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.

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.