Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Chairperson, Jane Ansah has joined the 2025 parliamentary race but has distanced herself from any possibility of standing on the ticket of the opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). Ansah has openly declared her interest in contesting for the newly demarcated Ntcheu North West Constituency in the 2025 polls.   A video […] The post Former MEC Chair, Jane Ansah, distances herself from opposition DPP: “I am standing as Independent.” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Scores of Civil Society Organizations leaders on Saturday, toured Salima Sugar Company to appreciate challenges and efforts the company is making in addressing sugar prices and scarcity. The Civil Society Organizations visit follows a shortage of sugar which the country has been experiencing. On top of that the price of sugar has skyrocketed for no […] The post Salima Sugar courts CSOs to appreciates its efforts   appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

On Saturday, Silver Strikers, FCB Nyasa Big Bullets and Mzuzu City Hammers all claimed three points after winning their TNM Super League matches. At Silver Stadium, the Central Bankers scored five goals against MAFCO which opened a scoreline through Marshal Maluwa in the 13th Minute before Binwell Katinji, Ediel Kaduya scored twice, as well Takondwa […] The post Silver Top TNM Super League Table, Mzuzu City Hammers Second appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Presidential Advisor on general duties Ephraim Chivunde has challenged churches in the country to be self-independent financially. Chivunde made the call in Blantyre on Saturday night when he graced a fundraising dinner which was organized by Zambezi Evangelical church ZEC under Mitsidi synod.   “Most churches in the country were constructed by the missionaries it […] The post At a church fundraising event, presidential advisor Chivunde advise churches to be self-independent appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

WaterAid Malawi – a nonprofit making organization advocating for access to safe and clean drinking water for all – has awarded four primary schools for promoting menstrual health, general sanitation and hygiene among learners. The four schools, which include M’buka, Chipala, Mlodza and Kabwabwa, which fall under the Mbvunguti Zone in Lilongwe Urban, were competing for […] The post WaterAid Malawi awards four schools with water tokens for promoting hygiene, menstrual health among learners appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Forum for National Development (FND) and Centre for Mindset Change (CMC) have challenged Malawi Congress Party (MCP) officials to rise above petty party politicking, fearing the ongoing campaigning for the party’s top positions ahead of the convention could derail collective action for national development. FND National Coordinator Fryson Chodzi and CMC Executive Director, Phillip Kamangira […] The post CSOs challenge MCP officials to rise above petty party politicking appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The High Court in Blantyre moved to Mulanje District on Thursday for continued hearing on different sites in a case where 459 villagers are claiming further compensations from Escom for pieces of land they were already compensated for by government and are still occupying it. The court has adjourned the case to allow parties in […] The post High Court moves to Mulanje to gear a compensation case involving Escom appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Uranium experts say Kayerekera uranium mined in Karonga has the potential to bring into the country K5 trillion in five years. Lotus Resources Managing Director Keith Bowes said global uranium prices have now picked up to $90 (approximately K162,000) per pound of uranium oxide. This implies that the country could generate about $1 billion (nearly […] The post Kayerekera uranium has potential to generate K2 trillion in 5 years appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Two energy companies, 265 Energy Limited and Afrox, have agreed to enhance their partnership in an effort to bolster energy security and advancing decarbonization efforts in Malawi. 265 Energy Ltd is a leading energy company in Malawi while Afrox is a subsidiary of The Linde Group, a premier provider of gases and engineering solutions in sub-Saharan […] The post 265 Energy Ltd, Afrox enhance partnership to propel energy security, decarbonization in Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi President Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has hailed relationships which exist between Malawi and the United States of America. Speaking at Kamuzu kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe during the signing ceremony for the state partnership program between the north Caroline National guard, Chakwera said ceremony for the signing of the State Partnership Programme between the Malawi […] The post Chakwera hails the Malawi – USA bond as beneficial to Malawians   appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Small Scale Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Malawi’s local product industry has the potential of driving social change in creating jobs among the pre-ubarn women and youths in the country. According to Linda Zamaere creative director of Queen Tenge Brand since she started her company she has been working with local artisans especially pre-urban women and […] The post SMEs in Malawi local product industry, game changer in driving social change appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The World Bank has released $57.6 million to Malawi in relief food aid to people severely affected by hunger. In a statement, dated April 26, 2024, the Bank states that the aid is a quick-release in innovative grant financing to provide the country liquidity