MANA-(MANGOCHI)-Mangochi Senior Resident Magistrate Court on Friday convicted and sentenced Ishmael Saidi, 18, to six years imprisonment with hard labour upon being found guilty on four counts of theft.
State Prosecutor Sub Inspector Ezekiel Kalunga said the accused was charged with the offence of theft of a motorcycle, contrary to Section 282 (1), theft of bicycle contrary to Section 282 (b) and other two offences of theft contrary to Section 278 of the Penal Code.
The court learnt that Saidi stole a motorcycle worth K550, 000 at Chikundo Village in Mangochi on November 19, this year.
“The accused had also stolen one bicycle, three cell phones and one motorcycle on different occasions at Mtanga Village in Traditional Authority Chimwala in Mangochi,” Kalunga explained.
“He was apprehended by one complainant from whom the accused had stolen a cell phone, a Huawei P9, within Mtanga area,” Kalunga added.
Saidi pleaded guilty and admitted to the first charge of theft of motorcycle contrary to Section 282 (1) and denied the other charges.
This prompted the state to parade four witnesses who proved the case beyond reasonable doubt.
In submission, the state said Saidi was a first offender but asked the court to consider the gravity of the offences.
“Stealing a motorcycle and bicycle calls for 10 years imprisonment as no items were recovered,” Kalunga said, insisting that the court should give Saidi a stiffer penalty to deter other would-be offenders from committing similar offences.
In mitigation, Saidi asked for forgiveness and assured the court that he would never commit any such offence again.
He also asked for leniency on account that he is a student and lives with his grandmother and two young brothers who depend on him.
However, passing sentence, Senior Resident Magistrate Rodrick Michongwe concurred with the state’s plea for stiffer penalty, saying the accused had a well calculated move as he came from Machinga to commit a crime in Mangochi.
“We are trying to make peace in this district but people like you are coming in to pose threats and your age does not fit what you are doing,” Michongwe said, adding that Saidi deserved a custodial sentence.
He, therefore, sentenced Saidi to six years imprisonment with hard labour for the first and second counts, two years for the third and fourth counts.
Michongwe said the sentences would run concurrently starting from the day of arrest.
Saidi’s real home is Mteragosi Village, Niassa District in Mozambique but stays in Machinga.
At the point when we talk about internet betting, many individuals pick sports wagering to get more cash flow. There are a lot of motivations behind why individuals do that, yet we can say that culture assumes a significant part. At first, while wagering was acquiring prominence in Europe, one of the principal sports that began tolerating wagers was horse racing and boxing. From that point forward a lot of things have shifted in direction. The pith of betting is not the same as what we knew before like best betting sites in Nigeria. The advancement of online stages made it more straightforward for individuals to get to various sites in only a couple of moments.
What are the most well-known sports to put down wagers on? Assuming you visit most bookmakers, you will find a few many games, however not every one of them partakes in similar conspicuousness as different ones. How about we view sports which are the most well-known ones among punters.
Football
It won’t amaze anybody that football takes the outright palm among the all-out number of wagers. Football is the most famous game on earth, and it is on it that a tremendous measure of cash is wagered. Normally, a large portion of the wagers fall on significant big showdowns, for instance, the Champions League last or the World Cup. Something else is that football is far-reaching in pretty much every nation – even the ones that don’t have football as the main game. In pretty much every sportsbook, you will see less famous associations that acknowledge wagers on matches.
eSports
As of late, eSports has become exceptionally well known. In addition, the opposition of the best gamers is followed not just out of inactive interest. You can bring in genuine cash from their exhibitions. In addition, there are even bookmakers that work in eSports wagering. Bookmakers that are especially well versed in eSports wagering are crypto-accommodating ones. That is they acknowledge wagers in Bitcoin and different digital forms of money. That is a pattern that has been famous as of late. At present, eSports wagering with Bitcoin here and there outperforms wagering with government-issued currency, which shocks no one. The benefits and positive qualities the cryptographic money has empowers many individuals to move to advanced coins.
Tennis
Have you contemplated seeing hockey here? It isn’t the case. Hockey may be a well-known sport however it isn’t the principal choice for punters. After football and eSports, tennis comes next concerning the volume of wagers. This is because of the enormous number of tennis rivalries. Consistently, whenever of the day or night, tennis is played someplace in the world. In such a manner, tennis is most frequently played in live mode.
