A Lilongwe resident Alinafe Ziggy Chadwala risks being sued for MK200 million damages for defaming the Minister of Homeland Security, Dr. Ken Zikhale Ng’oma, on social media. Ng’oma has since written Chidwala, through private practice lawyer Oscar Taula, demanding that the resident must cease and desist from posting defamatory statements about him. Taulo confirmed writing […] The post Lilongwe resident Alinafe Ziggy Chadwala risks MK200m lawsuit for defaming Zikhale Ng’oma appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Sunbird Tourism(plc), a publicly quoted enterprise listed on the malawi stock exchange, has announced that it has chalked a profit after task of MK5.3 billion during the financial year ended 2023. This represents a significant 72 percent increase from the Mk3.1 billion it recorded in the year 2022. Chairman of the board for the oldest […] The post Sunbird Tourism plc posts MK5.3 Billion profit. appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Governance and political commentators have commended President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera for demonstrating political will in instituting an independent investigation into circumstances that led to the plane crash in Chikangawa Forest on June 10, 2024. The ill-fated Malawi Defence Force aircraft killed former Vice President Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima and eight others. Following the tragedy, […] The post Independent plane crash investigations sets off: Chakwera commended for political will appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

This year’s independence celebrations will take a different pattern following the tragic death of the country’s former Vice President Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima and eight others in a plane crash, which occurred on June 10, 2024.   Following the accident, President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera directed that the nation should observe 21 days of mourning […] The post Independence Day to be celebrated with prayers only in honour of Chilima, Chakwera directs appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

It has emerged that people of Chipolonga village in Machinga District are accusing National Registration Bureau officers at Chipolonga Ground of demanding K500 fees for them to get registered in the national identity card mop-up exercise that the bureau is conducting in the area. According to Group village headman Chipolonga, one of the officers at […] The post Shocker: People in Mangochi accuse NRB officers of demanding K500 bribe to be registered appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

People in Mdeka Village in Blantyre in deep sadness and mourning over a tragedy that has befallen due to the death of a three-year-old boy who has died suddenly after consuming cooked cassava suspected to have been poisoned.   The entire family of the deceased is currently hospitality because of consuming the same cassava. Chileka […] The post Darkness falls in Blantyre, as 3-yr-old boy dies, family hospitalized, for eating cassava allegedly poisoned appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Mission Rabies, a project of Worldwide Veterinary Services (WVS) says it has vaccinated over 26,000 dogs and sterilized a total of 225 dogs and cats in Blantyre city during its tenth dog rabies mass campaign. The project coordinator for Blantyre, Mwanza and Neno Nelson Mundira disclosed this in an interview on the sidelines of the […] The post Over 26,000 dogs vaccinated against rabies in Blantyre city appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A call has gone out to parents and guardians in the country to promote early childhood education among their children to reduce school dropouts. Derick Kumwenda, Lilongwe District Social welfare officer made these sentiments during a commemoration of African Day of a Child at Traditional Authority Kabudula in Lilongwe sighting that early childhood education provides […] The post Early childhood education, good foundation for education appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Premier Bet Malawi has handed over a newly installed synthetic netball court to Blantyre and District Netball Committee (BDNC) at a ceremony that took place at Blantyre Youth Centre (BYC) on Friday morning.   Speaking after handing over the facility, Affiliate Programmes Manager at Premier Bet Malawi, Jonathan Katunga, said his company was committed to […] The post Premier Bet hands over synthetic netball court to BDNC appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Renowned social media influencer Onjezani Kenani says despite being a comedian in his free time, Malawians should not close their eyes to the fact that vice president Michael Usi has always had a solid track record of leadership and a whole life that is not in itself a comedy. Writing on his Facebook page, Kenani—a […] The post Social media influencer Onjezani Kenani says Usi has a ‘solid track record of leadership’: Comedy is just his pastime appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Super League of Malawi (SULOM) has  announced it will honour the memory of former state vice president, Saulos Klaus Chilima and either others who tragically died in a plane crash on June 10, 2024. In a statement issued on Saturday, SULOM said: “all players and officials will wear black arm bands.” SULOM also said before […] The post SULOM to observe a minute of silence in all its games in honour Chilima and eight others appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The future of Africa’s digital marketplace is on the horizon, and Flutterwave CEO Olugbenga “GB” Agboola is on the front lines of shaping it.  The founder and leader of Africa’s premier e-payments platform recently outlined plans for the coming year in a company blog post. Those plans focus on ways his company can support the […] The post Flutterwave CEO Details Future Plans appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The entertainment industry is one of the most rapidly developing fields in the context of the modern digital society. Those days are long gone when a person has to go to a physical place such as a casino, theater or concert hall to engage in his or her favorite activity. The internet has made it […] The post The Online Entertainment World and Its Global Reach appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Opposition political parties—namely Muvi wa Chilungamo Revolutionary Party (MRP), Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) and the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)—together with the Leader of Opposition, George Chaponda, have raised their voices in demanding the unconditional and immediate release of Hon. Kamlepo Kalua and Activist Bon Kalindo who were arrested in conjunction to breaking some sections in […] The post Aford, MRP, DPP, Leader of Opposition unite is demanding immediate release of Kamlepo and Bon Kalindo   appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

