Nchalo Golf Club Ladies Golf Team of Mercy Kamanga, Jamia M’manga, and Faith Samati emerged victorious at this year’s Ethanol Company Limited (EthCo)-sponsored Inter-Club Ladies Golf Tournament, held over the weekend at the Lilongwe Golf Club. The victory ended Blantyre Golf Club team’s five-year dominance since the competition was introduced. The two-day tournament, featured multiple […] The post Nchalo triumphs in ethCo Inter-Club ladies golf tourney  appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

MAFCO Football Club has made headlines again for wrong reasons following brutal stomping on Wongani Lungu for FCB Nyasa Big Bullets as he lay down injured in an off-ball situation during a TNM Super League match at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre last Sunday. A video clip circulating on social media is showing the trio of […] The post The ugly side of MAFCO players appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a bold move that has raised eyebrows across Malawi, President Lazarus Chakwera met with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva to discuss strategies aimed at boosting economic growth. But as discussions unfold, many are left wondering: will this be the lifeline Malawi desperately needs, or merely a prelude to further austerity measures that could deepen […] The post Malawi’s debt crisis: Will IMF’s promises deliver real change or just more austerity? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Puma Energy Malawi has taken a bold step in securing the future of Malawi’s aviation sector by pledging K90 million in partnership with the Phantom Aviation Association. This collaboration aims to foster the next generation of aviation professionals and support the growth of the country’s aviation industry. In addition to this significant financial commitment, Puma […] The post Puma Energy fuels Malawi’s aviation aspirations with K90m boost appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In progressive show of cultural tolerance, Mulhako Wa Alhomwe, one of the country’s oldest cultural group, on Sunday honored Dr. Paul Gadama for his outstanding contributions towards its organized events. Interestingly, Kasungu-based Gadama serves as a senior advisor to the Chewa King Gawaundi. Patron of the group who is also a former head of state, […] The post Senior Advisor to Chewa King Gawa Undi, Paul Gadama, honoured by Mulhako Wa Alhomwe appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Vice-President Michael Usi, yesterday, crossed the 100-day mark in the role, and experts are saying his growing political and public service stature could make him an asset to the governing Malawi Congress Party (MCP). Political and governance analysts have since hailed Usi for finding his own political identity as a people-centric and local development-oriented leader […] The post Usi 100 days in office: Experts give him 70% delivery rate, says he has gained clout appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Law Society (MLS) has ignited a firestorm of concern over rampant corruption within the legal profession, demanding an urgent reckoning for lawyers who threaten the very foundation of justice. At a recent continuous professional development (CPD) program in Blantyre, MLS President Patrick Mpaka did not mince words, calling out the “unethical few” whose […] The post Malawi legal profession under siege with corruption, Malawi Law Society sounds alarm appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Supreme Court of Appeal Judge Justice Dorothy Nyakaunda Kamanga has found private practice lawyer Alexious Kamangila guilty of perjury for fabricating facts and lying under oath in a criminal case where the lawyer was defending a murder convict. In her ruling, sitting as a High Court Judge, dated 16 September 2024, Justice Kamanga […] The post Lawyer Alexious Kamangila found guilty of perjury, bashed for ‘dishonesty, lying under oath’ appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a bold move signaling escalating tensions within Malawi’s education sector, the Secondary School Teachers Union (SESTU) has issued an ultimatum to the Ministry of Education daring that if government doesn’t respond to them by November 1st, they will have no choice but to escalate matters and call for industrial action. “We can no longer […] The post Secondary school teachers’ Union issues ultimatum to Govt: Resolve our issues by November 1 or we strike appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi Post Corporation (MPC) is celebrating significant advancements in its operations as it integrates new technologies to improve service delivery both locally and internationally. During a recent media tour at the Kamuzu International Airport office, Enala Jumpha, manager at MPC International Mail Processing Center, emphasized how embracing digital solutions has enabled the corporation to meet […] The post MPC utilizing new technologies to ease operational mobilities appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Puma Energy Malawi has affirmed its commitment to supporting the next generation of aviation professionals in Malawi. The company has since announced its partnership with the Phantom Aviation Association and has committed to donate K90, 539, 323 to support its goal of fostering the next generation of aviation professionals. The Phantom Aviation Association is a […] The post Puma Energy Malawi affirms commitment to support next generation of aviation professionals appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Marumo Gallants head coach Dan Malesela is set for a decisive conversation with striker Gabadinho Mhango following the player’s recent accident, a meeting that could reshape both the player’s future and the team’s dynamics in the DStv Premiership. Mhango, the talented Malawian international and former Moroka Swallows star, has been under scrutiny as speculation swirls […] The post Gabadinho Mhango’s future at Marumo Gallants hangs in the balance after accident appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Ministry of Agriculture says all is set for this year’s Affordable Input Programme, (AIP) to be rolled out. Minister responsible Sam Kawale, has highlighted government’s readiness for the AIP in the 2024/25 farming season. The Minister made the remarks on Monday, during a press briefing at Smallholder Farmers Fertilizer Revolving Fund of Malawi, (SFFRFM) Warehouse […] The post All is set for this year’s AIP Programme appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The K450 million National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc’s Mo626 College Basketball Tournament wrapped up spectacularly as Malawi Assemblies of God University (MAGU) men and women teams successfully defended the championship. Both teams walked away with K5 million and trophies each in two thrilling championship finals played at ABC Blue Gym in Lilongwe at the weekend. […] The post MAGU defend Mo626 College Basketball championship  appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Ascent Soccer midfielder and two-time Malawi Player of the Year award winner, Rose Kadzere, has has been signed for France’s top women’s league side, Montpellier HSC on a three-year deal. According to Ascent Soccer’s media platform, https://ascentsoccer.org/read-our-news/2024/10/3/18-year-old-ascent-soccer-standout-moves-to-french-premiere-ligue-side-montpellier-hsc?ss_source=sscampaigns&ss_campaign_id=66feecb7fd23dd6ecd628498&ss_email_id=66fef7d33184574fcfaf54b3&ss_campaign_name=Rose+signs+in+France%21&ss_campaign_sent_date=2024-10-03T20%3A00%3A43Z, the 18-year-old full-time academy player with Ascent Soccer since 2018, becomes Malawi’s first ever player (male or female) to […] The post Ascent Soccer’s international Rose Kadzere signs for France’s top women’s league side Montpellier HSC appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President of the Alliance for Democracy (AFORD), Enoch Kamzingeni Chihana, has described cultural festivals as critical tools for promoting unity, peace and harmony among Malawians. Chihana was one of the leaders of the opposition political parties who were invited to attend the annual Mulhakho wa Alhomwe Cultural Festival barely a day after attending another cultural […] The post AFORD leader Chihana says cultural festivals are critical tools for uniting Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Ntchito yogawa chimanga ku mabanja omwe akhudzidwa ndi njala m’boma la Mulanje yayamba lero, lolemba kwa Mthiramanja komwe mabanja 1200 alandira chimangachi. DC wa boma la Mulanje a David Kayiwonanga Gondwe ati mabanja 69,497 ndiwo alandire chimanga m’boma lonse la Mulanje kwa miyezi isanu m’bomali. A Gondwe apempha anthu kuti apewe chisokonezo ndi ziwawa pa […] The post Chakwera wayamba kugawa chakudya kwa a Malawi osowa: Mabanja 1200 athandizidwa ku Mulanje appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The 2024 Presidential Charity Golf initiative has received another morale booster from its long time partner, CDH Investment Bank (CDHIB) which has supported this year’s tournament with K5 million, making it third year of sponsoring the competition. Chief Business Development Officer of CDHIB, Jamal Kamoto said the company thought it wise to maintain the partnership […] The post CDH Bank partners Presidential Charity Golf initiative, donates K5 million appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The official organizers of the 2024 UMP Evolution Festival, Chitoliro Productionz have confirmed that they have registered over 3000 films from all parts of the world which have been submitted so far and are expected to be reviewed and later select the best from the list and be included in the final selection which will […] The post UMP Evolution Festival register over 3000 films–set to be reviewed for selection appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a strong endorsement for transformative initiatives in Malawi, Partners For the North (PFN) has recommended the National Planning Commission (NPC) as a pivotal player in implementing mindset change enablers essential for the country’s development. This endorsement comes on the heels of a workshop organized by NPC focused on cultivating a shift in perceptions that […] The post PFN endorses NPC as key driver for mindset change in Malawi’s development appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The highly-anticipated Best of Gwamba Concert lived up to its hype, attracting thousands of music lovers that filled up CIVO Stadium in Lilongwe on September 21, 2024. But the event’s impact went far beyond the stadium, injecting a significant economic boost into the local community, according to a press statement released today. In a press […] The post Counting the gains: Gwamba’s September Concert boosted local economy, created about 948 jobs appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Member of Parliament for Lilongwe City Centre Constituency Alfred Jiya, has rebuked people of Mgona for destroying Government properties. Jiya while commending President Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera for the development projects taking place in his constituency such as roads, bridges, and schools said people of Mgona are not appreciative. He said the President is busy […] The post Jiya rebukes people of Mgona over their failure to take care of Government property appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Shehe Al Qassimi of Dubai, who the Malawi government said has an agreement with him to bring back fuel and fertilizers, and to be paid in kwacha instead of dollars, has insisted that he does not have any agreement with Malawi and does not even know what kwacha is. Shehe said this in his conversation […] The post Did SPC Zamba lie to Malawians as Shehe Al Qassimi of Dubai, says: “I don’t have business with Malawi.” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Dust is refusing to settle in the fraudulent fuel procurement deal which implicates Minister of Transport, Jacob Hara, and Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Colleen Zamba—with commentators calling President Lazarus Chakwera to take swift action against the two and some suggesting they step down and pave way for investigations.   Media has recently been […] The post Should Chakwera fire Transport Minister Jacob Hara and SPC Zamba over fuel procurement deal? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Petroleum Importers Limited (PIL), a consortium of four marketing companies in the country, has donated a solar water pump worth K7.8 million to Lulwe Community Day Secondary School (CDSS) in Nsanje to help solve water challenges. PIL’s gesture is a direct response to the story that The Nation on Sunday published about the students fetching water from […] The post PIL donates K7.8 million solar water pump to Lulwe CDSS appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

