By Deogratias Mmana, Cathy Maulidi & Benadetta Chiwanda Mia: The fuel crisis has terrorised every sector, including the diplomatic community whose vehicles join gas queues, thereby compromising operations at embassies, The Daily Times can reveal. The United States of America (USA) has since asked the government to increase fuel prices as one measure of addressing […]
By Mercy Matonga: President Lazarus Chakwera has described the Global Fund as a valuable partner for Malawi. Chakwera said this Tuesday at the launch of the 52nd Global l Board Meeting which is taking place in Lilongwe. He said that Malawians had been able to access free medical services in public hospitals due to the […]
On November 15 2023, the Board of Executive Directors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a $175 million four-year Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme for Malawi. The ECF arrangement aimed at supporting the authorities’ commitment to restore macroeconomic stability, build a foundation for inclusive and sustainable growth, including strengthening resilience to climate-related shocks, and […]
Soccer analysts have advised Football Association of Malawi (Fam) to exercise caution and cast the net wider before appointing a Malawi National Football Team permanent coach. This comes after the Kalisto Pasuwa-led interim technical panel impressed after helping the team to collect four points following a 3-0 victory over Burkina Faso and goal-less draw with […]
By Esnart Tembo: It is a humid Friday morning in Manja Township, Blantyre. A young woman, Bridget Kapasule, a fresh graduate, sits down to think of what to do to survive in the harsh Malawian economy—one with limited job opportunities. After reasoning for over three hours, Bridget thinks of a business idea to survive with. […]
By Kingsley Jassi: A recent directive by the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has put banks and other financial service providers in the spotlight in their handling of customer complaints, setting standard procedures and penalties. The central bank has prescribed penalties of up to K50 million for financial institutions that contravene the laid down procedures […]
By Benadetta Chiwanda Mia: The country’s banking system witnessed a significant expansion in September 2024, with net domestic assets (NDA) increasing by K175.2 billion to K6.9 trillion. This growth was largely driven by an upswing in domestic claims, which rose by K130.2 billion. In its monthly economic review for September, RBM said key contributors to […]
Africa is, collectively, fast becoming a giant and a force to be reckoned with on matters of intra-country trade and economic growth. It is poised to dominate the list of the world’s fastest growing economies in 2024. Earlier this year, the African Development Bank (AfDB) in its bi-annual Africa Macroeconomic Performance and Outlook Report projected […]
The Malawi Karate Team concluded its international outing on an impressive note after winning 11 medals, including two gold ones, at the Kurai Open Championship in Harare, Zimbabwe, over the weekend. The side collected two gold, five silver and four bronze medals at the two-day championship, which ended on Sunday. It marked a successful outing […]
The battle for the 2024 TNM Super League championship enters an exciting stage as leaders Silver Strikers and Mighty Mukuru Wanderers face tricky opponents in their respective matches this afternoon. Silver have a tough assignment against Mafco at Civo Stadium whereas Wanderers host unpredictable Bangwe All Stars at Kamuzu Stadium. Going into the matches, the […]
The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) – a social and governance arm of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) – has asked faith leaders to assume a greater role in championing an end to gender-based violence (GBV) in Malawi. Speaking during an interview on the sidelines of an interface with representatives of the […]
The High Court has dismissed an application by Norman Chisale, the former personal bodyguard of former President Peter Mutharika, who was challenging the State’s move to forfeit his assets. The ruling, delivered by High Court Judge Anneline Kanthambi in Blantyre on Tuesday, allows the State’s application to proceed, marking a major setback for Chisale. The […]
The Malawi Joint Country Programme for the Norwegian Church Aid and DanChurchAid (NCA/DCA) has reaffirmed its commitment to continue supporting Early Childhood Development Centers (ECDC) in an effort to enhance education and create a better environment for children in Malawi. NCA-DCA Nutrition Specialist Tiyezge Kalima made the sentiments at the closing ceremony of a training […]
The newly elected National Campaign Director for UTM, Maquenda Chunga, has dismissed rumors circulating on social media that some senior and veteran members of the party, who were unsuccessful at the recent convention, will leave the party. Chunga vehemently rejected claims that former Secretary General Patricia Kaliati, Newton Kambala, Dr. Mathews Mtumbuka, Noel Masangwi, and […]
Madam Monica Chakwera has challenged workers in the mining sector to demand protective equipment when carrying out their work as a way of prevention in the TB fight. Speaking in Nathenje on Tuesday when she visited Nathenje Health Centre, Madam Chakwera accompanied by the Global Fund delegation said workers in the mining sector need to […]
It has become a daily song. For the past five weeks, our fuel pumps remain dry—no petrol, no diesel. As if that is not enough, our water taps are running on empty, offering only a trickle that fizzles away in no time. The reality is hard to ignore: life in Malawi has become a struggle, […]
Women’s Coalition Against Cancer (WOCACA) has called for greater and enhanced collaboration and resource mobilization in the fight against cervical cancer in Malawi. WOCACA Executive Director Maud Mwakasungula has also emphasized the need for Malawi to support and recognize the critical contributions of frontline health workers in advancing the fight against cervical cancer. Mwakasungula made […]
Presidential hopeful Dunstain Mwaungulu, known for his bold economic platform, has openly criticized Dr. Dalitso Kabambe, former Governor of the Reserve Bank of Malawi, calling his tenure a failure in managing the nation’s economy. Mwaungulu, a former Supreme Court judge, stated that Kabambe’s policies during his time in key government roles have contributed significantly to […]
