The country’s Vice-President Michael Usi is this morning having an engagement with players from the creative sector at Amaryllis Hotel in Blantyre. The closed door engagement has attracted participation of a number musicians and theatre players. The meeting is one of Usi’s first official engagements since he was appointed as Vice-President following the death of […] The post Usi gets to work as Vice President: Holds engagement with players in the creative sector appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Police at Kasiya in Lilongwe Rural have arrested two men suspected of stealing and vandalising Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom) Limited assets in the district. Kasiya Police Station spokesperson, Constable Mercy Chitonde, said the law enforcers arrested Rodwell Chisamba and Emmanuel Gabriel on Friday, June 28 2024 for vandalising Escom conductors at Ndalama Village. […] The post Two arrested for theft and vandalism of Escom assets: Faces 30-year jail term under new law appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Bungwe lomenyera ufulu wa anthu la Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) lati layika chidwi chake pokambirana ndi adindo za mavuto omwe ali mdziko muno ndikupeza mayankho osati kuchita zionetsero. Izi zadza pamene magulu ena okhudzidwa akonza zionetsero mzigawo zonse za dziko lino pa 10 mwezi uno kusonyeza kukwiya ndi momwe zinthu zikuyendera mdziko muno. Mkulu […] The post Bungwe la HRDC likuti iwowo ziwonetsero ayi, iwo asankha njira yokambirana ndi adindo appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Mnyamata wa zaka 17 Tinasha Mtawali, wadzipha ku Chitipi m’boma la Lilongwe, pa nkhani zomwe zikuganizilidwa kuti ndi za chibwenzi. Mneneri wa polisi ya Lilongwe a Hastings Chigalu wati mnyamatayu adaimbira lamya chibwenzi chake kuchiuza kuti sadzamuonanso. A Chigalu ati ali mkati molankhulana, bwenzi lakelo linamva kuombedwa kwa mfuti ndipo Tinasha adaleka kulankhura. Izi zidapangitsa […] The post Mnyamata wa zaka 17 azipha poziwombera ndi mfuti kamba kosemphana ndi chibwezi chake appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

During President Lazarus Chakwera’s tenure, Malawi has witnessed numerous achievements, demonstrating the administration’s commitment to progress and reform. However, the success of any administration is often hindered by the effectiveness of its officials. One notable example is Martha Chizuma, the former Director General of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), whose tenure raises significant concerns. Chizuma served […] The post Analysis: How ACB boss Martha Chizuma protected DPP gurus from prosecution appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a move to ensure that the Mega Farm project is efficiently productive and commercially driven, government has given the private sector the driving seat of the project. Under this arrangement, government will just be an enabler while the private sector runs the enterprises. Experts have since welcomed the arrangement saying the private sector-led model […] The post Govt gives Mega Farm driving seat to private sector, experts welcome the move as ‘efficient’ appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

South Africa-based Malawian striker Frank Gabadinho Mhango has announced plans to meet his manager to determine his future following the acquisition of his DStv Premiership club Moroka Swallows by Marumo Gallants. The Flames striker, who is in the country on off season holiday, said in an interview that the communication he got was that the […] The post Is Gaba still going to be at Moroka Swallows? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Main opposition and erstwhile governing party, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), announced dates for its seemingly “all inclusive” elective conference ahead of the 2025 general elections, departing from the path taken by its opposition counterpart United Democratic Front (UDF) and ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP), who set restrictive eligibility criteria for electing leaders at their conventions. […] The post Political analyst hails DPP for announcing its convention: urges party to come clear on criteria, nomination fees appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As the battle for the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) convention intensifies, Finance Minister Simplex Chithyola Banda faces accusations of bribing councilors to secure votes for his preferred candidate in last month’s elections. According to highly placed sources within the party, Chithyola, with the assistance of Lilongwe City Central MP Alfred Jiya, who also serves as […] The post Chityola accused of allegedly bribing councilors to influence Lilongwe Mayoral Elections appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Yemwe akufuna kudzayimira nawo pampando wa pulezidenti pa chisankho cha 2025 a Ras Chikomeni Chirwa wati wayamba kugulitsa chamba kuti apeze ndalama zomwe zimafunikira kupereka ku bungwe la MEC kuti munthu ayimire nawo pa chisankho . A Chirwa akuti mpingo wawo wama Ras unalandira chiphaso chowavomereza kugulitsa chamba kwa chaka chimodzi kuchokera kubungwe lowona za […] The post Ras Chikomeni akugulisa chamba kusaka ndalama yopereka ku MEC kuti azayime pa chisankho 2025 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A Kaliati ati UTM idakali ya mphamvu mzigawo zonse za mdziko lino ngakhale mtsogoleri wawo a Saulos Chilima adamwalira pa ngozi ya ndege. Iwo ati akamaliza