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Health 

MAINTAINING 

BEAUTY 

SKINCARE 

A Perfect Reflection 

Of Your Inner 

Health 

Piksy 

katakata 

Engaged 

Exclusive interview inside 

We don wan 

violence against 

women!! 

Scotish Legacy 

In Africa 

Foods 

HOW TO: Prepare 

Tropical Curry Rice 

Decorating Children’s 

Bedrooms 

The Top Destination Wedding 

Venues In Africa

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AUGUST 2018 Issue 01 Kata kata cartoon magazine 

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VOL.1 ISSUE 01 AUGUST 2018 

Maintaining A Healthy 

Vision 

07 CARTOONS 

Kata Kata Village Joins The 

Elimination Of Violence 

Against Women Campaign 

06 HEALTH 12 NEWS 

Kata Kata Cartoon Magazine & 

Pisky Zangazanga In A 

Partnership Campaign 

13 EXCLUSIVE 

Interview With Pisky 

18 CARTOONS 

Kata Kata Village Joins 

The Elimination Of 

Violence Against Women 

Campaign 

27 INTERIOR 

Decorating Children’s 

Bedroom 

30 TECHNOLOGY 

REVIEW: Google’s New 

Android Phones: The New 

Pixel 2 & Pixel 2 Xl 

24 FASHION 

Scotish Legacy 

In Africa 

26BEAUTY 

SKINCARE-A Perfect 

Reflection Of Your 

Inner Health 

31 LITERARY CORNER 

Movies, 

Books, 

Poems etc 

32 KIDS 

My Loving Cats 

33 DESTINATIONS: 


Venues In Africa 

37 FOODS: 

Preparing Tropical Curry Rice 

38 LETTERS: 

Dear Aunt Silvia

I HEAR YOU 

Aberewa hwe abofra ma ofifir se nna abofra 

so hwe aberewa ma nese tutu. Afkan 

(Ghana, Ivory Coast) 

The old woman looks after the child to 

grow its teeth and the young one, in turn, 

looks after the old woman when she loses 

her teeth. (English) 

Our lives are based on mutual solidarity 

and interdependence. The young 

ones rely on the elders for upbringing, 

knowledge and social experience, while 

the same elders need the attention and 

care of the young ones when they (elders) 

get old. Life is, therefore, a give and take 

process, which involves sharing and 

caring for one another. (Meaning) 

TELL ME SOMETHING 

A New Malawi! 

Publisher’s 

note 

When we decided to open an office in Malawi, the 

constant question we were confronted with was: “Why 

Malawi?” My answer was simple and short: “Why not?” 

Malawi might not be considered amongst the heavyweights in 

Africa in terms of economic and infrastructural developments; 

small a country, it might be, but surely, it has what only very few 

African countries can offer. From the seductive beaches, to the 

panoramic landscapes, Malawi, known as “the warm heart of 

Africa,” is the beautiful virgin of Africa inhabited by incredibly 

friendly and hospitable Malawians. 

Recently, Malawi is systematically metamorphosing to a success 

story by trying to create a huge impact in the areas of democracy, 

self sustenance and infrastructural development. Call it a new 

Malawi, if you like. This is an enviable achievement any patriotic 

Malawian should be proud and part of. It’s a collective achievement 

by dedicated Malawians. But to achieve more successes, there is still 

much work ahead. The success of this goal will help Malawi create 

its own new identity and free itself from the shackle of the Western 

media’s negative portrayal. This is the Malawi dream, which every 

patriotic Malawian must be part of. . 

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Talking about being part of the Malawi dream, we have recently 

signed a collaboration agreement with PIKSY, one of the most 

sensational artists from Malawi. The collaboration will enable 

the two parties sensitize problems in Malawi and try to address 

them through lyrics and cartoon stories. Kata kata Cartoon 

Magazine wants to be part of finding solutions to the challenges 

facing Malawi. Why? We believe in the road Malawi has chosen, 

aimed at democratic reforms and self-reliance. Your future is in 

your hands. With hard work, tolerance and peace, you can achieve 

much. Peaceful co-existence is sine qua non for the socio-economic 

progress of Malawi. Let us join hands to make Malawi – and Africa 

in general - a better place. 

We at Kata Kata know that life is full of challenges; sometimes the 

best way to face these difficulties, is to laugh. Relax a bit, read Kata 

Kata Magazine, imbibe the best medicine of all time - laughter - 

and map out your strategies, aimed at solving the problems. 

The uniqueness of Kata Kata is the duality it offers – sensitizing 

African problems in a humorous way and ironically finding a 

solution to them in a lighter mood. Life is a journey; a journey of 

the strongest breeds. Kata Kata is deeply part of the Malawi journey. 

If you are part of the Malawi journey, join the Kata Kata wagon 

before you are left behind. 

Yours in Kata Kata, 

Ogo Ubabukoh 

Editor in chief / Publisher 



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HEALTH 

Maintaining a 

HEALTHY 

VISION 

By Arthur Adil 

It is said that the eyes are the 

window to the soul and one of the 

most beautiful parts God created on 

the human face. Have you imagined 

how relevant a good eyesight can be? 

Imagine the frustration of straining 

the eyes to get a good sight due to a 

few visual-related-problems? In my 

opinion, life would be hollow without 

a good healthy eyesight. Keeping 

your eyes, strong and healthy is not 

something to ignore, especially in this 

era, where we are constantly blending 

with bright computers and phone 

screens. 

Having a poor diet that does not 

contain nutrients like vitamins C 

& E and living in chocked and dirty 

places could have an influence on your 

eyes. It could lead to a poor eyesight. 

A good vision is tantamount to 

maintaining a good eyesight routine to 

improve on the quality of vision as we 

grow older. 

Poor eyesight is a common problem 

among the young and old around the 

world and that is why we are seeing 

an increasing number of people 

resorting to artificial lenses (Glasses 

or lenses). Yes, some making millions of 

dollars from your carelessness or inability to 

keep your eyes healthy. Other victims of eye 

related diseases like myopia (nearsightedness), 

presbyopia (loss of near vision with age), 

hyperopia (far sight), without glasses, move 

through stages of poor eyesight to blindness. 

Possible vision problems usually come with 

signs and symptoms. Therefore, once you 

experience certain eye problems or symptoms, 

quickly schedule an appointment with an 

optician. 

Below are possible signs that 

your eyes are experiencing some 

problems: 

Any sudden change in vision. 

Cloudy, blurred, or double vision. 

Severe, sudden eye pain. 

Changes in the colour of the iris. 

Recurrent pain in or around the eye. 

Unusual, even painful, sensitivity to 

light or glare. 

Seeing rainbows or halos around lights. 

Swollen, red eyes. 

Itching, burning, or a heavy discharge 

from the eyes. 

Seeing floating “spider webs”. 

You are strongly advised to see your Ophthalmologists 

or optician immediately you 

have noticed any of the above symptoms. 

However, the above eye problems can be 

taken care of with simple tips: 

1. Eat right to protect your sight. Carrots 

preferably, are good for your eyes. However, a 

choice of a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, 

especially, dark leafy greens such as 

spinach, kale, or collard greens, is absolutely 

recommended for a healthy eye vision. 

Numerous research works have proved fish 

rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon, 

tuna are equally good for the eyes. 

2. Maintain a healthy weight. Being 

overweight or obese increases your risk of 

developing diabetes and other systemic 

conditions which can lead to vision loss, such 

as diabetic eye disease or glaucoma. If you are 

having trouble maintaining a healthy weight, 

talk to your doctor or visit your dietitian. 

3. Have a comprehensive dilated eye 

exam. It is absolutely important to have a 

comprehensive and regular eye exam, even 

if you believe your eyes are healthy. The only 

way to ascertain the condition of your eyes is 

to visit an ophthalmologist, who will check 

properly and give you a professional advice 

and treatment. 

4. Quit smoking or never start. Smoking 

can be deadly not only to your body; your eyes 

are not immune to the dangers of smoking. 

