Journalists have been urged to improve media coverage on Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) issues including access to safe abortion. Centre for Solution Journalism (CSJ) Executive Director, Brian Ligomeka made the call on Friday in Lilongwe during the training for journalists on reporting on Sexual and Reproductive Health issues. He said the organization wanted to […] The post Journalists urged to improve coverage on Sexual Reproductive Health issues appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Centre for Social Accountability and Transparency (CSAT) has reiterated the need for it to join hands with the media in the country in providing checks and balances regarding issues to do with accountability and transparency. CSAT renewed its commitment to work with the media on this noble cause on Thursday evening at Chatonda Lodge […] The post CSAT renews media collaboration in providing public checks and balances appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The department of climate change and meteorological services says the country will start experiencing chipeloni winds in the coming days, marking the start of a normal winter season.   The director of the department, Lucy Mtilatila, says the current hot conditions are expected to end, noting that the country will only experience a normal and […] The post Brace for Chiperoni winds as winter starts, health experts advise those with respiratory problems to stay indoor appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The country’s economy will continue to be unstable as Malawi government continues borrowing funds, with revelation that national debt has now worsened from K9.3 trillion to K13.1 trillion as of December 2023 leading to a GDP ratio of 85 percent. Richard Kaudza, deputy director of Debt and Aid in the ministry of Finance revealed this […] The post Govt admits that the country’s economy will continue being unstable appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has taken advantage of his attendance of the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, to woo investors to support Malawi 2063 First 10-Year Implementation Plan (MIP-1). MIP-1 is the operationalisation strategy of the Malawi 2063 (MW2063) national vision for the period 2021 to 2030. This is the […] The post Chakwera woos investors towards Agenda 2063 realization, holds Malawi Ready Forum in Kenya appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Frustrated with continued delay by the administration by announce their graduation date, Mzuzu University graduating students have gone political accusing their bosses of playing delaying tactics because they are pushing the opposition agenda to pit them, youthful voters, against President Lazarus Chakwera’s re-election bid. In a scathing and powerfully worded letters addressed to Council and […] The post Mzuni graduands accuse administration of ‘working to frustrate Chakwera’ as their graduation date continue to delay appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), in an article published on Wednesday this week on its website, reported that they interviewed a Malawian worker in Israel who said that some of his compatriots working on other farms were receiving less than the minimum wage in Israel. Only identified as Benzani, is quoted as having said: “The minimum […] The post Malawian workers being paid less than others, forcing them to look for jobs elsewhere, the BBC reports appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

It has been revealed that Malawians deported from Israel for allegedly fleeing from their designated farms and sough work elsewhere are in hot soup as local employment agencies plan to take them to court to recover costs incurred. Twelve Malawians have been deported from Israel over breach of visa terms after they left the farms […] The post More trouble for Israel deported labourers: Local agents demand compensation of over K8.5m each appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Officials from the Ministry of Trade and Industry are warning sugar distributors and wholesalers found engaging in price manipulation schemes. The officials say the malpractice is leading to the continued escalation of sugar prices in the country. The ministry said it has done a comprehensive investigation which has revealed connivance between certain distributors and street […] The post Govt sends a stern warning to sugar distributors, wholesalers appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

FCB Nyasa Bullets have appointed a new board of directors with five old members being replaced with new members. Bullets announced to the board on Thursday that Konrad Buckle has been maintained as club president with Escort Chinula as the club’s vice president, a position which was occupied by incumbent Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president […] The post Bullets appoints new board of directors appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawian women’s football star Leticia Chinyamula won the Most Promising Player during the inaugural Cosafa Award held on Thursday in South Africa. She beat her Ascent Academy teammate Rose Kabzere and Zambian Esther Banda. However, it was a mixed bag with the surprise failure of France-based Scorchers Tabitha Chawinga who lost the Women’s Player of […] The post Malawian women’s football star, 17-yr-old Leticia Chinyamula, wins Cosafa Award appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC) and Danish Red Cross have through Malawi Red Cross Society made a distribution of K214 million to over 500 families affected by floods in Nkhotakota. Each affected family from Matiki, Ngala, Nyamvu camps under Senior Chief Kanyenda in the lakeshore district has pocketed K100, 000. Danish Red Cross Country […] The post Direct cash transfer of K214million distributed to over 500 families affected by floods in Nkhotakota. appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Apolisi ku Lilongwe anamenya kumsana kwa oyimba Jetu, watero mmayi wazamalonda Dorothy Shonga yemwe amadziwika kwambiri kuti Cash Madam. Izi zinatsatira kusamvana komwe kunabuka pomwe apolisi ndi ena aku nthambi yotelera msonkho ya MRA paza zikalata za galimoto ya Dorothy yomwe anthuwa amayendera. Malingana ndi Shonga yemwe wati chipwilikitichi chinadza kuyambila malo achipikisheni a Nathenje […] The post A Polisi ku Nathenje amenya woyimba wokalamba Jetu kunsana, watero Dorothy Shonga appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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.