Malawi and Zambia, just like other Southern African Development Community (Sadc) countries, have spoken out about the relationship with Russia amid rising concerns that it is ‘a double-edged sword’. This comes against the background of the global landscape shift, where Russia is rekindling its relationship with Africa by forging a partnership, which analysts feel promises […]
The Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP), Blantyre Synod, has applauded the current government for the remarkable achievements despite challenges rocking the country. In a pastoral letter released on Tuesday 19th November which general secretary Rev. Anderson Chulu and Synod moderator Rev. Humphrey Zgambo has signed it highlighted road construction works in Lilongwe as well […]
Airtel Africa, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has achieved a significant milestone in its efforts to transform education across Africa. The partnership, launched in 2021, has successfully connected over 1,500 schools to the internet, trained 17,000 teachers, and reached nearly a million learners with quality digital education resources across 13 African […]
A brace each from Babatunde Adepoju and Ephraim Kondowe, with the other strike from Maxwell Phodo, inspired FCB Nyasa Big Bullets to a comfortable 5-0 victory over Changalume Barracks to book a place in the Castel Challenge Cup Round of 16. The match was played at Mpira Stadium on Wednesday afternoon, and it had to […]
The Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) has called upon its members to actively participate in the demonstrations organized by the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiative (CDEDI) this Thursday. CDEDI is expected to lead demonstrations in Lilongwe on November 21, aiming to force the resignation of MERA Chief Executive Officer, Henry Kachaje and Minister of […]
Wapampando wabungwe loyendetsa zisankho la Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) a Annabel Mtalimanja, atemetsa nkhwangwa pa mwala kuti iwo pamodzi ndi mkulu ku bungweli a Andrew Mpesi satula pansi maudindo awo. Izi zikudza pomwe mabungwe ena komanso zipani zina zotsutsa boma zakhala zikuuza a Mtalimanja ndi a Mpesi kuti atule pansi maudindo awo posasangalatsidwa ndi kagwilidwe […]
Construction of a new operation theatre at Chintheche Rural Hospital in Nkhata Bay has reached an important milestone, with 25% of the work now completed. The project, which is part of a broader effort to improve healthcare services in the area, is expected to greatly enhance medical care for residents of Senior Chief Malanda’s jurisdiction. […]
The CCAP Blantyre Synod has reminded security agencies that it’s their noble and constitutional duty to protect all citizens regardless of their political party affiliations, noting with great concern that the Police have failed to arrest thugs that terrorized and disrupted peaceful demonstrations in Lilongwe on the 13th November 2024. The Synod has observed that […]
The environmental and social impact assessment (Esia) study for Kayelekera Uranium Mine restart is critical for the project’s target of connecting to the national electricity grid, the investor and others have said In a statement on Tuesday, Lotus Resources Limited, the owners of the mine in Karonga District said it is currently undertaking studies to […]
Malawi could reap more from its timber products, which currently contributes a paltry 0.1 percent to the gross domestic product (GDP), by embracing value-addition and reviewing outdated forestry management policies, it has emerged. This follows data showing that in 2023/24 fiscal year, the country exported millions of kilogrammes (kg) of timber, plywood rubber and shutter […]
FDH Bank plc has committed to work with local companies and non-governmental organisations in providing a platform for buying and selling of carbon credits. After generating carbon credits, farmers or plantation owners can sell them to buyers, including businesses and individuals, who want to offset their industrial emissions. The credits are traded on special markets, […]
Farmers have joined motorists in an uncertain wait for seed which appears to be in short supply for both the Affordable Inputs Programme (AIP) and the commercial market. Some individual farmers and their mother body, Farmers Union of Malawi (FUM), have confirmed struggling to access the seed, especially for maize, despite the rains having started. […]
National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has injected K90 million towards the establishment of banana demonstration plots in Thyolo and Mulanje districts to revive large-scale commercial production of the crop. Speaking when he announced the financing deal and the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Centre for Agricultural Transformation (CAT) in Lilongwe […]
Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc board chairperson Jimmy Lipunga says the firm has the capacity to handle recruitment of managing director (MD), saying there is a possibility of outsourcing the services at a later stage. His comments follow sentiments by some observers who faulted the Malawi Stock Exchange-listed firm’s decision to use internal structures in the […]
Attorney General Thabo Chakaka Nyirenda claims that Malawi Defence Force (MDF) military hardware supplier Shiraz Ferreira of SF International was overpaid by about $2.5 million (about K4.3 billion) between 2012 and 2017. Making a submission in the High Court of Malawi Commercial Division in Lilongwe in a case where Ferreira is claiming $7.1 million (about […]
Minister of Energy Ibrahim Matola yesterday issued a public statement explaining the fuel status and measures being undertaken to stabilise the situation, but stakeholders have said the explanation offers no hope. In a statement yesterday, the minister, who has been in hibernation since the latest episode of fuel scarcity now clocking six weeks and counting, […]
Since November 2023, Blantyre Adventist Hospital (BAH) has provided free treatment to at least 48 patients with varying heart conditions during three open heart surgery camps. The patients include eight who underwent open heart surgeries this month at BAH where two more are expected to undergo the procedure today. A healthcare worker checks on an […]
Taxpayers are set to foot a $33.3 million (about K58.3 billion) payout to a foreign fertiliser supplier after Attorney General (AG) Thabo Chakaka Nyirenda consented to pay Africa Investment Group (AIG), it has emerged. The payout follows a High Court of Malawi Commercial Division judgement made in July 2024 in connection with the debt owed […]
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