World Vision Malawi says climate change is impacting food production system in the country hence having critical issues of hunger and malnutrition in most areas. Country Director at World Vision Malawi Francis Dube highlighted a 5.7 million people population who are in need of food between 2024-2025 harvesting season as critical in nature that can […] The post World Vision Malawi worried with critical issues of hunger, malnutrition, hence ‘Enough Campaign’ appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The recent Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) convention has ignited a wave of enthusiasm and hope across Malawi, marking a pivotal moment in the nation’s political scene. The event, characterized by a palpable sense of unity and strategic vision, has rejuvenated the party and inspired many Malawians with a renewed sense of optimism about the future. […] The post DPP Convention: A catalyst for hope and optimism among Malawians appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Minister of Gender Community Development and Social Welfare, Jean Sendeza, has expressed the government’s commitment to achieving social justice for all by striving for an inclusively wealthy and self-reliant nation, with a particular focus on not leaving anyone behind. Speaking during the launch of the ActionAid Malawi 2024/2028 strategic paper VI in Lilongwe on […] The post Govt says Action Aid Strategy Paper will address challenges of social justice, gender disparities appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is accusing the National Registration Bureau (NRB) of favouring the central region in the registration of people for national IDs. Director of Elections in the DPP Gladys Ganda alleges this is a form of rigging ahead of the 2025 polls which will require people with national IDs only to register […] The post DPP insists that the National Registration Bureau favouring central region in registration appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Ntchisi Children’s Parliament has accused the District Social Welfare Office of practicing favouritism and engaging in corruption practices in the identification of beneficiaries of the Constituency Developent Fund (CDF) Bursary Scheme. Speaker of the children’s parley, Holiness Kalimbira, has since appealed to non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and governance institutions to institute investigations into the matter. […] The post Ntchisi Children’s Parliament alleges abuse of bursary fund at the Council appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The country’s leading company in manufacturing innovative building solutions, Portland Cement Malawi Limited, has rewarded one of its most loyal customers, Nicoles Noah by flying him to United Arab Emirates with a fully one-week sponsored trip which is part of a token of appreciation for loyalty shown over the past four years. Speaking on Friday […] The post Portland Cement Limited fly loyal customer to United Arab Emirates for a one-week sponsored trip appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Police in Lilongwe have questioned an individual who is waging a sole vigorous campaign to have the International Monetary Fund (IMF) officials prosecuted. IMF says it feels threatened with the action by the concerned citizen, Denis Mahata. Mahata is demanding for the removal of the International Monetary Fund’s immunity for it to be prosecuted for allegedly […] The post Police question individual for demanding prosecution of IMF in the country appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawians living abroad have a responsibility to join government efforts in building a self-reliant and inclusively wealthy economy as prescribed in the Malawi Agenda 2063 Vision, says President Malawi leader, Lazarus Chakwera. He spoke on Thursday in Berlin when he met Germany-based Malawians.   The President took time to highlight the ATM strategy which outlines […] The post Chakwera urges diaspora community to utilize their gained skills in helping Malawi to develop appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Registration Bureau (NRB) has touted its own success, saying since 2016 it has registered 12 287 349 people aged 16 and above for national identity cards (IDs), surpassing an initial target of 11.3 million. Recently, queries have been raised that NRB data in some districts was more than projected populations. However, NRB Principal Secretary […] The post NRB beats its own target: Registers over 12m people since 2016 surpassing 11m target appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Some commentators in the country have faulted Malawi Congress Party (MCP) publicity secretary Jessie Kabwila for inspecting government projects, saying she should have been getting the information on the status from the responsible public agencies. Political analyst Wonderful Mkhutche, says Kabwila has crossed the line into government activities, which also compromises the separation between the […] The post Kabwila accused of crossing line into Govt projects: “There must be separation btwn Govt and party’ appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi has acquired a landmark project in the energy sector with a 70 million Euro investment by Sun Power Africa Development Limited towards construction of a 50-megawatt solar farm to be situated at Choma in Mzuzu. The project, to cover an 80-hectare piece of land in Choma, Mzuzu, is expected to employ over 100 people […] The post Chakwera’s German visit: Investor pumps in K135bn for Mzuni’s 50-Megawatt solar farm in Mzuzu appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Hope Water Limited says the extension of water projects into Dowa Turn-off has brought significant improvement in reduction of early marriages as well as school drop-outs. Three years down the line, Director