Parliamentary Committee on Agriculture has expressed excitement with the progress of on-going tobacco sales especially with the issue of payments having been rectified—farmers are now able to access their money within specific period of time. Speaking after touring Lilongwe floors Ulemu Chilapondwa, vice chairperson of the commitee said the meeting has also brought in other […] The post Parliament excited with tobacco sales as farmers are accessing their money faster and easier appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Head of Presidential Delivery Unit (PDU) Dr Jane Banda has disclosed that mining in Malawi needs at least 230 Mega Wats (MW) of electricity which is a 40 per cent of the country’s current generation capacity. Banda also Deputy Secretary for the Office of President and Cabinet (DSPC) made the remarks during the Mining Pre-Lab […] The post Govt says Malawi needs 230MW of electricity to power the mining sector appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Dowa North East MP, Sam Kawale has urged the community members to be fully involved in the ongoing construction of the Computer Laboratory project. Kawale, who is the Minister of Agriculture, says the sustainability of any initiative hinges on a profound sense of ownership among all stakeholders. He was speaking during the ground breaking ceremony […] The post Kawale wants communities to be fully involved in projects happening in their area appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As the media landscape in Malawi continues to evolve, journalists face increasing pressure to compromise on ethics. What does this mean for the future of journalism in the country? In Malawi, where a free press is included in the constitution, journalism ethics are under threat. With the rise of fake news, political interference, and commercial […] The post With political influence and financial challenges, can journalists uphold media ethics when reporting news? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Lazarus Chakwera has received Letters of Credence from Mozambican Ambassador to Malawi Alexandre Herculano Manjate at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe today with the two countries agreeing to utilize the Beira Port. Updating the media, Presidential Spokesperson Anthony Kasunda described Mozambique as a true friend of Malawi. He said presentation of letters of Credence to President […] The post Chakwera receives letters of credence from Mozambican Ambassador: Two countries agree to utilize Beira Port appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Liwonde Police in Machinga district is keeping in custody three people for being found in possession of suspected body parts. Confirming the development, Liwonde Police officer-in-charge, Ulemu Kalua identified the three as Milward Kabotolo, 30, Shaba Bello, 18 and Roseby Steward. According to Kalua, the two, Kabotolo and Bello were arrested on Sunday at Liwonde […] The post Three arrested in Liwonde for being found in possession of suspected body parts appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Anti-Corruption Bureau Chief Martha Chizuma won’t renew her contact as it expires by Friday, 31st May, 2024, that’s according to local reports. On Tuesday Morning, Zodiak Radio reported that the Chizuma won’t review her contract and that the Bureau is in financial challenges, including huge debts and staff shortages.   However, it has transpired that […] The post Good riddance Martha Chizuma! No more of her at ACB as her contract expires this Friday appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

BBC is reporting that Pope Francis has used extremely derogatory language in an incident that could have a profound impact on the way his attitude towards gay people is perceived. When asked at the Italian Bishops’ Conference if gay men should now be allowed to train for the priesthood as long as they remained celibate, […] The post Pope Francis, a friend of gays, now stands accused of attacking them: Is he changing his stand? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs Simplex Chithyola Banda says Malawi will utilise the African Development Bank (AfDB) annual meetings in Nairobi, Kenya, to push for increased development funding and climate financing to accelerate socio-economic growth. AfDB started holding its annual meetings on Monday and the minister, who is one of the governors of the […] The post Finance Minister Chithyola in Kenya for AfDB annual meeting: Lobbies for more financing towards ATM strategy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Dowa district commissioner Stallichi Mwambiwa was recognised for his outstanding management style. The council received K774 109 512 as part of the performance-based grant, and another K2.5 million from NBS Bank for emerging the top performer whereas Mchinji and Kasungu received K1.5 million each from the bank. Speaking when he presented the awards, Local Government […] The post Dowa DC Stallichi Mwambiwa recognized for his outstanding management style: “He is a consistent top performer.” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

