Malawi's WAFCON debut:
โช๏ธQualified for their first-ever World Cup ๐
โช๏ธReached their first-ever WAFCON final ๐
A tournament to be incredibly proud of ๐ฒ๐ผ๐ฅน
๐ ๐ช๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ฃ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ
Pau Cubarsรญ is named the Best Young Player of the World Cup.
#MadeInLaMasia
๐ธ @fifaworldcup
Inspired by humble beginnings โจ
@MAKHACHEVMMA & @MerabDvalishvil will have custom shorts for #UFC311
Get yourself a pair at https://t.co/2DqWrpEl7x or https://t.co/Gfeaa8Caqs
๐ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐จ๐ ๐ฎ๐ง๐ฐ๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ: ๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ซ'๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐ฅ๐๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ก๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ฎ๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐๐ซ'๐ฌ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ
Meet Ms. Thokozani Kujingo, the proud mother of Evelyn Kujingo, a recent Bachelor of Arts in Humanities graduate from the University of Malawi. Evelyn, who has special needs and uses a wheelchair for mobility, began her studies at UNIMA in September 2019. Ms. Kujingo recalls the delight of witnessing her daughter achieve this significant milestone, despite the unique challenges they faced.
"Seeing my daughter achieve this after all her hard work and determination brought me immense joy, relief, and excitement," she said.
However, their journey was not without obstacles. In addition to common challenges like financial constraints, finding food, and tuition, Evelyn also struggled with the physical and academic demands of university life. Her mobility issues made it difficult to access certain resources such as some sections of the library, and being in a wheelchair all day was exhausting. Emotional support was also critical, as the pressure of college life weighed heavily on her.
Determined to help her daughter succeed, Ms. Kujingo provided constant support throughout Evelyn's studies. She assisted with academic guidance by helping Evelyn develop study strategies, celebrated every milestone to boost her confidence, and offered emotional support through encouragement during stressful times. Ms. Kujingo also provided financial assistance and continually reminded Evelyn to trust in God.
To ensure Evelyn received the support she needed, Ms. Kujingo spent much of her time on campus, almost living like a fellow student. She would seek some part-time jobs and other casual work to finance her daughter's education, while also staying close by to offer assistance.
UNIMA, being the one of the public universities with support services for students with special needs, provided Evelyn with specialist assistants who helped her attend classes every day and arranged transportation to and from home each semester. The institution also offered her a room to stay on campus.
Reflecting on this journey, Ms. Kujingo advised other mothers in similar situations to show love and encouragement to their children with disabilities, urging them to work hard in their studies.
When asked about what Evelyn's graduation meant to her family, Ms. Kujingo said, "This achievement fills us with pride and joy. Itโs a testament to Evelynโs perseverance and marks the beginning of new opportunities for her future. Her wheelchair may give her mobility, but her spirit gives her unstoppable momentum. Truly, disability is not inability."
As the saying goes, โa mother's love fuels the pursuit of knowledge, making every academic success possible,โ we take a moment to salute the sacrifices and love that Ms. Kujingo and other women like her show their children to help them realize their academic goals.
Happy Motherโs Day!
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested eight immigration officers and two civilians over alleged corrupt practices in relation to issuance of passports at the Lilongwe office of the Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services.