According to much medical research, smoking 

can cause cataract, optic nerve damage, 

which can lead to blindness. Equally, smoking 

increases age-related muscular degeneration. 

5. Keeping a good hygiene. Prevents 

vectors like houseflies that would cause 

trachoma there. 

6. Putting on glasses. Sunglasses are a great 

fashion accessory, but their most important 

job is to protect your eyes from the sun’s 

ultraviolet rays. When purchasing sunglasses, 

look for ones that block out 99 to 100 percent 

of both UV-A and UV-B radiation. 

7 For those using contact lenses, 

washing hands and your contact lenses should 

be mandatory to avoid the risk of infections, 

always wash your hands thoroughly before 

putting in or taking out your contact lenses. 

Make sure to disinfect contact lenses as 

instructed and replace them as appropriate. 

8. For refractive errors, spectacles are 

prescribed to the patients at a price depending 

on the condition, quality of the frames, the 

design where you buy them. 

Definitely, having a healthy eye sight cannot 

be overlooked. By simply taking good care 

of your eyes and changing your lifestyle you 

could add more years to your eyes and life. 

More than that, you would save yourself the 

hard-earned money you spend on medical 

treatments. Keep your beautiful eyes healthy! 

6 Kata kata cartoon magazine Issue 01 AUGUST 2018 www.katakata.org

the elimination of violence 

against women campaign 

IF WE ARE TO FIGHT DISCRIMINATION AND INJUSTICE AGAINST WOMEN, WE 

MUST START FROM HOME, BECAUSE IF A WOMAN CANNOT BE SAFE IN HER 

OWN HOUSE THEN SHE CANNOT BE EXPECTED TO FEEL SAFE ANYWHERE.

Kata Kata Village Joins 

the elimination of violence against women campaign 

Kata kata village square: VILLAGERS are wearing ORANGE clothes 

Chief, me I don 

understand Nchifukwa 

chani tikuvala 

zachikasu, zovala 

zachikasu ngati 

akaidi? 

We wan marry 

orange or we get 

kata kata carnival 

today? 

Me, I don know. 

Piccolo say we get 

instruction from 

our friend, Unite 

nation… 

! 

! 

! 

United 

nations! 

! 

Which stupid 

unite nation is dat 

one? 

Ngati a UNO atamufunsa 

Piccolo ndi abambo ena 

kuti abwereke mkazi 

wawo kwa usana ndi 

usiku wokwana 40 

ungalole? 

Nde kuti wachita 

malungotu!!!! 


H a h a H A H A ! 

! 

! 

Oya, put your 

mouth inside bottle 

prison! Kuyambira 

liti pamene unakhala 

olondera mkazi 

wanga? 

Me, I angry too 

much I wear dis 

orange -orange 

nonsense, now you 

add even more 

angerment with wife 

insulment. 

So now Piccolo become our 

chief or give order for Kata 

Kata village? Chief, you even 

obey dat order? 

Why I no obey? You wan 

Unite Nation come here 

castrate or cut my mojo 

like onion? 


! 

! 



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Monga tsiku lapadera a UNO akhazikitsa tsiku la pa 25 la mwenzi 

uliwonse pa dziko lonse lapansi kukhala tsiku lapadera lomwe 

tiziganizira za nkhaza zochitika kwa amayi ndi atsikana. 

! 

Orange 

Day? 

Oya, Chief, 

where you hide 

de orange? 

I‘ve said 

hundred and seven 

and half times that 

you will one day 

marry to food. 

Ine, ndine munthu 

wamtendere 

sindikangana ndi 

zakudya. 

My 

stomach riot in 

hungerment. 

Eee! 

You wan me marry 

you before? 

Me, I don mind, as 

far as I don pay 

dowry? 

As I was saying, 

the UNO wants to 

sensitize and 

prevent violence 

against women 

Which kind violence – nonsense dey always come 

preach here? We flog our wife or dey see chain on 

their neck? 


Nkhanza kwa amayi 

sikuzikungotathauza 

kuwazuza kokha kapena 

kuwasandutsa 

akapolo 

Exactly! 

gender – based violence can be 

physical, sexual or mental like 

sexual discrimination, sexual 

abuse at home, during or after 

conflicts like war, in form of 

rape, sexual harassment, 

forced prostitution. 

You think you de best man to 

preach dat violence gospel to 

us? You dat leave your wife 

every night for home en marry 

beer in de bar? Dat one not wife 

-violence? 

Aya ya 

Shoo! 

Banange 

Haha! 

Kusiya mkazi usiku 

uliwonse mkumakakwatira 

mowa ndiye 

nkhazanzo 

bombom 

CONTINUATION ON PAGE 18 



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NEWS 

Kata Kata 

Cartoon Magazine 

& Pisky 

Zangazanga 

in a partnership 

Pisky and kata kata have partnered in a collaboration that sees the musician become the magazine’s ambassador in Africa 

ata Kata African Cartoon 

Magazine and Pisky, the 

hugely talented most popular 

artist in Malawi have today 

announced a historic 

collaboration, whereby Pisky (born Evance 

Zangazanga) will work as Kata Kata’s 

AMBASSADOR in Africa. As one of the 

most promising artists in Africa, who has 

worked tirelessly towards addressing social 

problems in the continent, the mutual 

collaboration with Kata Kata, the authentic 

African Magazine with both online and 

printed versions, cannot come at a better 

time. Using cartoon as its weapon, Kata 

Kata tries to discuss and sensitize typical 

African socio-political issues in a rather 

humorous way. The creation of awareness 

of the African problems through comic 

cartoon and music provides a better way of 

tackling those issues in Africa and healing 

the wound caused by the challenges in life. 

“Definitely, life is full of challenges; 

however, it is perhaps not all about 

seriousness and sadness. Sometimes, one 

needs some love, laughs and relaxation to 

face these serious challenges in life in order 

to be able to tackle them effectively.” Ogo 

Ubabukoh, CEO of Kata Kata, explained. 

Pisky (also known as Langwani) who is 

very happy with the partnership intimated 

that the collaboration will provide their 

audience with quality lyrics and humorous 

content while touching important issues 

affecting the society, such as love, youth 

empowerment, women’s rights, family 

planning, AIDS etc. As the most talented 

young musician in Malawi, Pisky does not 

only use music to bring people together 

and make the world go round, to him, 

music equally brings love, which is the most 

wanted feeling in our lives. With love, we 

can face and win most challenges in our 

lives. Pisky believes. 

I think we can work together 

to make Africa a better 

place. We Africans must take 

responsibility of our own 

future” 

“It is interesting to see other serious minded 

organizations like Kata Kata sharing the 

same core social issues which my music 

addresses. As the Kata Kata’s ambassador 

in Africa, I will continue to judiciously 

sensitize and enlighten the public on core 

social issues affecting us in Africa. As an 

artist, I see this as my social responsibility. 

In a collaboration with Kata Kata, I think we 

can work together to make Africa a better 

place. We Africans must take responsibility 

of our own future. That is the best way 

forward.” Pisky explained patriotically. 

With the head office in the Netherlands, 

the Malawi office, together with other 

offices in Africa, will help reach our African 

audiences – especially those in the southern 

African countries. The office in Malawi, will 

not only help Kata Kata establish a strong 

presence in the country, the company 

will, through its thought-provoking 

cartoons, expand the reach of its content 

and readership in the Southern African 

countries. 

“It is a unique opportunity to work with 

a star like Pisky. Apart from working in a 

partnership with him, Kata Kata plans to 

engage and collaborate with other serious 

minded bodies like the NGOs, UNO organs 

and government agencies to help send their 

messages across through our humorous 

but informative and educative cartoons. 

Through collaboration with network 

providers, Kata Kata will offer its cartoon 

content as a value added service to their 

subscribers. Kata Kata equally partners with 

the media houses in the area of animation. 

