President Lazarus Chakwera led thousands of Malawians Tuesday evening in welcoming the remains of vice president Saulos Chilima and nine others at Kamuzu International Airport (KIA). The bodies have arrived on a Zambian Defence Force chopper which landed at KIA a few minutes before 6pm. Chakwera was joined by the President Lazarus Chakwera, Cabinet ministers […] The post Chakwera welcomes remains of Chilima and nine others at KIA in Lilongwe: Zambia’s Hichilema offers support appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Special Advisor to the President on Religious Affairs, Reverend Brian Kamwendo, has made an impassioned appeal to all religious leaders and Malawian citizens to go into prayers as the search for the missing place continues. Malawians were on Monday greeted by news that a Malawi Defence Force Aircraft Number MAF TO3, which was carrying Vice […] The post Presidential aide Rev Kamwendo calls Malawians to prayer over missing plane appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Visibly sad and distressed, UTM Secretary General Patricia Kaliati wants government to exert more effort in tracking, wondering why the transponder is not working to have the plane traced. At a press conference held this morning, Kaliati began by commending efforts made by government so far however she expressed unhappiness with the delays in starting […] The post UTM pushes Govt for more effort in tracking the plane: Wonders why transponder not working appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Mneneri wa boma a Moses Kunkuyu apempha andale, atolankhani, anthu apa social media, komanso amipingo kuti asafune kutchuka pa nkhaniyi pokhala patsogolo kumafalitsa nkhani zobweresa kusiyana mdziko pamene ntchito yosanga ndege ili mkati. A Kunkuyu anena izi pomwe amachitisa msonkhano wa atolankhani mamawa uno pamodzi ndi mkulu wa asilikali a Valentino Phiri ku Lilongwe pa […] The post ‘Andale, atolankhani, a mpingo tiyeni tisafune kutchukirapo pankhani ya kusowa kwa ndege’ appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

People’s Transformation Party (Petra) has called on political parties across the country to come together and join ongoing efforts for the plane carrying vice president Saulos Chilima and his entourage. Petra has made the call in a statement signed by its Secretary General Boniface Nyenyezi. The party says it has joined all Malawians in the […] The post Petra urges political parties to lock hands in the search and rescue mission of the missing plane appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A visibly teary and shaking Malawi President, Lazarus Chakwera, has, exactly at 12:48 hours (CAT), announced the passing of the country’s Vice President Right Honourable Saulos Klaus Chilima and nine others in a plane crash deep in the hills of Chikangawa Forest in Mzimba District.  Here is the full announcement speech. Fellow Malawians The Malawi […] The post Chakwera announces the death of Malawi’s veep Chilima and nine others: Here is the full speech appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Lazarus Chakwera has admitted that the plane carrying veep Saulos Chilima and nine others is still missing and, contrary to social media reports, that the Malawi Defense Force (MDF) hasn’t recoiled from the search and rescue mission. Speaking during the late-night address, Chakwera said he held an emergency Cabinet Meeting and has given details […] The post Chakwera admits plane still missing: Says MDF still on the search, rescue mission, sends international SOS    appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Lazarus Chakwera has admitted that the plane carrying veep Saulos Chilima and nine others is still missing and, contrary to social media reports, that the Malawi Defense Force (MDF) hasn’t recoiled from the search and rescue mission and he is sparing no available resource to find that plane. Chakwera has also added that he […] The post Chakwera vows he is sparing no available resource to find the missing plane carrying Chilima appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Former president Aand leader of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Peter Mutharika, says he abd his wife Getrude are “profoundly concerned by the events of the last hours. We join all Malawians in prayer for the safety of the Vice President, Rt Hon Saulos Klaus Chilima as well as the crew and other passengers on […] The post APM calls on Malawians to pray for the safety of the missing Chilima and nine others appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawians are sitting on the edge of their hearts as confusing, disturbing and heartbreaking reports continue to unravel about the missing aircraft which had vice-president Saulos Chilima and 8 others on board. There hasn’t been any gratifying information to address the lingering questions of the aircraft’s whereabout—with the Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) […] The post Teary Malawians wait with unabated breath as rescue mission continue to search for Chilima’s missing aircraft appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Attorney General Thabo Chakaka Nyirenda has obtained an injunction at the Industrial Relations Court restraining nurses and