By Isaac Salima: Chief Justice Rizine Mzikamanda Monday turned down Golden Plastics Limited’s application for a stay order to stop government from enforcing a directive it issued on thin plastics. According to the Ministry of Justice’s Facebook page, lawyer Frank Mbeta—who is representing the company in the case— had applied for the stay order when […]
All roads in Blantyre are leading to Kamuzu Stadium, where the main activity marking Kamuzu Day is taking place. The day is dedicated to Dr Hastings Kamuzu Banda, who was the country’s prime minister when Nyasaland attained independence from Britain on July 6 1964 and became known as Malawi. When the country adopted a Republican […]
By Cathy Maulidi: About 35 percent of Malawians are financially illiterate with no access to financial services, recent figures from the Reserve Bank of Malawi show. RBM Director of Financial Sector Regulation Sopani Gondwe said this on Monday during training for financial literacy educators from across the country. According to Gondwe, 35 out of every […]
Malawi’s top two athletes Stern Lifa and Asimenye Simwaka have qualified for Senior African Athletics Championships after emerging the best in their respective races at the All Comers Meet in Ndola, Zambia, over the weekend. The pair has kept its 2024 Paris Olympic Games qualification chances alive after making the grade for the continental showpiece […]
On the stairway of Chancellor College (now University of Malawi) library, there is a fine sculpture of Malawi’s first president Ngwazi Dr Hastings Kamuzu Banda in a rather intense gaze. It is that stare that is so serious; so serious that even at a mere sight of it, a deep feeling makes waves in the […]
Rapper Suffix said Monday that he is good to go to release his third album titled Tailora on May 24 2024. The album will be made available on all streaming platforms following what he described as a successful listening session in Lilongwe on Saturday. The artist held a listening session and special live performance for […]
By Benjamin Maona, contributor: Celebrated musician Onesimus, who is trending with his romantic hit ‘Controller’, on Saturday preached against gender-based violence (GBV) during his set at the Pomme Breeze alcoholic beverage launch party. The event was powered by Castel Malawi and driven by Entertainers Promotions at Bingu International Convention Centre in Lilongwe. Onesimus—who shared the […]
A group of African nations has called for a sanctions regime as talks have opened on a landmark treaty aimed at putting an end to “biopiracy”. The United Nations (UN) opened the debate yesterday in Geneva with a view to finalising the treaty, which aims to prevent the plundering of genetic resources and traditional knowledge […]
As usual, there is a lot of drama whenever elections are around the corner. Some may say that 2025 is a long way to go and that it is not time for campaigns yet, and as such, we should be focusing on something else as we wait. But that seems not to be the case […]
Domestic powerhouses FCB Nyasa Big Bullets, Mighty Mukuru Wanderers and Silver Strikers have once again expressed reservations over Malawi National Football Team’s camp training, which falls outside the Fifa International window. Flames coach Patrick Mabedi named a 31-member squad of home-based players to go into camp for next month’s 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers. However, […]
Africa has always been a forward-thinking continent when it comes to fixed odds lotto games and being able to bet on them. This is especially true when you look at the Malawi National Lottery, which is drawn twice weekly and is thought to see around 15 million people in the country place bets on it regularly. It’s […]
Business lady and philanthropist Mrs. Triephornia Mpinganjira has bailed out a mother Mrs Musaiwa with a return air ticket to go to India to attend to her daughter Queen Musaiwa who suffered a brain infection while studying there. It follows a request she received from social media philanthropist and influencer Gerald Kampanikiza for assistance from […]
The government has labeled the call by former president of Malawi and DPP leader Peter Mutharika as unwarranted, asking President Lazarus Chakwera to open up the central region for other political parties to conduct political rallies ahead of the 2025 polls. Minister of Information Moses Kunkuyu says the former Malawi leader would have been at […]
