Head of Presidential Delivery Unit (PDU) Dr Janet Banda has stressed the need for stakeholders to collaborate in identifying and validate challenges faced by the energy sector. Banda also Deputy Secretary to the President and Cabinet (DSPC) made the remarks in Lilongwe during the two-day Pre-lab meetings on Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and Power Sector […] The post Stakeholders urged to identify challenges faced by the energy sector appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Despite the strong family values, Malawi is facing a high number of divorce rates. Marriage in this society has always been a serious commitment. However, the number of couples seeking to separate has increased significantly. This has sparked widespread concern among religious leaders and family advocates. The reasons behind this trend are diverse. Nonetheless, understanding […] The post Increasing divorce rates in Malawi: What’s behind this trend? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Charismatic Redeemed Ministries International (CRMI) has urged Malawians to supplement their livelihood reliance with God through mindset change for sustainability. Speaking during the co-celebration of CRMI’s Father and Founder, Archbishop Dr. Mark Kambalazaza, and the church’s 24th anniversary in Blantyre on Sunday, Dr. Kambalazaza emphasized that Malawi should recognize God’s ability and utilize its […] The post CRMI urges Malawians to rely on God for sustainability appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

SICO Holdings has today donated K7.5 million to New Dawn Boxing Promotions to be used for the upcoming boxing match between the country’s boxer Hannock Phiri and Regen Champion from the DRC which will take place on 05 October 2024 at the BICC in the city of Lilongwe. This time, the company has raised the […] The post SICO does it again for boxing: Supports Saturday’s bout in Lilongwe with K7.5 million appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Blantyre, Malawi — In a defining moment for the United Democratic Front (UDF), Atupele Muluzi has once again been endorsed as the party’s presidential candidate at the UDF National Convention, currently underway at COMESA Hall in Blantyre. The endorsement solidifies Muluzi’s leadership and positions him to contest in the 2025 general elections, with the backing […] The post UDF Convention: Atupele Muluzi endorsed as presidential candidate appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has accused corruption suspect, Prince Henderson, of delaying his corruption case through endless preliminary objections. However, the Bureau’s Principal Public Relations Officer, Egrita Ndala, has indicated that hearing of the case will resume at the Chief Resident Magistrate Court in Zomba when a new date has been set. ACB arrested journalist Prince […] The post ACB accuses Prince Henderson of delaying corruption case through endless preliminary objections appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Members of the Lilongwe City Weather Chasers Group Monday began an orientation workshop capacitating them to disseminate weather forecasts across communities in the city, thereby helping reduce impacts of disasters arising from adverse weather. The group will bridge the knowledge gap related to weather’s disasters, according to Gift Kasamira, Lilongwe City Council (LCC) Deputy Director […] The post Lilongwe weather chasers to reduce disasters through disseminating weather forecasts appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

