A renowned social and political commentator Caesar Kondowe and Civil Society leader Fryson Chodzi have jointly commended President Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera led Government for championing construction of Judicial complex in Lilongwe. Speaking in an exclusive interview, Kondowe said the project is so significant for the country to achieve speed delivery of justice. Kondowe says […] The post Chakwera commended for championing construction of Judicial Complex appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Junior Certificate of Education (JCE) examinations have begun today, and the Private Schools Association of Malawi (PRISAM) says, as one way of motivating female candidates, it is dangling K5 million to the top five best performers. A total of 163,950 candidates are sitting for the 2024 Junior Certificate of Education Examination that have started today, […] The post PRISAM dangles K5 million to top five female performers, as MANEB begins administering JC exams today appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Nyasatimes has gathered that about 300 Immigration Department staff across the country have threatened to shut down their offices, including at airports and land border posts if government fails to fire their boss, Charles Kalumo, by tomorrow. The staff said they made the resolution during a meeting held last week at the Immigration headquarters in […] The post Chaos deepens at Immigration as 300 staff members threatens to shut down airports, land borders if Kalumo isn’t fired by tomorrow appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Organizers of this year’s highly anticipated Lake of Stars Festival have named four Malawian artists as local headliners at the festival, which is scheduled for 6th to 8th September at Fish Eagle Bay Lodge in Nkhotakota District. The artists are: The Amapiano King-Zeze Kingston, Malawi’s Sweetheart-Temwah, The Akometsi Princess-Emmie Deebo and the multi-talented founder of […] The post Local headliners of Lake of Stars Festival named: Zeze Kingston included appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Chiwerengero cha anyamata amene akulemba mayeso a Form 2 chaka chino, chatsika ndi 7 percent pamene cha asungwana chikupitirira kukwera. Izi zadziwika pamene wachiwiri kwa nduna ya za maphunziro, Nancy Chaola Mdooko, inayendera sukulu za Mchinji Secondary ndi Ngowe CDSS ku Lilongwe pamene mayeso a JCE ayamba lero. A Chaola Mdooko ati palibe chosamwitsa chilichonse […] The post Chiwerengero cha anyama olemba JC chikutsika, pomwe cha atsikana chikukwerelabe appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Martha Chizuma—whom government rejected to renew her contract to continue as ACB director—has now, after leaving office, started an international campaign of defending her generally agreed mediocre performance while ACB boss by accusing government of playing double standards on the issue of fighting corruption in the country. Chizuma said this at a conference in Washington, […] The post Seeking international pity? Chizuma attacks govt, while in US, of playing double standards on corruption fight appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Even before he ascended to the presidency through the June 2020 Fresh Presidential Election, President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera knew that he would be inheriting a public service where corruption has been institutionalized. Chakwera knew quite well the daunting task that lay ahead of him. Nevertheless, he declared his resolve to eliminate the vice so […] The post In whose interest should Chakwera fire immigration chief Kalumo? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Head of Operations at Innotec Creative Solutions (ICS Africa) Annie Feza has said Malawi is ready to host the first-ever and an Inaugural of Malawi Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) Integration and Investment Forum 2024 to potentially drive long-term sustainable economic growth and address systemic risks through raising awareness around the ESG as a principle […] The post Malawi ready to host first-ever Environmental, Social and Governance summit slated for 19th-20th June appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has condemned in strongest terms what it calls “crackdown on activists” by the ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP) with particular reference to the arrest of Edward Kambanje. Kambanje, who is a human rights leader, was arrested by the Malawi Police Service (MPS) allegedly for forging a signature of a certain […] The post DPP condemns arrest of activist Kambanje who allegedly forged someone’s signature appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Deputy Director for Health Promotion in the Ministry of Health, Dr Kondwani Mamba, has pointed out vaccine hesitancy as one of the key challenges affecting vaccination uptake among communities. Speaking in Mponela during a media orientation on Immunization Programme, Mamba deplored the hesitancy more especially among women, saying they have a tendency of not bringing […] The post Vaccine hesitancy key challenge affecting vaccination uptake—government appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi Confederation of Chambers of commerce and Industrial (MCCI) has commended Special Economic Zone Project describing it as strategic towards new era of industrialization. Speaking during the launch of special economic zone at Magwero in Lilongwe, MCCI President Dr Wisely Phiri commended President Chakwera for the initiative. “Your Excellency, the Magwero Industrial Park is a […] The post MCCI hails commissioning of special economic zones initiative describing it as great boaster towards economic growth appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