kukhuza maliro a Chilima ndi anthu ena asanu ndi atatu chipanichi chichititsa misokhano mzigawo zonse kuwuza Amalawi za tsogolo la chipanichi. “Mchipani chathu mukulowa anthu a zipani zosiyanasiyana kufuna […] The post UTM ipikisana nawo mchisankho cha chaka chamawa, watero Patricia Kaliati appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Wachiwiri kwa mtsogoleri wa dziko lino a Michael Usi wati ndiwokhudzidwa ndi imfa ya mkhalakale mu maimbidwe Soldier Lucius Banda. Mukalata yomwe alemba, a Usi ati akulira limodzi ndi mtsogoleri wadziko lino a Lazarus Chakwera komanso Amalawi onse. Iwo atinso banja la chipani cha UTM lataya munthu yemwe amatsogolera ntchito zokopa anthu mu chipanichi komanso […] The post Usi ayankhulapo pa imfa ya Lucius Banda: “Ntchito za Lucius zinali zozama kotero kuti zipitilira kutumikira’ appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Competition and Fair Trading Commission CFTC says the new Competition and Fair Trading Act—the law that protects consumers and ensures competition—has entered into force today, after successful gazetting last week. Speaking during a press briefing in Lilongwe today, CFTC Chief Executive Officer, Vincent Lloyds Nkhoma said the Commission is extremely pleased with this development […] The post New CFTA enters into force today: Commission now to order administrative fines appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Blantyre District Health Office (DHO) has provided 18 motorcycles to health centres under its jurisdiction for direct delivery of routine immunisation vaccines and other interventions — dubbed the DRIVE Initiative for Equity, that aims at scaling up the last mile supply chain delivery solutions in Malawi. The handover of the 18 motorcycles was made on […] The post Blantyre health centres provided with motorcycles for direct delivery of routine immunization vaccines  appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services has disclosed that it has embarked on a full-scale exercise of clearing outstanding passport applications that were submitted between the months of January 2023 and June 2024. Department’s National Public Relations Officer, Wellington Chiponde said in a statement available to Nyasa Times on Monday that during the exercise, […] The post Immigration Department embarks on a full scale exercise of clearing passport backlog appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Lilongwe District Council has expressed concern over the increase in gender-based violence (GBV) cases in the district. Speaking on Thursday during a stakeholders meeting, Lilongwe district gender officer Gertrude Simwaka said they recorded 6 859 GBV cases from April 2023 to April 2024. She attributed the increase to poverty and lack of self-reliance as […] The post Lilongwe not a good place for women as gender-based violence continue to skyrocket appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As Malawi courts ruled last week that same sex relations are still illegal by our laws, over a hundred same-sex couples tied the knot on Friday in a group ceremony that was both romantic and political as part of Mexico City’s gay pride celebrations month. According to reports, 147 couples expressed their commitment to one […] The post As Malawi was saying no, over 100 same-sex couples got married at mass wedding ceremony in Mexico appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Musician and politician Billy Kaunda, who got his first music exposure because of Lucius Banda, has eulogised the fallen soldier as a person who gave a good part of his life to the service of humanity through music and politics. He wrote: “I cannot begin to explain how far back I come with Soldier Lucius […] The post Billy Kaunda eulogises Lucius Banda: ‘Lets not mourn but celebrate him. appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Chibuku Products Limited (CPL), a local opaque brewery known for its commitment to quality and community engagement, has reiterated its commitment to promoting cultural and traditional values in Malawi. CPL Marketing Manager, Henry Mbweza, made the sentiments last week when the company donated MK300, 000 towards preparations for the Khulubvi Arts Festival, which took place […] The post Chibuku Products Limited supports Khulubvi Arts Festival appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Netball Association of Malawi (NAM) has officially elected new office bearers which has seen Vitumbiko Gubuduza who was the Chairperson of the Blantyre Districts Netball Committee (BDNC) ushered the office of the NAM President after going unopposed. The new executive committee which will run for a period of one year was elected during the […] The post NAM elect new office bearers as four positions went unopposed, promise to rebuild, thrive netball sport appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Parliamentary Committee of Natural Resources & Climate Change has invited owners of major resort hotels and lodges in Mangochi to an interface to impress on them on the need to adhere to connect to water supply system of Southern Region Water Board (SRWB). This follows some reluctance by some of the major resort hotels […] The post Parliament meets Mangochi resort hotels and lodges to induce them to SRWB water supply appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Member of Parliament for Nsanje South West Eurita Valeta has called for the involvement of “blessers” in the fight against teenage pregnancies.  