The High Court in Blantyre sitting as a constitution court has dismissed the application in which Jan Willem Akster, from the Netherlands, and Jana Gonani were challenging the Penal Code that criminalises carnal knowledge against the order of nature as unconstitutional. After hearing the matter, the three-judge panel comprising Joseph Chigona, Vikochi Chima and Chimbizgani […] The post High Court says laws that criminalizes homosexuality in Malawi are still constitutional: Do it, you will be arrested appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Despite the tobacco control movement’s firm stance and relentless efforts against tobacco while citing the product’s negative effects on public health, the need for a more balanced and collaborative approach has been identified to be key towards having meaningful solutions that favour the same public health. Some stakeholders believe the anti-tobacco industry sentiments have only […] The post Dialogue still needed for meaningful embracing of harm reduction appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Boma la Dziko la German lero lapereka ndama zokwana K35 billion zomwe zigwire ntchito ya mtukula pakhomo. Mukulankhula kwawo, nduna yazachuma a Simplex Chithyola Banda adayamika boma la Germany kamba ka thandizo la chuma chochuluka onga ichi. A Chithyola alonjeza dziko la German kuti ligwiritsa ncthito bwino chuma chomwe boma la German lapereka ku boma […] The post Boma la German lapereka ndalama zokwana K35 billion kudziko la Malawi za mtukula pakhomo appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Since their political marriage in 2019, there hasn’t been any evidential report indicating a fallout between UTM departed leader, Saulos Chilima and his second, Michael Usi; however, since that tragic plane crash, tongues continue to wag suggesting that the relationship between the two may not have been as rosy as it appeared in the public. […] The post Chilima and Usi: Was there personal and leadership relationship okay in UTM? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The All Africa Association for Small and Medium Enterprises (AAASME) has appointed Malawi’s veteran broadcaster and communication specialist Rodrick Mulonya as its Publicity Secretary. AAASME is a continental advocacy body supporting and developing the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) ecosystem in Africa. Mulonya, Founder and Managing Director of Angaliba Television and Radio, joins AAASME […] The post Malawi’s Rodrick Mulonya appointed Publicity Secretary for All Africa Association for Small and Medium Enterprises appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As the general public continues to complain about poor public services delivery through various governmental departments and agencies, NICE Trust volunteers have commented that things are going astray in the country. Comments were made during a joint orientation session  and sharing of experiences for District Advisory Forum Members of NICE Trust and its Volunteers on […] The post NICE volunteers complain of ‘poor public service delivery’: Things are going astray appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Lions Club International District 412B, comprising Malawi and Mozambique, has supported Kamuzu Central Hospital Paediatric Cancer Centre with assorted nutritional food items as part of helping the patients to ably respond to the heavy treatment that the disease requires. Speaking during the handover ceremony held on Thursday evening at KCH, Lions Club District Governor for […] The post Lions Club supports KCH children cancer centre with a donation of assorted nutritional food items appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Urban development experts, policy makers, stakeholders and communities are engrossed in a discussion centered on solving challenges facing urban dwellers especially those living in informal settlements, which will result in issuance of a joint communique outlining collective vision and aspirations for an improved urban sector in Malawi. The stakeholders converged Thursday in Lilongwe in a […] The post Stakeholders concerned with challenges facing Malawi’s urban, informal settlement dwellers appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The High Court’s Constitutional Court in Blantyre is this morning expected to deliver a landmark judgement in a case where two applicants are challenging Malawi’s laws criminalizing same-sex relationships. The two applicants, Jan Willem Akster, from the Netherlands, and Jana Gonani, who were answering criminal charges in magistrate courts of sleeping with fellow men, brought […] The post High Court set to deliver ruling on Malawi laws criminalizing same sex relationships appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A Catholic priest serving at St. Joseph Chiphwanya Parish in Dedza Diocese, Father Gerald Malota, has disclosed that the church has intensified efforts to combat tuberculosis (TB) and leprosy among communities in which they discharge their duties across Malawi. Malota made the remarks in Salima on Thursday during the biannual tour, which the National TB […] The post Catholic Church intensifies fight against TB, leprosy in Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs Simplex Chithyola Banda has disclosed that negotiations with debtors over