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.

Without retreat or surrender, firebrand Bon Kalindo has taken a swipe at President Lazarus Chakwera’s administration on a series of governance issue including alleging that the new company providing passport system at Immigration Department, E-Tech Systems, belongs to Chakwera’s son. Speaking during a press briefing held in Lilongwe today, Kalindo said Chakwera has not spoken […] The post Bon Kalindo spills beans: Alleges E-Tech Systems, new passport system supplier, belongs to Chakwera’s son appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Super League of Malawi (Sulom) has yielded to pressure to change the initial officiating panel for the FCB Nyasa Bullets and Mighty Mukuru Wanderers in the fierce Blantyre at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre on Saturday. Sulom initially assigned Mayamiko Kanjere as centre referee with Pondamali Tembo and Yohane Chiutika as assistant referees, Cedric Mwachumu as […] The post More controversy in Blantyre Derby referees choice appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Just hours after embattled Kondwani Nankhumwa announced his resignation as the Leader of Opposition, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Vice President for the South Dr. George Chaponda, who is also former Minister of Agriculture, has went public to remind former President Peter Mutharika how loyal he has been to him. Analysts have since dubbed Chaponda’s remarks […] The post Scared of Navicha, Chaponda reminds APM of his loyalty as the Leader of Opposition seat gets vacant   appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has given a 6-month period from 1st May to December, 2024 for mobile networks to phase out Physical Airtime and Data scratch cards. MACRA Director General, Daud Suleman disclosed during a press conference in Lilongwe on Tuesday that the Authority has issued out a directive to the licence operators of […] The post In 6 months, Malawians will no longer use physical airtime and data scratch cards appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Plan International Malawi has engaged the media to update them on the organization’s achievements and future initiatives across the districts of implementation. The organization’s Country Director, Mwape Mulumbi said media has the big role to shape girls and women to bring positive change. “Media can use their various platforms to make women and girls become […] The post Plan International Malawi engages the media to promote projects in the districts of implementation appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Construction Industry Council of Malawi (NCIC) under CoST program will tomorrow 3rd May, 2024 launch Infrastructure Analytic Dashboard a tool which easily facilities understanding of the disclosed infrastructure data for easy decision making by stakeholders in the construction industry. Speaking at a press briefing ahead of the launch which will take place at Capital […] The post NCIC to launch Infrastructure Analytic Dashboard appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The British High Commissioner to Malawi Fiona Ritchie says the government should avoid any attempts to stifle media freedom and independence in the country. Ritchie talked tough against press freedom this morning in Lilongwe during a breakfast meeting with the Association of Environmental Journalists (AEJ) ahead of the World Press Freedom Day commemorations on May […] The post British High Commissioner warns Malawi Govt against stifling media freedom appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has organised a three-day capacity building workshop for women’s football administrators at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe. The workshop, which started on Monday and winds up today, is being facilitated by Fifa experts, Kenyan Doreen Nabwire and Zimbabwean  Thuba Banda The main facilitators of the training are FIFA experts Doreen […] The post FAM, Fifa hold women’s administrators course appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi President Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has challenged Malawi media to help build the nation by telling the Malawian story. Addressing the media at Kamuzu Palace during the world press freedom day the Malawi leader said it is good for the country to focus on rebuilding the country’s national agenda. “In telling the world Malawi’s […] The post President Chakwera calls on journalists to tell the Malawi story appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

African football talents have long been a part of the prestigious English Premier League. Players like Mo Salah and Pierre Emerick Aubameyang are some of the league’s biggest names. However, a very small number of Africans have pursued a coaching career in the EPL.  It is not only the case for African coaches but also […] The post Reports highlight the lack of black coaches in the English Premier League appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Officials from National Registration Bureau (NRB) have extended the registration of people in Lilongwe Rural following complaints of failure by many to register due to unavailability of adequate cameramen and other facilities. The registration, which started on April 7 will now end on May 6, 2024. Voters will be eligible to vote if they have […] The post NRB extends registration of people in Lilongwe Rural due to unavailability of facilities appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Government, through the Ministry of Health, has asked to meet the leadership of healthcare workers’ groups tomorrow in Lilongwe over their planned demonstrations across the country on Thursday. The groups- National Organisation of Nurses and Midwives of Malawi (Nonm) Physicians Assistants Union of Malawi (Paum) are mobilising for protests over government’s alleged “dishonesty” and failure […] The post Govt shaken with Health workers Thursday protests: Invites their leaders for meeting this Tuesday appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Interns under the Malawi Government Graduate Internship Programme have asked the government to increase their allowance from K80 000 to K250 000 per month.   In a letter dated April 19 2024 addressed to the Ministry of Labour Principal Secretary, the interns said they have made the request due to the country’s rising high cost […] The post Govt interns, who receive K80 000 allowance per months, wants it increased to K250 000 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Police in Lilongwe have arrested a lawyer on suspicion that he bought a stolen vehicle from South Africa. Police public relations officer for Peter Kalaya has confirmed of the arrest lawyer Stanley Chirwa for being found in possession of a vehicle, Ford Ranger, suspected to have been stolen at gun point in 2018 in South […] The post Lawyer in the cooler for allegedly buying stolen vehicle from South Africa appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Former cabinet minister Timothy Mtambo has joined Alliance for Democracy (Aford) and party president Enoch Chihana is set to welcome the Citizens for Transformation leader at a political rally on Wednesday at Chinsapo in Lilongwe. A source privy to the information said Mtambo was unveiled to Aford national executive committee members who met at Lingadzi […] The post Mtambo heads to Aford, to be unveiled this Wednesday appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.