful, and inexcusable.

Will Smith slapped Chris Rock on stage

“The list of those I have hurt is long and includes Chris, his family, many of my dear friends and loved ones, all those in attendance, and global audiences at home. I betrayed the trust of the Academy.”

He added, “I deprived other nominees and winners of their opportunity to celebrate and be celebrated for their extraordinary work. I am heartbroken. I want to put the focus back on those who deserve attention for their achievements and allow the Academy to get back to the incredible work it does to support creativity and artistry in film.”

The Academy’s president David Rubin said it had accepted Smith’s resignation, but would continue its disciplinary proceedings.

Smith slapped Rock over a joke about his wife’s shaved head, a result of the hair-loss condition alopecia.

Less than an hour later, he was awarded the best actor award for his role in “King Richard”, where he played the father of tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams.

The Ghetto kids shake internet again with “ODG” video clip

After nearly a decade of flooding social networks across the continent and the world with the swaying of their hips and cool attittude. Daouda Kavuma’s Ghettos Kids are once again topping the African charts after their appearance in Eltee Skhillz’s video clip ‘ODG’, Nigeria’s most shazamed song of the year

“All this children come from the ghetto, from the slums of Kampala, and around Uganda so that’s why we are called Ghetto Kids. The dance we do is nacho the happiness we are showing to the world, explains Daouda Kavuma, founder of the dance group.

Over the years, the initial group of five underprivileged kids has grown. There are now a dozen of them vibrating to the beat of the music from all over the continent, all recruited in the streets of the Ugandan capital.

“I used to dance in the streets and people gave me some tips so I could buy something to eat with my parents. The group saw me when I was dancing in the streets and they told me if I could join them. Cause I wanted to dance, I joined them, I started dancing on the streets with them. My dad told me now you are in the Ghetto Kids, I couldn’t belive it, I was so happy “, says Kayondo Madiwanah King, a 13 year-old member of the group.

From the slums of Kampala to the videos of French Montana or Eltee Skhillz, the Ghetto Kids’ are not done shaking up their success story.

Source: Africanews

Senegal to face the Netherlands in the opening game of the 2022 World Cup

Senegalese supporters paid close attention to the 2022 World Cup draw which took place in Doha Friday evening. 32 teams selected were devided into eight groups of four nations. The top two in each group will advance to the knockout rounds.

The African champions will be the ones to kick off the competition against the Netherlands on November 21. If this adversary stands as a tough opponent, Ecuador and the country hosting the competition Qatar also in their group, stand as less insurmountable teams.

“Giving the draw and the fate of the other African teams, I think that Senegal has benefited from a rather merciful draw, commented Mouhamadou Moustapha Gaye in the capital Dakar after the announcement, The fact of playing in group A can allow Aliou Cissé’s team to start very easily in the competition, to prepare calmly, to have a good time of recovery. I believe that all this together can give good results.” Happy supporters who carry the hope for the Lions of Teranga to do much better than in 2018 and make it through the first round.

Source: Africanews

Cameroonian war refugee asks for same treatment as ukrainians in the US

In March, President Joe Biden said the U.S. would welcome 100,000 Ukrainian refugees, granting Temporary Protected Status also known as TPS to another 30,000 already in the U.S. But while Ukrainians fleeing the war are met with great marks of solidarity the same doesn’t apply for all.

Wilfred Tebah left his country, Cameroun about three years ago because of its ongoing conflict and the risk of persecution. “There are a lot of Cameroonians in the United States and some are still in detention and some are still at the border which with this, it could help them from being deported, says the 27 year-old, We are in danger, I want to emphasize it. And only TPS for Cameroon will help us be taken out of that danger”.

Temporary Protected Status provides a work permit for six to 18 months. Recently, the NGO Human rights Watch delivered a report saying some Cameroonians experienced unfounded asylum denials and abuse in detention in the U.S.

Wilfred wrote a letter to Republican senator Rob Portman explaining his situation. He says, he would like to be given the same treatment as the one given to Ukrainians. “I can’t really say it’s unfair because they deserve it like we too deserve it. So the only thing we can do is to continue to plead to ask them that we need it.”, explains Wilfred.

