Youth in the country have been urged to take front line role in the enhancement of food systems in the country. , National Youth Council of Malawi board chair Duncan Chiyani said this at Capital Hotel in Lilongwe during the conversation series. Speaking during the conversation series, NYC Chiyani , said the youth have great […] The post National Youth Council holds National Youth Conversations Series on the role of the youth in food systems transformation appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi Government and the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) on Monday formally inaugurated the US $350 million (about K612 billion) second compact at a ceremony held in Dallas, Texas. The launch, which coincided with the MCC’s 20th Anniversary celebrations held at the George W. Bush Presidential Center, was presided over by His Excellency Dr. Lazarus McCarthy […] The post US-Africa Summit: Excitement in the air as MCC’s $350m compact is inaugurated appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Social media platforms have significantly impacted the lives of people in Malawi, transforming the way they interact, work, and engage with the world. According to DataReportal, as of early 2023, Malawi has 5.04 million internet users, representing 24.4% of the total population, with approximately 783,800 people actively engaged on platforms like Facebook, X, and Instagram. […] The post Is social media really something we should be serious with? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Mangochi Senior Resident Magistrate Court has acquited Dennis Dias, 56, owner of Neptune Lodge at Namwera, on accusation that he defiled a 15-year-old girl at his lodge. Mangochi Police Station prosecution officer, Inspector Amos Mwase, told the court that Dias forced himself onto the victim by tearing her underwear on 21 May 2023 in […] The post Court acquits lodge owner on defilement charge appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi needs to get out of the poverty trap. But it can only do so with increased investment from investors who will not exploit the country.” This was President Lazarus Chakwera, speaking on Sunday during the Malawi-Texas Business Roundtable in Dallas, United States (US). Sunday’s roundtable was a precursor to the larger 16th US-Africa Business […] The post US-Africa Summit: What should Malawians expect from this meeting of African leaders and US investors? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

We can reveal that a minimum of $600,000 (about K1.05 billion) is remitted by Malawians living in the United States of America every month through informal channels. This was disclosed in Dallas, Texas, on Sunday night during an interface between President Lazarus Chakwera and Malawians living in Texas.   Malawi’s Ambassador to the United States […] The post Govt losing out as over K1.5bn is transferred from US to Malawi every month through informal channels appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Apampando mzigawo zinayi za chipani cha MCP alembera mlembi wamkulu mchipanichi a Elsenhower Mkaka kuwawuza kuti sakugwirizana ndi zomwe anena kuti ofesi yawo idzayamba yaunika kaye anthu olowa mchipanichi asadavomerezedwe. Anayiwa ndi a Zebron Chilondola, a Joseph Chavula, a Peter Simbi komanso a Augustine Chidzanja. Akuluakuluwa ati akutsutsana ndi ganizo lomwe linapangidwalo ndipo ati ngati […] The post Kwavuta ku MCP pomwe akuluakulu ena mchipanichi adzudzula a Mkaka paganizo lakayendesedwe ka Convention appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Business In-Deals Magazine (BIM) on Friday, May 3, 2024, named Paramount Holding Limited (PHL) as the best Malawi’s Yamaha products Importer and seller. PHL’s recognition comes barely a year after Yamaha Motor Corporation of Japan authorised the company as sole Importer & seller of Yamaha motor cycles in the country. Receiving the awards, PHL […] The post Paramount Holdings awarded as Malawi’s best Yamaha products import and seller appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera says a better rail network has potential to transform the transport sector through the reduction of costs of transporting goods and services. President Chakwera said this during a discussion with executive management of All American Rail Group (AARG), a consortium involved in advancing rail, infrastructure and agriculture projects in the United […] The post US-Africa Summit: Chakwera courts investors to spur Malawi’s rail development appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

UTM officials yesterday, Sunday stormed Chiradzulu district just hours after the news broke out that the director of Public Prosecutions Masauko Chamkakala was discontinuing a corruption case against Vice President Dr Saulos Chilima. UTM secretary general Patricia Kaliati and other party officials went flat out at a political rally selling Chilima as the UTM presidential […] The post Just after Chilima’s case got discontinued, UTM stormed Chiradzulu wooing voters appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi leader Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera,on Sunday met United States of America (USA) based investors at the the Malawi-Texas Roundtable in order for him to outline investment opportunities Malawi is having poised under Agriculture, Tourism and Mining (ATM). During the meeting the President underlined the urgent need for the country to break free from the […] The post Africa-US Business Summit: Chakwera dines with US investors, woos them to invest in Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Law Society (MLS) says the delay in tabling the Constitution (Amendment) Bill alongside the Judicial Service Administration Bill both of 2023, is heavily impacting on Malawians seeking justice. MLS President Patrick Mpaka made the remarks today during an engagement meeting between MLS and the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) at Crossroads Hotel in Lilongwe […] The post Govt delay to table Judicial Service Administration bill worries Malawi Law Society appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Bungwe la boma lobweleketsa ngongole la (NEEF) lapempha a khristu kuti adzibweza ngongole zomwe amatenga ku bungweli komanso mabungwe ena opereka ngongole. Mmodzi mwa akuluakulu owona nkhanizi a Humphrey Thondolo, ndiye wanena izi Lamulungu madzulo pa mpingo wa Area 25 Assemblies of God pa maphunziro okhudza mene ndondomeko ya ngongole imayendera.   