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Nankhaka Bridge  a death trap

Nankhaka  Bridge on Nankhaka River that flooded a week and half ago due to heavy rains in Lilongwe is a small bridge, but very important because apart from serving people to and from Areas 25,49 and 47 that work in Kanengo, the bridge is very essential in tr

Chithyola fires shots at parastatal heads: Warns against extravagance, tells them, ‘Go and deliver’

Minister of Finance Simplex Chithyola Banda on Thursday took a swipe at some heads of parastatal warning them against extravagant spending and also challenging them to go, work and deliver. Speaking in Lilongwe during the signing ceremony of shareholders lett
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Chithyola fires shots at parastatal heads: Warns against extravagance, tells them, ‘Go and deliver’

Minister of Finance Simplex Chithyola Banda on Thursday took a swipe at some heads of parastatal warning them against extravagant spending and also challenging them to go, work and deliver. Speaking in Lilongwe during the signing ceremony of shareholders letters of expectations, Chithyola appealed to the parastatals to work hard and register profits, adding that […] The post Chithyola fires shots at parastatal heads: Warns against extravagance, tells them, ‘Go and deliver’ appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Exploits University supports Mlodza CDSS with assorted textbooks

One of Malawi’s top Private Universities Exploits, on Tuesday donated assorted books to Mlodza Community Day Secondary School (CDSS). The donation took place at the Secondary school campus in the capital city Lilongwe. Speaking during the function Explo
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Exploits University supports Mlodza CDSS with assorted textbooks

One of Malawi’s top Private Universities Exploits, on Tuesday donated assorted books to Mlodza Community Day Secondary School (CDSS). The donation took place at the Secondary school campus in the capital city Lilongwe. Speaking during the function Exploits University Registrar Chrisssy Kafoteka said the University decided to donate the books after noting that most of […] The post Exploits University supports Mlodza CDSS with assorted textbooks appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Thyolo District bans buying and selling of maize

Thyolo District Council has indefinitely banned the selling and buying of maize in the wake of hunger. The council’s chairperson, Rhustin Banda, said this today in Dwale Extension Planning Area (EPA), Bvumbwe, during the agriculture field day, where he
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Thyolo District bans buying and selling of maize

Thyolo District Council has indefinitely banned the selling and buying of maize in the wake of hunger. The council’s chairperson, Rhustin Banda, said this today in Dwale Extension Planning Area (EPA), Bvumbwe, during the agriculture field day, where he noted that there is growing maize theft as vendors have hit the market. On the field […] The post Thyolo District bans buying and selling of maize appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Musician Dan Lu to release new single on Easter Friday titled ‘Uwetu’

Malawian Afro-pop star Dan Lu real name Dan Lufani is set to release a new song titled ‘Uwetu’ this Easter Friday The artist has said that he has decided to release the single which has been cooked differently than most of his songs. He said: “The song
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Musician Dan Lu to release new single on Easter Friday titled ‘Uwetu’

Malawian Afro-pop star Dan Lu real name Dan Lufani is set to release a new song titled ‘Uwetu’ this Easter Friday The artist has said that he has decided to release the single which has been cooked differently than most of his songs. He said: “The song that I am dropping tomorrow is from my […] The post Musician Dan Lu to release new single on Easter Friday titled ‘Uwetu’ appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Chakwera commends Rotary International for continued support to the health sector

President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera says he is much appreciative for the commendable work that Rotary International(RI) is doing in the country more especially in the health sector. According to the Spokesperson for the President Antony Kasunda the Malawi leader w
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President Chakwera commends Rotary International for continued support to the health sector

President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera says he is much appreciative for the commendable work that Rotary International(RI) is doing in the country more especially in the health sector. According to the Spokesperson for the President Antony Kasunda the Malawi leader was very much grateful to host the RI President, Gordon Mclnally after two decades pass since […] The post President Chakwera commends Rotary International for continued support to the health sector appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Fate of Chilima’s corruption case set for April 2: Justice Kapindu to deliver rule

Justice Redson Kapindu has set April 2, 2024 to deliver ruling on Vice-President Saulos Chilima’s application for more disclosures, in a case he is being accused of receiving unsuspecified amount of money to influence award of contracts to businessman Z
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Fate of Chilima’s corruption case set for April 2: Justice Kapindu to deliver rule