Ukrainian asylum seekers are exempt from asylum restrictions aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19. Hundreds of them are currently waiting in the mexican city of Tijuana to request protection in the United States.

“The U.S. extending humanitarian protections to predominately white and European refugees, all the while these 100 million people of concern to the UNCHR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) , again predominately people of color, from Africa, the Middle East and Asia, they continue to languish.”, says Tom K. Wong, Associate Professor of Political Science at University of California San Diego.

The Department of Homeland Security, which oversees TPS and other humanitarian programs, declined to comment the complaints of racism in American immigration policy.

Source: Africanews

Kamuzu Barracks youths, Simbi FC share spoils on Chipiku League kick off

By Edwin Mbewe

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Central Region Football Association (CRFA) and Sponsors Chipiku Stores have launched the MK15.5 million league at Lilongwe community Center ground on Saturday, April 2, 2022.

The whole ceremony started with a parade of the Trophy around the City of Lilongwe before Kamuzu Barracks Youth and Simbi FC locked horns at the same venue.

Simbi FC

It was a tight battle between the two,Kamuzu Barracks were the first to score towards the end of the first half at exactly 45th minute.

This half ended with the host narrowly leading by a goal to nil.Second half opened up and teams continued with beautiful football and the visitors Simbi FC attacked with aggression and precision no wonder they equalized at 52nd minute.

KB came up with brain drained ideas after conceding and scored the second at 78th minute.

Kamuzu Barracks RSV remained in their half as they tried to defend the second goal until 86th minute. The Chioko boys thought they have killed it all but it wasn’t over until it was over for Andrew Mereka’s boys,they got an equalizer again at 90th minute and it was confirmed the two shared spoils in opening game of the MK15. 5 million Chipiku Stores league with Mchinji Based side Simbi FC coming from behind twice.

After the match Andrew Mereka, Simbi FC Coach, hailed his boys for the fighting spirit and getting a point against the tough opponents Kamuzu Barracks Youth.Mereka added as Simbi FC they have come to compete and not to just participate in the league.

Team Manager for Kamuzu Barracks Youth Alex Nkhwazi is upbeat his team is going to do better this season while acknowledging his boys made mistakes which gave Simbi FC room to come from behind twice to equalize.

Nkhwazi was however confident that his team will finish amongst the top four teams in their group.

In his remarks Bernard Chiwiriwiri Harawa, General Secretary for Central Region Football Association (CRFA), described the event as colourful saying it has signified that the teams are ready to compete for elite league slot.

He therefore lauded Chipiku Stores for being with the committee for almost 16 years now,he described the partnership which exist as very strong.

Harawa said as Association they are looking forward for a successful season.

AG Thabo Nyirenda bulldozes SPC to influence RBM Governor promoting him as director

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Malawi government through the office of the president and cabinet has forced the Governor of the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) Wilson Banda to use his prerogative and appoint the Attorney General (AG), Thabo Chakaka Nyirenda who is on secondment in the Ministry of Justice to a position of a Director which is against the Banks promotion policy.

Thabo Chakaka Nyirenda caught greedy

Chakaka who was part of the legal team that represented President Chakwera while he was working at Reserve bank during the court appearances, which resulted into a re run was promoted from a position of supervisor to that of a manager after Malawi Congress Party (MCP) leads Tonse government took over power in 2020. This was a thank you as a token of appreciation for representing well MCP.

After being appointed Attorney General Chakaka has been pressuring office of President and Cabinet to appoint him a Director at the Reserve Bank of Malawi, as a way of securing his future at the central bank after serving the office of the Attorney general.

No employ from Reserve bank of Malawi is promoted while on secondment, the setting is that when one returns from secondment, he or she can ably be promoted but not when in secondment at another government department, ministry of agency.

Questionable appointment

The Governor of the Reserve Bank has been promoting his relatives in the Bank and those of his close associates.

Sources within the bank reveal that Wilson Banda has been recruiting sons and daughters of politicians just to secure his tenure and that of his political associates.