In individual games, there are two or three competitors included, and you could believe that it is simpler to do a subjective investigation here – this is a famous misguided judgment. In such games, each easily overlooked detail matters. The mental state, mindset, condition of well-being at a specific second on schedule – is exceptionally difficult to be aware of without a doubt.
The competitions that partake in the most prominence are Grand Slam rivalries. Furthermore, punters decide to wager on Masters also. Tennis wagering has a great deal of room for moving punters.
Ball
Among ball rivalries, the NBA is in front of the rest. Indeed, even the individuals who, particularly in b-ball, have barely any familiarity with the best b-ball association on the planet put their wagers. And this is because of the way that the NBA has a lot of working techniques for bringing in cash. Euroleague is additionally an opportunity for punters. While the last option doesn’t have a similar openness as the NBA, still Euroleague wagering is normal in Europe.
NFL
The NFL resembles a religion in the United States and it shocks no one that most punters that put down wagers on the NFL come from the United States. The NFL offers a lot of potential outcomes of wagering to their clients. From spreads to Moneyline wagering the sky is the limit in American football.
UFC
Blended combative techniques are substantially less normal, however, as far as the volume of wagers, they can even measure up to football. There were more wagers on the battle between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje than on the 2020 Champions League last. Coincidentally, some bookmakers represent considerable authority in the UFC too. UFC and MMA are some of the time mistaken for one another. MMA is an overall term to portray blended combative techniques, and UFC is a specific course.
Which Sport is Better to Bet On: Individual or Team?
In individual games, there are two or three competitors included, and you could believe that it is simpler to do a subjective investigation here – this is a famous misguided judgment. In such games, each easily overlooked detail matters. The mental state, mindset, condition of well-being at a specific second on schedule – is exceptionally difficult to be aware of without a doubt.
The player can rest inadequately or get miniature harmed during the match. Hence, at first good rate may not pass because of the little detail, even with an ideal examination. Assuming that this occurs in a group activity, the player is changed, and this lessly affects the eventual outcome. Obviously, on the off chance that a pioneer is harmed this is additionally an issue, yet at the same time, it is simpler to make the right expectations.
A giant fire broke out in the main market of the city of Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland. The blaze which started on Friday night, injured about two dozen people and destroyed hundreds of businesses, according to the authorities.
Hargeisa’s mayor said firefightyers had done their best to contain the fire but struggled to gain access to the market because of the narrow pathways. According to some officials, the fire was largely brought under control by dawn on Saturday, although some small areas were still burning.
An estimated two thousand shops and stalls are located on the Waheen market. Hargeisa chamber of commerce chairman Jamal Aideed said the destruction of the market was a disaster as it accounted for 40 to 50 percent of the city’s economy.
“The fire engulfed our businesses unexpectedly. We were not ready. We saw the fire as we were busy in working, then we fled to survive, we lost about $200,000 USD in this fire tragedy.“, reported Khadar Ahmed Mohamed, businessman.
Somaliland president Muse Bihi Abdi said the government would be releasing one million dollars to help with the emergency response to the disaster. The cause of the blaze is still unknown.
Somaliland is an unrecognised republic in Somalia which self-declared its independance it 1991.
The United Nations Population Fund just published its annual State of World Population Report. This year’s document focuses on unintended pregnancies, prengancies occuring to women who did not intend to have anymore children or not at this moment in their life. The reaseach reveals that they concern 121 million women worldwide each year with 60 percent of them leading to safe or unsafe abortions and 5 percent to 13 percent to maternal deaths. A global phenomenon that affects the african continent.
“If young people are affected by unintended pregnancies, development is hindered, their education is hindered, their contribution to socio-economic life is hindered, explains Dr. Jean-Pierre Makelele, Deputy Resident Representative UNFPA Senegal, In short, somewhere along the line, in terms of cost, it is a loss”.
Therefore, the UNPF decided to highlight the problem of unplanned pregnancies, particularly in West and Central Africa, in this year’s report. The UN agency is calling on public authorities and all sectors of the African population to take global action.
“If we want to take advantage of the demographic dividend, it is time to act on the levers that will accelerate the reduction of all the psychological, medical, economic, social and ediucational consequences of unintended pregnancies“, says Huguette Gnakadja executive secretary of the Beninese Institute of women.