                                                                                  The Road Safety Alert Foundation (ROSAF) has urgently called the Malawi government to embark […] The post Road Safety Foundation wants road speed limit reduced to 30KM/H to reduce accidents appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a heartwarming display of corporate social responsibility, Chibuku Products Limited (CPL), a leading manufacturer of opaque beer beverages in Malawi, has donated to Jacaranda Orphan Care in Blantyre. The company’s generous contribution includes maize flour, a selection of Maheu beverage drinks and cash amounting to K300, 000. The orphanage, which provides a safe and […] The post Chibuku Products makes difference to lives of orphaned children, donates to Jacaranda Orphan Care in Blantyre appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The recent appointment of Dr. Michael Usi as the Vice President of Malawi by President Lazarus Chakwera marks a significant development in Malawi’s political landscape. Here’s an analysis of the implications and potential impacts of this appointment: Firstly, Dr. Michael Usi, also known as “Dr. Manganya” in his media persona, is a well-known public figure […] The post Analysis: Usi appointment is Chakwera’s bold move to incorporate other sectors of society in key leadership appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Standard Bank Plc shareholders will smile to the bank to withdraw a total dividend of K25.4 billion or K108.24 per share for the financial year ended December 31, 2023, the bank’s annual general meeting agreed on Thursday. The shareholders also applauded the Malawi Stock Exchange-listed bank’s management and staff — led by Chief Executive Phillip […] The post Standard Bank shareholders applaud performance; to pocket K25.4bn in dividends appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

NGO Regulatory Authority (NGORA) will no longer be giving warnings to non-compliant non-governmental organisations (NGOs) but to take the process through legal action. This was said by NGORA Chief Executive Officer, Edward Chileka-Banda during a luncheon meeting with NGOs at Sunbird Mount Soche yesterday, June 20, where it was to remind them of its mandate […] The post NGO Regulatory Authority no longer to give warnings to non-compliant NGOs but to take legal action appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Lazarus Chakwera’s choice of Michael Usi as his deputy is a fulfillment of the late Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima’s wish. The late Chilima picked Usi as his running mate in the 2019 presidential elections and had the pair won, Usi could have been the Vice President of Malawi. So, the decision by Chakwera […] The post Analysis: Chakwera honours SKC’s wish with Usi appointment appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

I have a colleague who loved saying SKC was Hip Hop. Not because he could rap—after all, rap is just one element of the broader Hip Hop culture, which includes breakdancing and deep knowledge, among other facets. My friend once argued that, Chilima, exemplifies Hip Hop through his profound wisdom and fearless dedication to speaking […] The post SKC was a definition of Hip Hop appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM), UTM party and some chiefs in Mulanje have welcomed the appointment of Dr Michael Usi as the country’s vice president saying he has a good track record and will serve the nation with utmost dedication. ECM President Most Reverend George Tambala says Dr. Usi has a good track record, […] The post Catholic Bishops, chiefs, UTM happy with Usi’s appointment: He has a good track record appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A team of experts from Germany is expected in the country tomorrow to start investigations into the plane crash that killed Vice-President Saulos Chilima and eight others on June 10. Minister of Information and Digitisation Moses Kunkuyu said yesterday that the Germans were the first to respond to President Lazarus Chakwera’s call to help carry […] The post German experts arrives in Malawi tomorrow to investigate plane crash appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President of Guinea Bissau His Excellency Umaro Sissoco Embalo, on Friday consoled His Excellency, Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, President of the Republic of Malawi, over the loss of late Right Honourable Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima and eight others, who died in a tragic plane crash in Chikangawa Forest in Mzimba on June 10th. President Embalo […] The post Guinea Bissau president in Malawi to console the nation over Chilima’s death appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Prominent author and socialite Pemphero Mphande has offered a controversial perspective on the matter involving the death Vice President Saulos Chilima and eight others . In a widely circulated Facebook post, Mphande has asserted that Chilima’s death was not the result of a targeted assassination, as some have claimed, but rather a collective failure of […] The post Chilima was murdered, says social media influencer Pemphero Mphande appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The director of criminal litigation in the Directorate of Dublic Prosecutions Dzikondianthu Malunda says the state has resolved to appeal in the Supreme Court against the High Court ruling in Mzuzu to acquit 4 suspects except Tadikira Mafubza step son to the former president Peter Mutharika and three others. Malunda says as the government they […] The post Govt no happy with the acquittal of Tadikira and four others: Moves to appeal appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A new radio drama series has captured the attention of Malawi with its compelling storyline of love, faith, betrayal, and examination of sexual and reproductive health rights and laws. Entitled Fupa Lokakamiza, the radio play is broadcast on Times Radio every Thursday at 8:30 pm, and it revolves around protagonist Linda, a devoted Born-Again Christian, […] The post Malawi falls in love with a new radio drama where love, faith, betrayal, and sexual health converge  appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

