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.

The days of TechnoBrain have finally come to an end. Welcome on-board E-Tech Systems—a local information and communications technology (ICT) firm—which Malawi government has engaged as the new passport system supplier to address the passport crisis at the Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services. Ministry of Justice spokesperson Frank Namangale in a written response on […] The post Exit TechnoBrain enter E-Tech Systems as new passport system supplier to Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s sugar producers company, Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc through one of its program called ‘Illovo Women In Leadership’ (I WIL)’ has equiped Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) students who are studying Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) on how best they can use networking during their studies in order to achieve their goals […] The post Illovo Sugar Malawi equip MUST’s STEM students on the power of networking in studies  appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Banki yaikulu pa dziko lonse ya World Bank yati chiwelengelo cha anthu osaukitsitsa chipitilila kuchuluka m’dziko muno ndi ma pelecenti 71.7 m’chaka cha 2023 kufika pa 72 pelecenti m’chaka cha 2024. Izi ndi malingana ndi kafukufuku yemwe banki-yi yachita ontchedwa Macro Poverty Outlook yemwe watuluka sabata yatha. Kafukufuku-yu akupeleka chithunzithunzi cha momwe mavuto alili komanso […] The post A Malawi ambiri asauka kwambiri chaka chino mdziko muno kusiyana ndi chaka chatha, yatero World Bank appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Mtsogoleri wa dziko lino Lazarus Chakwera agwira ntchito zosiyana siyana m’boma la Kasungu lero kuwonjezerapo kutsegulira m’sika wa fodya, malingana ndi chikalata watulutsa mlembi wamkulu wa boma mayi Colleen Zamba. A Chakwera akuyembekezeka kuyendera nyumba za asirikali a nkhondo zomwe boma la Malawi Congress (MCP) lamanga ku Engineering Battalion. Malingana ndi chikalatachi, mtsogoleri wa dziko […] The post Chakwera atsekulira misika ya fodya ku Kasungu lero appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

With about 6 high profile cases discontinued within a period of a year, Parliament is now on the case of Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Masauko Chamkakala to give reasons for making such decisions. Legally, the DPP has powers to discontinue any criminal proceedings at any stage before judgement and is required to give reasons […] The post Parliament wants answers why DPP Chamkakala keeps discontinuing high profile case appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Just few days after Malawians were shocked and in left in anguish over revelations that K6.5 billion has been mismanaged at Electricity Generation Company (EGENCO), the attention now goes to Small and Medium Enterprises Development Institute (Smedi) where a forensic audit query has uncovered an alleged financial mismanagement of over K4.8 billion and violation of […] The post Another financial mess at State-owned company: K4.8bn mismanaged at SMEDI, CEO says ‘I am innocent.” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi Law Society (MLS) says its deeply worried with the recently amended electoral law which recognises exclusive use of the national ID as the only valid proof of voter eligibility for registration as this will deter most Malawians from voting. Section 4 (12) of the Presidential, Parliamentary and Local Government Act states that a person […] The post Compulsory use of National IDs will deter most Malawians from voting next year, Malawi Law Society fears appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Mzuzu City Hammers are for now on top of the TNM Super League following their 2-1 victory over league debutants Baka City Football Club at Mzuzu Stadium on Saturday. The Mzuzu based side also beat Civil Service United in match week one of the 2024 TNM Super League season by a goal to nil. They […] The post Mzuzu City Hammers go top of TNM Super League  appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Chikwawa District farmers that are closer to the intake of the Shire Valley Transformation Programme (STVP) mega irrigation canal are set to be provided with water for irrigation by September this year. The assurance comes after Parliamentary Budget & Finance Committee and Agriculture Minister Sam Kawale visited the construction site in Chikwawa on Thursday and […] The post Chikwawa farmers set to be provided with water for irrigation from a mega canal by September this year appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Fast-rising and youthful Malawi Congress Party (MCP) politician Engineer Vitumbiko Mumba has broken his silence on recent reports coming from the party that only members who have had positions in the party for over two years can contest at the party’s convention. Engineer Mumba, who is eyeing the seat of the vice president at the […] The post Engineer Mumba speaks out on MCP’s resolution to block new comers from contesting at the convention appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Two firms, Lloyd