In an interesting twist to the chaos at Immigration Department, Nyasatimes can confirmed that the much-anticipated national shutdown by some concerned immigration officers has visibly and audibly failed. Our team has been in different immigration offices in Lilongwe, Blantyre, Mzuzu and Zomba and they have observed—both through the physical visits and interviews—those operations are not […] The post Immigration officers tumble in embarrassment as their national shutdown strike fails: What went wrong? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The High Court in Blantyre has nullified the appointment of Charles Kalumo as director general of the Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services. High Court Judge Mike Tembo in his ruling says Kalumo’s appointment was in violation of the applicable law.   “Consequentially, it is ordered that Brigadier General Charles Kalumo (Retired) cease to hold […] The post Kalumo no longer Immigration boss: High Court nullifies his appointment as it was in ‘contravention of the law’. appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The High Court in Lilongwe has today convicted Annie Mumba, the widow of the late professor Peter Mumba, on a charge of murdering her husband in April 2020. The convict was arrested after postmortem results, requested by concerned family members, revealed that Mumba had died from acute poisoning. In his judgement, High Court Judge Mzondi […] The post High Court convicts wife of late Prof. Mumba for murder of husband: Evidence overwhelming appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The UNFPA has launched the first ever Malawi Youth Advisory Panel (MYAP) to address challenges and harness the opportunities presented by a youthful population. UNFPA Representative, Nelida Rodrigues said during the launch in Lilongwe on Thursday that the initiative plays a crucial role by acting as a link between the youth and decision-makes to guarantee […] The post UNFPA launches first ever Malawi Youth Advisory Panel-MYAP appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Sparc Systems Ltd, an African leading ICT company, defended the ICT award of the year for the second time in a row during the Information Communications Technology Association of Malawi (ICTAM) awards. This history of winning the award for three years in succession solidifies the company’s status as a pioneer in ICT innovation in the […] The post Sparc Systems defend ICT award of the year appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Education Ministers in Africa meeting during the 2024 Education Forum in London in underscored a renewed commitment to tackling the continent’s learning crisis, a statement from Human Capital Africa, an organization that uses evidence to mobilize governments to take action to improve foundational literacy and numeracy outcomes for children in Sub-Saharan Africa, says.   Latest […] The post Africa’s Ministers of Education rally to resolve the learning crisis appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Secretariat, and the Government of Malawi, have signed an agreement to construct a multi billion kwacha cross-border market in Mchinji district. Speaking after signing the 900,000 Euros agreement on behalf of the Malawi government held in Lusaka, Zambia, minister of Trade and Industry Sosten Gwengwe said […] The post Comesa to construct a multi-billion kwacha cross-border market in Mchinji appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

After several months of failed negotiations with the government, healthcare workers have finally resolved to hold nation-wide sit in beginning Monday, June 10 2024, until government resolves their grievances. The strike follows government’s perceived lack of commitment to resolve their grievances which include demands to increase their allowances and to improve working conditions. The healthcare […] The post Govt, health workers hit deadlock: Nation-wide sit in set for Monday appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Secondary School Teachers Union (SESTU) says this year’s supervisors and invigilators for the Junior Certificate of Education (JCE) Examinations are working under protest as the Malawi National Examinations Board (MANEB) has prepared “meaningless” allowances for them. Nyasa Times understands that SESTU wrote MANEB making a number of recommendations based on the circular that the latter […] The post JCE supervisors, invigilators working under protest appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Yewo Car Importers, a leading auto importer in Malawi, recently launched an innovative promotion that took the country by storm. The “Snap and Win” challenge, which ran on Facebook, encouraged people to take pictures of vehicles with Yewo Car Importers or AP Clearing & Logistics Agency stickers and share them in the comments section. The […] The post Yewo Car Importers Drives Innovation, Rewards Customers in ‘Snap and Win’ Promotion appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Despite receiving unwavering goodwill from Malawians to combat corruption, former Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Director Martha Chizuma squandered this support through egregious unprofessionalism. By flagrantly breaching her oath of secrecy and divulging internal Bureau matters to a third party in that infamous audio leak, Chizuma self-destructed and revealed herself as an “excess baggage” that needed to […] The post Opinion: Will Ex-ACB Chief Martha Chizuma ever be professional in her tactics? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

