Refugee rights advocate—Inua Advocacy—has appealed for post-relocation support and interventions towards refugees and asylum seekers at Dzaleka Refugee camp. Making the appeal exactly one year since the government ordered “the forced relocation”, the organization says it observed that “lives of the refugees and asylum seekers worsened at the camp”, as they lack essential needs and […] The post Local NGO, Inua Advocacy, calls for post-relocation support for refugees in Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Wapampando wa komiti yoona za malamulo Ku nyumba ya malamulo, Peter Dimba wati komitiyi yapeza kuti mlandu wokhudza Paramount Holdings Limited womwe wozenga milandu wa boma Masauko Chamkakala anawuthesa, upitilire. Dimba wati komitiyi siinakhutitsidwe ndi chigamulo chomwe chinaperekedwa,pa mlandu  womwe akulu akulu aku Paramount Holdings Limited inapereka zikalata zabodza Ku sukulu ya ukachenjede yomwe imagula […] The post Komiti yoona za malamulo ku Parliament yayi mulandu wa Paramount Holdings upitilire appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

JK Productions, an organization of the country’s football legends, has today officially rebranded to Football Legends Association (FLA).   The organisation’s managing director and founder Jim Kalua says the change aligns the entity with its goals of promoting the welfare of former football players. “The previous name had my initials and it painted a picture […] The post JK productions rebrands Football Legends Association (FLA) appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

UTM secretary general Patricia Kaliati says party president Saulos Chilima will be on ballot paper as presidential candidate during the 2025 presidential election. This puts to rest speculation that Chilima will not vie for the state presidency but will instead support the candidacy of President Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera.   Kaliati was speaking at a […] The post Frustrated with unfulfilled campaign promises, UTM charges that Chilima will be on the ballot and win next year appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As Malawi National Examinations Board (MANEB) will be administering the 2024 national examinations starting on Wednesday, May 22-24 with Primary School Leaving Certificate of Education (PSLCE), provision of some services will be temporarily suspended from today May 20 till July 19. A statement from MANEB’s Executive Director, Dorothy Nampota notifies the public that the services […] The post MANEB criticised over decision to suspend provision of some of its essential services  appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In order to protect customers against money fraud, Airtel Malawi Plc removed one time password on MyAirtel App Airtel and instead introduced new security features. The leading provider of mobile telecommunications services in Malawi, unveiled the removal of the One Time Password (OTP) on their flagship MyAirtel” Mobile App and introduced two innovative security measures […] The post Airtel introduces new security features to protect customers against money fraud, removes one time password appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Over the past week, TNM customers experienced exasperatingly slow and intermittent internet services, which the company apologised for and explained that it was due to disruption by cuts to under-sea fibre cables. At a press briefing yesterday, TNM Plc management — led by its Chief Executive Officer, Michel Hebert explained that the submarine cables in […] The post Beleaguered TNM moves to counter internet disruptions appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a significant milestone, the Nzika Coalition Party has officially received its registration certificate from the Registrar of Political Parties, paving the way for its participation in upcoming elections. Party President Christopher Mike Chiomba received the certificate at a ceremony held in Blantyre on Monday. He expressed confidence in the party’s chances of winning big […] The post Malawi’s Nzika Coalition Party Receives Registration Certificate, Sets Sights on Election Victory appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

One of Malawi’s celebrated and renowned poets, Tendai M Shaba, has disclosed that he will release his poignant and deeply moving third book, Living with the Wildflowers, on August 5, 2024. This collection of poetry delves into the profound themes of grief, loss, and pain, offering readers a journey of healing and transformation. The Living […] The post Poet Tendai Shaba offers comfort, solace through his latest collection titled ”Healing Through Words” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Despite current legal restrictions, unsafe abortions are still widespread in Malawi as over 100,000 abortions take place every year, country-wide. Citing the research results by the College of Medicine and Guttmacher Institute which shows that over 141,000 abortions happened in Malawi in 2015 alone, Coalition for the Prevention of Unsafe Abortion (COPUA) Vice Chairperson, Dr […] The post Legal restrictions fail to stop unsafe abortions – COPUA appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A group of concerned citizens has threatened to call for protests if National Registration Bureau (NRB) continue to register children below the age of 16 years in their current registration exercise. Leader of the group, Wells Khama told reporters in Lilongwe on Friday that while NRB exercise is underway they are saddened to learn of […] The post Concerned citizens threaten to protest against NRB registration of minors appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Minister of Energy, Hon. Ibrahim Matola has strongly condemned the recent act of vandalism on power infrastructure at Illovo Sugar in Nchalo, Chikwawa district. He said in a statement available to Nyasa Times that the vandals targeted the Illovo Estate on the L25 Mulambe line, disrupting power supply to several trading centers in the […] The post Matola condemns act of vandalism of power infrastructure in Nchalo, Chikwawa appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has saluted the Government of Iceland for giving Malawi top priority in its foreign development programs. Chakwera made the sentiments in Lilongwe on Monday evening during a state banquet he hosted in honour of Bjarni Benedictsson. The Malawi leader observed that of several countries, Malawi is the country in […] The post Chakwera hails Iceland for prioritizing Malawi in its foreign development policies appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

