The United Democratic Front (UDF), one of the oldest pioneers of multiparty democracy in Malawi and former ruling party, has scheduled its elective National Conference for 3rd August 2024 and invited “interested bona-fide party members to contest for any party positions that suits their eligibility criterion”. The conference will be held at COMESA Hall in […] The post UDF elective conference slated for August: presidency, secretary general reserved for long-serving members appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Lazarus Chakwera, who is also Patron of the Malawi Red Cross Society (MRCS), has today inaugurated the MRCS 2024 flag week with a donation of K2 Million. This year’s flag week is being commemorated on the theme “Keeping humanity alive” and it is specifically in memory of volunteers who risked their lives saving people […] The post Chakwera launches Malawi Red Cross 2024 Flag week, donates K2m appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Philip Morris International (PIM), through its implementing Partner; Pyxus Agriculture Malawi, has launched the Malawi Entrepreneur Mechanism Initiative which aims at supporting tobacco farmers with tractors on loan. In this initiative, farmers will get a tractor on loan after paying 20% deposit, with an 11% interest. The loan will be paid back in five years. […] The post Belgium company, Philip Moris International, partners Malawi Govt in accelerating mechanization of agriculture appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Kwavuta kunyumba kwa Dr Joyce Banda pomwe azukulu akakamiza mtsogoleri wa dziko lino wakaleyou kuti nayo azivala ngati woyimba Jetu komanso apite akawonere ‘show’ yake. Nyimbo za celebu wamkulu, uja okwera ndege, Jetu, zikupitilira kukhala zachikoka kwa anthu amagulu onse, kuphatikizapo ana. Pomwe president wakale Dr. Joyce Banda amacheza ndi adzukulu awo awiri dzulo, wina […] The post Jetu wavuta! Dr. Joyce Banda akakamizidwa ndi azukulu ake kuti azivala ngati Jetu komanso apite ku ‘show’ yake appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Anthu awiri ali mchitokosi cha polisi ku Lilongwe powaganizira kuti anali nawo m’gulu la anthu anayi omwe adabera munthu yemwe anakwera galimoto yawo ndalama yokwana 64 000 dollars (pafupifupi K111 million). Apolisi apezaponso K5 million pa ndalama yobedwayo komanso galimoto la mtundu wa Honda Fit ya ndalama pafupifupi K10 million, yomwe akuganizira kuti idagulidwa ndi […] The post A polisi amanga anthu awiri pokuva ndalama pafupifupi K111 million kwa munthu yemwe anawapasa lift appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Bwalo la Lilongwe chief resident magistrate laimitsa mpaka pa 17 July 2024 kumva mulandu omwe dziko la South Africa likufuna kuti mneneri Shepherd Bushiri ndi mkazi wawo apite mdzikolo kuti akayankhe milandu. Kuimitsaku kwachitika kambakoti yemwe akutsogolera ma loya a mbali yaboma, a Dzikondianthu Malunda wadwala. Lero, oimira a Bushiri amayenera kupitiliza kufunsa mafunso mboni […] The post Mulandu wa Bushiri awuimitsa mpaka pa July 17 akuti chifukwa otsogolera boma, a Malunda, adwala appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

One of the mental health experts in the country, Dr Ndumanene Silungwe has urged the stakeholders to consider increasing investments in the mental health services to ensure sustainable production and fruitfulness. Silungwe, who is the clinical psychologist for Saint John of God Hospitaller services was speaking in Blantyre on Thursday during the mental health wellness […] The post Stakeholders urged to invest in mental health services appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Blantyre Magistrate Court has charged two men Francis Danger and Samson White of allegedly selling illegal tickets during the TNM Super League match between Mighty Mukuru Wanderers and Karonga United at Kamuzu Stadium on Saturday. Two men have been charged with the offence of being found in possession of property suspected to have been stolen. […] The post Football fraud: Two charged with selling illegal tickets appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In spearheading digital banking innovation, Ecobank Malawi has introduced a game-changing feature to its corporate & business internet banking platform, OmniPlus to mobile money wallet transfers. At a press briefing on Thursday, Ecobank Malawi’s head of payments & cash management, Douglas Luka said the innovative addition empowers businesses, corporates, international organizations, government institutions, NGOs, and many […] The post Ecobank launches OmniPlus to its multiple mobile wallets appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Standard Bank Plc has signed a strategic partnership with Lilongwe Golf Club in which it will offer exclusive services tailored to propel the growth of golf and to enrich the lives of its mutual customers and stakeholders at the premier golf destination. The Bank will host various tournaments and family days under its brand and […] The post Standard Bank Plc signs five-year strategic partnership with Lilongwe Golf Club  appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Fourteen Malawians are missing, while nine are now confirmed dead after a building under construction collapsed in George Town, South Africa, last week. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Charles Nkhalamba, told Nyasatimes today that 34 Malawians were trapped in the ruble. Nkhalamba says 11 were rescued; one is still in the hospital, while another […] The post 14 Malawians missing, nine confirmed dead, in collapsed construction building in South Africa appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) has urged the Tonse Government and President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera to rise above party politics and stop from dipping its fingers in the public to finance Malawi Congress Party (MCP) campaign rallies a head of the 2025 General Election. CDEDI Executive Director Sylvester Namiwa spoke during […] The post Namiwa’s CDEDI wants Govt to pay back funds used for Kamuzu Day celebrations, Kunkuyu says all holiday celebrations have costs appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