Malinga ndi a […] The post Bungwe lobwerekesa ndalama la NEEF lapempha Akhristu mdziko muno kuti azibwedza ngongole appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Former diplomat John Chikago has suggested that Malawi should relinquish the northern section of the lake as Tanzania cannot be stopped from using the waters. Chikago’s comment, in an interview with one of the daily papers in the country, comes at a time when Malawi and Tanzania are scheduled to meet to discuss the controversy […] The post Tanzania-Malawi lake dispute: Diplomat Chikago suggests that Malawi should surrender the lake’s northern section appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Disbursement and utilisation of funds in the country’s education sector is fraught with significant discrepancies with little of the approved funds trickling down, according to a Civil Society Education Coalition (Csec) 2023/24 education budget analysis. The analysis shows that by the end of February 2024, almost a month to the close of the financial year […] The post Report exposes that very little of approved funds in the education sector is being disbursed appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The media is awash with reports about the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Masauko Chamkakala discontinuing the corruption case involving the country’s Vice President Saulos Chilima. The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested Chilima on allegations that he abused his office by influencing some government agencies to award business contracts to the infamous Zuneth Sattar under the […] The post Martha Chizuma’s incompetence prompt discontinuation of SKC corruption case appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Construction Industry Council of Malawi, (NCIC) says Infrastructure Analytic Dashboard will help stakeholders to easily follow and access information on the on-going infrastructure projects across the country. Engineer Gerald Khonje NCIC Chief Executive Officer said this initiative will take industry players in construction to a mile step as they will be able to monitor […] The post NCIC optimistic to uphold accountability and transparency through Infrastructure Analytic Dashboard appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) through the Directorate of Research and Outreach (DRO) has launched the Staff Research Grants Program to support faculty members implement research projects in order to address societal problems. Deputy Vice Chancellor Dr Agnes Mwangwela said Friday at Bunda Campus in Lilongwe that the program marks a […] The post LUANAR launches Staff Research Grants Program to address societal challenges appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

British High Commissioner to Malawi, Fiona Ritchie, has reiterated the UK’s commitment to supporting Malawi’s democratic process, particularly in the lead-up to next year’s elections. Speaking at a panel discussion during the World Press Freedom Day commemoration in Mangochi, Ritchie emphasized the crucial role of independent media in ensuring free and fair elections. “The UK […] The post UK Pledges Support for Malawi’s 2025 Elections, Commits to Media Freedom appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Former Reserve Bank governor Dr. Dalitso Kabambe has proposed 7-point development plan to enhance implementation of economic and social programmes at council level. Among others, the 7-point development plan has an introduction of a package of not less than K100 billion for each district to enhance the implementation of all economic and social programs at […] The post Dr. Kabambe proposes 7-point plan to boost the economy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A mother in Mangochi will serve a one and half year jail term for abandoning and failing to provide for her children. This is the second time that Laika Mussah, 28, abandoned and failed to provide for her children. The children are now in the care of Social Welfare office as Mussah starts serving her […] The post Mother gets 30 months jail term for abandoning children appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The State has discontinue a corruption case against Vice-President Saulos Chilima, according to sources familiar with the matter. While both Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Masautso Chamkakala and Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) director general Martha Chizuma refused to comment yesterday, our sources said the DPP was scheduled to submit a certificate of discontinuance to the High […] The post Opinion: On government’s decision to drop Chilima’s corruption case appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Journalists have chased away ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP) cadres this morning in Mangochi who joined the World Press Freedom Day march in full party regalia. The MCP supporters were following minister of Information Moses Kunkuyu who participated in the march. But this did not please the journalists who claimed the party cadres were simply […] The post Journalists chase away MCP cadres at World Press Freedom Day march appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The country’s prominent agriculture player Paramount Holdings Limited (PHL) has this week exported 240 tons of Soya beans to China. This is the first largest Malawi’s Soya beans export to China. The development comes barely a week after the Ministry of Agriculture contracted PHL as one of the buyers of soya beans from mega farms […] The post Malawi’s prominent agriculture player Paramount Holding exports 240 tons of Soya beans to China appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Tongues are wagging and unconfirmed reports are soaring pointing at Home Affairs Minister Zikhale Ng’oma as, allegedly, being a force behind snail’s pace at which the Immigration Department is printing passports in the country. Nyasatimes has, on strict condition of anonymity, spoken with several sources from the Immigration Department, Home Affairs Ministry, Office of the […] The post Smell of Sabotage: Is Minister Zikhale behind the slow printing of passports at the Immigration Department? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Office of Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) has moved in to correct an array of professional mistakes that were made by outgoing Anti Corruption Bureau director Martha Chizuma during her tenure of office. Recent of those remedial actions is the discontinuation of a corrupt case involving Vice President Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima. DPP Masauko […] The post DPP corrects Martha Chizuma’s mistakes, discontinues Chilima’s cas  appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Kusagwirizana kwabuka pakati pa otsatira chipembedzo chachisilamu cha Qadria pamene opembedza akuda akudzudzula opembedza anzawo achimwenye kuti akuwaponderezedwa komanso akuwazunza. Mwazina, opembedza akudawa akuti amwenye akulowerera mzochitika za bungwe la Qadria Muslima Association of Malawi (QMAM) ndi cholinga chobweretsa kugawanikana pakati pa otsatira chipembedzochi. Malingana ndi zomwe Shehe Mhuyudeen watiuza kudzera mu mau omwe wajambula […] The post Kusagwirizana kubuka ku QMAM pamene amwenya akudzudzulidwa kuti akubweretsa chisokonezo appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Centre for Agricultural Transformation (CAT) has advised farmers in the country to diversify their crops as mitigation measures in dealing with climate change. CAT Executive Director Macleod Nkhoma said this in Lilongwe during a technological agriculture show which took place at Natural Resources College (NRC) in Lilongwe. Nkhoma said “Its very important for farmers to […] The post Malawi farmers urged to diversify their crops and embrace new farming technologies in dealing with climate change appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Renowned billionaire businessperson Jimmy Korea Mpatsa says Malawi’s poverty is by choice, stressing that the Presidency holds the key to solutions to most of the problems in Malawi. Mpatsa made the sentiments Friday evening in his presentation titled ‘If I Were the President’ at the Business In-Detail Magazine event in Lilongwe. He said in Malawi, […] The post Billionaire Korea Mpatsa says Malawi’s poverty is by choice: “The Presidency holds key to solutions.” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In line with its statutory obligation, one of Malawi’s subverted organizations , Higher Education Student’s Loans and Grants Board, on Friday took time to orient its members of staff on the Access to Information Act. The orientation took place at Linde Hotels in Mponela, Dowa. Speaking during the function, Parliamentary Committee Chairperson on Information, communication […] The post Higher Education Student’s Loans and Grants Board orients its members of staff on ATI Act appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Authorities in Machinga have disclosed that magistrate courts in the district have received over 300 divorce cases since January this year. Machinga magistrate Austin Kamanga says the cases have resulted in an increased number of children being neglected as parents tussle for separation. Speaking during a legal clinic for school stakeholders in the area of […] The post What? Machinga magistrate court registers over 300 divorce case just since January this year appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi Palestine Solidarity Movement (MPSM) has asked the Malawi Government to cut ties with Israel and instead support Palestine people’s right to liberty and Statehood. In a letter dated April 29 2024 addressed to President Lazarus Chakwera and copied to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Speaker of Parliament as well as representatives of the […] The post Chakwera told to immediately cut ties with Israel Govt appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Liberation for Economic Freedom (LEF) party has received a boost following the defection of People’s Party (PP) National Campaign Director, Clement Bundaunda Phiri to the party. Phiri’s defection was announced at a brief function the party organized to welcome him and 20 other long-serving senior officials from the governing Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and Assembly […] The post PP’s Bundaunda Phiri, 20 more MCP members allegedly defects to Prophet Mbewe’s newly LEF party appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Lazarus Chakwera has confirmed that awaited Millennium Challenge Compact Account projects are due to start this month. Chakwera made the revelation this morning at Kamuzu International Airport (KIA) in Lilongwe as he was leaving for the USA where he will join 10 other African Heads of State and Government for the 16th United States […] The post Chakwera confirms MCC projects start this month as leaves for US to join 10 other African leaders for US-Africa business summit appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Information Minister Moses Kunkuyu has described as ‘podium antics’ allegation made by President for the Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) Enock Chihana who claims that MCP and Tonse Alliance government does not want the current MEC Chairman to administer the forthcoming 2025 elections as they plan not to renew his contract. Chihana further alleged that it […] The post Kunkuyu laughs off Chihana’s podium antics alleging that Chakwera won’t renew contract for MEC Chair appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.