The collaboration with these various bodies 

will help us achieve our goals in Malawi and 

far beyond.” Diana Namasani, our Country 

Manager (Malawi) added. 

It is our hope that the historic collaboration 

with Pisky – and other serious minded 

organisations in Malawi - will help both 

parties in their missions, which aim towards 

creating a better world in Africa and far 

beyond. 

Are you ready to welcome Kata Kata, the 

authentic African cartoon magazine in 

Malawi? Come on board. Sit up and get 

ready for a laugh. 

More 

Info: 

Kata Kata Cartoon Magazine: 

http://www.katakata.org/ 

https://www.facebook.com/KataKataCartoon?fref=ts 

Pisky: 

http://malawi-music.com/P/105-piksy 

https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCAPr1w4PzN9I0wKzlSgiT8Q?noapp=1 

facebook.com/officialpiksy 

Twitter @piksypiksy 


EXCLUSIVE 

with 

PIKSY needs little or no introduction in Malawi. As a 

musical juggernaut, Piksy (also known as Langwan) is a 

force to reckon with in the music industry. He is not only 

the most popular musician in the country, he is equally 

a huge sensation and mentor to many in Malawi and far 

beyond. 



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Our reporter caught up with Pisky, the most 

promising, yet approachable artist in Malawi 

who is recently in a historic collaboration with 

Kata kata cartoon magazine. The extracts: 

Thank you for creating time for this interview 

despite your tight schedule. 

My pleasure! 

Could you kindly tell our readers more 

about yourself, your age and your family 

background? 

I was born Evans Zangazanga at Ntcheu District hospital 

on 9th of June 1986. Both my parents are from Ntcheu, 

I am number 3 in the family of 5 children… 3 boys and 2 

girls. 

How and when did you start your musical 

career? 

Well, this started way back when I was only about 7, my 

father got me a banjo which I used to play every day, 

and my friends used to come to our house to listen to 

the songs I used to sing back then. In 2013 that’s when I 

started doing serious music, I was staying in Zomba then, 

and I formed a group and called it ‘REAL WISE CREW’ with 

my colleagues Zafrey (Frazer Mukhuna) and STY (Stanly 

Mwale). We used to win every rap and raga competition in 

Zomba and YONECO which is a youth organization based 

in Zomba took us as their champions/ambassadors and we 

used to perform at all their events. 

I had to continue with the School in Blantyre so that 

was the end of Real Wise Crew because I needed to 

concentrate. I was doing Accounting at Malawi College 

of Accountancy and Nthumwi Nicodemo was doing 

Journalism at Malawi Institute of Journalism. When we met, 

we did a song together and we called ourselves Atumwi 

(Apostles). After seeing the response towards the music we 

made, we decided to move on and do a full album, which 

we called ‘MACHITIDWE ATUMWI’ (acts of the apostles). 

We called our music ‘SENDEZA’ because it was a new genre 

that we created and we had to give it a name. 

In 2009, my friend decided to quit music to concentrate on 

work and school, I also got myself a job at Charles Stewart 

Day Old Chicks as an accountant, so that marked the end 

of Atumwi. 

Then Ndefeyo entertainment came and asked me if I could 

do a song with their signed artist then…Maskal. And we 

did Wa CV ya Bho which became a very big hit… and this 

song brought me back to the industry. After seeing the 

potential in me, Ndefeyo had to sign me as their artist. 

Great. That was an impressive musical 

journey. What was your journey into the music 

industry like? 

The journey was a little tough because there were many 

questions as to why I parted ways with my friend because 

people were used to seeing us together, others started to 

create stories, bad stories, but in life it doesn’t matter what 

people say about you as long as you know who you really 

are. And I missed being on stage with him. Still, there was 

nothing I could do about it. 

Have you been in a group? If yes, could you tell 

us more about it? 

The journey with Ndefeyo was very exciting; these guys 

knew what they were doing. Despite the discouragements 

they believed in me, that I can stand as a solo artist, they 

promoted me, and with the talent I possess, it wasn’t hard 

to get people to trust me again. 

What have been the challenges or triumphs as 

a solo artist? 

The challenges were that I always 

had to convince people that there 

was no more atumwi and people 

had to get used to me as a solo 

artist. Lol… with God’s grace, 

it all worked out, with support 

from Ndefeyo and Airtel 

Malawi, I became a household 

name, and in 2013 Malawi 

Music awards I got myself an 

award. 

Congratulation on the 

award. As a hugely 

popular star, what do 

you think contributed 

to your stardom? Is it 

the style or theme of 

your music? 

I think my style of music 

contributed more, it 

was new and unique; 

you would listen to my 

song and know it’s 

me. I also took pieces 


of advice from different people, and I knew my target 

audience. 

How would you call your style of music? So 

far how many songs or albums have you 

produced? 

I prefer calling my music ‘Music.’ Music is music, as long as 

it’s good, its music. But for grouping sake, I call it Afro pops. 

I have produced two albums after parting with Nthumwi 

Nicodemo. The first one ‘MASO’ came out in 2012 and the 

second one ‘Mthunzi’ came out this year in July. 

“Sir Lucius 

Banda – one 

great musician 

from Malawi, 

has been 

my greatest 

inspiration” 

You work in a 

partnership with 

Kata Kata Cartoon 

magazine. Can you 

tell our readers 

or your fans what 

this collaboration 

entails and what you 

set out to achieve 

through this historic 

cooperation? 

First of all, I should say I am excited to work with Kata 

kata. I am an Ambassador for Africa and my job is to sell 

this beautiful initiative to the world through my art and 

creativity. Having worked as the ambassador for Airtel 

Malawi for 2 years, one can be assured that I have the 

experience. There are many ways to kill a rat, and we can’t 

always be serious with stuff; sometimes we need some 

jokes and laughs even when passing out serious messages. 

Just like artists, Kata Kata tries to sensitize social problems 

albeit in a humorous way. Through humour and music, we 

provide a therapy for these social problems. People should 

get ready for new songs that will make them happy, help 

them relax – despite their social challenges - while learning 

a little something from them. 

Like in many other countries, Malawi is 

faced with many social problems 

like violence against 

women, poverty, youth 

empowerment, women’s 

rights, family planning, 

AIDS, etc. As a very 

popular musician, how 

do you address these 

problems and try to 

help solve them? 

Through my art, I have 

reached out to many 

people faced with many 

challenges, I have songs 

that address important 

issues like those above. 

And sometimes what 

matters is being a good example of what a responsible 

citizen should be like. I also worked with the HPP in 

association with USAID as the champion for planning and 

population. 

Your music is fully loaded with love. Any special 

reasons for this thematic preoccupation? 

I believe that love makes the world go round, and I also 

believe family is where everything comes from. If one 

cannot love his/her partner, he/she can never be a good 

citizen. You cannot sweep outside the house before 

cleaning the inside. 

Listening to your music, could one describe 

Piksy as a romantic man? 

Ha-ha! Yes, most definitely. Someone who puts family first. 

You are young, popular, handsome and rich. I 

am pretty sure many fans of yours could do all 

it takes to get your attention. How do you draw 

a line between your professional and private 

life without offending your fans? 

It is difficult for every artist when it comes to that, I am only 

human and I must admit that sometimes I make mistakes, 

but I have a goal that I want to achieve; I know sometimes 

I make decisions that offend my fans. Still, one has to be 

professional sometimes and it’s not possible to please 

everyone. 

Some have described music as a form of social 

change. In a partnership with Kata Kata, how 

can you use music and cartoons as a weapon 

for social change? 

Music addresses issues better and faster because you get 

the message while having a good time listening to the tune. 

Same with cartoons, they attract attention and they give 

you a message while entertaining you. 

Who has been your greatest influence in your 

career as a musician? 

Sir Lucius Banda – one great musician from Malawi, has 

been my greatest inspiration. 

You have performed both locally and 

internationally. Which musicians (local and 

international) do you look up to in your career? 