265 Energy Limited, Malawi’s premier energy company specializing in the supply of gas and solar solutions, has disclosed that it has extended its free delivery special offer following the overwhelming response to the promotion. The promotion was initially introduced in May by celebrated and renowned gospel artist and 265 Energy Brand Ambassador, Miracle Chinga. Following […] The post 265 Energy Limited extends free delivery special offer on its gas products appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The increasing demand for energy transition minerals offers a significant opportunity to Malawi since it is making tremendous discoveries of these minerals which are used for renewable energy technologies like solar panels, wind turbines and electric vehicles. As the climate emergency intensifies, and the world is readjusting towards clean energy, Malawi stands to gain a lot […] The post Counting on media, CSOs’ roles to achieve transparency, accountability in mining sector appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Council for Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA) has said they will move the tournament from 14 June to 25 June in Durban South Africa following the clashing of the dates with World Cup qualifiers. COSAFA said in a statement released on June 4, the move was aimed at giving member countries, including Malawi a chance […] The post Clash of dates: COSAFA moves in to delay tourney appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A 19-year-old Mwayi Solomon wants to work as a mechanical engineer. In addition, Mwayi belongs to the Kakule Youth Organization (KAYO), which promotes youth empowerment and education in Chinsapo Township. She expressed concern over the fact that a large number of young people lack necessary information to advance in their careers. However, the little understanding […] The post Kakule Youth Organisation says information gap affects young people to advance careers appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Machinga has come out as the best performer among all districts in the country in the prevention of covid-19 and cholera outbreak. Officials from Machinga District Health Office have since applauded community level stakeholders for putting efforts in mobilising community members to receive Covid-19 vaccine, making it the best performing district in the country in […] The post Super! Machinga comes out top in Covid-19, Cholera outbreak prevention appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Dear Mr President Thank you for not pandering to the bullying of the thieving cartel at the Immigration Department so far. I would like to sincerely tell you that the reason some of those employees want Brigadier Charles Kalumo out is because he is the first Commissioner General to take very direct and realistic measures […] The post Opinion: Firing Kalumo at Immigration is akin to letting corruption triumph. Let him stay and cleanse. appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Education Madalitso Wirima Kambauwa says she is impressed with the ongoing Junior Certificate of Education (JCE) examinations. She made the remarks after appreciating the progress of the examination at Katoto Secondary School in Mzuzu. Kambauwa said as government they are satisfied with how the examinations are going on. “We have visited several schools […] The post JC exams in progress, Minister says she is ‘very impressed with progress’ appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Officials from the governments of Malawi and South Korea have signed a Trade and Investment Promotion Framework (TIPF) in Seoul, Korea during the Korea-Africa Heads of State Summit. Minister of Trade Sosten Gwengwe and his counterpart Inkyo Cheong, Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy in South Korea signed the TIPF on 4th June, 2024 at […] The post Malawi, South Korea sign trade, investment promotion pact appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The national ID registration outreach exercise registered 1, 556, 613 people, beating its target of 1.5 million by over 56,000, Principal Secretary for the National Registration Bureau (NRB), Mphatso Sambo, told journalists Tuesday in Lilongwe. NRB had implemented the exercise through eight phases in all the 28 districts, ending it in May. Sambo attributed the […] The post National ID registration outreach beats 1.5 million target appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a world filled with political turmoil and power-hungry leaders, it is rare to come across a leader who puts his country before himself. Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika, the former President of Malawi, was one such leader. Known for his love for his country and his gentle demeanor, Mutharika was a rare gem in the […] The post Is Peter Mutharika a gentle statesman? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The National Advocacy Platform (NAP) – a network of civil society organizations advancing principles of good governance, transparency and accountability – has called upon the Government of Malawi to level the field in the recruitment of the new Director General of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB). Speaking in an interview on Wednesday morning, NAP Board Chairperson, Benedicto […] The post CSOs call upon government to level the play field for appointing Chizuma replacement at ACB appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Reunion Insurance Company Limited has made a MK2.5 million towards, “An Experience with Mr. Jokes Comedy Night”, an event scheduled to take place at the Bingu International Conference Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe on 29th June 2024. Speaking at Reunion Insurance Headquarters in Blantyre during the cheque handover ceremony, Marketing and Business Development Manager, Miller John Joshua […] The post Reunion Insurance sponsors Mr Jokes with MK2.5m for Comedy NIGHT at BICC in Lilongwe appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Tobacco farmers are smiling all the way to the bank seven weeks into the business as the country, so far, has already fetched $182million. Currently, the country has sold 64.7 million kgs of Tobacco.   