physicians from proceeding with their strike. Members of the National Organisation of Nurses and Midwives as well as the Physician Assistants Union of Malawi went on a nationwide strike today; a development that crippled the already fragile health […] The post Attorney General Chakaka obtains an injunction stopping health workers from proceeding with their strike appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi National Football Team, The Flames, on Monday went down to Equatorial Guinea 0-1 in a World Cup qualifying match played at Estadio de Malabo. The team’s tactical approach was clear in the first half as it attacked less, spending match of the time in its own half defending. The hosts went flat out […] The post As feared, Flames tumble in Equatorial Guinea: Loses 0-1 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom) says there is a big shift in criminal penalties under the Electricity Act as President Lazarus Chakwera has assented yo the Electricity Amendment Act 2024. According to Escom Legal Director Sally Mtambo, the company has suffered heavily due to vandalism. This, she says, prompted them, to take drastic steps […] The post Be careful! Illegal electricity connection now carries K100million penalty or 20 years imprisonment, according to new law appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Advocacy Platform (NAP) – a network of civil society organizations advancing good governance, transparency and accountability in Malawi – has asked President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera to expedite the appointment of new Commissioners at the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC). The call follows the expiry of contracts for MEC Chairperson Justice Dr. Chifundo Kachale and […] The post National Advocacy Platform calls upon Chakwera to expedite appointment of MEC Commissioners appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Some Malawians are accusing the former governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) for allegedly betraying the spirit of the fallen radio personality and apparently the party’s sympathizer Hope Chisanu. The concerned citizens say they expected the party to take a role in repatriation of the remains of Chisanu from the United States of America (USA) where […] The post DPP accused of ignoring its campaigner, Hope Chisanu, in death: Namalomba says blame MBC for his unfair dismissal appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Appointment of public servants, particularly to high-profile positions such as the Director General of Immigration, is a matter of significant public interest. It is essential that these appointments are conducted with the utmost integrity, transparency, and adherence to established legal and procedural frameworks. The recent nullification of Charles Kalumo’s appointment as Director General of Immigration […] The post Opinion: Kalumo’s nullification exposes gaps in the country’s appointment procedures for senior public officers appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The 2024 International Letter Writing Competition, which is organised by Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) — in collaboration with the Universal Postal Union (UPU), has attracted over 440 competitors from across the country. Winners of the 53rd edition, which ran from January to March 2024, are expected to be unveiled at an event to be […] The post Over 440 entries received for 53rd letter writing competition organised by MACRA appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Muslims in the country are on a nine day fasting following the sighting a crescent moon known in Arabic as Dhul-Hijjah. This will culminate in the joyous celebration of Eid ul Adha on the 10th day. Grand Mufti of Malawi Sheikh Muhammad Uthman Ntalika has since asked Muslims across in the country to  embrace unity […] The post Malawian Muslims on 9 day fasting following sighting of moon appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Four people, including a two-year old boy, have perished in a road accident on Saturday in Kasungu. The fatal accident involved a lorry and a passenger vehicle which happened Saturday evening at Camel Trading Centre along the M1 Road in Kasungu. Kasungu Police Public Relations Officer, Joseph Kachikho said the two-year-old Isaac Phiri, Thokozani Foster, […] The post 4 perish in Kasungu road accident appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Kondwani Nankhumwa, the interim president of the newly formed People’s Development Party (PDP), on Sunday failed to impress a mammoth crowd gathered at Masintha Ground in Lilongwe during the launch of his party with nothing fresh and clean on the table—just an old wolf in a new skin. Despite the opportunity to articulate a unique […] The post Nankhumwa’s PDP launch: Same old rhetoric, nothing fresh, no innovation—just an old wolf in a new skin appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