It never rains but pour for South African government in the ongoing extradition case involving Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and wife, Mary, as the Chief Resident Magistrate Court has rejected their application to have the defense change the questioning techniques used in the cross examination. On Tuesday, during cross examining South Africa’s only witness, Sibongile Mnzinyathi […] The post South Africa suffers a fresh blow in Bushiri case as court reject protection of witness from being grilled appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Amalawi ayamba kukolola zipatso za ulendo wa mtsogoleri wa dziko lino, Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, ku dziko la Belgium mchaka cha 2022 pamene makampani a ku dziko la Belgium tsopano ayamba kugwira ntchito zawo mdziko muno. Imodzi mwa makampani omwe Chakwera adakakumana nawo ku Belgium ndi Phillip Morris yomwe Lachinayi yatsimikizira Amalawi za kudzipereka kwake […] The post Amalawi ayamba kukolola zipatso za ulendo wa Chakwera ku Belgium appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The extradition case involving Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) church leader Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife resumed at the Lilongwe Magistrate Court Tuesday with the same pathetic display of unprepared and uninformed responses from Sibongile Mnzinyathi, South Africa’s sole witness who is also the Director of Public Prosecution in Gauteng Province. From the start of […] The post As South Africa only witness continues to tumble in court, does SA really have a case to extradite the Bushiris?   appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In this article, writer Lyson Sibande delves deep into the May 2009 ruling by the High Court which bars a vice president who has served two terms to stand as a president.   I have written this post following some disappointing feedback on my previous post where I talked about the ineligibility of Vice President […] The post Analysis: Chilima cannot stand as a president, the law bars him appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) is gearing up for its dog-eat-dog national elective convention, set to unfold from 10 to 12 August this year, 2024. Currently, the party is pulsating with activity as candidates for various positions crisscross the country, engaging in spirited campaigns to woo delegates who hold the power to shape the party’s […] The post Chaima, Chithyola and Mkaka, who is better placed to be MCP’s secretary general? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A human rights lawyers organisation has bailed out a Lilongwe woman who is facing prosecution for illegal vending in the Capital City by providing her with probono services in court. Lawyers Forum for Human Rights has also provided Olive Leko K100,000 cash to boost her business. Acting chairperson of Lawyers Forum for Human Rights, Gerald […] The post Human rights lawyers organisation takes up poor woman’s illegal vending case in Lilongwe appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

JTI Leaf Malawi, one of Malawi’s leading tobacco buyers, has announced that it will distribute 600 bags of top and basal dressing fertilizers and three motorcycles in the ‘Mlimi Wozitsata Ayiphule’ promotion. JTI Leaf Malawi Director of Corporate Affairs and Communications, Limbani Kakhome, made the announcement at Santhe Trading Centre in Kasungu where the company […] The post JTI Leaf Malawi to distribute 600 bags of fertilizers, 3 motorbikes prizes in ‘Mlimi Wozitsata Ayiphule’ promotion appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi has received a $23 million (about K40.2 billion) boost in direct budget support from the African Development Bank (AfDB), a development Malawi has never had in the past 13 years. Donors such as the World Bank, the EU, Norway and the United Kingdom, under what was called the Common Approach to Budget Support, stopped […] The post Chithyola smiles as budgetary support resumes after 13 years: Malawi receives K40bn from ADB appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Government reaffirmed its commitment of bringing more youths in agriculture by unveiling an ambition plan that will see more than 250 000 youth farmers having access to financing from Mastercard Foundation. Speaking during the commissioning of Youth Entrepreneurship for the Future of Food and Agriculture (YEFFA) programme in Lilongwe, minister of Agriculture Sam Kawale said […] The post Govt set to support over 250 000 youth farmers with financing from Mastercard Foundation appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Lilongwe Police Station has arrested Patrick Zyambo a 44-year-old security guard for breaking, and stealing electronic (music) equipment worth K3.5 million at Time of God Church. The police spokesperson Hastings Chigalu said the guard was providing services under a certain security guard company, on Wednesday day, May 15, 2024. “We have since recovered all the […] The post Watchman arrested for breaking into a Church and steal music equipment worth K3.5m appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Energy Ibrahim Matola has called for collaboration among African countries to address the cross-cutting issue of  lack of clean cooking access. Matola made the remarks at the Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa held in Paris, France under the theme:”Catalysing Multi-stakeholder Partnerships.” He said the far-reaching impacts of lack of clean cooking access […] The post Matola in France: Calls for collaboration of African countries to address lack of clean cooking access appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Flames preparations