TNM Plc has been awarded as the 2024 Best Internet Connectivity company in Malawi by the Information Technology Association of Malawi (ICTAM) during during its recent Corporate Awards — marking the second consecutive year that TNM has scooped the award. Corporate Affairs Manager, Limbani Nsapato says the recognition further confirms TNM’s ability to consistently deliver high quality […] The post Despite erratic internet connectivity, TNM awarded 2024 Best Internet Company in Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Some senior immigration officers are demanding the resignation of the Immigration Chief Charles Kalumo or his dismissal within 10 days. These offficers have threatened to take unspecified action if Kalumo refuses to resign or the appointing authority, President Lazarus Chakwera fails to fire him. They have made the declaration after a closed-door meeting with Secretary […] The post Trouble soars at Immigration as senior officials demand resignation of their boss, Charles Kalumo, in 10 days appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested and is being held in custody for allegedly stabbing to death a 33-year-old teacher, Shadreck Banda, and injuring another man, Wilfred Manyamba, in Chiradzulu district. According to Sergeant Cosmas Kagulo, Public Relations Officer for Chiradzulu Police Station, the incident occurred in the early hours of May 27, 2024, at […] The post Darkness falls in Chiradzulu as teenager, 17, stabs teacher to death and injures another man appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Mayi wa fuko lino,Monica Chakwera yemwenso ndi kazembe pankhani yolimbana ndi matenda a chifuwa cha TB kuno ku Malawi akuyembekezeka kuyakhula nthumwi pa nkhani za umoyo zomwe zikusokhana  mdziko la Switzerland komwe ali nawo pa msonkhano  waukulu pa dziko lonse okambirana njira zolimbana ndi matenda a chifuwa cha  chachikulu cha TB (World Health Summit). Madam […] The post Madam Chakwera ali ku Switzerland ku msonkhano wokambirana zothesa matenda a TB appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a quest to eradicate child marriages and promote gender equality among the communities, a non-profit non-governmental organization, Point of Progress is conducting community awareness campaigns through a project dubbed at “Girls Get Equal”. Through the project, one of the awareness campaign tool is sports bonanza which according to project officer at Point of Progress, […] The post Point of Progress remains optimistic in fighting child marriages through sporting activities appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Ken Msonda a member of Malawi Congress Party (MCP) says Professor Peter Mutharika will not stand for presidential election in 2025. Msonda was fired from the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and is no longer a member of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) neither is he the party spokesman. It is crystal clear that government and […] The post Opinion: Is Ken Msonda and MCP panicking with Mutharika’s candidature for 2025 presidential election? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Police in Nkhata Bay say they have arrested a 48-year old primary school teacher on allegations A Primary School Teacher, Benson Thomson who was supervising 2024 Primary School Leaving Certificate Examination (PSLCE) at Mlombozi Examination Centre in Mzenga Education Zone in Nkhata Bay was Friday arrested on suspicion that he provided answers to candidates. In […] The post Teacher arrested for providing answers to PSLCE candidates in Nkhata Bay appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Two Cashgate suspects have given back to government K248 million they are suspected to have stolen in the infamous cashgate, the theft of public money at Capital Hill in Lilongwe in a deal between the state and the suspects to keep them out of jail. This has prompted the director of Public Prosecutions Masauko Chamkakala […] The post 2 cashgate suspects pay back K248m to govt as DPP starts withdrawing case appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawian women’s football Tabitha Chawinga’s sterling performance in French Top Women’s League for PSG Feminines did not go unnoticed as she capped it by being named in Uefa Player of the Year Team. Selected by Europe’s football governing body, the Malawian is the only African as well as Paris Saint-Germain by being named in the […] The post Tabitha reaches another milestone: Named in UEFA player of year team appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Labour Agnes Nyalonje on Monday launched the Labour Practices Code of conduct at the function which took place at Capital Hotel in Lilongwe. Speaking during the launch Nyalonje said this code will help to end and completely eliminate all forms of child child labour in country. She said the launch demonstrate President Dr […] The post Minister of Labour Agnes Nyalonje launches Labour Practices Code to help eliminate child labour appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A group of concerned citizens has announced plans to inspect the National Registration Bureau (NRB) registration centers in Blantyre from May 27th to June 3rd, 2024. The inspection comes as the NRB extends the registration period for Phase 8 of the National ID Outreach and Community Death Registration exercises in Lilongwe City and Blantyre City […] The post Concerned Citizens to Inspect NRB Registration Centers appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Farmers under Mbalame dairy Cooperative in the area of Traditional Authority (T/A) Mkukula in Dowa district have received 69 dairy cows, thanks to Norwegian Church Aid/DanChurch Aid (NCA/DCA) Country Joint Programme, which has made the donation possible through The Sustainable Food Systems for Rural Agriculture Transformation and Resilience (TRANSFORM) program. NCA/DCA Malawi Joint Country Programme’s […] The post Dowa farmers receive 69 dairy cows from NCA/DCA appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Mining Monica Chang’anamuno has expressed satisfaction over the progress made in the implementation of policies under Open Government Partnership (OGP) National Action Plan. Chang’anamuno made the remarks on Monday during the official opening of the 2024 Malawi OGP Week in Lilongwe held under the theme: “Promoting Transparency, Accountability and Citizen Engagement.” She said […] The post Minister Chang’anamuno satisfied with progress in implementation of OGP National Action Plan appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Warm Heart Herbs, a leading herbal company in