The International World  Hockey Federation has recognised Malawi after ranking its men’s and women’s national teams. This follows the inclusion of the men’s and women’s teams in the last ranks the world hockey governing body has released. A statement  Malawi National Council of Sports released on Wednesday said both teams are ranked 10th in Africa but […] The post World hockey body ranks Malawi teams appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Demonstrations forcing Lilongwe District Council to remove Burundian and Rwandan refugees that returned to the streets to illegally engage in businesses, were postponed to allow for further dialogue on the matter. The demonstrations by Small Scale Business Operators Association of Malawi were scheduled for Thursday at Lilongwe District Council’s office premises. However, District Commissioner Lawford […] The post Demonstrations against Lilongwe District Council over refugees relocation postponed appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The First Capital Bank (FCB) Plc has expressed happy with the overwhelming response which the current on-going Civil Servant Aweluke Promotion is receiving from customers. Marketing Manager of FCB, Pacharo Stanley Chirwa made the remarks on Thursday in Blantyre when the bank conducted the second draw of the promotion which saw a total of three […] The post FCB impressed with ‘Civil Servant Aweluke Promotion’ response as 3 people win K250 each in second draw appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Communities in Kaphirimtiwa in Salima have hailed the installation of electricity under the Malawi Rural Electrification Program (MAREP) phase nine saying it will help to make life easy for many. For instance, headteacher for Kaphirimtiwa Community Day Secondary School Brino Pindani says management of examination will no longer be a burden as printing of examination […] The post Communities in Salima hail the installation of electricity appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Newly formed People’s Development Party (PDP) has called for interested individuals to represent the party as ward councillors and members of Parliament in the 2025 Tripartite Elections. Former Democratic Progressive Party’s Vice-President for the Southern Region. A statement signed by interim Publicity Secretary Rhodes Msonkho, which the party issued, dated 9 May 2024, says this […] The post Nankhumwa’s PDP in a roaring mode as it calls for interested people to be its candidates: Get forms from SG’s office appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera says his government is committed to implementing continental fertilizer and soil health action initiative and others aimed at improving soil productivity. Chakwera made the remarks at the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit currently underway in Nairobi, Kenya. He said through the 10-year Malawi Action Plan on Fertilizer and […] The post Africa Fertiliser Summit: Chakwera commits to implementation of continental fertilizer, soil health initiative appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Airlines says it is introducing new flights to three countries namely Mozambique, Rwanda and Uganda. The company says the new routes are a sign of growth for the Airline. Marketing Manager for the Airline, Only Taulo, told reporters that fares for the Airline were quite affordable. “Soon we will start operating to Kigali, […] The post Malawi Airlines to introduce new flights to three countries appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Presidential Advisor on Religious Affairs, Reverend Brian Kamwendo, has advised faith leaders to be proactive in protecting themselves and their flock from cybercrime. Kamwendo made the advice on Wednesday when he presided over the training, which the Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority (MACRA) organized in Lilongwe. The presidential aide stressed that in today’s increasingly digital era, […] The post Presidential aide Rev Kamwendo advises faith leaders to be proactive in cybercrime protection appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi has made tremendous improvements in the promotion and safeguarding of media freedom, according to the 2024 World Press Freedom Index published by Reporters Without Borders. The index shows the country has moved from position 82 to position 63 on the global ranking. Speaking earlier during this year’s World Press Freedom Day commemorations, Minister of […] The post Malawi improves on World Press Freedom Index ranking appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Officials from Escom are now over the moon after Kanengo Power Substation has doubled its power supply to 158 megawatts from 85 megawatts. This means more customers will now connected to the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) power grid. Bernard Nkhulawe, ESCOM’s Senior Engineer (Transformer Workshop Switchgear) confirmed this as the Japanese Government and […] The post Lilongwe moves towards no blackouts again as Kanengo Power Substation doubles power supply appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Zenius Milward and his fellow learners were happily enjoying an English lesson at Msenjere Full Primary School in Nkhotakota when an unexpected visitor forced its way into their classroom on that Wednesday morning of February 28, 2024. “As we took the lesson, we saw a mountain of water entering our classroom. We’re surprised to see […] The post Returning children to school as an impetus to recover from effects