for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers have suffered a setback after some clubs refused to release players for camp training. The Malawi National Football Team is scheduled to host Sao Tome on June 6 at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe before facing Equatorial Guinea away four days later. As of yesterday, […] The post Flames World Cup qualifiers in limbo as only 12 out 30 called up players reports for training appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Alliance for Democracy (Aford) executive committee member Yeremiah Chihana over the party decision to summon him for a disciplinary hearing following his unilateral declaration at a DPP rally that Aford will support former President Peter Mutharika presidential candidature. Chihana, who is cousin to Aford President Enoch Chihana said the secretary general and publicity secretary have […] The post Defiant Yeremiah Chihana says party’s executive doesn’t have mandate to summon him: Maintains Malawi needs APM appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As the 2025 presidential elections approach, there is a growing sentiment among Malawians that incumbent President Lazarus Chakwera may not be able to secure a second term in office. Despite his sweet rhetorical speech, Chakwera’s administration has faced significant challenges that have eroded public confidence and support.   In this article, we will explore why […] The post Opinion: Chakwera’s popularity dwindles, potential defeat looms in 2025 elections appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Nzika Coalition leader and presidential aspirant, Milward Tobias, has disclosed that, if voted into power in the 2025 General Elections, his government will settle for an exchange rate system based on a technically sound assessment of its ability to engender economic growth, expansion of employment and reduction in income inequality. Tobias, an accomplished economist, added […] The post Presidential hopeful Tobias Milward says govt will settle for exchange rate based on technically sound assessment appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Leaders of civil society organizations (CSOs) advancing electoral justice and good governance on Monday converged in Lilongwe to reflect on potential factors that would cause voter apathy and violence prior, during and after the 2025 General Elections. Citizen Alliance (CA) has organized the sectoral engagement meeting with support from National Endowment for Democracy (NED) through […] The post CSOs strategize on how to avert voter apathy, violence in 2025 elections appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Public Trust has emphasized the need for elected leaders to be responsive and always listen to views and needs of the people and be able to present them to the government. NICE District Programs Officer Daniel Malango made the sentiments during an interface meeting the trust organized under the […] The post NICE presses for listening, responsive elected leadership appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Ministry of Transport and Public Works has launched a strategic plan to be used from 2024 to 2030, which it believes will have a bearing on the progress that Malawi can make on some of the global sustainable development goals. Speaking during the launch of the document in Lilongwe, Minister responsible, Jacob Hara, said […] The post Ministry of Transport launches 2024-2030 strategic plan appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Reserve Bank of Malawi – RBM Director for Financial Sector Regulations Dr. Sopani Gondwe has said 35 percent of Malawians are financially illiterate and does not use formal financial services including bank accounts for savings, loans and economy management. Gondwe was speaking on Monday during the opening on training workshop of Community Financial Educators who […] The post RBM says 35% of Malawi population is financially illiterate appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A dispute involving the ownership of Salima Sugar Company took a significant turn on Monday when High Court Judge Charlotte Mesikano ordered the involved parties to resolve the matter through arbitration. Sitting in the Commercial Division of the Lilongwe Registry, Judge Mesikano directed that the claimants, AUM Sugar and Allied Limited, and the defendants, Greenbelt […] The post Court orders arbitration in Salima Sugar shareholding dispute appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Mtsogoleri wa dziko lino Lazarus Chakwera wati wina asamanamize anthu m’dziko muno kuti iwo atuluka m’boma chaka cha mawa. Mtsogoleriyu, poyankhula pa mwambo wokumbukira mtsogoleri wakale wadziko lino Hastings Kamuzu Banda, anati boma lake lipitiliza kupanga zitukuko m’zigawo zonse za dziko lino chifukwa alibe nthawi yolimbana ndi anthu ena. “Olo anthu okonda ndale za miseche […] The post Chakwera wanenetsa kuti sakutuluka m’boma chaka cha mawa appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawian football star based in France Tabitha Chawinga has added another accolade to her trophy cabinet after being name Union des Nationale Professional Footballers (UNFP) French Women’s Player of the Season. The Malawi National Women’s Football Team captain won the accolade for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) Women’s Football Club while global star Kylian Mbappe who did […] The post Historical! Tabitha Chawinga shares award with Mbappe appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Sky Energy Africa has hinted on the need for the country to devise ways of upscaling production and availability of electric cars in the country. The company’s Chief Executive Officer Schizzo Thomson says the use of electric cars needs to be promoted as the vehicles have so many advantages. Thomson has made the remarks ahead […] The post Sky Energy Africa takes electric cars to Lilongwe Motor Show appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.