NICO Life Insurance Company has partnered the Malawi Liverpool Welcome Program by injecting money amounting to K8 million which will go in support of the initiative called Science for All (SCI4O) National Science Quiz program which is being championed by the health research institution. Chief Operating Officer of NICO Life, Chimwemwe Kanyenda said they have […] The post NICO inject K8m towards Malawi Liverpool Welcome Program’s ‘Science for All’ project  appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The National Advocacy Platform (NAP) has strongly condemned the recent inflammatory remarks made by Hon. Daudi Chikwanje, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Eastern Region Governor, which allegedly called for mob justice against supporters of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP). These statements, circulating on social media, have sparked widespread concern as Malawi approaches the 2025 general […] The post NAP condemns incitement to violence by DPP politician appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Following the outbreaks of Mpox (previously known as Monkeypox) coupled with measles (chikuku) and perennial cases of cholera, Ministry of Heath is enhancing the global ‘One Health’ approach that urges the public to seriously maintain personal hygiene as these diseases are preventable. One Health is an approach that recognises that the health of people is […] The post Ministry of Heath enhancing One Health approach urging public to seriously maintain personal hygiene  appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi Stock Exchange-listed NBS Bank has disclosed that it has offered K40 billion in guarantees and loans to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) this year as strategic components of the economy. The Bank’s Chief Wholesale Banking Officer Alfred Nhlema said this on Friday when he opened an SMEs clinic for Lilongwe entrepreneurs to interact and share […] The post NBS Bank plc disburses K40 billion in guarantees and loans to SMEs appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As Malawi prepares for the 2025 general elections, the political climate is growing increasingly tense. In recent months, there have been troubling signs of escalating political violence, raising concerns about the stability of the electoral process. The governing Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and the opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), as two of the country’s largest […] The post On political violence, Mukhito and Chimwendo should have tea together and issue a joint statement appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Listed National Bank of Malawi (NBM) has committed to continue providing reliable and secure digital banking services in the country as they celebrate 16 years of its flagship Mo626 existence. Head of Digital Financial Services at the Bank, William Kaunda made the assurance on Friday in Lilongwe when the ‘Bank of the Nation’ celebrated the […] The post NBM plc celebrates Mo626’s 16 years milestone  appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) has given K5 million to the Karonga-Chitipa Cultural Festival scheduled for October 18-19 at Mbande Hills in Karonga. The event aims to preserve and promote the culture and traditions of the two districts. Director of Operations at MAGLA, Lawrence Chikoko presented the cheque to the festival organisers in […] The post MAGLA supports Karonga-Chitipa Festival with K5 million appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a significant meeting at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), President Lazarus Chakwera has expressed gratitude for the ongoing support of the Fund while outlining the challenges and progress of its Extended Credit Facility (ECF) program. Chakwera met with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, marking the third visit in as many years, during which he […] The post Chakwera emphasizes commitment to economic recovery in a meeting with IMF appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Secretary General Richard Chimwendo Banda has condemned Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) law maker , Daud Chikwanje for inciting violence where he called people in Machinga to rise up and deal with anyone found wearing MCP regalia. Addressing the press conference at MCP headquarters, Chimwendo said what Chikwanje narrated at the meeting […] The post MCP condemns DPP Parliamentarian Daud Chikwanje over the careless statement of “Otchani a MCP” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Apolisi ku Lilongwe amanga a Thokozani Charles, powaganizira kuti adaba mafoni awiri a mayi wina atamunamiza kuti amukwatira komanso kuti alemera akachita zizimba. Mneneri wa polisi ya Lilongwe a Hastings Chigalu wati mkuluyu, yemwe amachita malonda ogulitsa zovala, adakumana ndi mayiyo pa tsamba la mchezo la Facebook sabata ziwiri zapitazo. Kenaka akuti adakakumana ku malo […] The post Amangidwa pobera mkazi mafoni atamunamiza kuti amukwatira, komanso alemera ndichizimba appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS) Alumni Association has reached a significant agreement with university officials to create an endowment fund aimed at supporting financially challenged students. This initiative was discussed during the recent Alumni Interactive Day. Wisely Phiri, President of the MUBAS Alumni Association, highlighted the urgency of the initiative, noting […] The post MUBAS alumni establish endowment fund to support needy students appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s leading delivery and courier service company, Smart Deliveries, has introduced a Parcel Tracking System called ‘Zadigito’. The innovative electronic system will allow users to track parcels on their devices from departure to arrival. Speaking during the launch in Lilongwe, Smart Deliveries, chief executive officer, Dennis Bvalani, said the company noted with great concern that […] The post Smart Deliveries launches ‘Parcel Tracking System’ called Zadigito to secure customers parcels appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

FINCA Malawi has launched a savings promotional campaign dubbed “Let’s Go, Tiyeni Ku FINCA”, targeting savings customers with a Gas Cooker as the grand prize. Speaking during the launch on Friday at FINCA Malawi’s head office in Blantyre, Marketing Manager Takondwa Chirwa said, “We have launched this promotion to appreciate our customers. “Since 2015, FINCA […] The post “Lets Go, Tiyeni Ku FINCA” promo is back again appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The 2024 UMP Festival promises to be full of top music icons as the organizers of the event have announced the coming of the celebrated Nigerian multi-talented Dancehall, Afro-Pop and R&B superstar, Magixx who will headline the much awaited festival which is slated for October 25-28 at Cape Maclear in Mangochi. Director of UMP Festival, […] The post Nigerian celebrated Afro-Pop superstar Magixx to headline UMP Festival in Mangochi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The FDH Bank golf team has been crowned champions of the Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc’s inaugural golf tournament called ‘Rise for Girls’, a newly launched initiative whose main objective is to empower girls education by addressing some of the menstrual challenges in the country. The program will among other things seeks to be raising funds […] The post FDH Bank win Illovo Sugar Malawi ‘Rise for Girls’ inaugural golf tournament appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Oil Company of Malawi (NOCMA) says Malawi will benefit from the United Emirates fuel deal because according to the signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the fuel commodities supplied, will be paid in Malawi Kwacha. NOCMA Chief executive officer Clement Kanyama says currently no financial transactions have taken place on the fuel deals because the […] The post NOCMA clarifies United Emirates fuel deal appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