Justice Redson Kapindu has set April 2, 2024 to deliver ruling on Vice-President Saulos Chilima’s application for more disclosures, in a case he is being accused of receiving unsuspecified amount of money to influence award of contracts to businessman Zunneth Sattar. The ruling will be delivered at 2pm in an open court at the Lilongwe […] The post Fate of Chilima’s corruption case set for April 2: Justice Kapindu to deliver rule appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Cannabis bill pass, DPP boycott deliberations

Parliament passed a Cannabis Regulations Amendment Bill on Thursday which seeks to authorize the cultivation and production of local variety also known as Chamba. The bill met a stiff opposition from other members of the August House including Leader of the H
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Cannabis bill pass, DPP boycott deliberations

Parliament passed a Cannabis Regulations Amendment Bill on Thursday which seeks to authorize the cultivation and production of local variety also known as Chamba. The bill met a stiff opposition from other members of the August House including Leader of the House Richard Chimwendo Banda, Minister of Justice Titus Mvalo and other members of DPP […] The post Cannabis bill pass, DPP boycott deliberations appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Chakwera hosts US Senators: Hails strong and enduring US-Malawi partnership during talks

President Lazarus Chakwera has praised the enduring alliance between Malawi and the United States during bilateral discussions with members of the USA Congress consisting of five Senators, on Wednesday. Highlighting significant contributions across various se
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Chakwera hosts US Senators: Hails strong and enduring US-Malawi partnership during talks

President Lazarus Chakwera has praised the enduring alliance between Malawi and the United States during bilateral discussions with members of the USA Congress consisting of five Senators, on Wednesday. Highlighting significant contributions across various sectors including education, agriculture, and healthcare, President Chakwera emphasized the pivotal role of US support in addressing pressing issues such as […] The post Chakwera hosts US Senators: Hails strong and enduring US-Malawi partnership during talks appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Opinion: How Afrobarometer misses facts about political realities on the ground

Using the recent by-election held in Karonga, our political expert Joshua Mweneko, uses how MCP and DPP have been faring in Karonga since 2014 and questions how Afrobarometer generate its facts. While AfroBarometer reserves the right of generating its own opi
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Opinion: How Afrobarometer misses facts about political realities on the ground

Using the recent by-election held in Karonga, our political expert Joshua Mweneko, uses how MCP and DPP have been faring in Karonga since 2014 and questions how Afrobarometer generate its facts. While AfroBarometer reserves the right of generating its own opinion on the landscape and feed the population with that, the Malawi Barometer herein presents […] The post Opinion: How Afrobarometer misses facts about political realities on the ground appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Comesa installs Smart Gate at Mchinji One-Stop-Boarder-Post

Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (Comesa) has installed a state-of-the-art Smart Gate at Mchinji One Stop Border Post (OSBP) to fast track the clearance system. A Research Fellow at Comesa, Jane Kibiru said during a Media tour at Mchinji OSBP tha
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Comesa installs Smart Gate at Mchinji One-Stop-Boarder-Post

Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (Comesa) has installed a state-of-the-art Smart Gate at Mchinji One Stop Border Post (OSBP) to fast track the clearance system. A Research Fellow at Comesa, Jane Kibiru said during a Media tour at Mchinji OSBP that the gate will address challenges faced by the border like reduce congestion […] The post Comesa installs Smart Gate at Mchinji One-Stop-Boarder-Post appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Unconfirmed results show MCP triumph in Karonga

Unofficial results in the local by-elections in Karonga indicate that the ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has scooped all three seats in the district. On Tuesday, Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) conducted by-elections in Kaporo, Chilanga and Rukuru ward
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Unconfirmed results show MCP triumph in Karonga

Unofficial results in the local by-elections in Karonga indicate that the ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has scooped all three seats in the district. On Tuesday, Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) conducted by-elections in Kaporo, Chilanga and Rukuru wards in the northern border district of Karonga. But according to unofficial reports from Chilanga Ward, MCP candidate, […] The post Unconfirmed results show MCP triumph in Karonga appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Who is better placed to Secretary General for MCP?

Campaign for various positions in the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has heated up amidst a ban the party imposed on its members not to start campaigning. This follows an announcement by the governing Tonse Alliance mai
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Who is better placed to Secretary General for MCP?