The country’s exports to India are expected to drastically increase following the signing of 16 trade agreements between some Indian investors and Malawian institutions including government departments. Speaking at Kamuzu Palace today during an audience with President Lazarus Chakwera, leader of the 37-member delegation from India Sunil Hukumatray Rajdev said some will also invest in […]
Sparrows Christian Academy in Lilongwe says it will award a laptop to 7-years-old Asher Dumisani Tembo who has become the youngest speller to qualify for the 2024 National Spelling Bee Finale. In an interview with Nyasatimes, president of Sparrows Academy Jacob Mtambalika said Asher, who is in Standard 4 at the school, had done the […]
Delay to table the Judicial Service Administration Bill 2023 and the Constitutional Amendment Bill 2023 in Parliament, has irked lawyers who are contemplating of demonstrating in quest to force the authorities to expedite the process. The lawyers argue the ministry of Justice is playing tricks by failing to simply adhere to their agreed roadmap adopted […]
The Football Association of Malawi has pumped K50 million into the Goshen FAM Women’s National Championship which the Associations is co-sponsoring with Goshen City. This means the total sponsorship for the competition which kickoff off this afternoon at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe, is K71 million as Goshen City contributed K21 million. FAM Competitions […]
Catholic Church owned Centenary Bank has pulled a wonder reporting a K549 million profit-after-tax for the year ended December 31 2023, from a K3.9 billion loss recorded in 2022. This is according to a summary of audited results the bank published last week. In the report, the bank rates 2023 as a recovery year following […]
Lake Malawi’s water levels have increased by 44 centimetres, making it the second highest since 1980 according to the National Water Resources Authority (NWRA). This has caused unprecedented flooding of the lake in lakeshore districts of Mangochi, Salima and Nkhotakota. The level as of 7 May 2024 was 476.33 Metres Above Sea Level (MASL) and […]
The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM), has called for more human rights organizations to help mediate various conflicts and raise awareness among the refugee community in the Dzaleka Refugee Camp. The CCJP has called for more livelihood, education, and healthcare projects and the need for honest […]
Human rights activist Undule Mwakasungula has called on former president Peter Mutharika to provide evidence for his claims that the Tonse Alliance government plans to manipulate the 2025 elections. In a statement released on May 13, 2024, Mwakasungula warned that such serious allegations could escalate political tensions and undermine Malawi’s electoral integrity, potentially leading to […]
The quarter-finals list for 2023 FAM Goshen City Women’s Championship is complete following the conclusion of second play-off matches at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe on Monday. Silver Strikers Ladies and Civil Service United Women booked their spots in quarterfinals following their victories in their respective matches. Silver Ladies registered 16-0 victory over C.Y Sisters […]
Anthu oyenda maulendo a pakati pa Lilongwe ndi Blantyre tsopano adzikhala ndi chisankho cha mayendedwe awo pomwe boma lalengeza kuti maulendo a sitima yapamtunda ayambiraso pakati pa mizinda iwiriyi. Izi ndi malingana ndi nduna yowona za mtengatenga ndi mtokoma a Jacob Hara omwe anena izi Lolemba munzinda wa Lilongwe. A Hara ati nkhaniyi ikutsatira kukonzedwa […]
A charitable organization, Ngunga Foundation, has donated K570,000 and an air conditioner worth K1.3 million to Balaka Community Radio. Founder of Ngunga Foundation, Idrissa Ngunga, said the donation follows a request from the community radio seeking support. “This is the first time I have met visionary people like these Balaka radio executives. I can say […]
Minister of Homeland Security, Kenneth Zikhale Ng’oma, has assured foreign investors of enough security in the country, adding that good security provides a conducive environment for trade. He was speaking in Lilongwe over the weekend during the official launch of the Chinese Merchant Association. Ng’oma said that China is a sincere and reliable development partner […]
After a much-anticipated break from the music scene, Gemini Major, the multifaceted artist and music producer, makes a resounding comeback with his latest single, “Mr Man.” Known for his dual roles and captivating compositions, Gemini Major’s return is marked by the release of this new track, signaling a triumphant re-entry into the spotlight. Following persistent […]
