Malawi is endowed with the only fresh water lake in Southern Africa. This land locked Southern African State is also with game reserves and unique mountains.  “There is potential in the north for tourism. There are a lot of places which many haven’t discovered, which Rayoni tourism Centre will explore and bring out. There are […] The post Rayoni to transform tourism in Northern Malawi  appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

When opening the 3rd Research Dissemination Conference for Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS) yesterday, Minister of Health, Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda described the university’s work as not just academic but deeply intertwined with Malawi’s national health policies and guidelines. She expounded that Research Dissemination Conference — that is continuing today and ends tomorrow — is a highly […] The post KUHeS services are not just academic, says Health Minister  appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Government has been urged to expedite the enactment of the Termination of Pregnancy Bill currently published in the Government Gazette in 2016. Reverend Martin Kalimbe, Board member of Centre for Solutions Journalism (CSJ) said this in a statement issued as the nation joins the world in commemorating the International Safe Abortion Day under […] The post Delay in enacting the Termination of Pregnancy bill worried CSOs appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Small Scale Crossborder Association has suspended the protests against Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) on the Excise tax stamp regime to pave way for negotiations with authorities from MRA, Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Trade. Secretary General for the Association, Frank Zizwani Mhango said the suspension follows the agreement the Association had with officials […] The post Small Scale Cross border traders suspends demos to pave way for negotiations with authorities appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The CDH Investment Bank (CDHIB) has committed a total of K2 million in support of the Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS) upcoming third Research Dissemination Conference to be conducted from October 2-4 2024 at Amaryllis Hotel in Blantyre. The conference which is to be hosted under the theme; ‘Research and Innovation Driving Health Towards […] The post CDH Bank commits K2m to KUHeS Research Dissemination Conference appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The highly anticipated Blantyre Motor Show is set to take place on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the New K Motors site, located at the Old National Bus Terminal in Makata, Blantyre. According to Alinane Andrew Njolomole, CEO of the Motor Show, this year’s edition promises to be an unforgettable experience for motor enthusiasts and […] The post All set for Blantyre Motor Show appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Local Government, Unity and Culture, Richard Chimwendo Banda, has amplified calls for full devolution of central government functions to local councils in the country. Banda spoke Wednesday in Lilongwe during the launch of the revised National Decentralization Policy, held under the theme: “Deepening Decentralization.” He reiterated that ministries, departments and agencies must devolve […] The post Minister Chimwendo Banda calls for full devolution to local councils appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Island Beverages Limited has announced its sponsorship of the Blantyre Sports Club (BSC) Summer Golf Championship, set to take place from October 3-6, 2024. “We believe this corporate tournament will offer relationship-building tools for Island Beverages Limited,” said Christopher Malani, Commercial Director.  “It creates an ideal environment for networking and building business relationships in a […] The post Island Beverages Tees Off with Blantyre Sports Club Summer Golf Championship Sponsorship appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has announced that will be launching Deposit Insurance Corporation (DlC), a company which has been set up under the Parliamentarian Act 2022. Speaking during a half day workshop at RBM offices in Lilongwe, DIC Director General, Chitani Chigumula confirmed that it’s true the company has indeed started its operations and […] The post RBM to launch Deposit Insurance Corporation (DlC) next week appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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.