This means private recruitment agencies will no longer be involved in the recruitment of Malawian labourers expected to work in Israel, as Malawi Government will be the sole recruiter. Minister of Labour Agnes NyaLonje has confirmed the development. NyaLonje said this follows a Government-to-Government Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on labour export Malawi Government and Government […] The post Government says it has now taken full control of labour export to Israel appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

That day of reckoning, of course, is here. It was always going to be here. Feel the moment, feel the nerves. In an ideal world, it should have been Wanderers versus Bullets and a title at stake. It should have been the ‘Palestines’ chasing the Nomads for the glory or either way. It isn’t THAT […] The post D-Day in Blantyre as Silver face Bullets in a win or nothing blood battle this afternoon appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi President Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera on Saturday launched the Malawi’s flagship project dubbed Magwero Industrial Park Project which took place on Saturday in the area of traditional Authority Chitukula in area 55 in Lilongwe. Addressing the gathering President Chakwera said the project will help to enhance manufacturing of local products.   He said prices […] The post 123 000 jobs on the cards as Malawi launches a US$200m Magwero Industrial Park appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) on Thursday 30th of May 2024 moved swiftly to distance itself from its Mapuyu South  legislator Esther Kathumba who said she would move Parliament to enact a law making President Lazarus Chakwera ‘Life President’ for demonstrating transformational leadership. Speaking during the launch of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) financed Transport and […] The post Opinion: Of MCP distancing itself from  ‘Life Presidency’ appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera and youth leaders drawn from all districts under the affiliation of National Youth Council of Malawi (NYCOM) on Friday held thought-provoking discussions on how they can collaborate in youth empowerment interventions. During the interface meeting, which was held at the Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe, the youth leaders outlined challenges young […] The post Chakwera commits to collaborate with youth on empowerment interventions in Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

If you are a fan of Malawian rap music, the name Suffix needs no introduction. He has been making waves since his inception into the music scene. His breakout song “Ulendo Wa Kumwamba” won him notoriety and established him as a household name with projects like the D.O.S mixtape, Dethrone EP, Before I Sleep, and […] The post Has Suffix delivered in his latest ‘Tailora’ album? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

I have  just finished the first episode, I am largely optimistic about what’s to come. The show evokes in me some memories of the once promising “Moyo Wathu,TV show” directed by Afritrix’s very own Khama Mbaula  featuring the talented Isaac Mafuel aka Zenhco wa Nyimbo Kale. By the way, what happened to that TV show? […] The post Review: The series, Mushroom Shade, is a greatest watch! appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