Valeta, who is also Deputy Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Health, made the call at a panel discussion on sexual and reproductive health for youth which was organised by Centre for Solutions […] The post Include ‘Blessers’ in Fight Against Teen Pregnancies – MP appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Coal users in Lilongwe have the opportunity to get coal supplies from Moetize in Mozambique following a successful first coal delivery  by Nacala Logistics to it’s customer. On Wednesday a train carrying a consignment of coal for Shayona Cement Limited successful arrived at Kanengo station from Moatize. This follows the successful rail reconnection between Balaka […] The post Revamp of Malawi’s railway sector: Nacala Logistics makes first coal delivery to Lilongwe appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Fifteen-year-old Gift Kansichi from Mzuzu Government Secondary School (MZUGOSS) scooped the first prize in the 53rd International Letter Writing Competition organised by the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) in conjunction with the Universal Postal Union (UPU). The boy, who has just written the 2024 Junior Certificate of Education (JCE) Examinations, got a laptop, a gold […] The post MACRA awards Gift Kansichi from Mzuzu Govt Sec Sch for outstanding letter writing appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Wapampando wamsonkhano waukulu wa chipani cha Malawi Congress (MCP), a Kezzie Msukwa watsimikizira atolankhani kum’mawaku ku Lilongwe kuti ganizo la chipanichi loletsa aliyese kuima pamipando yemwe wangolowa kumene ndipo sadathe zaka ziwiri likadalipo. A Msukwa anenetsa kuti izi zili motere pofuna kusunga umwini wa chipani. Iwo anenetsa kuti kwina kulikonse kumakhala ndondomeko zosankhira adindo ake […] The post Konveshoni ya MCP yapsa pa 10 August: Koma anenetsa kuti obwera kumene muchipani sakapisana nawo appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

After signing a one year partnership last season which got expired few months ago, the Thomson & Barbara Mpinganjira Foundation has renewed its relationship with the Blantyre Districts Netball Committee (BDNC) for another one year netball sponsorship agreement. The development was revealed on Friday in Blantyre at Thomson & Barbara offices where the two parties […] The post BDNC, Thomson & Barbara Mpinganjira Foundation renew netball partnership  appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

One of the leading banks in the country, FMB Capital Holdings Group has disclosed that it is projecting for positive and improved market growth in 2024 and  the coming years in as far as profits after tax performance is concerned. The Bank through the Group Chief Financial Officer, Mythri Sambasivan George made the remarks during […] The post FMB Capital Holdings projects $78.7 million profit after tax in 2023 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi is stinking with corruption with the latest being the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) itself disclosing that it has evidence that the fire at Tikwere House at City Centre in Lilongwe in May last year was a deliberate ploy by some people to conceal information. The building which houses several government offices, including the Ministry of […] The post Tikwere House in Lilongwe was torched deliberately to conceal corruption at the Ministry of Lands, ACB reveals appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Fifteen-year-old Gift Kansichi from Mzuzu Government Secondary School (MZUGOSS) scooped the first prize in the 53rd International Letter Writing Competition organised by the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) in conjunction with the Universal Postal Union (UPU). The boy, who has just written the 2024 Junior Certificate of Education (JCE) Examinations, got a laptop, a gold […] The post MACRA awards Gift Kansichi from Mzuzu Govt Sec Sch student for outstanding letter writing appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Opposition Democratic Progressive Party {DPP} has penned Speaker of Parliament Catherine Gotani Hara to declare vacant parliamentary seats of Lilongwe Msinja North Binton Kuntsaila and others for allegedly violating Section 65 of the Constitution. The others include Chikwawa North MP, who is also deputy Minister of Local Government Owen Chomanika, Mwanza Central MP Joyce Chitsulo, […] The post DPP writes Speaker Gotani Hara to invoke Section 65 and declare vacant seats of its 5 MPs appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Tamara Safety Services Company Limited has donated trash bins worth K2.5 Million to Lilongwe City Council (LCC). Receiving the trash bins at Lilongwe City Council offices on Friday, the newly elected Lilongwe City Council Mayor , Her Worship Councilor Esther Sagawa hailed the company for the donation. Sagawa said the city has been facing challenges […] The post Tamara Safety Services donates trash bins worth K2.5m to Lilongwe City Council appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Former vice president Dr Saulos Chilima died due to severe and extensive injuries caused by the massive impact of the plane crash, an autopsy report which Nyasatimes has seen reveals. Done by pathologist Steve Kamiza of Kamiza Pathology Laboratories whom the family hired and conducted in full view of Dr Ben Chilima, the deceased’s elder […] The post Exclusive: Chilima autopsy reveals that he died due to massive impact of the plane crash appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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.