Locally, I look up to artists like Lucians Banda, Paul Banda, 

Wambali Mkandawire, Skeffa Chimoto, Mlaka Maliro and 

Allan Ngumuya, whereas internationally, it’s R Kelly, Jay Z, 

Jon Bellion and Oliva Mtukudzi. 

You have done a number of a collabo with 

other musicians. Which musician would you 

like to do a collabo with and why? 



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Locally, I would like to do a collabo with Paul Banda and 

Wambali Mkandawire just to mention a few because I 

grew up listening to their music and it would also earn 

me a different audience. Internationally, I would love 

to collaborate with 2 Face, Diamond, Nathi or Oliver 

Mtukudzi, I believe these collabos would expose and 

boost my career. 

Despite your huge popularity, those who 

know you well describe you as a very cordial, 

easy-going, down to earth and respectful 

person. Why this attitude when many 

artists of your status are often arrogant and 

unapproachable? 

People often forget where they come from, the greatest 

gift is remembering where you come from and the 

people who stood by you before you got where you are 

now. It’s the same people that lifted you up, they deserve 

your respect and appreciation. In my case, I believe we 

are all equal no matter what, and every person that God 

put on earth is important somehow. 

Besides music, what other activities are you 

involved in? 

I am a motivational speaker when requested I don’t 

hesitate because I know that even though I might not be 

able to change many, I can change one person’s life and 

that’s a huge contribution to the society. I also go about 

sensitizing people on issues of family planning and how 

rapid population growth affects the development of a 

country. UNFPA, Pakachere and MAGGA have helped me 

achieve this. 

Do you have another profession apart from 

being a musician? 

I am an accountant by profession, and also studying 

marketing at the moment. 

Yes, Pisky is a very popular musician, 

yet one cannot say they know all about 

him. What is the one thing people 

don’t know about you? 

People really don’t 

know the 

fact that I 

am very 

friendly, 

and I love making new friends. I am hard working and I 

always yearn to get things done. Despite all that, I am 

serious, and I like to be professional wherever there’s a 

need to. 

Would you say you have reached the apex of 

your musical career? 

No, my career just started, I am still working hard to be 

well known both locally and international. 

Despite your popularity, are there challenges 

you are facing as a musician in/from the 

Southern African region, if yes, what are 

these challenges? 

Challenges will always be there, as a musician, I 

appreciate the love that people have for me, but mostly 

our work gets pirated, lots of musicians/artists can 

agree with me. It’s not easy to come up with stuff that 

people enjoy and it’s very sad that someone out there 

is just waiting for you to release so that they can get 

rich off your work. Another challenge has been the 

social network; often people abuse this forum to kill 

our careers, writing fake stories and focusing on your 

blunders. For instance, there are many times I saw 

stories on Facebook that said ‘PIKSY DEAD’ ‘PIKSY IN THE 

HOSPITAL’… They forget we have families, people who 

look up to us and they get worried out of nothing. 

Could you tell our readers more about your 

private life? Are you married? Do you have 

kids? 

I am not married yet, but I have a fiancée and we have a 

son. 

You currently released two 

singles, Kameneka, and 

Somebody; what are they all 

about? 

kameneka is about appreciating natural 

beauty, the video shows that our ladies 

look more beautiful without 

makeup. Somebody 

talks about 

being 

friends 


to your partner… most relationships out there are suffering 

because of very little stuff, people argue about useless 

stuff, mostly because most people who are in relationships 

lack friendship. So its like me telling my partner that I need 

somebody to love and also be friends with, but I don’t have 

to look else where because I want her to be that somebody. 

Please tell us more about your up coming 

video called Obvious 

The song talks about being yourself, because nobody else 

can be you. So, mind your own business; don’t let anyone 

stand in your way… be you and stay you. I have featured GD 

of Daredevils and Big JP from Tanzania. The video is being 

shot by a Tanzanian company called Landline. 

We cannot wait to watch the video. Some 

African artists/musicians shoot their videos 

abroad, but you always prefer an African 

setting. Any specific reason for that? 

Africa is beautiful, and Malawi is really the warm heart 

of Africa. One day I wish to shoot a music video that will 

show all the beauty we have in Malawi so that people from 

outside can see; this will attract people to come and visit 

this wonderful country. 

You are a highly decorated African artist. This 

year, you received the Best Afro Pop award – 

the Nyasa Music Awards. Were you expecting 

such an honour or was it a huge surprise to 

you? 

I was actually expecting an award..lol but I wont deny, it 

came as a surprise because I had giants on my catergory. 

The competition was tough. 

How do you feel receiving such an award? 

I felt honoured, loved, encouraged and appreciated. I will 

continue to produce good stuff so I get even more awards. 

Apart from working as the Kata Kata 

Ambassador in Africa, you also work with 

many NGO’S like UNFPA, Pakachere, PSI, 

Malawi Girl Guide and more. What does the 

collaboration with these organisations entail? 

I wouldn’t lie, these collaborations mean the world to me, 

it gives me self confidence, knowing these organisations 

believe in me. And I don’t wish to disappoint them. I think, I 

am on the right track. 

As a role model, are there things you would 

have liked to do, but due to your present 

position and the expectations from the public, 

you are prevented from doing them? If yes, 

what? 

I wish I could have the resources to go around Malawi 

and visit all these schools, especially in the rural areas to 

motivate them, give them the confidence that they can 

achieve their dreams if they stay focused and work hard for 

themselves... encourage girls to stay in school, telling the 

parents the importance of education and the bad things 

that comes with early marriages. I have done this with the 

help of Pakachere and UNFPA, and on my own I also visited 

some schools. Sometimes teachers call me to speak to 

their students and I enjoy doing that. 

Next to being a talent musician, you are 

known to have business acumen. Recently, 

you and business partner cum music manager, 

Wisdom Phanga, introduced bottled water 

called ‘moyo spring water,” which is to be 

launched this year. Could you tell us more 

about the water? Why bottled water? Where 

can one buy it? 

I have always been a 

business minded person 

and thought of what kind 

of business that is benefical 

to every person not looking 

at age, gender or class. I 

thought of water because 

water is consumed by 

every living thing. Water is 

a definition of life, hence 

the name ‘#moyo’ which 

means life in my mother 

tongue. The water is not for 

sale yet but by 1st October 

it will be available in most 

shops in Blantyre and most 

restaurants and night clubs 

in Malawi. 

“I felt 

honoured, 

loved, 

encouraged 

and 

appreciated. 

I will continue 

to produce 

good stuff so I 

get even more 

awards” 

What shall your audience expect from you in 

the future? Any surprises? A new album, big 

concerts, businesses, marriage, more kids in 

offing? 

People should expect more songs, more collabos and great 

stage performances. I am still a work in progress and I have 

a dream to be one of the greatest artists of all times. I just 

released an album, mthunzi, which is doing very well, and 

next year I should be able to release another album. 

As the ambassador of Kata kata, any 

important message for both your fans and 

Kata Kata readers? 

There are many important areas that need to be looked 

at; if you have something to say which you believe can 

change something or someone, say it without hesitation. 

Be responsible, but don’t be too serious with life, smile and 

laugh a lot, make someone smile, be hopeful, work hard, 

pray hard and most importantly, be the change that you 

want to see. 



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At least I’ve a wife at home. Oh I 

forgot, you have wives too, the 

mosquitos, that disturb you every 

night 


! 

! 

Agama leave mosquito 

in peace before UN come back with 

another accusement dat we even rape 

mosquito. Den you hear violence against 

mosquito 

Order!! 

Hahaha 

Kunena zoona, nkhaza kwa 

amayi ndiko kuphwanya 

ufulu wa munthu. 

Me, I don 

understand 

Any kind of violence including 

sexual violence like forced 

sex is wrong and it is against 

the right of women 


Heee!! 

Wait oh. Dat force 

yafu – yafu… even for 

marry woman? 

Yes, even against married 

women; as far as it is 

forced and against her 

wish. 

Iwe wa zwee eti? 