Talent management and succession planning are essential to strategic Human Resource Developmentand management. The primary focus of this idea is to attract, promote, and keep talents in the organisation. Organisations and their Human Resources teams need to implement best practices in employee management and succession planning. This blog will discuss the best practices for succession planning and resource […]
The Minister of Transport and Public Works, Jacob Hara, has pledged his support for sports development in Mzimba district by committing his support to M’mbelwa Warriors Football Club. Hara told Malawi24 in Mzimba after attending the church service at Mzimba Central SDA Church on Saturday. “I should appreciate those who thought of merging the two […]
The Football Association of Malawi has pumped K50 million into the Goshen FAM Women’s National Championship, which the Associations is co-sponsoring with Goshen City. This means the total sponsorship for the competition, which kickoff off this afternoon at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe, is K71 million as Goshen City contributed K21 million. FAM Competitions and […]
Senior Chief Lulanga of Mangochi District has urged stakeholders in the fisheries sector to enforce a ban on the use of monofilaments or illegal fishing gear on Lake Malawi, saying the malpractice is counterproductive. The chief said this on Friday at the end of a two-day fisheries stakeholder meeting in Monkey Bay, Mangochi which Pact […]
Malawi Red Cross Society in partnership with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and Danish Red Cross have disbursed K214 million to support flood survivors in Nkhotakota District. Speaking on Thursday at Ngala camp in Senior Chief Kanyenda, Danish Red Cross Malawi country manager Eva Jordung Nicolson said they felt […]
Youths in Salima District have commended the Climate Smart Enhanced Public Works Programme for improving their livelihoods. Speaking after receiving her wages for Cycle Three of the programme at Ngodzi in Senior Chief Kambalame on Friday, Amina Maulana, 20, praised the programme for making her self-reliant after working in all the three cycles. She said […]
For Jonathan Maluwa, teaching is not just a profession but a calling twinned with his lifestyle. He has been teaching for a decade and Kamtambo Primary School in Dedza has been his home throughout. This makes Maluwa one of the longest-serving teachers at the school in Traditional Authority Chilikumwendo where he has shaped the lives […]
Rising water levels in Lake Malawi have not only affected the hospitality industry but also sports activities, particularly beach soccer, it has emerged. In Malawi, the sport is played along Lake Malawi beaches in Mangochi, Salima, Nkhotakota, Chintheche in Nkhata Bay and Karonga and currently the venues are not in good shape. Beach Soccer Association […]
Malawian short-distance athletes Asimenye Simwaka and Stain Lifa have qualified for Africa Senior Athletics Championship in Yaounde, Cameroon in June which gives them a chance to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The duo separately won gold medals at All Corners International Meet in Ndola, Zambia at the weekend. Simwaka did it in 100-metres (m) […]
The property sector is yet to reach its full potential post-Covid-19 with rental income failing to grow because of high inflation and a weakening currency that have eroded tenants’ disposable income. An analysis of the financial results of Malawi Stock Exchange-listed Mpico plc and Icon Properties plc, two of the country’s property management and development […]
Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MCCCI) has courted youths to the 34th Malawi International Trade Fair (MITF), saying they stand a chance to secure jobs and financing solutions for their businesses. The call is a departure from the norm where such trade fairs were characterised by exhibitions, trade and business-to-business meetings. The […]
Minister of Transport and Public Works Jacob Hara says government plans to revive the Lilongwe-Blantyre railway line as part of its master plan to spur economic growth by reducing transport costs. Speaking in Lilongwe yesterday during the launch of the ministry’s 2023-2030 Strategic Plan, he observed that transport costs in the country contribute about 50 […]
The Malawi Environment Protection Authority (Mepa) can now enforce the thin plastics ban after Chief Justice Rizine Mzikamanda yesterday declined to grant an extension of the July 2021 order. The Chief Justice declined the extension when parties appeared before him to submit documentation on the matter to reconstruct the case file after the initial file […]
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