World Vision in partnership with Malawi Council for Disability Affairs (MACODA) has challenged the media to sensitize people on the new Persons with Disability Act. The new act replaces the old one which has been in operation since 2012. Speaking during a three-day Media training on Persons with Disability Act 2024 in Salima, World Vision […] The post Media challenged to sensitize the public on new Persons with Disability law appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The National Advocacy Platform (NAP) has welcomed the appointment of Justice Annabel Mtalimanja as the new Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson replacing Justice Dr. Chifundo Kachale whose tenure expired. President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has also appointed Rev. Phillip P.J. Kambulire and Dr. Limbikani Kamlongera as Commissioners replacing Dr. Anthony Mkumbwa and Olivia Mchanju Liwewe […] The post NAP welcomes Chakwera’s appointment of new MEC Chair Justice Mtalimanja, Commissioners Kambulire and Kamlongera appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Lazarus Chakwera is facing a double-edged sword pressure on appointing the vice present with the National Advocacy Platform (NAP) urging him to uphold constitution by appointing the country’s vice president while, at the same time, gender equality campaigners lobbying him to appoint a female Vice President. In its statement released today, NAP Chairperson Benedicto […] The post Chakwera under pressure on Veep appointment: 16 CSOs says be quick, gender activists want a woman appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Concerned with what they call ‘secretive nature at which the issue of the missing plane was handled’, a grouping of some private citizens in the country, under the banner ‘Concerned Citizens’, have launched an investigation into what caused the accident. Led by Edwards Kambanje, Oliver Nakoma, and Osman Dagia,  as leaders of the ground, the Concerned […] The post Private citizens, led by Kambanje, launches separate investigations into plane: Says there is too much secrecy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The recent funeral of Vice President Saulos Chilima in Malawi unexpectedly became a moment of hope and high welcome, largely due to the presence and actions of former President Peter Mutharika. Amidst the somber atmosphere of mourning, Peter Mutharika’s dignified presence at Chilima’s funeral sparked a wave of optimism and reconciliation. His attendance, despite past […] The post Analysis: Man of the people? Mutharika’s presence at Chilima’s burial sparks hope in Malawians appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a shocking and depressing news that deepens the country’s passport crisis, Norway has refused to grant visas to about 16 Malawians who were set to travel to the European country on the basis that chips on their newly obtained passports failed to read during processing. The 16 were expected to travel to Norway between […] The post Passport crisis: 16 Malawians denied Norway visa because new passport chips failing to read appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Government says it will not tire to provide timely answers to underlying and emerging questions at the heart of many Malawians with regards to circumstances surrounding the death of the Veep Saulos Chilima and eight other government officials in a plane crash last week In a press conference held in Lilongwe today, Kunkuyu answered questions […] The post Kunkuyu addresses ‘Blackbox’ issue, crash site pillar, veep appointment, investigations and Chakwera RSA trip appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a tribute posted today on his Facebook page, former president Peter Mutharika waxed lyrical about the “good relationship” he allegedly shared with his former vice president, Saulos Chilima. However, Mutharika’s words ring hollow when examined against his series of militant words and actions against Chilima during his time in power. Throughout Chilima’s tenure as […] The post Analysis: Mutharika’s crocodile tears over Chilima is an empty tribute aimed at re-writing history appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.