Electricals Limited locally owned by Hussein Nurmahomed Osman and Mauritius-based Teligenta are standing out as big boys that got a lion’s share in the Electricity Generation Company (EGENCO) as exposed by a forensic audit and investigation report by the Auditor General dated 13th February 2024. Ownership of Teligenta Limited remains a mistery, […] The post Exposed: Two companies, Teligenta and Lloyd Electricals owned by Hussein Nurmahomed Osman, benefited K4bn in EGENCO financial mess appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Police say they have arrested a 38-year-old man for allegedly attacking a Catholic nun in Zomba on Thursday. National police spokesperson Peter Kalaya has confirmed the arrest of Mussa Selemani in Blantyre on Saturday afternoon. Kalaya said police investigations have established that Selemani is mentally disturbed and a patient at Zomba Mental Hospital. On the […] The post Police arrest Nun attacker, says he is a mentally ill person appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Mulli Brothers Holdings Limited (MBHL) has unveiled a topnotch Chief Executive Officer David Alexander Reynolds as the new Group Managing Director of MBL Limited and its subsidiaries. Business magnet Leston Ted Mulli, who is now MBL Limited Executive Chairperson, unveiled Reynolds at a press briefing held on Saturday morning at Group’s Head Office in Chigumula, […] The post Mulli Brothers appoints new Managing Director…Leston Mulli off to Dubai appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

There is no specific definition for digital literacy. However, according to the British Councils Connecting Classrooms Programme, digital literacy encapsulates the range of knowledge, skills and behaviours demonstrated when using a broad range of digital devices, software and applications and in a range of online environments, communities and networks. Such abilities are more than merely […] The post Rethinking digital literacy teaching: A teacher’s thoughts and experiences appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In 2023, UNICEF launched what it termed as Humanitarian Action for Children (HAC) appeal following revelations that over half a million children are at risk of malnutrition in Malawi. Prior to the launch of the appeal, UNICEF has conducted a survey, which showed an increase in malnutrition cases among children in Malawi over the last […] The post Malawi moves to eliminate malnutrition, stunting through biotech agriculture appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Dozens of energetic and productive Malawian youths are migrating to South Africa and Tanzania every year to seek employment and other economic opportunities. But as Derrick Chihana confided in local journalists when he returned from South Africa recently, grass is no longer greener for foreigners in the rainbow nation. Chihana revealed that the hard economic hardships […] The post “Incentivize agriculture to stop youth migration’ appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Governance and Human Rights Advocate Undule Mwakasungula has described revelations that Electricity Generation Company (EGENCO) used to make payments on behalf of Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) as a mere tip of the iceberg, urging further investigation to unearth more rot in public service. Mwakasungula, in a statement issued on Saturday, said the revelations expose how […] The post EGENCO scam: Activist Mwakasungula urges further investigation into DPP abuse of power, public resources appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) President Professor Peter Mutharika who is also former state President of the country errands in the eastern region continues to excites alot of people in the region. Throughout the month of Ramadan, Mutharika, who is based in Mangochi has been donating various items to the Muslim community in Mangochi and other […] The post APM goes full force with campaign: Tightens grip on Eastern region appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) says it is planning to roll out drones in June this year to monitor those who smuggle goods across the country. MRA spokesperson Steven Kapoloma has confirmed the development saying the move will complement additional roadblocks which are already in function. On the same development, Kapoloma said that MRA is happy […] The post MRA to introduce drones to monitor those who smuggles goods in the country appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Justice Titus Mvalo has discussed with officials from Malawi High Commission in South Africa the plight of Malawians living in the Rainbow nation. Mvalo and his team made a courtesy call today to Malawi High Commissioner in the Republic of South Africa, Stella Ndau. The minister’s team and the High Commissioner’s team discussed […] The post Justice minister Mvalo, Malawi High Commission in SA discuss the plight of Malawians in South Africa appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Rapper, entreprenuer and youth activist Penjani Kalua, commonly known as Fredokiss,  has announced that he will contest again as a Member of Parliament in the 2025 elections in Zingwangwa-Soche Constituency, formerly known as Blantyre City South Constituency. Fredokiss, son of prominent politician Kamlepo Kalua, lost the 2019 elections to Noel Lipipa, the incumbent Member of […] The post Fredokiss wants to run again for Zingwangwa-Soche Constituency: Will he make this time? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