at the Hope Water Malawi Limited Innocent Semu says people at Dowa turn-off are now able to save money as they are spending […] The post Hope Water Limited projects in Dowa helping to reduce early marriages and school drop-outs appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Chewa Heritage Foundation (CHEFO) says all is set for this year’s Kulamba annual ceremony. Addressing a press conference in Lilongwe Chewa Heritage Foundation secretary General Dr Numeri Geresomo says some people have started going to Mkaika in Katete Zambia today. He said this year’s Kulamba Ceremony of the Chewa people will be held on Saturday […] The post All is set for this year’s Kulamba ceremony slated for this coming Saturday appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The High Court of Malawi in Blantyre has today almost doubled the sentence of a man convicted of defiling his five-year-old biological daughter. The man, name withheld to protect the identity of the minor, was initially handed down a 21-year-long prison term with hard labour, but Justice Chiwemwe Kamowa found this sentenced from a lower […] The post High Court doubles the sentence of a defiler of his 5yr-old daughter: From 21 to 40 years appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Today, 22nd August 2024, is turning to be one of the darkest days in Malawi as 30 people have died two road accidents that have happened in Kasungu and Zomba districts. In Kasungu, 26 people have been confirmed dead after burning in a minibus which, after hitting and killing a cyclist, went on to hit […] The post Tragedy falls on Malawi as 26 die in Kasungu, 4 in Zomba on road accidents appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The CDH Investment Bank (CDHIB) has contributed K16.9millon towards the establishment of Technology Transfer Office (TTO) by Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR). The support is the second activity this year, under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) the bank and university signed earmarked to support agri-innovation challenge for three years from 2023-2025. Speaking […] The post CDH Bank supports Luanar with K16.9m towards to establish Technology Transfer Office appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Secondary School Teachers Union (SESTU) elective conference that took place at Lilongwe Girls Secondary School on Wednesday saw Pilirani Kapolo, Druwen Frank Moyo and Judith Charity Kankwamba retaining their positions as President, General Secretary and Treasurer General, respectively. Delegates from all 34 education districts in all six education divisions across the country were at […] The post Kapolo, Moyo, Kankwamba maintain SESTU positions appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Southern Region Netball Committee (SRNC) have all the reasons to smile following the extension of the Botsalt Under 23 Netball League for another 1 year and the increment of the league’s  sponsorship which has been hiked from K12.5 million to K14 million. After running for a period of three years, the netball competition whose […] The post Botsalt Netball league partnership extended for 1 year- sponsorship increased from K12.5 million to K14 million  appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has expressed different opinions on the assessment governance and human rights advocate, Undule Mwakasungula, gave on its recently concluded convention. Mwakasungula described the convention as a missed opportunity for failing to incorporate women and the youth in its National Executive Conference. He further said the convention left many Malawians disappointed […] The post Namalomba hits Undule on DPP convention outcomes, cautions journalists against biased reporting appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Nigerian Babatunde Adepoju was a man to watch on Wednesday night at Bingu National Stadium as FCB Nyasa Big Bullets eliminated Moyale Barracks Football Club by 3 goals to 1 in an exciting semi final match. The Bullets were quick to realise that the left hand side for Moyale Barracks where their captain Victor Mwale […] The post Babatunde on fire as he takes Bullets into FDH Bank Cup finals appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Lilongwe, August 21, Mana: The Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) is set to celebrate its centenary anniversary from August 23rd to 25th in Lilongwe, with the climax of the celebrations expected to take place at Civo Stadium on the final day of the event. Secretary General of the CCAP General Assembly Reverend DrMwawi Chilongozgi, […] The post CCAP to Celebrate 100 Years of Service and Faith appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A grouping of civil rights activists, Concerned Citizens of Malawi, says it is opposed to the decision by the Government of Malawi to renew a contract for passport supplier, E-Tech Systems, arguing it does not have the capacity to deliver quality service to Malawians. The Concerned Citizens are instead recommending that the government should recall […] The post Activists objects renewal of E-Tech contract, demand return of Techno-Brain in passport issuance services appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Principal Secretary (PS) in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Samson Mndolo, has urged Malawi to continue observing prevention measures, including avoiding physical contact, in an effort to prevent the spread of mpox (formerly known as Monkey Pox) disease into the country. Mndolo’s sentiments follow a declaration by the Africa Centre for Disease Control (CDC) on August […] The post Health PS urges Malawians to continue observing mpox preventive measures appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawians living around the Mthwalo-Kafukule-Eswazini-Mzimba Road have petitioned