MALAWI is among six countries in Africa which have registered a sharp increase in the access and use of contraceptives globally over the past 12 years. This development is revealed in a key global Family Planning Measurement Report for 2023 launched recently (April 24, 2024) by FP2030, a United Nations foundation, in Washington DC, USA. […] The post Malawi among six African countries shining over increased family planning uptake appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The National Advocacy Platform (NAP) has described the resumption of the budget support by the African Development Bank (AfDB) as a crucial step in bolstering our economy. He said along with signals from other international donors like the IMF’s $175 million ECF grant, the direct budgetary support marks a crucial moment in Malawi’s economic recovery. […] The post NAP says direct budgetary support crucial step in bolstering Malawi’s economy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

At Silver Stadium, Area 47 in Lilongwe, during one of the TNM Super League matches in week seven, it was a toss-up between the two blue teams as they battled for three points. Silver Strikers played tik-tok football on a chilly, overcast, and rainy Sunday afternoon. They had several possessions in the first and second […] The post Match Analysis: Why Mighty Wanderers tumbled down to Silver Strikers appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Trust has urged journalists to be vigilant in their reporting ahead of the 2025 general elections. Daniel Malango, Programs Officer for NICE Trust responsible for Lilongwe and Dedza, made the call during a media engagement session organized by the trust for Lilongwe-based journalists. “The session aimed to familiarize […] The post NICE Trust Urges Journalists to Be Vigilant Ahead of 2025 Elections appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The micro-drip irrigation introduced by the NCA/DCA Country Joint Programme project in Chikwawa district is receiving praise from members of the Ngabu community for its transformative impact on their lives. According to the project’s host Alex Steven Bango, from Gogo village, senior chief Nkhwangwa under T/A Ngabu in the district, the area was plagued by […] The post Micro-Drip Irrigation transforms lives in Chikwawa district appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Only two out of 23 secondary schools in Machinga district have computer laboratories. District Director of Education, Youth and Sports Nellie Kamtedza has disclosed this, saying access to ICT education remains a huge challenge. Kamtedza was speaking when Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) was launching an ICT Lab Construction at a newly constructed school in […] The post Shocker as only 2 out of 23 secondary schools in Machinga have computer laboratories. appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of finance Simplex Chithyola-Banda, has urged Malawians who are benefiting From National economic empowerment fund (NEEF), to repay back the loan accordingly, so that many others should benefit directly or indirectly. Chitchyola-Banda said this in Balaka after handing over ten boreholes, which NEEF has drilled as part of corporate social responsibility. Deputy minister of […] The post Finance Minister Chithyola hands over 10 NEEF-funded boreholes in Balaka, advise people to repay loans appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Chippo Nyirongo is a Pastor’s wife, Rev. Robert Masikamu of Zambezi Evangelical Church, Mitsidi Synod. The two are currently ministering at Zambezi Evangelical Church, Lumbadzi Congregation. Chippo informed Nyasatimes that she started composing and recording songs in 2023 as a revelation and new calling after passing through difficult times in ministry with her husband. “The […] The post Gospel artist Chippo Nyirongo Masikamu speaks on “Kumwamba Kudzandibakila” controversy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Lingadzi Police in Lilongwe has arrested a 30-year-old suspect based in Mzuzu, identified as Azimenye Michael Sikwese, for creating a fake Facebook account bearing the name and photo of Dr. Triephornia Thomson Mpinganjira. In a statement signed by Lingadzi Police publicist Sergeant Cassim Manda the self-proclaimed pastor has been arrested in Mzuzu by detectives from […] The post Self-proclaimed pastor arrested for operating fake social media account for Triephornia Thomson Mpinganjira appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Mangochi Senior Resident Magistrate Court has convicted and sentenced an Indian national to 11 years imprisonment for setting on a shop on fire and burning property worth K650 million. This was misappropriating a sum of K45 million due to betting. He is identified as 37 year old Asif Master. State prosecutor, Amos Mwase told […] The post Indian sentenced to 11 years in prison for setting a shop on fire, destroying property worth K650m appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

At least 10, 900 classrooms are under construction in public primary schools across Malawi in a bid to provide a conducive teaching and learning environment. The Ministry of Education is constructing the classrooms through Malawi Education Reform Programme (MERP). For instance, at Chikololere Primary School in Dedza, which has an enrollment of 1,989, three classroom […] The post MERP’s 10,900 classrooms under construction appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

NICO Life Insurance, a leading provider of life insurance solutions, on Friday visited the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) where the company engaged with graduating students and discussed issues to do career prospects. The event, which was held at the University’s campus in Thyolo was aimed at providing valuable insights into the insurance […] The post NICO Life Insurance engages MUST graduates in ‘career prospects’ appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has unpacked the fourth edition of the 2024 FDH Bank Cup prizes where it has disclosed that the winner for this year’s K150 million will pocket a whooping K35 million from K30 million. FAM through the Competitions and Communications Director Gonezgani Zakazaka made the announcement on Friday at Mpira […] The post FDH Bank Champion to take home K35 million stake as preliminary matches set to kick-off on May 25 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The country’s healthcare and justice delivery systems are set to crash from next week if government does not attend to their workers’ grievances on salaries and other conditions of service. The unions are the National Organisation of Nurses and Midwives in Malawi (Nonm) and Physician Assistants Union of Malawi (Paum) as well as the Judiciary […] The post National crisis looms as health workers and judiciary staff plan strikes dues unmet conditions of service appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) has accused the Malawi Congress Party(MCP) of attacking its supporters at Mponela in Dowa last evening. Director of Public Relations and Marketing Officer for the Party Chris Taulo has told Nyasatimes that at the time, the party supporters were doing preparations for the Mega rally that the party intends to […] The post Chaos in Mponela as MCP and Aford members attack each other, leaving several injured appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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.