The sports fraternity is mourning former Minister of Youth and Sports Moses Dossi who died in the early hours of Thursday at Adventist Hospital in Blantyre. Dossi, who was a popular freelance journalist with his Man on the Touchline catchphrase, was a sports correspondent for Malawi Broadcasting Corporation and BBC. Leading the eulogy, Football Association […] The post Sports fraternity mourns former Malawi Sports Minister Dossi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  Ekhaya FC have set the tone for commercialisation when they unveiled their uniforms and replica jerseys for sale on Wednesday at the Amaryllis Hotel in Blantyre. The team, which has been promoted from the Southern Region Football League Division One to Premier Division, is owned by one of the entities of business mogul and […] The post Ekhaya FC set pace for commercialisation appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The three-day games will be held from April 26 to April 28 and the trip has been possible with funding from the Malawi Government to the tune of K26 million. Malawi Paralympic Committee president James Chiutsi commended the Malawi National Council of Sports for funding the trip. “Let me thank the government and also the […] The post 3 athletes to compete in World Para Athletics qualifiers appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Smallholder Farmers Association of Malawi (NASFAM) called for strengthened collaboration and coordination among major stakeholders in the groundnut sector, stressing that this is key in achieving sustainability goals by leveraging the resources, expertise, and networks of different actors in the value chain. NASFAM Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Betty Chinyamunyamu, made the sentiments on Thursday during […] The post NASFAM calls for enhanced collaboration among stakeholders in groundnut industry appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Senior Resident Magistrate Court in Blantyre has fined five people from Manase, Blantyre fines ranging from K40,000 to K50,000 each for selling illicit liquor called Ambuye Nditengeni or in default serve a three month jail term. The liquor is said to have killed eight people in Manase, which is in the outskirts of Blantyre […] The post Court fines Ambuye Ntengeni illicit alcohol sellers K50,000 each appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi Embassy in Tel Viv, Israel, has officially been opened today with a blessing of also having the memorandum of understanding (MOU)with Israel on the labour export deal signed. Kunkuyu has confirmed the development saying this means that soon Malawi will resume exporting labour to Israeli farms. Foreign affairs minister for Israel, Israel Katz signed […] The post Historical! Malawi opens diplomatic relation with Israel, MOU on labour export deal signed appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Nduna yoona za m’dziko a Ken Zikhale Ng’oma yati makina amene akuwagwiritsa ntchito posindikiza ziphaso zoyendera (passports) akugwira ntchitoyo mochedwa kwambiri. Ndunayi yati makinawa akumasindikiza ziphaso zosadutsa 500 patsiku zimene zikuchititsa ntchitoyi kumagwirika mochedwa. Iwo ati pakadali pano nthambiyi ili ndi ziphaso zofuna kusindikiza zokwana 35,000 zimene ikudikira koma apereka chikhulupiriro kuti izi zitheka posachedwapa. […] The post Vuto la ma pasipoti lizatha? A Zikhale akuti makina alipowo akuchedwa, akupanga mapasipoti 500 okha pa tsiku appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Council for Non-Governmental Organizations in Malawi (CONGOMA) says it is key for non-governmental organizations in the country to be well coordinated, well governed and complying to the rule of good governance in order to set good image amongst citizens. CONGOMA Executive Director Ronald Mtonga said this during Sector Technical Forum meeting which they organized with […] The post CONGOMA upbeat in uplifting good governance appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Lazarus Chakwera has engaged Minister of Agriculture, Sam Kawale, Minister of Tourism, Vera Kamtukule and Minister of Mining, Monica Chang’anamuno and has been was briefed on the preparations for ATM promotion week, scheduled to take place from April 19th to 27th at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe. In an interview after […] The post Chakwera gets offensive in promoting agriculture, tourism and mining: Announces ATM week from 19th to 27th April at BICC. appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Lazarus Chakwera has, today, sworn in Justice Lovemore Chikopa as the Deputy Chief Justice, automatically becoming the first person in the history of Malawi to hold this position newly established in the Constitution three years ago. In his speech today at State House in Lilongwe, Chakwera thanked the judiciary, under the guide of Chief […] The post Chikopa sworn in as Deputy Chief Justice: Becomes first Malawian to occupy the office appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Shocking revelations have emerged on Speaker of Parliament Catherine Gotani-Hara gagged Malawi government, through Parliament, to blew over K1 billion while vying for the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Presidential Seat in October last year. The revelations have been made by Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Member of Parliament for Blantyre City South East constituency, Sameer Suleman, in […] The post Exposed: Gotani-Hara gagged Parliament to fund her K1 billion campaign for an Inter-Parliamentary Union seat she lost appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Center for Social Research says there is a significant decline in the involvement of young people in political and developmental processes in Malawi which has resulted in individuals above 35 years old predominantly influencing the country’s priorities. Despite constituting 56% of registered