Uganiza ngati 

ukangokhudza mkazi wanga 

usiku, iye nkunena kuti 

watopa basi ulandira 

chiphaso kuchokera 

kupolisi ndi ku UN ine 

sanamalize ntchito? 

So if touch my wife for 

night en she say she tire, 

I first go en get 

yafu – yafu certificate with 

twenty three stamp from 

police or UN before I 

continue de night job? 

Zikomo!!! 

Ambuye nnakwatira 

chakudya osati 

Mkazi 


I wonder 

! 

! 

yafu – yafu 

certificate 

Dis jakaliwo law tire me. Dey 

wan destroy our culture 

Which culture? 

Any culture dat create 

inequality is bad - bad 

culture! 



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Yea, the bloody 

man-made culture 

that favours men 

Piccolo, you en dis 

unite Nation wan spoil dis 

Kata Kata village. 

Tomorrow you hear our wife 

wan stay on top inside 

bedroom. Dat one not 

abominasion? 

As Chief of Kata kata, 

me I know we treat our 

women good – good 

God bless 

you chief 

I hear you 

w o o o o o o o o ! ! 

Before you deny the 

abuses against women or 

attack these important 

rights of women, I want us 

to go through what the 

UNO wants us to 

encourage. 

Look at your various 

families and ask 

yourself if you have not 

been committing damn 

bloody violence against 

women. 


Kuchitira nkhanza amayi ndimchitidwe oyipa chifukwa 

umalanda ufulu ndi chisangalaro cha amayi mpofunika 

kuuthetseratu mchitidwe umenewu. 

These rights 

include but 

not limited 

to: 

Right to life 

Protection against 

prostitution, human 

trafficking, forced 

labour, slavery 

Equality in 

the family 

Right to 

physical and 

mental health 

attainment 


abuse, including 

torture and 

inhuman treatment 

Right to 

education 

Protection in time 

of international or 

internal armed 

conflict 

Security and 

liberty rights 

Right to equal 

protection and 

treatment under 

the law 


female genital 

mutilation and other 

harmful cultural 

practices 

Against forced 

marriage 



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Violence against women which some 

70% of women globally have either sexually 

or physically experienced, truly obstructs 

development and progress in many areas 

including poverty eradication, HIV/AIDS 

prevention and peace and stability 

It is not too late to do something because 

violence against women can be prevented. 

We just need courage and will. Remember, 

equality in kata kata village brings 

progress and better development. We must 

take a bold step now… 

Piccolo, we shame too 

much like child who see de 

mother naked. We treat our 

wife en girl bad – bad. 

Tiyenera kupepha amayi 

chikhuluko ngati tiwazuza 

mwankhazatizichitaso kaguni 

nkupepha kuti atikhulukire. 


men beg for forgiveness from their wives. 

! 

! 

! 

! 

! 

Women definitely 

deserve more 

respect and 

rights, men! 

Men, 

I am getting 

emotional! 

END 

Approximately 

250,000 to 

500,000 WOMEN 

and GIRLS were 

RAPED in Rwanda 

genocide. 

603 MILLION 

WOMEN live in 

countries where 

domestic violence 

is not yet a crime. 

As many as 

1 IN 4 WOMEN 

experience physical 

or sexual violence 

during pregnancy. 

Women and girls 

make up 80% of the 

estimated 800,000 people 

trafficked across national 

borders annually, with 79% 

of them trafficked for 

sexual exploitation. 

Over 

60 MILLION GIRLS 

worldwide are child 

brides, married before 

the age of 18. 

Approximately 

100 TO 140 MILLION 

girls and women in the 

world have experienced 

female genital 

mutilation/ cutting. 

FAST 

FACTS 

More than 

100 MILLION 

GIRLS are ‘missing’ 

due to prenatal sex 

selection. 

Up to 

7 IN 10 WOMEN in 

the world report 

having experienced 

physical and/or 

sexual violence at 

ome point in their 

lifetime. 

In some 

countries, the annual 

cost of intimate 

partner violence was 

calculated at 

USS1.6 TO USS5.8 

BILLION. 

Worldwide, 

up to 50% of sexual 

assaults are commited 

against girls UNDER 

THE AGE OF 16. 



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FASHION 

A Kilt is traditional 

Scottish wear that 

dates back to the 

16th century. It 

was associated with 

Scottish men and was 

worn on formal and 

sports events. 

SCOTISH 

LEGACY 

In 

Africa 

The kilt was first adorned 

by Nyakasura High School 

in Fort Portal,Uganda,which 

was founded by Scotsman 

Ernest Ebohard Calwell. 

By Edward Tumwine 

kilts-4-u.com 

A Kilt is traditional Scottish 

wear that dates back to the 

16 th century. It was associated 

with Scottish men and 

was worn on formal and 

sports events. Traditionally, 

breaking the norm of men 

wearing dresses, this garment has 

overlapping layers in front called 

“aprons” and are flat; the single 

layer of fabric around the sides 

and back is pleated. Underwear 

could be or not be worn, 

however, as history suggests it, 

a true Scotsman should wear 

something under his kilt. 

Interestingly, the kilt was first 

adorned by Nyakasura High 

School in Fort Portal, Uganda, 

which was founded by Scotsman 

Ernest Ebohard Calwell, a retired 

naval officer, who was a teacher 

at Kings College Budo but fell out 

with the headmaster over what 

uniforms the students would 

wear. 


He later went on to select three 

Scottish kilts as the boys’ uniform 

at Nyakasura and from then, it has 

always been a model school of the 

design of the kilt in Uganda. 

The kilt today is still a huge part 

of culture and fashion to many 

millennials especially being 

graced on carnivals or big Scottish 

celebrations. 

thescotlandkiltcompany.co.uk 



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BEAUTY 

By Okocha Obianuju Ifeoma 

SKINCARE 

kincare can be a daily 

routine either for a skin 

that is too dry or too 

moist. Be it a male or 

female, no one likes a rough, 

patchy or tired-looking skin. 

Although there are numerous 

skincare products in the market 

that promise to give you smooth 

and flawless skin, they can be 

expensive. Worse still, some of 

them can instead be harmful 

to your skin. It is therefore 

Co-creator of beauty scoop, 

“foods rich in lean proteins 

and OMEGA - 3 fatty acids are 

specially effective at delivering 

a smoother skin. They help the 

skin retain moisture and fortify 

its natural moisture barrier”. 

Dr Michelle says a diet with 

ample beauty super foods 

can enhance the skin texture, 

hydration, firmness and 

smoothness. She further 

recommends foods rich in 

protein, OMEGA - 3 fatty 

acids, for rapid skin repair like 

vitamins A, C, E and minerals as 

A PERFECT REFLECTION 

OF YOUR INNER HEALTH 

Skincare is a 

range of practices 

that help to keep 

one’s skin healthy 

and attractive. 

This can include 

nutrition, 

avoidance of 

excessive sun 

exposure and 

appropriate use 

of emollients. 

advisable to have a good 

knowledge of the skin products 

you use. 

How to get clear and brighter 

skin is the old age beauty 

question. Getting that glowy 

skin that Isn’t plagued with 

pimples and sun damage is 

all about sticking to a routine, 

keeping things clean and 

treating your body right. More 

than that, eat clean - you are 

what you eat - and your skin 

may be a perfect reflection of 

your inner health. 

According to Dr Michelle 

Yagoda, New York City facial 

plastic surgeon, aesthetic 

integrative beauty expert and 

well. In order to have a glowing 

skin, make use of these available 

ingredients for a smoothie: 

Cucumber, carrots, green apple, 

green pepper, lemon, water 

and ice cubes (ice cubes make 

a smoothie smoother). You 

may have just one glass of the 

smoothie a day to replace a meal 

for 3days. The smoothie can 

be taken as breakfast, lunch, or 

dinner. 

These easy and in expensive 

home remedies can help you 

achieve smooth and clear skin. 