They once led the TNM Super League race last season, not for days. For weeks, for months, to be precise. “This may be the Leicester City of Malawi,” a football pundit warned or, let’s say, foretold. But as it turned out in the end, Chitipa United were no Leicester City who defied mind-bogling odds in […] The post Is this a sad and painful ending of once mighty Chitipa United? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Mtsogoleri wa dziko lino Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera watumiza wachiwiri wake, Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima, kuti akamuyimirire msonkhano wa msonkhano womwe cholinga chake kulimbikitsa ubale and ntchito za malonda pakati pa mayiko a mu Africa ndi dziko la South Korea. Izi zikutsutsana ndi zimene anthu ena akhala akukamba kuti pali udani pakati pa Chakwera ndi […] The post Chakwera, Chilima sakutayana pamene Chilima akukayimirira Chakwera ku South Korea appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Standard Bank has supported Malawi-Tanzania Investment Forum with K17.2illion ($10,000) scheduled to take place from12 to13th June in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.   The support has been jointly made possible by Standard Bank Malawi and Stanbic Bank Tanzania with $5000 The forum will be held under the theme: ” Enhancing Regional Intergratiion for Malawi’s Investment […] The post Standard Bank supports Malawi-Tanzania Investment Forum with K17.2m appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (Macra) brought together social media influencers and content creators to drill them on how to make easy money on social media platforms and how they can protect themselves. The social media influencers and content creators were brought together in a rare conference at Livingstonia Beach Hotel with names like Julius Mithi, […] The post Macra drills social media influencers, content creators on how to make money, social media platforms protection appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Women’s Coalition Against Cancer (WOCACA) has asked the Government of Malawi to implement and enforce stringent regulations on the marketing, sale, and distribution of tobacco products in order to protect the youth from the harmful effects of tobacco and the manipulative tactics of the tobacco industry. WOCACA Executive Director Maud Mwakasungula has made the appeal […] The post WOCACA calls for stringent measures to protect youth from harmful tobacco products appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Energy Ibrahim Matola has asked SADC member states to take the issue of vandalism seriously by working together in order to curb the malpractice. The call comes as the country is facing high cases of vandalism despite civic education campaigns. And the minister thinks the only way to end that is to ban […] The post Matola takes vandalism Campaign to SADC appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Paramount Holdings Limited (PHL), the official importer and seller of all Yamaha Products in the country, has announced that it will showcase its latest offerings at the Motor Show happening in Lilongwe this Saturday at BICC’s Malawi Square. In a statement released today, PHL director Prakash Virgi Ghedia says they are so excited as a […] The post Malawi’s Yamaha official dealer, Paramount Holdings, to showcase its latest offering at Saturday’s Motor Show in Lilongwe appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a significant effort to bolster the educational resources of public universities in Malawi, Blantyre City South MP Noel Lipipa has generously purchased 40 copies of the seminal book Surviving Anarchy. This strategic donation aims to enrich the academic experience of university students and equip them with a deeper understanding of regional integration and its […] The post MP Lipipa empowers universities with a donation of regional insight book appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In the bustling heart of Blantyre, beneath the expansive expanse of Njamba Freedom Park, a symphony of voices rose in unison, heralding a momentous occasion—the DPP Njamba Rally. Thousands upon thousands converged, drawn by a shared yearning for clarity, direction, and, above all, hope in a time of uncertainty.   Debate may swirl regarding the […] The post Reflections on the Peter Mutharika’s Njamba rally in Blantyre appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The passport processing system in the country has been centralized to Lilongwe office where Immigration Department boss Charles Kalumo works from with all institutional powers within the rank and file confined to him, Nyasatimes has learnt. The development has seen passport processing offices in Blantyre, Zomba and Mzuzu paralyzed with Malawians, from different part of […] The post Dictatorship at Immigration Dept, passport process centralized to Lilongwe, Kalumo firing officers by mouth appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Lazarus Chakwera and his charges, MCP secretary General Eisenhowe Mkaka and Transport Minister Jacob Hara, have unanimously laughed off and trashed the life presidency proposal made by Mapuyu South lawmaker Esther Ceilia Kathumba. During the launch of the Millenium Challenge Corporation (MCC) on Thursday, Kathumba asked Malawians to consider giving President Chakwera life presidency, […] The post Chakwera, Mkaka laughs of ‘life presidency’ proposals: Says if MCP convention elects him, he will stand next year appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Lazarus Chakwera’s declaration that, if endorsed by MCP Convention, he will stand next year has sent shivers across the board with many interpreting that it is over for his main alliance partner, Vice president Saulos Chilima. The interpretation emanates from the thinking that, apparently, in the Tonse Alliance Agreement, Chakwera is allegedly going to […] The post Did Chilima sleep when the Tonse Alliance agreement was being drafted?  appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Youth and agriculture appear to be a boring topic but not anymore with the emergence of enterprising youthful farmers such as Urunji Mezuwa who—thriving from his potato and rice farming—is becoming a major player, proving that Malawi’s agriculture lies in the hands of the busy bodies. Mezuwa, 34, is one of Malawi’s rising commercial farmers […] The post Rising youth farmer, Urunji Mezuwa, challenges youth to save from the ‘little we earn’ and invest in farming appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi Council for Disability Affairs (MACODA) has asked the government to prioritise disability responsive budgeting, warning that inadequate funding to Disability Trust Fund (DTF) poses a serious threat to the realization of disability inclusive development. Disability inclusive development is espoused by the Malawi 2063 (MW2063), United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Global Disability Summit (GDS). […] The post MACODA DG, Chiusiwa, says low funding threatens Malawi’s commitments to disability inclusive development agenda appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Director General for Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) Daud Suleman has announced the implementation of Revenue Assurance System (RAS) by the end of May 2024 which will support in revenue collection from operators. Suleman made an announcement during a press briefing on Thursday in Lilongwe. He told journalists that RAS will support revenue collection through […] The post MACRA’s Revenue Assurance System will boost tax collection, says DG Suleman appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A court in Zomba has acquitted an employee of Smallholder Farmers Fertilizer Revolving Fund of Malawi (SFFRFM) on theft by servant charges. The employee, Patrick Chamwala has been acquitted of the charge of theft by servant by the Senior Resident Magistrate Court sitting at Zomba.   Chamwala, who served as a Sales Clerk for SFFRFM […] The post Court acquits SFFRFM employee on charges of stealing 200 bags of fertilisers appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Lilongwe Chapter of the Malawi alumni of the Global Health Corps have donated assorted medical drugs to Mitundu Community Hospital to ease the pressure the facility continues to face as a result of rapid population growth in communities surrounding it. The alumni also conducted screening services for various ailments. Speaking to Nyasa Times in […] The post Global Health Corps alumni donate to Mitundu Hospital, conduct screening services for chronic ailments appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.