The report stresses the link between the developement of women’s rights and unplanned pregnacies and for activist Kadiatou Konaté, the main solution for it is a real political engagement.”If decision-makers are willing to enforce laws, we will evolve. It’s not enough to pass laws, you have to enforce them”, insists the young activist, Executive director of the Young women leader’s club in Guinea.
In order to avoid this situation, the UN emphasizes on the importance of contraception and claims to have distributed tens of millions of forms of contraceptives in 2020.
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The elite league governing body SULOM has outlined seven fixtures in the four regions of the Warm Heart of Africa (Malawi) in week three of the 2022/2023 season.
Tricky and exciting games in week three days 5 and 6.
The defending champions Nyasa Big Bullets FC returns to action after a one week break following their contributions of under 23 players who took part in Turkey invitation friendlies.
They are up against unpredictable side Ekwendeni Hammers of Etson Kadenge Mwafulirwa, the setting is the Soccer Mecca Kamuzu Stadium.
Hammers clearly knows how difficult it is to win away against Nyasa Big Bullets though last season they showed a lions hearts piling pressure to the host until their almost goal was denied by the officiating team. Changes have been made from both sides as they meet today.
Quite interesting in this match is that both teams have been described as two teams that have relied much on the youthful squad this season hence people should expect a high passing and fast game at Kamuzu Stadium.
In the Green City of Mzuzu,the Lions of Kaning’ina (Moyale Barracks FC) have invited Eagles who are flying high as they are yet to test a defeat and concede in their two games played so far and are currently on the summit of the table.
Eliah Kananji for Blue Eagles is upbeat of the positive result from the Mzuzu Stadium this after.Moyale defeated Eagles one nil home and away last season.
The Policemen are also on the revenge mission. Who will emerge victorious from this fierce battle? To have the the answer for this question, come at Mzuzu Stadium to witness the proceedings.
At Civo Stadium today MAFCO FC plays their fellow MDF side Red Lions from Zomba.
They call it a friend in Forces battle, but will it be FF battle or versus enemy?90 minutes has the answer.
In this week the whole attention will be in the Capital Lilongwe where the Capital City derby involving 2020/2021 runners up Silver Strikers FC take on Civo United at the Silver Stadium.
Last season the Servants had the lions share of points over their city rivals getting four out of the maximum six.
Daniel Kabwe’s boys will be up for revenge, but will Franco Ndawa accept it so easily?.The answer of this question will be known after regulation time on Sunday.
Mini Blantyre Derby is expected to ignite some fireworks at Mpira Stadium as Waka-Waka Tigers have invited Mighty Wanderers.
Abambo Alufandika, the director of Tigers has been quoted spitting some fire saying he is the main producer of the players for the Nomads and other big teams hence he is together with his Kau-Kau boys more than big, with the MK30 million package from Mother’s Food company hopefully it will act as a motivator as they challenge Eddington Ng’onamo on Sunday.
Rookies Dedza Dynamos who have managed to collect four points from two games have invited Malawi Defence Force headquarters soldiers Kamuzu Barracks FC at Balaka Stadium. Will Dzinkambani continue with his brilliant run or Charles Kamanga will end it on Sunday?
After battling out with Nyasa Big Bullets FC on Saturday, Ekwendeni Hammers will be entertained by the debutants Sable Farming FC of Joseph Malizani formerly of TN Stars on Sunday.
NAIROBI-(MaraviPost)-The Police in Nairobi have arrested Sebastian Kamande, 28, for allegedly poisoned his wife and her female friend on March 29, 2022 before going into hiding.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations arrested the suspect along the Embu-Nairobi highway as he attempted to flee from the DCI detectives.
Sebastian Kamande arrested for killing wife
“The suspect was nabbed on Friday at Sagana River while on his way back to Nairobi, in a bid to outfox the DCI team.
“He was dramatically arrest along the highway after being ejected from a vehicle he boarded, in a well-coordinated operation monitored at the Cyber and Digital forensics operations room,” read DCI statement.
The Standard report indicated that Kamande served the poisoned food to his wife Rahab Gathoni and her friend Abigael Gathoni, who had come visiting, before fleeing their Dandora home leaving their lifeless bodies sprawled on the floor.
This reportedly happened after the estranged couple returned from the man’s parents’ home in Kakuzi, Murang’a County, where they had been invited in an attempt to rekindle their union which is said to have been on its death bed.
The suspect will be arraigned on Monday for the twin murders of the two women, contrary to section 203 as read with section 204 of the Penal Code.