debt restructuring have started bearing fruits as Malawi has signed a supplemental debt pact with China. Chithyola Banda said this is a demonstration of confidence debtors and developed countries have in President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera and his administration. […] The post Debt restructuring negotiations start bearing fruits as China signs supplemental debt pact with Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Sunbird Tourism plc, Malawi Stock Exchange listed hotel chain on Thursday launched its most anticipated Sunbird Tours and Travel, a travel agency aimed at ensuring seamless Tourists travel. The agency has been established to consolidate the full service range offered by Sunbird Hotels and Resorts, leading to a one- stop service hospitality provider. Among others […] The post Giant Sunbird Tourism enters the travel market: Launches its own travel agency appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Pali chiopsezo chenicheni choti mabungwe oti siaboma pafupifupi 565akhoza kuimitsidwa kugwira ntchito komanso kupatsidwa chindapusa ngati satsatira lamulo la NGO ACT. Lamuloli limaonetsetsa kuti mabungwe omwe adalembetsedwa adzipereka lipoti ku boma kudzera ku bungwe loona za mmene mabungwe omwe siaboma akugwirira ntchito la Non Governmental Organizations Regulatory Authority (NGORA).   Izi amayenera kuchita pofika pa […] The post Mabungwe oti siaboma pafupifupi 565 akhoza kuimitsidwa kugwira ntchito mdziko muno: Chachitika ndi chani? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Law Society (MLS) and renowned human rights lawyer, Justin Dzonzi, have warned Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in the country against using anger and emotions in pushing for the repeal the the Electronic Transactions and Cyber Security Act which is used to prosecute those who spread false news and defame others. The warning comes […] The post Malawi Law Society, legal experts warns against changing Cyber Law because of anger: “Spreading false news is illegal everywhere.” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Water boards in the country appear to be set in their quest to effect an increase in the price of water with Ministry of Water and Sanitation hinting that any new tariff will exclude low-income earners. The Consumers Association of Malawi (Cama) since welcomed the move to spare low-income earners, but said the water boards […] The post Malawians brace for more economic hardship as Water Boards are set to effect 44% hike water: CAMA upset appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Roads Authority, (RA) says the rehabilitation of Liwonde-Matawale road will commerce November this year. Portia Kajanga RA spokesperson disclosed this on Thursday in Zomba as she says right now they are working with the consultant to prepare bids for contractors to bid, after approval from financers, the project will commerce. She disclosed this to […] The post Rehabilitation of pot-holed and damaged Liwonde-Matawale road project to commerce soon appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

RE Capital, a leading property company known for repurposing real estate in Europe’s cosmopolitan cities, has successfully agreed a lease with a high-profile automotive company for office space at The Ragged School, part of its Clerkenwell Lifestyle project. The world-renowned automotive brand, which is gaining recognition for its electric vehicles, will be relocating its headquarters […] The post RE Capital Secures Lease for 18,644 sq ft Central London Office with Iconic Automotive Brand appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Consumer Association of Malawi (CAMA) has written a petition the Speaker of Parliament alerting the august House of the proliferation of pesticides being sold by unlicensed traders and from unregistered premises, saying the Pesticide Control Board (PCB) has failed to enforce the law as prescribed. Copied to chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee of Agriculture & […] The post CAMA chastisises Pesticides Control Board’s failure to control unlicensed pesticide traders appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Could the soil of Africa be developing an unstoppable malaise that will transform our continent from an innocent victim of climate change into its main driver? It seems the answer may be yes. For we might be sitting in a ticking carbon bomb. African soil is degrading ever faster, losing us millions of hectares a […] The post Opinion: Saving our soils in Africa may be the only path left to a future appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Some renowned human rights activist in the country have differed on the impending national wide demonstrations which some concerned citizens led by some human rights activists have organised next month. The demonstrations dubbed ‘Malawi shutdown demonstrations’ have been scheduled to take place in the country’s major cities on 10th July and are meant for the […] The post Activists differ on the impending national wide ‘shut down’ demonstrations appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Police in Mulanje are looking for Joseph Louis who is suspected to have killed Brian Mwaliwa, after founding him red-handed with his wife. Mulanje Police Station public relations officer Innocent Moses