With a little patience and a 

regular skincare regime, you will 

get the clear and smooth skin 

you desire. 


INTERIOR 

By Tedman Oscar 

Decorating 

CHILDREN’S 

BEDROOM 

Children, by nature, are small, but they definitely can consume 

a larger part of the house’s space. When you walk into a house 

with children, in most cases, their presence is quickly noticed in 

the state of the house – from those jackets hanging (you mean 

lying on the floor?) on the wall to the dirty rainboots scattered at 

the doorstep. You need some sense of creativity and discipline to 

create that orderliness in a house. However, since children spend 

a lot of time in their bedrooms, not only sleeping but equally 

working and playing with friends, there is a great need to pay 

attention to the children’s bedrooms. Many experts have advised 

that children’s bedrooms should not only reflect their personalities, 

as much as their ages, it must be equally fun and young. 

From lights hanging off of the wall, ladder, door etc. to floors, 

desk, wallpapers, bed and so on, attention must be paid to all 

elements in the room because each adds a touch of warmth, 

tranquillity and cosiness to the room. It is therefore not strange 

that experts recommend modern interiors for children’s rooms. 

Here are some suggestions to create a perfect children’s bedroom: 

Children, by nature, 

are small, but 

they definitely can 

consume a larger 

part of the house’s 

space. When you 

walk into a house 

with children, in 

most cases, their 

presence is quickly 

noticed in the state 

of the house – 

from those jackets 

hanging (you mean 

lying on the floor?) 

on the wall to the 

dirty rainboots 

scattered at the 

doorstep. 

Storage: Children love toys and other items that 

belong to them. Often kids have the problem getting 

rid of their belongings, no matter how long they have 

used them. They simply have this personal attachment 

to them. It is therefore very important to create a clever, 

creative, inventive storage place to take care of all those 

little things that constantly need tidying away. If the 

room has a large space, it is advisable to keep storage to 

the outer edges of the room. This clearly sets the border 

where children can play. The storage must be practical, 

accessible and user-friendly, which enables a child to 

have a place where everything goes. Unlike the choice 

of the colour of the wall, which can reflect the gender 

of the child, storage solution in the room is absolutely 

perfect – and necessary - for both girl and boy. It 

equally brings orderliness in the room as well as creates 

an economy of space. A laundry bag in the room will 

not hurt, as it helps encourage tidiness. 



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Keep it simple: Kids can 

change their mind and get bored 

of a lot of things very quickly, 

so it is absolutely necessary to 

maximise storage and to keep 

things simple while decorating 

children’s rooms. Limit your 

palette of colours and materials to 

avoid the room looking smaller 

and claustrophobic. The lesser 

things in the room, the better. 

That hanging 

attention: Depending on 

the age of the child, hanging a 

garland for example, preferably 

above the cot, attracts the attention 

of the baby, especially while lying 

down. In most case, it helps calm 

restlessness in a child and make 

the child focus the attention on the 

hanging object. 

Wall colour: As said above, 

more often than not, the colour 

of the walls in children’s room 

reflects the gender of the child. In 

most cases, pink is a favourable 

colour for a girl as opposed to 

blue for a boy. However, many 

parents and nurseries recently, 

prefer gender neutral colours or a 

combination of colours to create 

gender neutrality. Colours like the 

pale palette, green stripe, elegant 

grey, neutral navy, turquoise 

chevron, bold orange, black - 

white, combination, often reflect 

some degree of gender neutrality. 

White walls bring life to the room 

and make a small space look large. 

It does not hurt to combine white 

colour with a bit splash of other 

colour(s) to bring out the style in 

the room. 

A mixture of white, pink and blue 

colours in a room makes the room 

so modern, a departure from the 

typical pink – blue colour reserved 

for the two genders. One of the 

advantages of keeping a room 

neutral is that the child grows with 

it, thus when it’s time to change 

the theme, as the child grows, you 

may not need to change much in 

the room like the wallpaper and 

furniture too. 


Child’s Favourite colour: 

Although many prefer grey colour for 

girls and blue for a boy, as mentioned 

earlier, the room must reflect the 

personality of the child. Imagine in a 

situation, where child favours a particular 

colour, isn’t it a common logic to choose 

their favourite colour for the room 

regardless of the gender? That is certainly 

recommendable. What are the typical 

characterises of the child? What does 

she or he like? Those details could well 

be the central theme for the colour and 

design of the room. A child the loves, 

for example, travelling would very much 

love items like a world atlas, compass in 

the room. This reflects the adventurous 

personality, as well as brings the unique 

style in the room. 

Space: Having in mind that 

children spend much of their time 

in their rooms, it is advisable to pay 

attention to space. Creating plenty of 

floor space enables freedom to play, 

move and imagine. Since children 

love to have their own special space, 

creating a place for reading, hiding or 

playing enables them to escape into 

their own magical world. 

Lightning: lights can be very 

important in children’s room as 

they create a relaxing atmosphere 

and some sense of tranquillity. That 

twinkling ceiling light or near the 

bed adds a bit of fairy-tale magic to 

the room. Lights for reading (near 

the desk if any) must be brighter than 

those near the bed. 

Shelving: This is important 

in children’s room. It creates 

some orderliness as it is a perfect 

compartment for storage. It equally 

helps children to accessorize it with 

their own items such as books and 

toys. 

Desk/Chair: Depending on the 

age, it is advisable to have a good 

desk and a complimentary chair for 

a teenager. Call it a dressing table or 

desk for homework, a good desk with 

drawer compartment for books and 

other essentials is a central point in 

a Teen’s room. A desk with a mirror 

does not hurt in a girl’s room, while 

the mirror can be located in another 

part of the boy’s room. 

Definitely, with a bit of style, 

creativity and minor modifications, 

you can turn that once less attractive 

room of your child into a cosy, 

comfortable, favourite nest, which 

can see your child through from 

baby, towards teenage and create a 

sense of pride and satisfaction in 

your child.

TECHNOLOGY 

Google’s new android phones: 

The new pixel 2 and pixel 2 xl 

By Arthur Adil 

For gadget crusaders, today I bring you one of the most fascinating phones that have infiltrated 

the phone markets today: The New Google Pixel 2 & Pixel 2XL. 

Manufacturer 

Google 

Series Pixel 2 

First released October 19, 2017 

Dimensions 

Weight 

Operating 

system 

Battery 

Display 

Front camera 

H: 145.7 mm (5.74 in) 

W: 69.7 mm (2.74 in) 

D: 7.8 mm (0.31 in) 

Pixel 2 XL: 

H: 157.9 mm (6.22 in) 

W: 76.7 mm (3.02 in) 

D: 7.9 mm (0.31 in) 

Pixel 2: 143 g (5.04 oz) 

Pixel 2 XL: 175 g (6.17 oz) 

Android 8.0 “Oreo”, 

upgradable to Android 8.1 

“Oreo” 

Pixel 2: 2,700 mAh 

Pixel 2 XL: 3,520 mAh 

Pixel 2: 5 in (130 mm) 

1920 × 1080 (441 ppi) 

Pixel 2 XL: 6 in (150 mm) , 

2880 × 1440 (538 ppi) 

All: Gorilla Glass 5 

8 MP 

Sony Exmor IMX179 

1.4 pixel size 

Google resorted to the phone 

production because Pixel represents 

a relatively cheap way to do some 

public research and development 

around several initiatives. If you 

think about it, Pixel is really a big 

public deal that is getting people 

talking. 

Google adopted the name “Series 

Pixel ” because of building the best 

camera on a phone. This secondgeneration 

determination affirms 

that with not only the best in quality 

photos, but also dual front-facing 

speakers and water resistance. The 

Pixel (2 & 2XL) is so far the latest 

release from Google and surely 

designed with a great size, but you 

will need to be just fine with its 

square looks and the fact that there’s 

no headphone jack which makes it 

different from other android phones. 

The Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL 

can be pricey and one would wonder 

why buy Google’s Pixel if they can 

get the same stock operating system 

and specifications at half the price? 