Campaign for various positions in the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has heated up amidst a ban the party imposed on its members not to start campaigning. This follows an announcement by the governing Tonse Alliance main partner in January that it will hold its convention in August 2024. According […] The post Who is better placed to Secretary General for MCP? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Sigh of relief from girls at Mpingu as they receive sanitary pads

Girls from Mpingu area in Lilongwe on Monday 25 March, 2024 were all smiles as a private citizen in the name of Alice Kanyama took an initiative to help the girls with sanitary pads. Kamanya said she wanted to utilize her potential in helping these girls wit
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Sigh of relief from girls at Mpingu as they receive sanitary pads

Girls from Mpingu area in Lilongwe on Monday 25 March, 2024 were all smiles as a private citizen in the name of Alice Kanyama took an initiative to help the girls with sanitary pads. Kamanya said she wanted to utilize her potential in helping these girls with sanitary pads as it has been a great […] The post Sigh of relief from girls at Mpingu as they receive sanitary pads appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

MEC shames Aford for misleading the public about MCP dishing out handouts

Just a day after Aford called on Malawi Electoral Commission to disqualify Malawi Congress Party (MCP) from ongoing Karonga by-elections allegedly for dishing out handouts, the electoral body has responded with facts saying the clip circulating on social medi
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MEC shames Aford for misleading the public about MCP dishing out handouts

Just a day after Aford called on Malawi Electoral Commission to disqualify Malawi Congress Party (MCP) from ongoing Karonga by-elections allegedly for dishing out handouts, the electoral body has responded with facts saying the clip circulating on social media has nothing to do with by-elections in question. In a statement released and signed by Chief […] The post MEC shames Aford for misleading the public about MCP dishing out handouts appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

LUANAR experts suggest social cash transfer should incorporate reforestation exercises

An Irrigation and Water Engineer from Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources – LUANAR Dr. Kenneth Wiyo suggests that it can be helpful if government and donors incorporate tree planting initiative into social cash transfer to ensure ma
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LUANAR experts suggest social cash transfer should incorporate reforestation exercises

An Irrigation and Water Engineer from Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources – LUANAR Dr. Kenneth Wiyo suggests that it can be helpful if government and donors incorporate tree planting initiative into social cash transfer to ensure massive reforestation exercise. Dr. Wiyo spoke during a workshop on Sustainable Watershed Management on Friday at LUANAR, […] The post LUANAR experts suggest social cash transfer should incorporate reforestation exercises appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

2024/25 National Budget Passed, DPP says Implementation is key

Parliament on Tuesday passed the 2024/25 National Budget where members adopted 44 votes of estimates. The budget is pegged at K5.98 trillion and the sum will be appropriated to the Consolidated Recurrent and Capital Accounts for the purpose set out in the Rec
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2024/25 National Budget Passed, DPP says Implementation is key

Parliament on Tuesday passed the 2024/25 National Budget where members adopted 44 votes of estimates. The budget is pegged at K5.98 trillion and the sum will be appropriated to the Consolidated Recurrent and Capital Accounts for the purpose set out in the Recurrent and Capital Estimates. The Agriculture Sector has a lion’s share of over […] The post 2024/25 National Budget Passed, DPP says Implementation is key appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

WOCACA applauds efforts to eliminate colorectal cancer in Malawi

The Women’s Coalition Against Cancer (WOCACA) has commended efforts by the National Cancer Centre to eliminate colorectal cancer amidst shortage of human resources and equipment at the facility. Speaking at the Blue Hat Bow Tie Colorectal Cancer Awarene
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WOCACA applauds efforts to eliminate colorectal cancer in Malawi

The Women’s Coalition Against Cancer (WOCACA) has commended efforts by the National Cancer Centre to eliminate colorectal cancer amidst shortage of human resources and equipment at the facility. Speaking at the Blue Hat Bow Tie Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month event held at the National Cancer Centre in Lilongwe on Monday, WOCACA Executive Director Maud Mwakasungula […] The post WOCACA applauds efforts to eliminate colorectal cancer in Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Chief Justice optimistic with new Court Sentencing Guidelines on human trafficking cases

Chief Justice Rezine Mzikamanda has said validation of trafficking in persons sentencing guidelines will support full implementation of the act under criminal justice in Malawi. Mzikamanda was speaking during the proposed validation of Trafficking in Persons
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Chief Justice optimistic with new Court Sentencing Guidelines on human trafficking cases

Chief Justice Rezine Mzikamanda has said validation of trafficking in persons sentencing guidelines will support full implementation of the act under criminal justice in Malawi. Mzikamanda was speaking during the proposed validation of Trafficking in Persons Sentencing Guidelines meeting held on Monday in Lilongwe organized by both the Judiciary and CADECOM Blantyre with funding from […] The post Chief Justice optimistic with new Court Sentencing Guidelines on human trafficking cases appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Chithyola acts on Chakwera’s direct on student upkeep: Adjusts the allowance from K350 000 to K560 000 per annum