It never rains but pours for local businessperson Abdul Karim Batawala whose name is mentioned in an audit report about a K6.7 billion mis procurement mess at Electricity Generation Company (Egenco) undertaken between January 2017 and March 2022. The alleged mis-procurement is said to be connected to unissued items in stock, unauthorised requisitions and rampant […] The post Batawalala implicated in EGENCO K6.7 billion rot appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Deputy minister of health Halima Daudi has praised World Health Organization, (WHO) for unwavering support towards improving health sector in the country. Daudi said during the time when the country is facing health challenges, partners like WHO are always there, she mentioned of a the pink eye problem, rubella outbreak in Neno as well the […] The post Govt hails WHO for supporting health sector appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Mulanje development institute MDI has expressed its commitment in complementing the government’s efforts in promotion of education in line with the 2063 developmental agenda. Dr Watson Jay Nachipo registrar for MDI disclosed this in Mulanje on Friday during the graduation ceremony of the MDI. The second cohort for the MDI graduation ceremony was held under […] The post Mulanje Development Institute underlines its commitment to the country’s education appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Lazarus Chakwera has disclosed plans by his administration to recruit another 2, 000 police officers in the next three months to boost safety and security of property and lives. Chakwera has also instructed the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs to revise salaries for the police officers to ensure that they are consistent with […] The post Chakwera says Govt to recruit 2, 000 more police officers, directs ministry to adjust law-enforcers salaries upwards appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) has expressed shock and dismay over a sad incident where a Catholic nun was abducted in Zomba yesterday by an unknown occupant of a car that stopped for her pretending to be good Samaritans. In a statement released by ECM today, the nun was assaulted and tortured by the […] The post Catholic Nun abducted in Zomba: Assaulted, tortured and left helpless because of her religion appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) through the Malawi Agro-Ecology Hub has stressed the need for the country to intensify agroecology initiative for food security and economic growth. Malawi Agro-Ecology Hub Coordinator Professor Vernom Kabambe made the remarks during a media tour at Nthawi Farms where Agro-Ecology activities are practiced. “There is […] The post LUANAR stresses the need to intensify agroecology approach for food security and economic growth appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Mtsogoleri wadziko lino a LazarusChakwera yemwenso ndi wamkulu kunthambi ya a polisi, wapempha apolisi mdziko muno kuti akhale anthu osunga mwambo. Mukulankhula kwawo ku mwambo otsanzikana ndi ophunzira ku sukulu zanthambiyi, ku Blantyre, a Chakwera adati zimakhala zomvetsa chisoni kuona a Polisi kukhalanso oyamba kumphwanya malamulo. A Chakwera adati a Polisi ndi anthu ofunika kwambiri […] The post Chakwera apempha apolisi kuti akhale osunga mwambo appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Director for Financial Sector Regulation Department at Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) Sopani Gondwe has said this year’s financial literacy campaign targets sectors of agriculture and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) which seeks to equip them with personal finance and business management skills. Speaking on Wednesday, Gondwe said RBM had engaged SME Support Centre […] The post RBM takes financial literacy to farmers, MSMEs appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Twenty-seven youngsters have been picked up by Football Association of Malawi (FAM) for the pilot phase of Luwinga Inclusive Academy’s which will begin in July. The selection exercise, which took place on Saturday and Sunday at Bingu National Stadium, brought together 81 young players from all over the country. The boys who took part in […] The post 27 selected for Luwinga Inclusive Academy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Agriculture Minister, Sam Kawale has assured tobacco growing farmers in the country to expect a good improved price in this year’s marketing season. Kawale made the remarks on Tuesday in Lilongwe during the official launch of the Nyasa Tobacco Company which took place at the Company’s offices in Kanengo. The Minister further highlighted that the […] The post Government assures tobacco farmers of improved price in 2024 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.