A question every Pixel owner will 

ask before buying it. 

It starts at $649 and goes all the 

way up to $949, depending on 

which model and storage option 

you choose. But who wouldn’t want 

to spend money on a versatile and 

effective gadget like this? 

This second-generation 

determination affirms that 

with not only the best in 

quality photos, but also dual 

front-facing speakers and 

water resistance. 

The elegant Google Pixel 2 and 2XL 

come in a range of colors white, 

yellow, jet black and blue for those 

who love color and sense of style. 

However, we could dig in for the 

specifications so that you know the 

value of what you’re going in for. 

The back of the Pixel 2 and Pixel 

2 XL is made from aluminum 

with a thin “premium coating” of 

plastic and has a top section made 

from glass to provide wireless 

transmission, simply an enlarged 

version of the Pixel design with 

no other changes. The Pixel 2 XL’s 

external design differs from its 

smaller sibling, employing a taller 

18:9 P-OLED display instead of the 

Pixel 2’s 16:9 . 


LITERARY CORNER 

Movies 

IN CINEMAS 

7 DAYS IN 

ENTEBBE 

(2018) 

PG-13 1h 46min 

Drama, Mystery & Suspense 

Uganda is one of those beautiful 

African countries with very 

seductive features and profound 

political episodes. In the early 

and mid-1970s, the political 

environment was in turmoil after 

the self-proclaimed “Conqueror 

of the British Empire” Field 

Marshal Idd Amin Dada took 

over power in the 1971, in a 

Coup that led to the overthrow 

of Dr. Milton Obote. On 27th 

June 1976, a group of terrorists 

that included two Palestinians 

and two members of the leftwing 

German group hijacked Air 

France flight from Tel Aviv to Paris 

with more than 250 passengers 

on board. They forced the crew 

to land in Benghazi, Libya for 

refueling before heading to their 

final destination of Entebbe, 

Uganda with the permission from 

then the president of Uganda, 

Idd Amin Dada. The frightened 

passengers were held for a week 

in an abandoned airport terminal 

before an elite team of Israeli 

commandos rescued them in an 

“hours of darkness raid”. 

This rescue attempt was a 

courageous operation, one that 

captured the world’s attention 

and inspired several movies, 

including 1977’s “Operation 

Thunderbolt”, the 2006 “Last 

King of Scotland” and the latest 

thrilling blockbuster movie, 

7 Days in Entebbe. 

7 Days in Entebbe focuses on the 

hijackers, specifically, Germans 

Wilfred Bose and Brigitte 

Kuhlmann, who have teamed 

up with members of a pro- 

Palestinian group to plot and pull 

off this midair attack on Israel. 

They had common ideologies 

trying to perform a damage 

control situation, but gradually 

they find the situation more 

complicated than they had 

thought. Back in Jerusalem, Prime 

Minister Yitzhak Rabin wants 

to do something Israel insists it 

will never do: to negotiate with 

Palestine terrorists in Uganda. 

Meanwhile, his defense minister, 

Shimon Peres wants to make a 

stronger statement and take swift 

action. Hence the development 

of Operation Thunderbolt, as the 

rescue plan came to be known. 

The movie 7 Days in Entebbe 

is based on true events with 

realistic and detailed scenes; 

so why not bench, grab your 

popcorns and witness history in 

the making. 

COMING SOON 

Incredibles 2 

June 15 

Jurassic 

June 22 

Ant-Man & The Wasp 

July 6 

Hotel Transylvania 3 

July 13 

Skyscraper 

July 13 

Mission Im 

July 27 

Books 

ASK MAGAZINE FOR KIDS 

By Cricket Media 

PUBLISHER: Cricket Media 

CATEGORY: Children, Adults 

PUBLISHED: 9 Times A Year / Monthly 

“ASK MAGAZINE FOR KIDS” 

is a magazine that helps 

children to investigate the 

world with past and present 

innovations, scientists, artists 

and innovators. In addition, 

this Award-winning book has 

got a number of tournaments, 

projects, games, web 

discoveries, and puzzles for 

children aged 6 to 10 years old. 

The book contains a number 

of series including “Ask Perfect 

Poison, Ask Shipwreck, Ask 

it’s about time, Ask Crazy for 

color” and among others. The 

above series are categorized 

in different educative formats 

that will scheme your child in 

exploring more to life on planet 

earth. 

If “Why?” is the most common 

word that comes out of your 

child’s mouth, ASK magazine is 

the answer you’ve been waiting 

for. This magazine is designed 

especially, for children aged 

between 6 to 9 years of age 

but of course, any inquisitive 

adult would not dare miss the 

educative facts published in 

the magazine. Children are one 

of the most curious people on 

the planet; a good reason why 

ASK will be a perfect purchase 

for your child, as this brings 

science topics with varieties like 

space science, natural science, 

and water science at their 

doorstep. 

With the educational, scientific 

articles, and physical activities, 

ASK will influence your 

children’s sense of curiosity, 

provoke their thoughts and 

prepare them for a generation 

of exploration. So the next time 

your children ask “Why?” You 

can be sure that you got one 

of the most helpful answers 

to their question – the Ask 

Magazine for Kids. 



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KIDS 

CREATIVE 

CLUB 

I love animals and my biggest wish was 

to get a cat. Therefore, when my parents 

surprised me on my birthday, I was 

happy. I’d like such a surprise! Why? 

Because I got a cat as a present from 

them. That was a dream come true for 

me. The name of my cat is Carlos and he 

is seven years and so “sweet.” Eventually, 

I wanted a second cat and I got another. 

Her name is Xafi. She is four years. At 

first, I was afraid that Carlos and Xafi 

would have problems with each other. 

I expected a fight between them but 

that did not happen. They loved and 

accepted each other. They eat, play and 

sleep together. 

It is very nice to feed Carlos and 

Xafi, although sometimes the food 

smells; but I don’t mind at all. Even 

though Xafi is younger, she can be 

sometimes troublesome. For example, 

she sometimes takes Carlos’ food. But 

sometimes, Carlos does the same. But 

I am happy they hardly quarrel or fight 

each other. 

Taking care of cats is pretty easy because 

there are shutters through which the 

cats can go outside the house themselves 

whenever they want. When I was in 

Africa, I saw that the cats roam free and 

that is very useful because when one 

goes on holiday or is not home, you then 

can let the cat just go or stay outside. 

Soon, I’ll be on holiday and we need 

someone to take care of the cats. This is 

not always necessary in Africa because 

the animals can get food from outside. 

Moreover, there 

are people like 

family members 

who can take care 

of the animals. 

Fortunately, our 

neighbour will 

help us to take 

care of Carlos and 

Xafi when we are on holiday. 

For me, I think two cats are enough. I 

hope to meet other kids in Africa with 

their house pets when next I come to 

Africa. Also, I hope human beings can 

learn how to live in peace from my two 

sweet Carlos and Xafi. 

Lara Ubabukoh, 

is a pupil of 

SGL Secondary School, 

Lelystad, The Netherlands 

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DESTINATIONS 

& TRAVEL 


Venues In Africa By Tedman Oscar 

AIf you are organizing /planning your wedding, one of the first decisions that will need to be 

made is the choice of venue. You need to find a convenient, accessible location which has the 

space and facilities you need. Your choice of venue can have a significant impact on both the 

success and the budget of your wedding; so venue choice needs consideration. If the space is 

too small, everyone will be cramped and the place can quickly become hot, stuffy, and uncomfortable. 

On the other hand, it can feel empty and lacking atmosphere if there’s too much unoccupied space. 

Venue of wedding is a vital element as it adds more colors to your wedding so it must be perfect. 

Consider these Top wedding venues in Africa : 

Durban Kwazulu Natal, South Africa. 