Minister of Finance Chithyola Banda has acted on the directive President Lazarus Chakwera made three weeks ago to adjust students’ upkeep and, speaking in Parliament today, Banda has announced that the allowance for students in public institutions of highe
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Chithyola acts on Chakwera’s direct on student upkeep: Adjusts the allowance from K350 000 to K560 000 per annum

Minister of Finance Chithyola Banda has acted on the directive President Lazarus Chakwera made three weeks ago to adjust students’ upkeep and, speaking in Parliament today, Banda has announced that the allowance for students in public institutions of higher learning has been adjusted to K560 000 per annum, representing a 60 percent increase from the […] The post Chithyola acts on Chakwera’s direct on student upkeep: Adjusts the allowance from K350 000 to K560 000 per annum appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Chithyola acts on Chakwera’s directive on student upkeep: Adjusts the allowance from K350 000 to K560 000 per annum

Minister of Finance Chithyola Banda has acted on the directive President Lazarus Chakwera made three weeks ago to adjust students’ upkeep and, speaking in Parliament today, Banda has announced that the allowance for students in public institutions of highe
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Chithyola acts on Chakwera’s directive on student upkeep: Adjusts the allowance from K350 000 to K560 000 per annum

Minister of Finance Chithyola Banda has acted on the directive President Lazarus Chakwera made three weeks ago to adjust students’ upkeep and, speaking in Parliament today, Banda has announced that the allowance for students in public institutions of higher learning has been adjusted to K560 000 per annum, representing a 60 percent increase from the […] The post Chithyola acts on Chakwera’s directive on student upkeep: Adjusts the allowance from K350 000 to K560 000 per annum appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Chakwera launches construction of Kholongo dam: To benefit about 200 000 people in water supply, fishing, irrigation

President Lazarus Chakwera was in Traditional Authority Chakhaza in Dowa on Monday where he launched construction work of 1.1km long Kholongo Multipurpose Dam that will improve livelihoods of about 200 000 people through water supply, irrigation and fish farm
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Chakwera launches construction of Kholongo dam: To benefit about 200 000 people in water supply, fishing, irrigation

President Lazarus Chakwera was in Traditional Authority Chakhaza in Dowa on Monday where he launched construction work of 1.1km long Kholongo Multipurpose Dam that will improve livelihoods of about 200 000 people through water supply, irrigation and fish farming activities. Upon completion in 2026, the dam—which shall be a 25 billion water reservoir—will be benefiting […] The post Chakwera launches construction of Kholongo dam: To benefit about 200 000 people in water supply, fishing, irrigation appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Ministry of Health, NAC launches Injectable PrEP to reduce spread of HIV

The Ministry of Health through National Aids Commission (NAC) has launched the HIV injectable Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) to reduce further spread of the disease. Director of HIV and AIDS in the Ministry of Health, Rose Nyirenda told reporters in Lilongw
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Ministry of Health, NAC launches Injectable PrEP to reduce spread of HIV

The Ministry of Health through National Aids Commission (NAC) has launched the HIV injectable Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) to reduce further spread of the disease. Director of HIV and AIDS in the Ministry of Health, Rose Nyirenda told reporters in Lilongwe on Monday that injectable PrEP will be implemented in six health facilities of Blantyre and […] The post Ministry of Health, NAC launches Injectable PrEP to reduce spread of HIV appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Anyamata ofuna kupita ku Israel akwiyira boma Kamba kowachedwesa kupita

Achinyamata okwiya asonkhana pa manda a Kamuzu ku Lilongwe pomwe akufuna kuyamba ulendo wawo opita ku nyumba ya chifumu {Kamuzu Palace} kuti akatule madandaulo awo pa nkhani ya ulendo wawo waku Israel. Iwo akuti adapanga zonse zoyenera monga kupangitsa ma pas
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Anyamata ofuna kupita ku Israel akwiyira boma Kamba kowachedwesa kupita

Achinyamata okwiya asonkhana pa manda a Kamuzu ku Lilongwe pomwe akufuna kuyamba ulendo wawo opita ku nyumba ya chifumu {Kamuzu Palace} kuti akatule madandaulo awo pa nkhani ya ulendo wawo waku Israel. Iwo akuti adapanga zonse zoyenera monga kupangitsa ma passport kuti akagwire ntchito ku minda yaku Israel koma ndondomekoyi ikuchedwa ndipo akuona kuti zalowa […] The post Anyamata ofuna kupita ku Israel akwiyira boma Kamba kowachedwesa kupita appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Sale of bonya stopped with immediate effect in Rumphi

