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.

In its postmortem of the event of the past difficulties where the nation lost its veep, Dr Saulos Chilima and eight others,  the Public Affairs Committee (PAC), a powerful grouping of different religious organizations in the country, has hailed President Lazarus Chakwera for displaying what the group calls ‘rare, compassionate and dignified leadership’ as the […] The post PAC salutes Chakwera for leading with compassion and dignity during Chilima, 8 others funeral appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As one of Malawi’s most celebrated urban artists, Tay Grin, real name Limbani Kalirani, has long been admired by some for his musical prowess and charismatic stage presence. However, his recent public lamentations about his failed romantic entanglement with Zambian socialite Mutale Mwanza have revealed a more vulnerable side to the artist – one that […] The post We warned you, Tay Grin, about that Zambia impostor: Anyway, Nyau King, she is useless. appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Tay Grin, whose real name is Limbani Kalirani, recently revealed that he was romantically involved with Zambian socialite Mutale Mwanza for over a year. The announcement, made with the fanfare of a royal engagement, seemed to be the start of a sizzling cross-border love story of two renowned individuals. However, things have taken a dramatic […] The post Embarrassing but wait….How real, this time, is Tay Grin and Mutale Mwanza spat? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) has approved a 35 million dollars (K61.28 billion) additional grant to Malawi for the Governance to Enable Service Delivery (GESD) Project. In a letter to Finance Minister Simplex Chithyola Banda, IDA Executive Director Floribert Ngaruko said the objective of the additional financing is to strengthen Local Authorities’ institutional performance, […] The post Chithyola excited as Malawi gets additional K62bn grant from World Bank to improve service delivery appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

After becoming president, Malawi leader Lazarus Chakwera together with the first lady, Monica, travelled from Lilongwe to visit former president, Professor Arthur Mutharika, at his house in Mangochi. During the burial of the departed veep Saulos Chilima, Chakwera left his seat and went where Mutharika sat to offer his condolences. Do these gestures tell us […] The post Mutharika and Chakwera relationship: How cool are these two to each other? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Political analysts in the country have been blunt towards President Lazarus Chakwera warning him not to appoint the next vice president from his Malawi Congress Party (MCP) saying the move will completely destroy the Tonse Alliance, eventually, complicating his chances for re-electing in the next years polls. The Malawi leader, hence, has been advised to […] The post Chakwera warned: “Don’t appoint Veep from MCP, you will completely ruin Tonse Alliance” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The High Court in Mzuzu will tomorrow, deliver its ruling on whether Tadikira Mafubza, former president Peter Mutharika step son, and five other people suspected to have had a hand in the murder of about 30 Ethiopian nationals have a case to answer or not. Bodies of the 30 Ethiopian nationals were found buried in […] The post Does Mutharika’s step son, Tadikira, has a case to answer or not? Mzuzu High Court to rule tomorrow appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Former Malawi leader, Professor Peter Mutharika has honoured the departed vice president Saulos Chilima by decorating hims with beautiful words, saying he embodied rare courage and wisdom in decision-making, always guided by principles of honesty and transparency. Writing on his Facebook page after attending the burial, Mutharika underlined that their journey together in the political […] The post Mutharika honours Chilima: “Had rare courage and wisdom in decision making, always honest and transparent.” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Socialite Dorothy Kingstone Zeze popularly known as Cash Madam in social media platforms will be back in court on August 29, 2024 after a two year break to answer charges of abuse of money at Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (Mera). The socialite briefly appeared before the Lilongwe Resident magistrate court on Friday along with former […] The post Cashmadam, Dorothy Kingstone, not off court’s hook: Her corruption case in court on Aug 29 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Proceeds from the country’s major export crop, tobacco reached, $258.2 million at the end of last week or week nine of tobacco sales, figures from the market operator, AHL