through Catastrophe Deferred Drawdown Option (CAT-DDO). Reads the report in part: […] The post World Bank releases $57.6m for relief food aid to Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Social and political commentator Undule Mwakasungula has advised former Cabinet Minister and leader of the so-called Citizen for Transformation (CFT) Timothy Pagonachi Mtambo to be part of solution in turning Malawi better place to live. Mtambo has criticized the current leadership of President Dr Lazarus Chakwera and government, on socio-economic and political challenges affecting the […] The post Interesting! Undule Mwakasungula criticises Timothy Mtambo for criticizing Govt without providing solutions appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Leader of the near-defunct Citizens For Transformation (CFT), Timothy Pagonachi Mtambo, has resurrected from political inactivity to challenge the current regime, a move observers call irrelevant and mistimed. The once hugely popular civil rights leader has today thrown jabs at the Tonse administration at a press briefing held in Lilongwe. Mtambo rose to fame when […] The post Timothy Mtambo in the last ditch to save his collapsing personality appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Leader of opposition Dr Kondwani Nankhumwa has officially announced new political party Peoples Development Party (PDP). In a statement released on the same the development has been described as a beacon of progress and inclusivity in the political landscape. “We are thrilled to announce the establishment of the Peoples Development Party (PDP), a beacon of progress […] The post Nankhumwa finally accepts defeat: Forms his party a month after denying the same   appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Supreme Court of Appeal in Blantyre has ordered that a certificate case involving former president Peter Mutharika’s bodyguard Norman Chisale should proceed in the magistrate’s court in Lilongwe. The court dismissed an appeal by Chisale, who is answering charges before the Senior Resident Magistrate Court sitting at Lilongwe of presenting false information to […] The post More trouble for Chisale as Supreme Court orders his ‘forged’ certificate case to continue appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Police in Lilongwe have arrested a roaming plastic bottle collector for allegedly sodomizing a street connected youth. Lingadzi police spokesperson Cassim Manda Mkombozi said the suspect, Patrick James, met the victim in Mchesi Market, in Lilongwe where the 18-year-old victim was also collecting some plastic bottles. Mkombozi said upon learning that the victim lived in […] The post Police arrest suspect for sodomising street child appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Government officials say 80,000 workers are wanted in Israel to work in the construction industry in the Jewish state. This is in addition to the 3,000 Malawian workers wanted in Israel to work in the agriculture sector, especially farms. Minister of Information Moses Kunkuyu said this at a press conference on Wednesday in Lilongwe where […] The post Israel wants 80,000 Malawians to work in construction industry in the Jewish state appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Press Corporation Plc. has issued a revised trading statement indicating a significant upward revision in its profit forecast of K69.8 billion after tax for the year ending December 31, 2023. A statement issued by the conglomerate says the company originally projected a profit after tax between K62.8 billion to K69.8 billion, representing a growth of […] The post Press Corporation forecasts K69.8bn profit appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Government is battling an unprecedented K110 billion claim from two Malawian of Asians origin who allege their land was illegally grabbed by State officials in 1981. The Assistant Registrar of the High Court and Supreme Court of Appeal in Blantyre, Hussein Ibrahim, on Wednesday morning issued directions to parties in the case in which two […] The post Two Asians demand compensation of K110 billion from Govt over land allegedly grabbed from them in 1981 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Chief Justice Rizine Mzikamanda has urged members of the Malawi Judiciary to go digital for the country to attain an improved Justice System. According to Mzikamanda, the importance of embracing digitalization within the Malawi Judiciary Service will enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of justice administration in the country. He was speaking at the launch of […] The post E-Court live in Malawi as Judiciary goes digital in its quest to improve justice delivery in the country appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Social media activist Gerald Kampanikiza, popularly known as GCK Cameras, has helped court donors from Dubai who, concerned with challenges of safe water in Tikoliwe Village in Mchinji, have come in and constructed a borehole in the area. Wednesday April 24th, 2024 will be a day to remember for people of Tikoliwe Village, Traditional Authority […] The post Social media activist Gerald Kampanikiza courts donors who provides safe water to Mchinji appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