voters in 2019, the youth were heavily targeted by political parties and […] The post Madala taking over? Study reveals sharp decline in youth involvement in politics in Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A stray elephant from Thuma Forest Reserve in Dedza has killed a 45-year-old woman. Police have identified the woman as Volontina Yonasi. Police spokesperson in Dedza Beatrice Jafita said the incident occurred on April 16, 2024 at around 17 00 hours at Chilasamungo village in Dedza district. She said police received a tip from villagers […] The post Elephant kills woman in Dedza appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Old Mutual (Blantyre) Foundation Trust on Friday handed over a donation of medical supplies worth over MK10 million to the Nkhotakota District Council to help improve health service delivery following recent flooding in the district. Speaking during the handover ceremony at Nkhotakota District Hospital, Brenda Mwale, one of the Trustees of the Old Mutual Foundation […] The post Old Mutual donates MK10m worth medical supplies to Nkhotakota flood survivors appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has spoken strongly against laziness and disgruntlement among civil servants, warning that his government will not tolerate these tendencies. Chakwera made the sentiments on Wednesday when he launched the Malawi School of Government, which his administration has championed to eliminate the chaos in government ministries, departments and agencies. He said […] The post I won’t tolerate laziness, disgruntlement in public service, says Chakwera appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As the 2023/2024 comes to an end, smallholder farmers need to be empowered on post-harvest crop management, financial literacy and market access for them to maximize benefits from their hard work, the Centre for Agricultural Transformation (CAT) has said. CAT Executive Director Macleod Nkhoma made the remarks on Friday 12 April 2024 during the closing […] The post CAT drills farmers on post-harvest management, financial literacy and market access appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Youth and Sports Uchizi Mkandawire has highlighted the crucial role young people play in transforming digital landscape in the country. Mkandawire made the remarks during the launch of the Smart Africa Youth Malawi chapter by Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority MACRA (MACRA) in partnership with Smart Africa held on Tuesday in Lilongwe. He said […] The post Mkandawire highlights crucial role youths play in transforming digital space appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

United Democratic Front (UDF) presidential aspirant Atupele Muluzi has revealed that he has decided to contest again because President Lazarus Chakwera’s administration has failed to meet the needs of Malawians. He has since underlined that his primary strategy is to remove Chakwera from power and replace it with a credible diverse team that offers hope, […] The post Atupele talks tough, says he is contesting again to remove Chakwera from power: “Malawi need hope and stability” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Trade and industry Sosten Gwengwe on Tuesday commissioned 2024 sugar production season with a glaring call to Salima Sugar Company to increase production from 26, 000 metric tones of sugar to 100, 000 metric tones of the production. Speaking soon after commissioning the season, Gwengwe said Malawi is experiencing high price of sugar […] The post Gwengwe commissions 2024 Salima Sugar production season: Tells company to increase production from 26,000 to 100 000 metric tones appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

It has transpired that up to now the Ministry of Justice hasn’t  paid practicing licences for its lawyers a development that has led the lawyers stop going to court for cases. Solicitor General Allison M’bang’ombe has confirmed the development, saying the Treasury hasn’t yet disbursed the funds. “As a result, we are facing problems in […] The post Embarrassing! Most government lawyers can’t go to court as Ministry of Justice hasn’t paid their practicing licence fees appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Agriculture Hon Sam Kawale has commended buying companies in the country for heeding to government call for fair prices for tobacco offered for sale. Kawale made the remarks on Tuesday at the opening of Lilongwe Selling Floors managed by AHL Group of companies. “Government was grateful that engagement with the tobacco buying companies […] The post Kawale opens Lilongwe Auction Floors, talks good of buyers for offering better prices appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Entrepreneur and philanthropist Triephornia Mpinganjira has today, at an event held at Golden Peacock Hotel in Lilongwe, unveiled 20-year-old girl, Chikondi Kamwendo, from Bangula in Nsanje District as the first winner in her ‘Kuthandiza omwe alibe kuthekera kupita patsogolo’ project. Announced on April 1st, the project—which runs up to December this year—aims at providing K1 […] The post 21-year-old poor girl from Nsanje is the first winner in Triephornia Mpinganjira’s project of support youth business appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi University of Science and Technology, (MUST) have partnered with an international organization called Pensievision Inc in a landmark project of testing of a handheld, 3D imaging system for improved screening of cervical neoplasia, to eventually play a significant role to help prevent cervical cancer. According to Dr. Joe Carson, principal investigator on this grant […] The post Pensievision partners MUST over US$2m project to prevent cervical cancer appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a twist to the fugitive Paul Mphwiyo saga, his wife, Thandizo, has challenged a High Court