of natural disasters in Nkhota Kota appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a quest of transparency and accountability, a grouping of CSOs in the country have demanded the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) should, within 14 days from 8th May, update Malawians on its position regarding the discontinued cases and disclose the amount of money spent on investigating and prosecuting these matters. Some of the discontinued include: such […] The post ACB given 14 days to disclose money spent on investigating, prosecuting discontinued case appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Vendors plying their trade in Limbe Central Business Area have expressed concern over the inadequate space, which they say is hindering the growth of their businesses. According to Hestings Samwa, Chairperson for Limbe street vendors, “The number of vendors keeps on growing every day, which has now outgrown the capacity of the free market built […] The post Vendors in Limbe decry inadequate space, Pacific Tower offers solution appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) on Wednesday launched its 2024 – 2030 strategic plan. MUST Council chairperson Dr Matthews Mtumbuka described it as milestone towards attainment of vission , mission and mandate of the University. Stressing the importance of the strategy, Mtumbuka said while it is inevitable that some of the current […] The post MUST launches strategic plan with a call for support from all stakeholders including Government appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Gender activists have expressed disappointment with the U-turn by the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) on the appointment George Chaponda as the Leader of Opposition in parliament. Chairperson of the NGO-Gender Coordination Network, Maggie Kathewera Banda, says what the DPP has done is an indication that it has no trust in the leadership of women and […] The post Gender activists angry at DPP for appointing Chaponda not Navicha for the position of the Leader of Opposition appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Kampani yogulitsa malo ya Eagles Real Estate Consultants yapeleka plot kwa oyimba Jetu yemwe dzina lake lenileni ndi Christina Kholiyo pomulimbikitsa pa ntchito yake yoyimba komanso kusangalatsa anthu. Mkulu owona za malonda ku kampaniyi a Roshan Thole wati plot-yi yomwe ili ku Lilongwe ku Airwing ndi ya ndalama zosachepra K6 Million Kwacha ndipo iyi ndi […] The post Woyimba wazaka 74, Jetu, alandira plot kuchokera ku Eagles Real Estate Consultants appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In an interesting twist Malawi Congress Party (MCP) intra-political squabbles over who should content at the coming August Convention, veterans of the party have taken a swipe at one of the aspirants for the post of the deputy president Engineer Vitumbiko Mumba for allegedly manipulating the entire National Regional leadership through financial inducements. The veterans, […] The post Engineer Mumba in hot soup as MCP veterans accuse him of manipulation and sponsoring divisions in the party appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Mission Rabies, a project of Worldwide veterinary Services (WVS), has urged people in the country to develop a culture of vaccinating their dogs and pets so as to reduce cases of rabies in the country. Country director for the project in the country, Inga McDermott said this in an interview on the sidelines of the […] The post Malawians urged to vaccinate their dogs and pets. appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Mzuzu Auction Floors opened for tobacco buying and selling on Tuesday with 3,718 bales sold with prices in the range of $2.99 and $3.15 per Kilogram. Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Geoffrey Mamba, opened the market with a plea to buyers to further up their prices. Mamba said he was satisfied with the […] The post Northern region farmers hailed for quality tobacco appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A civil society organisation called One Youth, One Voice has questioned the rationale behind the appointment of David Bisnowatty to be a Malawian envoy in Israel, arguing that he is too much of an Israeli himself to defend the interests of Malawians. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday chairperson of the organisation, Ernest Mtemweka Chirambo said […] The post CSO says Bisnowatty not good choice as Malawi envoy to Israel appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Agriculture, Sam Kawale says Malawi is geared to ensure an improvement in fertiliser usage and soil management in the next two years, for greater results in the agricultural sector. Kawale was speaking today on the sidelines of the Africa Fertiliser and Soil Health (AFSH) Summit currently underway in Nairobi, Kenya. He said through […] The post Africa Fertiliser Summit on in Kenya: Kawale says Malawi geared to improve fertiliser usage appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Lazarus Chakwera has said Malawi is not a poor country as it is sitting on abundance of wealth, most of which he said is yet to be explored. He was speaking on the sidelines of the United States (US)-Africa Business Summit, Chakwera underscored the need for Malawi to find a way of quantifying the […] The post Malawi is rich, says Chakwera as he leaves US-Africa Summit for another summit in Nairobi, Kenya appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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.