has confirmed the incident saying that it happened on Tuesday at Wetheya Village in Traditional Authority Juma in the district. He said: ” Mwaliwa […] The post Mulanje Police hunts Joseph Louis for allegedly killing a man after founding him red-handed with his wife appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Fire has been exchanged between two government agencies–the Ministry of Agriculture and the National Planning Commission (NPC)–over the progress of Mega Farms project in the country. Just weeks after the NPC lamented delayed roll out of megafarms, Minister of Agriculture Sam Kawale has accused the commission of lacking information. In an interview, the minister particularly […] The post Kawale, National Planning Commission exchange fire over ‘delays’ with Mega Farms projects  appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Japan International Corporation Agency(JICA) says it is impressed with the interventions taken by the country’s water utility boards in reducing the non -water-revenue challenges. Assistant resident representative for Jica Malawi office Kenta Mikami said this in an interview on Wednesday in Blantyre during the two day long workshop aimed at assisting water providers to improve […] The post Jica commends water boards for reducing non-water revenue challenges appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Mzuzu city fathers have elected Councillor for Songwe Ward Kondwani Brian Nyasulu as new Mayor for Mzuzu City after defeating the incumbent, Gift Desire Nyirenda. Nyasulu amassed nine votes out of 16 votes that were cast whilst Nyirenda got seven votes during the voting process which took place in the Mzuzu City Council Chamber. On […] The post Mzuzu city fathers elect mayor, deputy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Authorities at Mchinji One Stop Boarder Post (OSBP), says the coming in of this modern facility has made the operations to be smooth and fast as clearing of cargo from Zambia entering Malawi is done within 24 hours. Felix Mzirahowa who is deputy station officer at the boarder disclosed this during an interface with journalists […] The post OSBP ease operationalization processes, increase revenue correction appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The People’s Development Party (PDP) says it is ready to hold its first ever convention from 13th to 14th September, 2024. The party says at least 1,800 delegates will attend the elective convention in Blantyre. Acting National Publicity Secretary for the party, Rhodes Msonkho, told the local media that the delegates will come from all […] The post Nankhumwa’s party, PDP, set for convention in September this year appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Nico life Insurance Company Limited has partnered the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) by donating money worth K7.2 million towards the 2024 Girls, Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEAM) Camp slated for July 1-12 2024 at the University’s campus. The company’s Acting Chief Operation officer Chimwemwe Kanyenda said the donation which took place […] The post Nico Life Insurance partners MUST on Girls STEAM camp- donate K7.2 million appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A popular Zimbabwean prophet, Dr. Walter Magaya, will hold a 2-day conference at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe, Good News Ministries (GNM) has announced. GNM founder and overseer, Prophet Patson Gondwe, made the announcement at a media briefing held in Lilongwe on Wednesday morning. Gondwe disclosed that the conference shall take place […] The post Zimbabwean Prophet Magaya set to hold 2-day conference in Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Association of Consecrated Women in Eastern and Central Africa (ACWECA) disclosed that its forthcoming Plenary Assembly and Golden Jubilee Celebrations will be held in Malawi. The two-tier celebration will take place from August 18-24, 2024, at the Golden Peacock Hotel in Lilongwe under the theme: “Transformative holistic formation for authentic living towards a deeper […] The post Malawi to host ACWECA Plenary Assembly and Golden Jubilee Celebrations in Aug. 2024 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Governance and Human Rights Advocate Undule Mwakasungula has disapproved plans by the Concerned Citizens of Malawi to hold nationwide demonstrations on July 10, 2024, arguing the call for a protest is misplaced and not in national interests. Mwakasungula schooled the Concerned Citizens of Malawi, led by Edward Kambanje and Oliver Nakoma, that at a time […] The post Undule against July 10 demonstrations, calls for contact and dialogue appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Greenbelt Authority has delivered 162 metric tonnes of maize to National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) as part of government’s food security measures. The maize was cultivated through Greenbelt Authority ‘s rain fed program at Chikwawa Irrigation Scheme in Salima. Secretary for Irrigation in the Ministry of Agriculture, Engineer Geoffrey Mamba expressed satisfaction with the steps […] The post Greenbelt Authority delivers 162 metric tonnes of maize to NFRA appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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.