of Malawi order to forfeit the family’s Area 43 residence in Lilongwe. Through lawyer Khumbo Soko, Thandizo on Monday filed an application in the High Court in Lilongwe to set aside the forfeiture order for Mphwiyo’s residence made […] The post Fugitive Mphwiyo wants his forfeited house back: Uses his wife to challenge High Court order appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The old political blood fight between two sons of Aford—Enock Chihana, son of Chakufwa Chihana, and Frank Mwenifumbo, the longest serving personal assistant of Chakufwa Chihana—has resurfaced even nastier with each side sponsoring chaos and violence to the other in a political battle for political relevance in the northern region. Chihana and Mwenifumbo fought vehemently […] The post Political blood fight between Chihana and Mwenifumbo resurfaces as Wakuda Kamanga dumps Aford for NDP appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

General Secretary for Dedza Dynamos Football Club Kondwani Wiseman Banda has disclosed that his team expect to achieve more and win a single gold medal this season after they ended into FDH semi-finale last year. NyasaTimes spoke to Wiseman Banda who explained that for the current season they are not settling for less but to […] The post Dedza Dynamos FC eyes gold medal this season – GS appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A sexual harassment victim who was a house keeper to an Indian national in Lilongwe has parted ways with his lawyer after the lawyer said the issue of the sexual harassment was settled out of court and the victim allegedly received K20 million. The man, who earlier told the media that the Indian national forced […] The post Lawyer dumps Shayona sexual harassment victim: Says matter was sorted with K20 million ransom appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

One of the country’s financial institutions, Centenary Bank has supported Pediatrics Trust with K2 million to help in enhancing its works of providing assistance to children in need of pediatric treatment. Speaking on the sidelines of the cheque donation for the support which was made on Friday in Blantyre, Centenary Bank Head of Retail Mayamiko […] The post Centenary Bank supports Pediatrics Trust with K2 million appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Government has saved billions of tax payer money after Blantyre Adventist Hospital successfully conducted 12 open heart surgeries during this year’s open-heart surgery camp, which ended last Friday. The surgeries were conducted by healthcare personnel from Hearts for Mission International. The hospital’s Chief Executive Officer, Kirby Kasinja said all the patients were on government waiting […] The post Blantyre Adventist Hospital conducts successful heart surgeries appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Tamanda Ng’ombe brings to Standard Bank Plc a wealth of experience spanning 16 years in integrated marketing & communications strategy; customer experience & management; sales & brand management — as she is appointed the new Head of Marketing with effect from April 1, 2024. A statement from Standard Bank says Tamanda Ng’ombe takes over from […] The post Standard Bank Plc appoints Tamanda N’gombe as new Head of Marketing appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Chitoliro Productionz, organisers UMP Festival 2024 – The Evolution have announced ‘man of the moment’ in music circles, Onesimus as the first headliner. UMP Festival 2024, dubbed ‘The Evolution’ is scheduled from 25th to 28th October at Cape Maclear, Mangochi. Onesimus also known as African Butter is a multi award winning singer/songwriter with a string […] The post Onesimus announced as first UMP Festival headliner appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Mtsogoleri wadziko lino Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera watsimikizila a Malawi mdziko muno za kufunika kwa fodya ndi cholinga choti dziko lino likwanilitse maloto ake a 2063. Polankhula pa Vivya Primary School mdela la mfumu yaikulu Njombwa mboma la Kasungu, a Chakwera adati masomphenya a 2063, amalimbikitsa kufunika kochulukitsa ndalama. “Tikamakamba za masomphenya a Malawi 2063, […] The post Chakwera atsindika zakufunika kwa fodya kuti boma lake likwanilitse masomphenya 2063 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi leader President Dr Lazurus Chakwera has officially opened K950 million magnificent Tobacco Commission (TC) office building in Kasungu. TCs Acting Chief Executive Officer, Evans Chilumpha said Monday during the commissioning of the building that the Commission have been operating from rented building which was too small and not convenient for efficient service delivery. “The […] The post President Chakwera opens a magnificent K950m TC office building in Kasungu appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Chairman of Nyasa Tobacco Buying Company, Konrad Buckle, has expressed commitment to collaborating with President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera and his administration in fulfilling a vision to empower tobacco farmers by obligating buyers to offer competitive prices for the leaf. Speaking at Chinkhoma Auction Floors in Kasungu on the sidelines of the official opening of […] The post Nyasa Tobacco Buying Company Chairman Buckle commits to fulfill Chakwera’s vision on leaf growers appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a new twist to the unresolved wrangle over Lake Malawi between Malawi and Tanzania, the Malawi government has taken an issue with their counterpart for embarking on a project to upgrade and expand Mbamba Bay Port on Lake Malawi without seeking consent as the lake boundary dispute between the two countries remains unresolved. In […] The post Kudelera? Tanzania upgrades, expands its port on Lake Malawi without Malawi Govt consent appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.