At the rate of appointments happening at Reserve Bank, members of staff have vowed to sabotage his tenure by allowing the kwacha to lose value through deliberately twisting figures.

Eagles fly high in Kaning’ina forest: 2022 TNM Super League

By Edwin Mbewe

MZUZU-(MaraviPost)-Blue Eagles FC continue flapping their wings and flying high in Kaning’ina forest as they plunk Lions’ eyes in the process to cling at the summit of the elite league in week three of the TNM Superleague.

The hosts started on a slower note than the visitors who launched dangerous attacks.

Schumacher Kuwali, captain of the side had a clear cut chance to put Eagles ahead at the 28th minute but missed the descent cross laid down for him from the left by former TN Stars defender Ian Chinyama.

Blue Eagles FC celebrating Victory over Moyale at Mzuzu Stadium

As it was not enough John Malidadi Jnr went on to miss golden opportunities with only a simple task to do but it wasn’t to be.

The hosts Moyale Barracks tried their effort but ended being denied by Eagles goal minder Brighton Munthali who is yet to concede in three games he has played for the cops. First half ended nil nil in disbelief to Eliah Kananji’s led technical panel.

After the recess, both teams started displaying beautiful football here and there but both had shortfalls in final third hence technical panels started effecting some changes.

Moyale Barracks introduced Clifford Fukizi and Limbani Simenti for Innocent Bottomani and Casper Yeremiya as Khumbo Mhone replaced Lucky Mdezo while Eagles brought in Micium Mhone, Stuart Mbunge for John Malidadi Jnr and Gilbert Chirwa at the 65th minute before Chikondi Mvula, Trouble Banda came in for Gaddie Chirwa and John Malidadi Jnr at 80th minute.

The changes accelerated the tempo of the game to the visitors as they started flapping their wings with more energy while plunking lions eyes.

Chikondi Mvula, Stuart Mbunge and Micium Mhone made beautiful runs as the game was thought to end in a stalemate, a 19yrs old wonder kid Chikondi Mvula scored from a rebound to open an account with his senior team after Moyale Barracks FC goalie Simeon Harawa blocked Stuart Mbunge’s powerful shot at the 90th minute.

Three minutes was added but it was too little too late for the Lions of Kaning’ina to get an equalizer as Eagles defended well through Chisomo Chilasa, Sankhani Mkandawire, Jacob Robert and Ian Chinyama. At 90th and 2′ of the added time, Kananji pulled out Captain Schumacher Kuwali for Ben Manyozo.

Few minutes later the whistle was blown ending the match, and yes the revenge mission of Eagles who were beaten one nil last season at the same venue Mzuzu Stadium has been accomplished.

In a post-match interviews with journalists, Moyale Barracks FC Coach Pritchard Mwansa acknowledged the defeat against Blue Eagles FC saying his boys especially in defence made one mistake that has costed them the game.

Mwansa also accepted the visitors were too good in the two halves but hailed his boys for defending well which resulted denying the cops their efforts.

He added, “It feels bad to lose at home but looking forward to recover”.

Eliah Kananji Blue Eagles FC head coach first thanked God for the victory, secondary hailed his boys for fighting spirit.

“It is a sweet revenge,they defeated us last season at the same venue.We wasted a lot of scoring chances in the first half but at half time we encouraged the boys to continue working hard until the last whistle. The secret is that we are working as one team”, he joyfully narrated.

With the win now Blue Eagles FC has maintained it’s good start of the season, winning three games scoring four goals and Brighton Munthali their goal minder is yet to concede holding number one position on the 16 team’s log table.

In the Capital Lilongwe,MAFCO FC were defeated by two goals to nil by Red Lions,Chikoti Chirwa and Ronald Pangani the scorers at 57th and 70th minute respectively,and at the Soccer Mecca Kamuzu Stadium the defending Champions Nyasa Big Bullets FC saw off Ekwendeni Hammers beating them by three goals to one,MacFallen Mgwira,Babatunde Adepoju and Hassan Kajoke on the score sheet while Joseph Mbewe scored consolation goal for Etson Kadenge’s Hammers.

Exit mobile version