Malawians and foreign dignitaries on Sunday joined the Indian Community in Malawi in commemorating this year’s International Day of Yoga. The United Nations (UN) proclaimed June 21 as the International Day of Yoga by resolution 68/131. However, the Malawian Community shifted the commemoration to June 23 to honour the soul of the former Vice President, […] The post Malawians, int’l community join Indians in commemorating International Day of Yoga appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In April 2018, the Malawi Police Service (MPS) arrested a Catholic priest, late Father Thomas Muhosha, in connection in connection to the brutal killing of a 22-year-old man with albinism, MacDonald Masambuka. Muhosha was arrested as he attempted to cross into neighboring Mozambique. The man of the collar was the 12th person to be arrested […] The post Opinion: Are CSOs, activists advocating for lawlessness by defending law breakers? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The 23rd edition of the COSAFA Cup gets underway from Wednesday, June 26 that pits 11 teams from the Council of South African Football Associations(COSAFA) and guest nation Kenya — embarking on a journey for bragging rights and glory. Malawi Flames will miss the tournament for the first time since its inception in 1997 but […] The post GOtv brings live COSAFA Cup 2024 action kicking off Wednesday, June 26 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Football Association of Malawi (FAM) will from August 18 to October 18 hold a Confederation of African Football (CAF) B coaching course as one way of increasing the pool of qualified coaches for elite football. This is the first CAF B course in two years as the last one was held in July 2022 while […] The post FAM aims to produce best coaches to compete with the best in Africa; as it sets to hold CAF B course in August appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Nurses and physician assistants have commended President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera and his government for listening to their cry to improve their welfare by increasing top-up and professional allowances. The commendation follows the announcement that the government has approved the adjustment of top-up and professional allowances for healthcare workers. In a communique to the Secretary […] The post Nurses, physicians commend Pres. Chakwera’s govt for increasing top-up and professional allowances appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Bungwe loona za chilungamo pamalonda la CFTC lati lalandila uthenga kuchoka ku kampani ya Loreal South Africa kuti yayamba kuitanitsa mankhwala otsukira tsitsi a Loreal Dark and Lovely Anti Breakage Kit komanso Mosture Plus Kit (Regular and Super) kamba koti ali ndi chiopsezo kuumoyo wa athu. Mneneri kubungwe la CFTC an Innocent Herema wati kampaniyi […] The post Chenjerani! Loreal Dark and Lovely ndiwoyipa, ali ndi chiopsezo pa moyo wanu, boma latero appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Leadership of the Evangelical Association of Malawi (EAM) has hailed His Excellency, Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, President of the Republic of Malawi, for his outstanding leadership amidst misrepresentation, allegations, and mistrust from some individuals following the loss of the late Right Honourable Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima and eight others, who died in a tragic plane […] The post Leadership of Evangelical church visits Chakwera: Hails his leadership during the loss of Veep appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

This Saturday on the 29th of June 2024 Malawians will hold an event in Northampton to remember their late Vice President, Saulos Klaus Chilima. Kondi Munthali, who is one of the main organisers of the event said “We have cried as individuals over the tragic death of VP Chilima. The event will give a chance […] The post Malawians in UK organises remembrance event for the departed vice president Chilima, 8 others appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Nyasatimes can reliably confirm, from its investigations, that have revealed John Bizwick is serving his second term in office as Commissioner-General and according to the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) Act Section 17 Sub- Section 4, he is not eligible for reappointment or contract renewal. The law bars him from having contract renewed or reappointment because […] The post Time up for John Bizwick at MRA: Serving his last term, not eligible for reappointment as Commissioner General appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Chief Resident Magistrate (CRM) Madalitso Chimwaza Monday committed proceedings to the High Court in a case involving K5 billion alleged fraud at the disposed of Malawi Savings Bank (MSB). This case involves Leston Mulli, Lloyd Muhara and Cliff Kenneth Chiunda, who were arrested in July 2022 and were given bail. Addressing the court, Chimwaza said […] The post Mulli’s K5 billion Malawi Savings Bank case moved to High Court appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Reserve of Malawi(RBM) says the country stands to benefit alot from investments if only investors embrace the ATM strategy which the country has launched recently. Central Bank governor Wilson Banda said investments in the field of Agriculture, Mining and Tourism(ATM) pose to boost the country’s economy as the sectors would help to generate alot of […] The post RBM urges investors to embrace the ATM strategy. appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Ministry of transport and public works is optimistic that through Southern Africa Trade and Connectivity Project (SATCP), the country is going to open up trade by removing barriers to trade within Malawi and international market particularly using Nacala and Beira corridors as the country thrives to increase agricultural exports. Deputy director in the department of […] The post Ministry of Transport optimistic to increase agricultural exports through SATCP appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Despite combined efforts between the Government of Malawi and non-state actors to put gender-based violence (GBV) to a stop, the country continues to register a surge in such cases across the country. On Friday last week, Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) on Friday assembled gender rights activists in Mponela, Dowa, for a day-long […] The post CCJP drills gender activists on gender-related laws appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a move to improve the adoption and use of ICT services at their institution, Sparrows Christian Academy in Lilongwe has introduced a programme of providing laptops to its learners with a goal of digitising the entire learning process. Speaking during the first phase of laptop distribution exercise at the school on Monday, founder and […] The post Sparrows Academy digitizes learning process: Begins distribution of laptops to its learners appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In the wake of the tragic plane crash that claimed the lives of Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima and eight others, the Mzimba Chiefs have emerged as a beacon of unity, offering their heartfelt condolences to President Lazarus Chakwera in a powerful display of solidarity. The visit of the esteemed Inkosi ya Makhosi Mbelwa V, […] The post Beacon of unity in troubled times: Mzimba Chiefs’ show of solidarity with Chakwera appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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.