About 800 members from UTM, PP and UDF in Machinga have reportedly joined DPP. Machinga Central lawmaker Daud Chikwanje said this is a true reflection that the party is still powerful and that people still love the party’s president Peter Mutharika. Chikwanje was speaking at Nampemba Primary School Ground in Machinga Central East when welcoming […] The post DPP revamping? 800 members from UTM, PP, UDF reportedly joins DPP appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Centre for Human Rights, Education, Advice and Assistance (CHREAA) has asked President Lazarus Chakwera to consider releasing some elderly inmates from the country’s prisons during the forthcoming Independence Day Celebrations on July 6. In a statement, the organisation’s executive director, Victor Mhango pleads for the release of Chafika Ndege, George Billiat, Wyson Khululupi, Zathyoka Thalipezi […] The post Pardon elderly inmates, CSO pleads with Chakwera appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In this article, author Lyson Sibande uses data collected from previous elections—mostly 2004, 2009, 2014, 2019 and 2020—and graphically shows how the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is a political organisation in absolute decline, compared to MCP, a fact he uses to predict that the DPP will not win next year, even worse with agile Peter […] The post Analysis: DPP will not win in 2025 polls, even worse with APM on the ballot—here is why appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) with support from Master Card Foundation and UNICEF has supported the Ministry of Health with cold chain equipment worth $150,000 for immunization services in the country. Speaking during the handover ceremony in Lilongwe, Deputy Minister of Health, Halima Daudi said the equipment is very important […] The post Africa CDC, Master Card, UNICEF procures equipment worth $150,000 for Malawi immunization services appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Contracts for Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Chairperson Justice Dr. Chifundo Kachale and Commissioners Anthony Mkumbwa and Olivia Liwewe have expired. MEC’s Director of Media and Communications, Sangwani Mwafulirwa has confirmed the expiration of the contracts. “The contracts came to an end on 6 June 2024,” he said. Meanwhile, the National Advocacy Platform (NAP) Chairperson Benedicto […] The post Contract for MEC Chair, 2 Commissioners expire: CSOs urge authorities to act swiftly appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President of the Assembly for Democracy and Development (ADD), Cassim Chilumpha, has urged Malawians to place their trust in him as they head to the polls in 2025. Speaking at Chinamwali Ground in Zomba, the former vice president emphasized his extensive experience in governing the country, having served in various ministerial positions including being the […] The post Cassim Chilumpha ‘resurrects’ from political coffin, urges Malawians to trust him appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In bid to empower community members round Mchinji North East constituency, aspiring Member of Parliament Anthony Masamba has launched a piggery farming pass-on project in the area. Through the Project, Masamba is distributing two piglets each to 70 Village Development Committees comprised of 25 members where members will be passing on to each other. This […] The post MCP Shadow MP launches Piggery Farming pass-on project appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) has revoked the certification of Little Chef Chicken which is a food product by Central Poultry 2000 Limited in Lilongwe saying the product critically failed on the safety and quality parameters tested based on the relevant product standards.’ In a press statement released recently, the MBS conducted a routine […] The post Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) revokes certification of Central Poultry’s Little Chef Chicken: Its unsafe for consumption   appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi President Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera says is deeply suddened over the Untimely demise of former seasoned lawyer and Minister of Justice, Raphael Kasambara Kasambara died on Friday from the unknown ailments in area 47 in the capital city Lilongwe, where he checked in so that he is able to carry out his duties.   […] The post Chakwera mourns Ralph Kasambara, says he was a dedicated public servant appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (Mubas) plans to start manufacturing lime and cement through its company, Mubas Commercial Limited. Mubas head of Mining Engineering Department Joshua Chisambi said the decision comes after the institution obtained an exploration licence from government.   He said this when Minister of Mining Monica Chang’anamuno and Minister of […] The post Mubas gets exploration licence, plans to start manufacturing lime and cement appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A total of 29 First Capital Bank plc customers on Friday, were splashed with cash prizes and brand new FCB Nyasa Big Bullets replica jerseys in the ongoing two promotions called  Afana Ophusha and Civil Servant Aweluke respectively. In a draw which was conducted at the Bank’s Head offices in Blantyre, the Afana Ophusha Promotion […] The post FCB splashes cash, jerseys in ‘Afana Ophusha, Civil Servant Aweluke’ promotions appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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.