On Sunday, 29 September 2024, the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) hosted a mega rally in Lilongwe, with Secretary General Hon. Richard Chimwendo Banda as the guest of honour. The rally, held at Njewa Primary School grounds, drew a large crowd of enthusiastic party supporters from across the capital city and beyond, as the MCP geared […] The post MCP holds Mega Rally in Lilongwe with Party Secretary General Chimwendo Banda as Guest of Honour appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

At a well-attended Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) rally held in Kasungu, the party’s Director of Youth, Honorable Normal Chisale, delivered an inspiring speech aimed at motivating the youth to take an active role in shaping the future of Malawi. Chisale emphasized the importance of the youth in the country’s political landscape and highlighted the DPP’s […] The post DPP Director of Youth Norman Chisale encourages youth at Kasungu Rally appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Association of Business Journalists in Malawi (ABJ) says media has an important role in helping rebuild the economy as Malawi strives to recover the economy after suffering from different shocks. ABJ outgoing National coordinator Enelles Nyale said this in Mangochi when opening this year’s ABJ Annual General Conference, which has been held under the […] The post ABJ Challenges media to join efforts of creating opportunities for economic growth appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As the world commemorates World Safe Abortion Day which falls on 28th September every year, Health rights activists in Malawi have urged government to expedite the enactment ofTermination of Pregnancy (ToP) bill to reduce martenal morbidity and mortality in the country. Centre for Journalism Solutions (CJS) Chairperson, Josephine Chinele said in a statement that statistics […] The post Health Rights Activists calls government to expedite the enactment of Abortion bill appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

NICO Life Insurance Company has embarked on elevation summits to sensitise Malawian citizens on how best they can prepare for life after retirement. One such summit took place at Sunbird Mzuzu Hotel on Friday after another one which was held in Lilongwe some weeks ago. According to NICO Life, many Malawians retire from different careers […] The post NICO Life-an answer to better life after retirement appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Look at this: if I woke up today, chanting Saulos Chilima’s name, proclaiming my closeness to the late UTM President, and vowing to carry on his legacy. Should the UTM presidency simply be handed to me? Off course not. Yet, this is exactly what some opportunists within the party are trying to do— distributing leadership […] The post Opinion: UTM will be not sold for 30 shekels appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Partners for the North (PFN), newly registered organization has announced its plans to fundraise and mobilize resources to buy and donate 500 mattresses worth K18 million to Euthini Secondary School in Mzimba district. PFN Chief Executive Officer, Vasco Madlopa told reporters in Lilongwe on Friday that the organization saw it necessary to assist the school […] The post Partners for the North plans to fundraise for mattresses at Euthini Secondary School appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawians have woken up to shocking revelations of  uncovered a web of corruption involving high-ranking government officials in Malawi. Secretary to the President and Cabinet Colleen Zamba has been implicated in negotiating lucrative fuel and fertilizer deals without proper procurement procedures. According to The Investigator Magazine, the deals, worth K1.5 trillion, involve the supply of […] The post SPC Zamba implicated in K1.5 trillion corruption scandal with a dubious Dubai dealer appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

This morning, judicial officers led by Chief Justice Rizine Mzikamanda convened at the Chichiri Court Complex in Blantyre for the annual Sherry Party, a traditional gathering that marks the commencement of the 2024/2025 judicial calendar. This significant event not only signifies the start of a new judicial year but also serves as a vital platform […] The post Judicial Officers Gather for Sherry Party to Launch 2024/2025 Calendar appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Vice President of the Republic of Malawi, Right Honorable Dr. Michael Bizwick Usi, officially launched the 2024 National Energy Conference on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at the Bingu International Convention Centre, where he served as the guest of honor. In his keynote address, Dr. Usi said Malawi faces significant challenges in the renewable energy sector, […] The post Vp Usi On Renewable Energy: Calls For Urgent Action To Transform Malawi’s Energy Landscape appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi is at the forefront of a rapidly escalating climate crisis, experiencing its dire consequences daily. Speaking on the sidelines of side event of climate adaptation action in Africa in New York, USA, President Lazarus Chakwera emphasized that climate change is not merely a global issue; it is the defining and urgent challenge of our […] The post Chakwera at UN: Urges Global Action to Address Escalating Climate Crisis appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In his insightful analysis, Al Bashir bin Abdul Aziz delves into the intricate distinctions between political alliances and coalitions, particularly in the context of Malawi’s political environment following the 2020 presidential elections. Through this distinction, he highlights the fundamental differences between these two forms of political partnerships and questions whether Malawi’s current governing structure under […] The post Analyzing Al Bashir bin Abdul Aziz’s Perspective on Alliances vs. Coalitions in Malawi’s Political Landscape appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.