Malawi, is experiencing a surge in demand for its sexual booster herb, Gondolosi (Mondia Whitei). The company is exporting grams of Gondolosi on a weekly basis to meet the growing demand from around the world. According to Joseph Kunjirima, Founder of Warm Heart Herbs, “Gondolosi is a […] The post Malawian gondolosi in high demand globally appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Voluntary Male Medical Circumcision (VMMC) is one safe way to prevent penile cancer in men as it also offers 60% prevention from contracting HIV. Penile cancer is a disease in which cancer cells form in the tissues of the penis and it is caused by Human papillomavirus (HPV) which also causes cervical cancer in women. […] The post More penile cancer cases at Mzuzu Central Hospital appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera has commended African Methodist Episcopal Church for being among the crucial part of the struggle which Malawians are enjoying today. Chakwera said this at a centenary celebration ceremony which took place at Hannock Msokera Primary School Ground in Kasungu. Speaking during the function Chakwera congratulated the African Methodist Episcopal Church for […] The post Chakwera hails African Methodist Episcopal Church for social and economic contribution made to Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Vanguard Life Assurance Limited is focusing to increase its penetration into the insurance market through innovative products catered across the board. This was said by Head of Business Development, Steven Kanyoza when Vanguard Life Assurance presented a K3 million cheque to Insurance Institute of Malawi (IIM) as support towards the Institute’s Charter Dinner to be […] The post Vanguard Life Assurance focuses on increasing service penetration to create a thriving insurance market appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Deputy Speaker of Parliament Madalitso Kazombo has called upon African nations to desist from corruption as it is a major enemy of development. Kazombo made the remarks during the closing of 9th Africa Population Conference held under the theme: Road to 2030: Leveraging Africa’s Human Capital to Achieve Transformation in a World if Uncertainties,” held […] The post Kazombo preaches fight against corruption to Africa nations appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Governance and Human Rights Advocate Undule Mwakasungula has described the US$80 million grant from the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) to the Government of Malawi as an endorsement for the country’s fiscal reforms. On Thursday, IDA wrote the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Simplex Chithyola Banda, informing him about the decision by its […] The post Undule says World Bank’s US$80m grant is an endorsement for Malawi’s fiscal reforms appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) says nearly six million school going students in rural areas are lacking access to computer services. MACRA Head of Procurement Services, Joseph Ngalawa said this at Chiwamba Community Day Secondary school in Lilongwe during the ground breaking ceremony of an ICT laboratory, as part of the Connect a School smart […] The post Macra says 6 million students fail to access computer services in Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Fraudsters have penetrated the newest bank on the bloc, Centenary Bank forcing bank officials to issue a stern warning to customers to stay vigilant against the fraudsters who are impersonating as bank staff. In a press statement released on Thursday by the bank, the bank’s Head of Risk, Sylvester Chalira, says as a bank they […] The post Fraudsters penetrate Catholic Church owned Centenary Bank, officials warn customers to be vigilant appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has received 288 electoral management devices out of 6500 devices the pollster ordered as preparations for the 2025 tripartite election gears up. MEC Commissioner Dr. Emmanuel Fabiano received the gadgets today, Friday at Kamuzu International Airport in Lilongwe. Dr. Fabiano said the Commission remains committed to conducting transparent and credible elections. […] The post MEC procures electoral management devices as 2025 polls preparation gears up appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Professor Nyovani Madise has been elected to lead the Union of African Population Studies (UAPS). The elections were held during the on going 9th African Population Conference in Lilongwe. Madise takes over from Donatien Beguy who has served his four-year term. In her acceptance speech, Madise expressed gratitude for electing her to lead the Union […] The post Professor Nyovani Madise elected Chairperson for the Union of African Population Studies appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Principal Secretary for Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs responsible for urges African nations to Public Sector Investment Program Patrick Zimpita has urged African countries to find solutions that can help in the coordination and implementation of policies, strategies and programmes on population in their respective countries. Speaking during a Panel Discussion organized by Africa […] The post Malawi wants Africa coordinate in implementing population policies appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Board of Executive Directors of the International Development Association (IDA), a subsidiary of the World Bank, has approved on an absence-of objection basis a grant in the amount of US$80 million to the Republic of Malawi for the Fiscal Governance Program for Results. In his letter to the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, […] The post Chithyola smiles as World Bank pumps yet another K140bn fiscal support to Malawi  appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.