Rumphi District Council has asked traders along the lakeshore areas to stop selling small Fish locally known as Bonya for sustainability of fish in Lake Malawi. Fisheries Extension Officer for Chitimba to Tchalo area Othaniel Duwe says the council has observe
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Sale of bonya stopped with immediate effect in Rumphi

Rumphi District Council has asked traders along the lakeshore areas to stop selling small Fish locally known as Bonya for sustainability of fish in Lake Malawi. Fisheries Extension Officer for Chitimba to Tchalo area Othaniel Duwe says the council has observed that the common Fish being sold in these markets is Bonya hence the need […] The post Sale of bonya stopped with immediate effect in Rumphi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Triephornia Mpinganjira fighting chronic illness among children in Neno through sports: Launches K10m schools trophy

Entrepreneur and philanthropist Triephornia Mpinganjira on Sunday launched a K10 million netball and football trophy targeting schools in Neno as a way of her resolve to fight chronic illness among children in the district. Speaking on the sidelines of the la
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Triephornia Mpinganjira fighting chronic illness among children in Neno through sports: Launches K10m schools trophy

Entrepreneur and philanthropist Triephornia Mpinganjira on Sunday launched a K10 million netball and football trophy targeting schools in Neno as a way of her resolve to fight chronic illness among children in the district. Speaking on the sidelines of the launch, Mpinganjira—through her organization called African Child Foundation (ACF)—said it has always been her concern […] The post Triephornia Mpinganjira fighting chronic illness among children in Neno through sports: Launches K10m schools trophy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

3 dies, several injured in a terrible Mchinji accident involving a vehicle going to a funeral

Three people have died, while several others have sustained serious injuries following a road accident that occurred in Mchinji yesterday. One of the survivors, Mathews Chatambalala that the incident happened at Chikhutu village along the Lilongwe-Mchinji M1
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3 dies, several injured in a terrible Mchinji accident involving a vehicle going to a funeral

Three people have died, while several others have sustained serious injuries following a road accident that occurred in Mchinji yesterday. One of the survivors, Mathews Chatambalala that the incident happened at Chikhutu village along the Lilongwe-Mchinji M12 road on their way to Namitete to attend the funeral ceremony of their relation.   He adds that […] The post 3 dies, several injured in a terrible Mchinji accident involving a vehicle going to a funeral appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Opinion: Is Malawi doing enough on tobacco harm reduction?

In this article, David Kamwela, a student at Malawi College of Health Science, looks at the harm tobacco smoking is exerting on our society and explores ways on how to limit the harm We know how tobacco, an essential agriculture product on which the entire co
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Opinion: Is Malawi doing enough on tobacco harm reduction?

In this article, David Kamwela, a student at Malawi College of Health Science, looks at the harm tobacco smoking is exerting on our society and explores ways on how to limit the harm We know how tobacco, an essential agriculture product on which the entire country economically depend on is reducing the levels of morbidity […] The post Opinion: Is Malawi doing enough on tobacco harm reduction? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Farming communities being sensitised on management of destructive plant species affecting crop productivity

Environmental Affairs Department (EAD), in partnership with Lilongwe Wildlife Trust (LWT) and Wildlife & Environmental Society of Malawi (WESM), are on a serious campaign of informing farming communities being affected by destructive non-native plant spec
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Farming communities being sensitised on management of destructive plant species affecting crop productivity

Environmental Affairs Department (EAD), in partnership with Lilongwe Wildlife Trust (LWT) and Wildlife & Environmental Society of Malawi (WESM), are on a serious campaign of informing farming communities being affected by destructive non-native plant species that are infecting their farm productivity and biodiversity in order to control and eradicate its negative effects. Termed as Invasive […] The post Farming communities being sensitised on management of destructive plant species affecting crop productivity appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Ecobank Malawi hosts thrilling Swipe, Dip & Win pre-Easter fiesta for customers in Blantyre

In its encouragement for the public to embrace a cashless transaction culture Ecobank Malawi hosted a thrilling Swipe, Dip & Win pre-Easter fiesta at Clocktower Mall on Saturday where customers who used their Ecobank cards or non-Ecobank cards for transac
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Ecobank Malawi hosts thrilling Swipe, Dip & Win pre-Easter fiesta for customers in Blantyre