Good prices offered in this year’s tobacco market season has since triggered people’s interest to venture into the production of […] The post Tobacco back to its golden days? Malawi fetches $182million with only seven weeks of selling appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Southern Africa Alcohol Policy Alliance (SAAPA) has been launched in Malawi today, with a clear roadmap to tackle alcohol consumption among people of all ages. According to Jefferson Milanzi, the newly elected board chairperson of SAAPA Chapter in Malawi, the country’s efforts to combat alcohol consumption among young people have been unsuccessful due to […] The post SAAPA Chapter launched in Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Mtsogoleri wa dziko lino Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera wagwirizana ndi ganizo lokhazikitsa Museum of African Liberation omwe ndi malo osungira zinthu zakale komanso mbiri ya Africa. Chakwera wati izi zikhala chikumbutso kwa mibadwo yamtsogolo za mavuto omwe dziko la Africa lidakumana nawo lisadapeze ufulu. A Chakwera anena izi pomwe anakumana ndi kazeme Simbarashe Mumbengegwi, nthumwi […] The post Chakwera agwirizana ndi ganizo lomanga malo osungira zinthu zakale ndi mbiri ya Africa appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Diversity Forum, a consortium of nine organisations working on human rights of key populations, has reiterated the need to give special attention to people who inject drugs so that they are able to prevent themselves from contracting HIV. According to the Malawi National Strategic Plan, key populations in the country include men who are attracted […] The post People who inject drugs need attention to help them prevent HIV-Diversity Forum appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A corporate organisation, Pacific Group under its free Borehole Rehabilitation Project, has condemned the growing tendency of vandalizing boreholes to steal spare parts in some parts of the country. Vice Team Leader for the organization, Abdul Majeed , made the condemnation in Balon on Tuesday Village at Thondwe in Zomba. He observed that the tendency […] The post Pacific group Borehole rehabilitation project condemns the vandalizing of boreholes. appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi may not be featured heavily in the global news, however, there is plenty this country has to offer. If you’re curious to hear more about this stunning land-locked country and its entertainment industry, make sure to keep reading. Top Malawi Entertainment Sectors One of the most popular entertainment sectors in Malawi is football. Its […] The post Taking an In-Depth Look at Malawi’s Entertainment Industry appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

FCB Nyasa Bullets have said they will help meet the cost of repairing Silver Strikers bus damaged after the team lost 1-0 at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre. Supporters allegedly for Bullets went on rampage to break the windows and deflate the tyres after substitute Chinsinsi Maonga’s late goal. In a statement, released on Tuesday the […] The post Football violence: Nyasa Bullets offer to repair Silver Stikers ‘smashed’ bus appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi National Football Coach Patrick Mabedi has come under fire for dropping football star Gabadinho Mhango for the forthcoming the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Sao Tome and Principe and Equatorial Guinea. The former Orlando Pirates striker, is enjoying a rich vein of form at Morakwa Swallows where he has scored six goals for the […] The post Flames coach, Mabedi, comes under tense fire for dropping the rejuvenated Gaba appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A renowned social and political commentator Caesar Kondowe and Civil Society leader Fryson Chodzi have jointly commended President Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera led Government for championing construction of Judicial complex in Lilongwe. Speaking in an exclusive interview, Kondowe said the project is so significant for the country to achieve speed delivery of justice. Kondowe says […] The post Chakwera commended for championing construction of Judicial Complex appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Junior Certificate of Education (JCE) examinations have begun today, and the Private Schools Association of Malawi (PRISAM) says, as one way of motivating female candidates, it is dangling K5 million to the top five best performers. A total of 163,950 candidates are sitting for the 2024 Junior Certificate of Education Examination that have started today, […] The post PRISAM dangles K5 million to top five female performers, as MANEB begins administering JC exams today appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Nyasatimes has gathered that about 300 Immigration Department staff across the country have threatened to shut down their offices, including at airports and land border posts if government fails to fire their boss, Charles Kalumo, by tomorrow. The staff said they made the resolution during a meeting held last week at the Immigration headquarters in […] The post Chaos deepens at Immigration as 300 staff members threatens to shut down airports, land borders if Kalumo isn’t fired by tomorrow appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Organizers of this year’s highly anticipated Lake of Stars Festival have named four Malawian artists as local headliners at the festival, which is scheduled for 6th to 8th September at Fish Eagle Bay Lodge in Nkhotakota District. The artists are: The Amapiano King-Zeze Kingston, Malawi’s Sweetheart-Temwah, The Akometsi Princess-Emmie Deebo and the multi-talented founder of […] The post Local headliners of Lake of Stars Festival named: Zeze Kingston included appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.