You will have your pick of gorgeous scenery at 

this hotel. Endless Horizons, features an infinity 

pool, offering picturesque of 180-degree views 

of the Indian ocean. It offers guests the best 

location to explore the many sights that Durban 

and it’s surrounding areas have to offer. 

www.endless horizons.co.za 



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Azura Benguerra Island 

Bazaruto, Mozambique. 

Exchange your vows barefoot on the white 

sandy beach with the warm Indian ocean as 

a backdrop, and then relax on palm - fringed 

shores; the sixteen hand – built villas are 

just steps from the beach, but designed with 

seclusion in mind; with private pools and an 

attentive butler on hand. 

www.azura – retreats.com 

Royal Palm Beachcomber 

Mauritius. 

Located on a tropical island known for its 

palmtrees, besides a fine white – sandy 

beach. Choosing Royal Palm is tantamount to 

choosing perfection for your wedding location 

in Mauritius. Located on the historical site of 

Grand sable, within a five-minute walk from the 

tourist village of Grand Baie. 

www.beachcomber.co.za 


Plein Air Ferme 

Picture this! Instead of walking down the aisle, you and your fiancée stride from opposite sides of an elegant teak wood 

bridge with royal palm trees, meeting in the middle to say “I do.” 

Plein Air Ferme is both an indoor and outdoor destination wedding venue. Weddings and receptions at Plein Air take 

place at Open Air Banquet Hall, which indeed is most convenient and tourist – friendly . Its exotic garden, with a large 

lawn surrounded by palm trees and native Egyptian plants reminiscent of desert oasis, makes the location absolutely 

seductive. 

www.pleinaireg.com 



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Great Rift Valley Lodge and 

Golf resort 

Naivasha, Kenya. 

Perched above lake Naivasha in Kenya, 

the Great Rift Valley Lodge, which is just 

thirty-minutes flight outside Nairobi, is a top 

recommended destination for your venue. You 

will have an amazing wedding, a backdrop of 

not only the sparkling waters of lake Naivasha, 

but also the volcanic crater of mount Longonot 

and the Aberdare mountains. This is a place to 

be. 

www.hoteksinnaivasha.co.ke 

Weddings in Africa are 

becoming a big festivity 

– and a booming 

business for that matter. 

They can take place on 

a beach, mountain or 

even in a luxury game 

reserve. With the above 

incredible locations, 

what a better way to 

explore Africa than to 

do it on your wedding 

and honeymoon! Have 

a great, happy and 

successful wedding. 


FOODS 

Tropical Curry Rice 

Ingredients 

500g soft beef, 500g white cabbage, 1 red pepper, 1 green pepper, 

1 yellow pepper, 200g onions, 8pcs okras, 1tsp thyme, 1tsp black 

pepper, 140g tomato paste, 400g tomatoes, 4 small pieces garlic, 

1 piece sharp pepper, 1tsp lemon juice, 1tbsp curry, 1 Maggi cube, 1/8 

lt vegetable oil, 15g fresh thyme. 

Preparation Time: 45 Minutes 

By Tedman Oscar 

Cooking Time: 

30 minutes 

Preparation Method 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

Cut and wash the meat. Peel the onion and garlic and cut them. 

Mix the lemon juice, thyme spice, the curry, the black pepper, 

half of the garlic and salt in a plate with washed meat. Mix the 

meat in the mixture and allow the meat to soak for 30 minutes. 

Meanwhile, wash the vegetables. Cut half of the okra in small 

pieces and cut the cabbage and peppers in stripe. Grind the 

tomatoes and the tomato paste in a mixer. 

Cook the cabbage in a pot with hot water. Add little salt and cook 

for 10 minutes. Add the peppers and the uncut okra. Cook for 5 

minutes. Remove the water and pour the cooked vegetables in a 

pan and cover. 

In between, warm up oil and fry the meat in it for 10 minutes. 

Add the tomato mixture and fry together for 5 minutes. 

Add onions, garlic and the rest of the ingredients. Add salt to 

taste and reduce the gas. Fry for 5 minutes. 

Serve the stew together with the cooked okra, cabbage and 

pepper with cooked rice. 



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LETTERS 

Dear Aunt Silvia 

My name is Mphatso; I am a mother of three 

kids (one boy and two girls). I must say, I am 

grateful to God for my healthy children. However, 

I often worry about bringing them up in a good 

Aunt Silvia 

worries himself much about the upbringing of the 

kids. Not that he does not love them, but he thinks 

I worry too much. 

way. It is sometimes difficult to know whether I 

am giving them the best upbringing, which will 

help them in the future. For me, I want them to 

grow up knowing that life is what you make it. 

I want my kids to take responsibilities for their 

future. Sometimes, I feel I am too strict on them. 

My husband is just the opposite of me. He never 

Please advise me Aunt Silvia, on what to do. I love 

my kids and I want the best for them, but at the 

same time, I do not want to appear too strict or 

overprotective. 

Mphatso, Lilongwe (Malawi) 

QUOTES 

“Whenever you’re 

in conflict with 

someone, there 

is one factor 

that can make 

the difference 

between damaging 

your relationship 

and deepening it. 

That factor is 

attitude.” 

– William James 

“People are lonely 

because they build 

walls instead of 

bridges.” 

— Joseph F. 

Newton Men 

Dear Mphatso, 

First of all, congratulations on your wonderful 

kids. I fully understand your concerns as a 

mother. Perhaps you worry too much as your 

husband would think, but at the same time, you 

have a legitimate reason to worry about. 

Have you ever heard of the proverb: “When 

children are little, give them roots; when they 

grow up give them wings”? This Red-Indian 

proverb might sound a bit confusing to many, 

but it has a lot of sense. This refers to the roots 

of responsibility and the wings of independence. 

Children need both in order to cope later in life. 

But come to think about it, wings to fly? What if 

they fly away? No, they would not! The meaning 

of the proverb is that when children are properly 

trained in their infancy, they would be wise 

enough to know what to do – even if they are 

given all the freedom - when they grow up. Like 

birds, they might “fly”to a strange place, but 

because they know / have what it takes (roots), 

they still (know how to) come back home. 

Coming back to your worries, Mphatso, I 

think you should apply a combination of strict 

and relaxed upbringing, with the importance of 

social expectations and norms central. Of course 

raising up a child is not what a parent should 

do alone, if necessary. A child deserves the 

attention of both mother and father. More than 

that, the parents must speak / act as a team, 

Once there is a crack in the communication or 

decision making, children can capitalize on it for 

their interest. Even though, your husband might 

have a different approach to the upbringing of 

your children, try to discuss your “differences” 

alone before you present a common strategy 

in the presence of the children. Once the kids 

notice the opinion differences between mum and 

dad, they might think one of you does not have 

their interests at heart. This can be divisive. It 

must be avoided. 

Try as much as possible to show your children 

you have full confidence in them and their ability 

to make right decisions. Set a standard or norm 

for them. When they go wrong, reprimand 

them, but show them you do not doubt their 

ability to achieve the set goal, nevertheless. Show 

a genuine interest in their activities and discuss 

them often with the children. More than that, 

be open and free to them without sacrificing 

your position as a parent. No matter how free 

or open you want to be to your children, there 

must be that hierarchy and respect, otherwise 

you might be turning the relationship into a 

mere friendship without fear and respect. 

When children are little, give 

them roots; when they grow up 

give them wings” 

The first “test” whether your “teaching” is 

working may be judged by the kind of friends 

your children have. It is very important you do 

not choose friends for your children. Based on 

the norms (roots) you have set for/given them, 

they should be able to choose the right friends 

that have the same goals and value in life like 

them. You can now judge from the kind of 

friends they have chosen. Once they have been 

able to make such a good choice, you should 

not worry much about the freedom they might 

sometimes have in the future; they sure will not 

abuse the freedom because they still remember 

their “roots.” They will most likely come back 

“home.” On the other hand, if they made a 

wrong choice, you know that something was 

wrong with your “roots.” In that case, go back 

to the drawing room and make amendments 

before it is too late. Good Luck Mphatso! 

Truly yours, 

Aunt Silvia 


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