President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, demanding answers on why the government is further delaying construction of the road. The communities lament that the both the previous and current governments has not demonstrated commitment to construct the road for the past 60 years. The petitioners marched from the […] The post Mzimba communities petition Chakwera over failed projects as DPP raps HE for paying northerners lip service appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A global mining expert Ludivine Wouters has advised the Government of Malawi and non-state actors in the mining sector to come up with clear goals that can help the country maximize benefits and profits from the sector by combining investment attractiveness and good governance. Wouters shared some views in an interview in Lilongwe on Tuesday […] The post Global mining expert tips Malawi on how to maximize benefits from the sector appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Civil Society Network on Climate Change (CISONECC) has urged communities in Lilongwe to adopt and utilize clean, safe, and sustainable energy sources to help preserve the country’s environment. Speaking during a demonstration event on clean energy technologies at Chiuzira School Ground in Lilongwe, CISONECC National Coordinator Julius Ng’oma urged for the promotion of equal access […] The post Communities urged to adopt clean, renewable energy sources to preserve environment appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Sr. Dr. JaneFrances Nnantamu has stressed the need for the formation of sisters that integrates values and actual needs of the candidates in the Association of Consecrated Women in Eastern and Central Africa (ACWECA) region. Nnantamu made the sentiments during her presentation at the ACWECA Conference currently underway in Lilongwe, Malawi. She observed that formees […] The post Sr. Nnantamu advocates for improved formation in ACWECA region  appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Sports, Uchizi Mkandawire, has hailed the corporate world for supporting athletes who will represent Malawi in France at the 2024 edition of Paris Paralympic Games from 27th August to 8th September. The Minister was speaking in Lilongwe on Tuesday during a send off of a team of ten athletes that will carry the […] The post Sports Minister hails corporate world for supporting Malawi paralympic athletes appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Vice President Michael Usi’s journey to the north is a classic story of triumph, marked by his ability to unite diverse groups of people under a common purpose while delivering a message of peace and development. Usi showcased his unique brand of leadership—one that is rooted in genuine connection with the people, a commitment to […] The post Usi wraps up Northern Region Tour: Unites people, preaches peace appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Lazarus Chakwera has today arrived in Frankfurt, Germany, as he continues his official European tour of duty which first took him to Italy. The President, who is accompanied by the First Lady, is in Germany to bolster diplomatic, trade and investment connections with a wide range of partners across key sectors of the economy. […] The post Chakwera in Germany to bolster trade and investments opportunities appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Paramount Chief Kaduya of Lhomwe people has commended President Dr Lazarus Chakwera led government for increasing the number of Mtukulapakhomo beneficiaries in her area. She was speaking in Phalombe when the Homeland Security Minister, Dr Ken Zikhale Ng’oma addressed the rally. The Paramount said more people from her area are now benefitting from the program […] The post Lhomwe Paramount Chief Kaduya hails Chakwera for Mtukulapakhomo program in her area appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Information & Digitalisation, Moses Kunkuyu, who is chief government spokesperson, has confirmed to the public of an aircraft accident that happened in the afternoon of today, August 20 in Nkhotakota District involving a C210 type aircraft registration number 7QPFU that crashed into Lake Malawi. The Minister says the aircraft was departing from Nkhotakota […] The post Female Dutch passenger survives aircraft crash into Lake Malawi, 2 still missing appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Botswana’s Gaborone United came from behind twice to see off hosts Ascent Soccer 3-2 on Tuesday afternoon to qualify for the semifinals of the CAF Women’s Champions League-COSAFA qualifiers played at Mpira Stadium. Faith Chinzimu and her strike partner Alephar Chimbeta struck early for Ascent in between Keitumetse Dithibe’s strike for United in the Group […] The post Hosts Ascent Soccer booted out of CAF Women’s Champions League appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Chairperson of the recently concluded Democratic Progressive Party – DPP National Convention, George Chaponda has accused Misa Malawi of practicing favouritism in the way it defends media freedom in the country. Chaponda was responding to a statement which Misa accused DPP of threatening journalists from Nation newspaper. He wrote: “I have seen the attached statement […] The post Chaponda accuses Misa Malawi of practicing favoritism appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MCCCI) has emphasized the importance of the upcoming annual National Agriculture Fair (NAF) which is expected to be conducted from 29-31 August 2024 in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture  as crucial in promoting economic growth through agricultural linkages. MCCCI, Director of Membership Development, Wezi Mungoni […] The post MCCCI says ‘National Agriculture Fair’ crucial in promoting economic growth appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.