One of the country’s leading banks, CDH Investment Bank says it has posted a remarkable record of K11.140 billion profit after tax in the financial year of 2023 which is  representing a 48 percent jump in profit when compared to the K7.53 billion which the bank reported in 2022. According to a latest published summary […] The post CDH Investment Bank posts K11.140 billion profit after tax in 2023 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc emphasised its moto of ‘Creating a Thriving Community’ by donating 16,000 bags of maize flour of 15kgs each to surrounding residents of Nchalo Estate in Chikwawa as an assurance that the company stands in solidarity with its neighbours. At the official presentation of the relief maize flour at Paramount Chief Lundu’s […] The post Illovo Sugar Malawi supports its surrounding communities 16,000 bags of maize flour appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Farmers Union of Malawi (FUM) has implored the Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (ADMARC) to start buying farm produce to protect smallholder farmers from unscrupulous traders. FUM President Manes Nkhata told Zodiak Online on Wednesday that the absence of buyers like ADMARC and the National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) is exposing farmers to risks […] The post FUM shakes Admarc to start buying farm produce to protect smallholder farmers appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Nduna ya zofalitsa nkhani yemwenso ndi m’neneri wa boma a Moses Kunkuyu wati kutsegula ofesi ya ukazembe m’dziko la Israel kuthandiza kuthana ndi mavuto omwe achinyamata akhathe kukumana nawo pomwe akugwila ntchito m’dzikoli. A Kunkuyu ayakhula izi pa msokhano wa olemba nkhani ku Lilongwe pomwe mwa zina amatambasula za ulendo wawo wa ku Israel pamodzi […] The post Boma latsimikiza za chitetezo chokhazikika kwa achinyamata omwe akugwila ntchito dziko la Israel appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi National Council of Sports (MNCS) has appointed four directors following a functional review at the state sports-governing body. In a statement dated April 23, Sports Council chief executive officer Henry Kamata announced that Lameck Gomani has been appointed Director of Human Resources and Administration, former Football Association of Malawi Commercial and Marketing Director Limbani […] The post Malawi National Council of Sports appoint directors appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The company that is supplying new passport systems to the Department of Immigration, E-Tech Systems, has spoken out on how it got the contract underlining that it doesn’t have any relationship with President Lazarus Chakwera, his sone Pastor Nick Chakwera or the Malawi Congress Party (MCP). In a recent exclusive interview, E-Tech Systems chief executive […] The post New passport systems supplier speaks out: Says no relationship with the Chakweras or MCP appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As the world continues advocacy to end Tuberculoisis (TB) the World Health Organization (WHO) has called for political commitments and initiate programmes to achieve and win the fight against TB. WHO Malawi Representative Dr. Neema Kimambo said there need for high-level leadership and action to end TB globally. Kimambo reflected on what world leaders committed […] The post WHO advises countries to commit to 2023 UN declaration on TB appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Chipani cha Alliance for Democracy (Aford) chati chili ndi chikhulupiliro kuti chidzapambana chikadzaima pa chokha pa chisankho cha mtsogoleri wa dziko cha chaka cha mawa. Wofalitsa nkhani za chipanichi a Amatullah Annie Maluwa auza Nyasatimes kuti kwa zaka zitatu tsopano chipanichi chakula mphamvu zimene zikupereka chirimbikitso kuti chidzaime pa chokha. A Maluwa ati kutuluka kwa […] The post Aford yasindika kuti izayima payokha ndipo yanenetsa kuti izatenga upulezidenti wa dziko lino appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The High Court in Lilongwe has dealt a big blow to fugitive Paul Mphwiyo who, through his wife Thandizo, wanted a stay and setting aside a forfeiture order of a bonded family residence in Area 43 in Lilongwe. In her ruling Justice Ruth Chinangwa argued that the application for stay of the order of forfeiture […] The post Court rebuffs fugitive Mphwiyo’s application to have his house not forfeited appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As Agriculture Tourism and Mining (ATM) week continues, Minister of Mining Monica Chang’anamuno has sent a message to the world that Malawi is a potential mining destination, and has assured investors of conducive environment in Malawi’s mining sector. Chang’anamuno made the remarks during the official opening of a two-day 2024 Malawi Mining Investment Forum under […] The post ATM Week: Malawi opens itself mining potential to the entire world appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, has commissioned deliberations of 2024 Malawi Mining Investment Forum at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe. Speaking during the function, Chakwera called for the orderly implemention of mining sector. He said it is sad that people chose what they want to do while disregarding the set down […] The post Chakwera opens 2024 Malawi Mining Investment Forum with a call for sanity in the sector appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s former President Dr. Joyce Banda has led campaigners in calling for urgent and massive investments in renewable energy access to provide electricity to millions in sub-Saharan Africa—as the world enters the last five years of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). The call follows revelation that around 630 million people in the region lack electricity, […] The post JB leads call for increased energy access investments in Sub-Saharan Africa appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In an interesting twist to the justice tale, the State, through the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Masauko Chamkakala, has revived the prosecution of former Finance Minister, Joseph Mwanamveka in a case of alleged financial misreporting to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) between 2018 and 2019. It has been established that the state, through Director […] The post State revives Mwanamveka’s 2021 case: Commits him to High Court for formal charging appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.