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Empowering Education: Honourable Bester Awali’s Generous Gesture Inspires Zomba’s Future Leaders

By Twink Jones Gadama

In a heartwarming display of commitment to education, Zomba Central legislator, Honourable Bester Awali, has distributed suitcases to 68 deserving learners from Zomba Urban who excelled in the recent Primary School Leaving Certificate of Education (PSLCE) examinations. This thoughtful gesture aims to acknowledge and appreciate the hard work and dedication of these young achievers.

The 68 learners, who were selected to attend various secondary schools, were beaming with joy as they received their suitcases from Honourable Awali.

This kind act not only demonstrates Awali’s dedication to his constituents but also serves as a motivation for the learners to continue striving for excellence.

Zomba Urban Coordinating Primary Education Advisor, James Kumbani, expressed pride in the education district’s outstanding performance in the PSLCE examinations, citing a remarkable 98 percent pass rate.

Kumbani attributed this success to the hardworking spirit amongst learners and teachers, saying, “The achievements of our learners are a testament to the dedication and commitment of our teachers and the community.”

Honourable Awali’s initiative has been praised by the community, with many hailing it as a timely intervention that will inspire learners to work even harder.

“This gesture will motivate our children to take their education seriously, knowing that their hard work will be recognized and rewarded,” said a parent.

As Malawi strives to improve its education sector, Honourable Awali’s efforts serve as a shining example of the positive impact that leaders can have on their communities.

By investing in the future of these young learners, Awali is helping to shape the minds that will drive Malawi’s development in years to come.

In a country where access to quality education remains a challenge, Honourable Awali’s generosity has lit a beacon of hope for the learners of Zomba Urban.

As they embark on their secondary school journey, they do so with the knowledge that their hard work is valued and recognized.

The community of Zomba Urban is grateful for Honourable Awali’s unw

Malawi legislators demand all mining activities’ suspension with calls for regulatory agency establishment

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Some Malawi’s lawmakers in the ongoing budget Parliament session on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 demanded President Lazarus Chakwera’s Tonse administration to suspend all mining activities amid discontent.

Taking the floor Zomba Central’s Member of Parliament (MP) Bester Awali urged Tonse government to suspend all mining activities until the Mining Regulatory Authority is established.

Awali was responding to the State of the Nation of Address (SONA) which President Chakwera delivered last week.

The lawmaker expressed concern that some mining companies steal minerals by claiming that they are taking out samples for testing.

“All minerals that were taken out of the country as samples but were not brought back after failing tests should be considered sold and appropriate royalties be deposited in Government Accounts. We shall lose more money by letting the mining and extractive industry to do business as usual,” said Awali.

Echoing on the same, Chitipa South legislator Welani Chilenga called for more action in dealing with illegal mining activities happening across the country.

Chilenga expressed worry that in Chakwera’s SONA lacked any direction on the matter saying the President did not talk about curbing illegal mining.

“Malawi is losing close to MK20 million on daily basis through illegal mining taking place at Namizimu in Mangochi, Malingunde in Lilongwe, Vuwa in Nkhotakota and Perekezi in Mzimba,” said Chilenga.

The lawmaker however faulted the ministry of mining for failing to address illegal mining despite the Mines and Minerals Act of 2019 containing stiffer penalties against illegal mining.

Chilenga expressed surprise that the Ministry is now advising Chakwera to establish a Mining Regulatory Authority yet the same ministry rejected the inclusion of the authority in the Mines and Minerals Act.

He argued that even if the authority is formed, it will take many years for the authority to be effective in dealing with illegal mining.

Chakwera in the SONA said government will establish a Mining Regulatory Authority to bring sanity in the mining industry.

Malawi’s extractive industry including mining, forestry, gas and among others pose the country to boost GDP if utilized properly.

Yunus Mussa flops in highly contested DPP Zomba central primaries

 

Yunus Mussa

ZOMBA-(MaraviPost)-Newcomer on the political seen Bester Awali on Thursday trounced incumbent Member of Parliament (MP) Patricia Nangozo Kainga and former legislator Yunus Mussa to win Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Zomba Central Constituency parliamentary primary elections.

Awali emerged the winner after amassing 723 votes ahead of Mussa’s 527 while Kainga came fourth with 22 votes.

Kainga won the seat in 2014 on People’s Party ticket but early this year she switched sides to increase her chances of returning the seat.

Other contestants namely Meria Douglas received 38 and George Kanyalika had 14.

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