Entrepreneur and philanthropist Triephornia Mpinganjira has today, at an event held at Golden Peacock Hotel in Lilongwe, unveiled 20-year-old girl, Chikondi Kamwendo, from Bangula in Nsanje District as the first winner in her ‘Kuthandiza omwe alibe kuthekera kupita patsogolo’ project. Announced on April 1st, the project—which runs up to December this year—aims at providing K1 […] The post 21-year-old poor girl from Nsanje is the first winner in Triephornia Mpinganjira’s project of support youth business appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi University of Science and Technology, (MUST) have partnered with an international organization called Pensievision Inc in a landmark project of testing of a handheld, 3D imaging system for improved screening of cervical neoplasia, to eventually play a significant role to help prevent cervical cancer. According to Dr. Joe Carson, principal investigator on this grant […] The post Pensievision partners MUST over US$2m project to prevent cervical cancer appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a twist to the fugitive Paul Mphwiyo saga, his wife, Thandizo, has challenged a High Court of Malawi order to forfeit the family’s Area 43 residence in Lilongwe. Through lawyer Khumbo Soko, Thandizo on Monday filed an application in the High Court in Lilongwe to set aside the forfeiture order for Mphwiyo’s residence made […] The post Fugitive Mphwiyo wants his forfeited house back: Uses his wife to challenge High Court order appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The old political blood fight between two sons of Aford—Enock Chihana, son of Chakufwa Chihana, and Frank Mwenifumbo, the longest serving personal assistant of Chakufwa Chihana—has resurfaced even nastier with each side sponsoring chaos and violence to the other in a political battle for political relevance in the northern region. Chihana and Mwenifumbo fought vehemently […] The post Political blood fight between Chihana and Mwenifumbo resurfaces as Wakuda Kamanga dumps Aford for NDP appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

General Secretary for Dedza Dynamos Football Club Kondwani Wiseman Banda has disclosed that his team expect to achieve more and win a single gold medal this season after they ended into FDH semi-finale last year. NyasaTimes spoke to Wiseman Banda who explained that for the current season they are not settling for less but to […] The post Dedza Dynamos FC eyes gold medal this season – GS appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A sexual harassment victim who was a house keeper to an Indian national in Lilongwe has parted ways with his lawyer after the lawyer said the issue of the sexual harassment was settled out of court and the victim allegedly received K20 million. The man, who earlier told the media that the Indian national forced […] The post Lawyer dumps Shayona sexual harassment victim: Says matter was sorted with K20 million ransom appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

One of the country’s financial institutions, Centenary Bank has supported Pediatrics Trust with K2 million to help in enhancing its works of providing assistance to children in need of pediatric treatment. Speaking on the sidelines of the cheque donation for the support which was made on Friday in Blantyre, Centenary Bank Head of Retail Mayamiko […] The post Centenary Bank supports Pediatrics Trust with K2 million appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Government has saved billions of tax payer money after Blantyre Adventist Hospital successfully conducted 12 open heart surgeries during this year’s open-heart surgery camp, which ended last Friday. The surgeries were conducted by healthcare personnel from Hearts for Mission International. The hospital’s Chief Executive Officer, Kirby Kasinja said all the patients were on government waiting […] The post Blantyre Adventist Hospital conducts successful heart surgeries appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Tamanda Ng’ombe brings to Standard Bank Plc a wealth of experience spanning 16 years in integrated marketing & communications strategy; customer experience & management; sales & brand management — as she is appointed the new Head of Marketing with effect from April 1, 2024. A statement from Standard Bank says Tamanda Ng’ombe takes over from […] The post Standard Bank Plc appoints Tamanda N’gombe as new Head of Marketing appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Chitoliro Productionz, organisers UMP Festival 2024 – The Evolution have announced ‘man of the moment’ in music circles, Onesimus as the first headliner. UMP Festival 2024, dubbed ‘The Evolution’ is scheduled from 25th to 28th October at Cape Maclear, Mangochi. Onesimus also known as African Butter is a multi award winning singer/songwriter with a string […] The post Onesimus announced as first UMP Festival headliner appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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.