FDH Holdings Financial Limited Chief Executive Officer William Mpinganjira has underscored the importance of effective communication between the top management and the public Relations and communication team to achieve strategic business objectives. Mpinganjira spoke in his presentation ‘Setting PR and Communication agenda from the C-suite’ at the Public Relations Society of Malawi (PRSM) annual lake […] The post FDH CEO William Mpinganjira emphasizes the importance of effective communication appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Alliance Malawi has emphasized the need for the health systems in Malawi to incorporate climate change issues when responding to public health matters. NCD Alliance Malawi National Chairperson Maud Mwakasungula disclosed that climate change has had negative impacts on delivery of healthcare services; hence, the need for the government and its stakeholders […] The post NCD Alliance Malawi, stakeholders discuss impacts of climate change on non-communicable diseases appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Prominent Malawian businessman Charles Zimba, who is the chief executive officer for SICO Holdings, has made a fervent appeal to the corporate sector to increase its support for boxing in the country, following an exhilarating international boxing bout that took place on Sunday. Local fighter Hannock Phiri emerged victorious against his Congolese opponent at the […] The post Businessman Charles Zimba wants corporate support for boxing in Malawi following Hannock Phiri’s victory appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has donated essential drugs and medical supplies worth K3.9 million to Magomero Health Centre in Zomba. The Catholic mission-established Health Centre has recently faced financial challenges despite providing healthcare to a catchment population of over 35,000 across 59 villages, thereby forcing the Sister-in-Charge of the institution to approach NBM plc for […] The post NBM plc aids Magomero Health Centre with essential medial drugs appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a move to scale up its lending activities for various micro, small, and medium enterprises National Bank of Malawi (NBM) Plc has entered into a five-year loan portfolio cover partnership with the African Guarantee Fund (AGF). The cover will support start-ups, women led businesses and green funding initiatives. AGF is a pan-African guarantee provider […] The post NBM Plc in loan guarantee partnership with African Guarantee Fund to support SMEs appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Listed NBS Bank has donated a total of K10 million to two cultural festivals, the Gonapamuhanya Cultural Festival and the Mulhakho wa Ahlomwe which are happening this weekend in Rumphi and Mulanje respectively. The Gonapamuhanya festival will be celebrating the chieftaincy of Chikulamayembe, the head chief of the Tumbukas. Speaking at a symbolic cheque presentation ceremony […] The post NBS Bank plc pumps K10 million into cultural festivals   appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Some communities in Lilongwe City are actively participating and benefiting in cost-effective community-led projects addressing climate change and urban housing problems, thanks to Centre for Community Organization and Development (CCODE) and its international partners. CCODE, through its Community Infrastructure Projects Under the Climate Resilient Communities Program, is directly financing residents in the high density area […] The post CCODE aiding Lilongwe communities in addressing climate change, housing problems appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Assemblies of God University’s (MAGU) women’s basketball team, affectionately known as the She-Wolves, has once again proven their mettle by successfully defending the Mo626 College Basketball trophy. In a thrilling final match held this afternoon at the ABC Blue Gym, the She-Wolves triumphed over the University of Lilongwe (Unilil) with a final score […] The post She-Wolves defend Mo626 college basketball trophy with thrilling win appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In Malawi, the act of kneeling before superiors is a practice deeply rooted in the country’s cultural and social norms. This gesture is commonly seen as a sign of respect, particularly in interactions with elders, authority figures, or those in positions of power. While this tradition is widely accepted, its implications and appropriateness in modern […] The post Why do some Malawians kneel in front of their superiors? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Funding from Vodafone Foundation, USAID, and local partners reaches K23 Billion Malawi’s healthcare system is set for a significant boost with the introduction of the m-mama emergency transport system, an initiative that promises to revolutionize maternal health care across the country. Vodafone Foundation, in partnership with USAID and other philanthropies, has committed $11.5 million (K23 […] The post K23 Billion Initiative to Boost Emergency Care for Pregnant Malawi Women appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.