The draw for FIFA’s World Cup in Qatar was held on Friday at the Doha Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Five African teams have gained places in groups A, D, F, G and H.
The opening match is scheduled for November 21st.
The host nation, Qatar, will face Ecuador to kick off the tournament in Group A that also includes Senegal and the Netherlands.
The African champions will also have to face the hosts, Qatar, and Ecuador for a place in round 2.
In Group D, Tunisia will be playing against defending champions, France and Denmark plus an unknown opponent that could be Peru, Australia or the UAE.
In Group F, Morocco faces a battle against Canada, Belgium and Croatia.
The Atlas Lions are currently being managed by Bosnian Vahid Halilodzic.
Record holder Brazil is in Group G and will face Cameroon, Switzerland and Serbia.
The Indomitable Lions are under the supervision of Rigobert Song. It is the eighth time that Cameroon gains a place in the competition. For many, the question is how far the Lions will be able to go this time.
Finally, in Group H, Ghana will face Portugal on November 24th. Uruguay and South Korea are the two other teams in the same group.
All eyes will also be on Group E where Spain and Germany will be facing each other.
BLANTYRe-(MaraviPost)-The Ministry of Water and Sanitation announces in a statement the commencement of free water connection effective Friday, April 1, 2022.
This follows President Lazarus Chakwera’s Tonse government policy direction on commencement of free water connection services.
“Traditionally, the Water Boards have been connecting customers upon receipt of connection fees. This system has, however, been a barrier for low-income households to access clean water and safe sanitation.
“As a result, among low-income households, there has been a high prevalence of water-borne diseases and poor school performance,” reads the statement in part.
Free water connection on
The statement signed by Minister of Water and Sanitation Abida Mia, further clarifies that Government expects that following the new policy,
“The attainment of the aspirations in Malawi 2063 will be accelerated and the country will be on a steady path to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal of ensuring ‘Clean Water and Safe Sanitation for All’ by 2030,” says Mia,
Mia communicates that government has formulated guidelines, which will be outlined at a press briefing to be held next week Tuesday and that water boards are follow the order in making available to consumers.
Malawians are also expecting the government to announce the commencement of free electricity connection.
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The Sand Music Festival has announced that the 12th edition of sand Music festival will take place at Kambiri Beach by Serendib in Salima district.
In a statement made available to Maravi Post, Sand music festival organizers says the move has been necessitated by the belief to support and activate tourism along the beautiful lake Malawi using the ever-growing sand Music festival.
Previous Sand Music Festival
The statement adds that they have assured all their fans that sand Music festival has considered factors and Kambiri is poised to be convenient venue for the sand music festival 2022 edition.
It also states that this year’s sand Music festival will run from September 30 to October 2 2022.
Meanwhile they will be releasing a call for artists ‘ participation in the coming weeks.
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The Civil society that fight for people’s economic independence, the Citizens Advancement for Economic Revolution (CARE) has described the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) plans to claim payments of the electricity token from customers in the MK60 billion electricity token reselling syndicate involving the corporation and Electricity Generation Company Malawi Limited (EGENCO) employees as economic sabotage.
CARE Executive Director Fredrick Billy Malata
Recently ESCOM complained that it is losing billions of kwachas through the reselling of electricity tokens.
Speaking on the matter CARE Executive Director Fredrick Billy Malata said that the blame game between ESCOM and EGENCO will not bear tangible results, saying that the issue need disciplinary actions of the employees from both institutions.
Malata added that ESCOM decision to reclaim the electricity units from the customers is uncalled for, as this is an internal issue that calls for disciplinary actions of the concerned individuals rather than pushing the blame to other people.
“We understand that ESCOM is planning to claim electricity units that were sold to the customers. This is an internal issue that need to be addressed administratively rather than pushing the blame to the innocent customers”, he explained.
Malata has since urged ESCOM to reverse it’s plans to claim electricity tokens from customers adding that the grouping will seek legal action on the matter should the state electricity supplier continue with it’s decision.
“ESCOM Should not continue with it’s decision to claim payments of Electricity units from customers,if the decision will not be reversed,CARE will no have choice but to seek legal redress on the matter”, he said.
Individuals and companies alleged to have been benefited from the electricity reselling scandal among include Kips and Galitos restaurants as well as Mangochi South West parliamentarian Shadrick Namalomba.
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