In its encouragement for the public to embrace a cashless transaction culture Ecobank Malawi hosted a thrilling Swipe, Dip & Win pre-Easter fiesta at Clocktower Mall on Saturday where customers who used their Ecobank cards or non-Ecobank cards for transactions at the mall, were eligible to win a plethora of instant prizes. These ranged from […] The post Ecobank Malawi hosts thrilling Swipe, Dip & Win pre-Easter fiesta for customers in Blantyre appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

SADC reaffirms unwavering diplomatic, military support to war-torn DRC

Heads of State and Governments under the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to providing both diplomatic and military support to Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to enable the country find lasting solut
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SADC reaffirms unwavering diplomatic, military support to war-torn DRC

Heads of State and Governments under the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to providing both diplomatic and military support to Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to enable the country find lasting solutions to the violent conflict in Eastern DRC. The leaders also pledged to intensify its public diplomacy on the […] The post SADC reaffirms unwavering diplomatic, military support to war-torn DRC appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Sports, a key tool for national development

Minister of sports and youth affairs, Hon. Uchizi Mkandawire has emphasized the need for the development of different sporting activities in this country as this will help in developing Malawi across all sectors. The minister retaliated that through sports, a
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Sports, a key tool for national development

Minister of sports and youth affairs, Hon. Uchizi Mkandawire has emphasized the need for the development of different sporting activities in this country as this will help in developing Malawi across all sectors. The minister retaliated that through sports, alot of people are able to generate huge amounts of money. He was speaking this on […] The post Sports, a key tool for national development appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Chakwera declares state of disaster in 23 districts

Malawi President Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has this evening declared state of disaster on 23 districts. This follows a special taskforce report which the President received following the wave of disaster which hit the country since this year’s rain s
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Chakwera declares state of disaster in 23 districts

Malawi President Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has this evening declared state of disaster on 23 districts. This follows a special taskforce report which the President received following the wave of disaster which hit the country since this year’s rain season. “It is on the basis of this report that I stand before you tonight, by […] The post Chakwera declares state of disaster in 23 districts appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

63 farmer groups get K6.5 billion from AGCOM, govt wants more farmers to apply

The government has disbursed K6.5 billion to 63 Farmers groups and producer organisations that have qualified for the Agricultural Commercialization Project (AGCOM). Minister of Agriculture, Sam Kawale says the 63 beneficiaries are the ones who qualified for
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63 farmer groups get K6.5 billion from AGCOM, govt wants more farmers to apply

The government has disbursed K6.5 billion to 63 Farmers groups and producer organisations that have qualified for the Agricultural Commercialization Project (AGCOM). Minister of Agriculture, Sam Kawale says the 63 beneficiaries are the ones who qualified for the AGCOM Phase 1 but were not given the money due to limited funds under that phase. “We […] The post 63 farmer groups get K6.5 billion from AGCOM, govt wants more farmers to apply appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Chakwera leaves Malawi for SADC Summit in Zambia

Malawi leader Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has this afternoon left Malawi for Zambia to attend the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit in Lusaka in Zambia. The plane carrying the Malawi leader departed the Kamuzu International Airport (KIA) a
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Chakwera leaves Malawi for SADC Summit in Zambia

Malawi leader Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has this afternoon left Malawi for Zambia to attend the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit in Lusaka in Zambia. The plane carrying the Malawi leader departed the Kamuzu International Airport (KIA) at 14:00 hours and is expected to return home through the same airport on Saturday, 23nd March, […] The post Chakwera leaves Malawi for SADC Summit in Zambia appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

UN, Lilongwe City Council collaborates in provision of hygiene materials at Area 13 market

In a collaborative effort to mitigate hygiene related diseases, the Lilongwe City Council (LCC) together with the United Nations(UN) donated assorted items towards the Area13 market users. Speaking during the donation on Thursday, Evelyn Udedi a representativ
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UN, Lilongwe City Council collaborates in provision of hygiene materials at Area 13 market

In a collaborative effort to mitigate hygiene related diseases, the Lilongwe City Council (LCC) together with the United Nations(UN) donated assorted items towards the Area13 market users. Speaking during the donation on Thursday, Evelyn Udedi a representative from the UN said the market serves as a vibrant hub where people working around the City Center […] The post UN, Lilongwe City Council collaborates in provision of hygiene materials at Area 13 market appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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