Tobacco Sales, show. A weekly tobacco update published by AHL indicates that the 2024 price trend has always been higher throughout the entire nine weeks of […] The post Tobacco earnings continue to impress: Hits $258.2 million in 9wks of sales appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In this piece, seasoned journalist EPHRAIM NYONDO pays tribute to the fallen hero, Dr Saulos Klaus Chilima. The evening was violent, the skies darker, rainy and cold on Sunday in Ntcheu as gates of Nsipe opened to receive an honoured guest for the last requiem mass. But on a Monday, the day he got interred […] The post Laid to rise: Heaven, receive an honoured guest, Saulos Klaus Chilima! appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The past five days have been tough for UTM party. However, the next three days will be even tougher for the party and, if carelessly handled, we will not talk about UTM again in the next two months. How? On Monday 10th June 2024, the party suffered a great loss: It lost Saulos Chilima—the president, […] The post UTM needs Usi now than never: Attempting to exclude him is tragic and suicidal for UTM appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Cherie Blair, founder of Omnia Strategy LLP, has written to Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera, offering her condolences on the sudden passing of Vice President Saulos Chilima and eight others in a plane crash. In the letter, dated June 12, 2024, sent through the office of Malawi’s Attorney General and Malawi’ Deputy High Commissioner to the […] The post Tony Blair’s wife Cherie Offers Condolences to Malawi’s President Chakwera appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Mmodzi mwa anthu odziwika pa nkhani za mabizinesi akulu mdziko muno a Simbi Phiri apempha a Malawi kuti alemekeze malemu Saulos Chilima poleka kufalitsa nkhani zamabodza, miseche, kutukwanana, zipolowe komanso kuyika zithunzi zosakhala bwino pamasamba a intaneti. Poyankhula ndi atolankhani lero, a Simbi—omwe ati amawaziwa bwino a Chilima—ati a Malawi ambiri asauka nayo imfa ya […] The post Simbi apempha a Malawi: Chilima sanali waziwawa, sanali wamabodza, tiyeni timulemekeze appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Four people are confirmed dead in Ntcheu following an accident that occurred near Total Service Station in the district. The incident happened when hundreds of people lined along the M1 Road as the funeral procession of Vice-President Saulos Chilima was heading to Nsipe. Upon reaching Ntcheu, the road was blocked with rocks which made one […] The post Scary: Four dead, 12 injured in Ntcheu accident appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Lazarus Chakwera, who was leading a state funeral service for the departed Vice President, late Saulos Klaus Chilima, delivered his eulogy in the afternoon of Sunday, 16 June 2024 conveying a message of hope into discovering the incidents that led to the tragic aviation accident in Chikangawa forest. Chakwera delivered his eulogy in vernacular […] The post Chakwera says he also has questions about the plane crash, assures of independent inquiry appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Mtsogoleri wa dziko lino Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera watsimikizira aMalawi ndi mayiko onse akunja kuti boma lake liwonetsetsa kuti ngozi ya ndege ifufuzidwa mosabisa komanso mwapadera pofuna kuti chilungamo chidziwike. Chakwera wanena izi pa Bingu National Stadium mu mzinda wa Lilongwe pa mwambo wokhudza maliro a yemwe anali wachiwiri wake, Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima. Chilima […] The post Chakwera watsimikizira aMalawi kuti ngozi ya ndege ifufuzidwa mosabisa komanso mwapadera appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Chakwera delivered his eulogy at the state funeral service which was held at the Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe on Sunday. Following his speech which has been described and uniquely powerful and uniting, Nyasatimes observed random Facebook comments expressed their views about the speech online while commenting on posts carried by different media houses: […] The post Social media commend Chakwera’s eulogy: Says he rose to the occasion appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The National Registration Bureau (NRB) over the weekend received 1 Million Identification cards through the Kamuzu International Airport (KIA). The cards were printed in India following the backlog following the capacity gap. NRB Principal Secretary Mphatso Sambo says this is the first consignment of the pre- printed customised IDs. This is exactly what the PS […] The post Malawi Government receives 1 Million personalised ID Cards from India appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.