By Blessings Makuwira & Blessings Tambala: President Lazarus Chakwera has launched a K350 billion loan disbursement programme which is set to benefit Malawians over the next five years. The initiative was launched in Balaka District Thursday at an event that saw stakeholders celebrating that the National Economic Empowerment Fund (Neef) had disbursed K100 billion in […]
FDH Bank has fuelled excitement ahead of the round-of-16 clash of its cup between holders FCB Nyasa Big Bullets and their bitter rivals Mighty Mukuru Wanderers. The crunching tie is set for Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre on Sunday. In a typical move aimed at increasing patronage at the do-or-die match, the bank has purchased 3,000 […]
A quiet revolution, spurred by the degradation of their environment — cleared swathes of once-forested expanses — is underway in a community in Neno South. In the hilly villages of the area, forests were the lifeblood for locals before they began disappearing at an alarming rate, with devastating consequences. “We used to harvest honey, fruits […]
I have a video clip in which State Vice President Michael Usi is asking a contractor to state exactly when they will be done with a public project. At one point, the Vice President is seen holding a book, which is probably working as a notebook. From the look of things, here is a man […]
The 2024 edition of the Olympic Games officially rolls into action this evening in Paris, France, with organisers arranging a unique ceremony full of activities happening for the first time ever. Representing Malawi at the Games are swimmers Tayamika Chayang’anamuno and Filipe Gomes, and sprinter Asimenye Simwaka. Brave Lifa has travelled as coach for Gomes […]
The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) missed its K748.117 billion revenue collection target for the first quarter (Q1) of the 2024-25 financial year, Commissioner General John Biziwick has said. Biziwick said between April and June 2024, the authority collected K656.488, which is about 12 percent shy of the target. This represents a K91.629 billion deficit. Speaking […]
Salima Sugar Company Thursday unveiled a K80 million sponsorship for the country’s National Netball League. The package is an increase from last year’s K40 million. The company’s executive chairperson Webster Peter Kosamu said they are excited to be part of netball’s growth. “We are proud to be associated with the growth of netball in Malawi. […]
By Isaac Salima: Climate conservation experts have said Malawi can make strides in effective waste management if it adopts a circular economy system. Circular economy is a model of production and consumption which involves recycling existing materials and products as long as possible. Environmentalists on Wednesday met in Blantyre to discuss waste management mechanisms. The […]
Malawi Paralympic Committee (MPC) has expressed concern over lack of sponsorship for competitions involving athletes with disabilities. MPC President James Chiutsi registered the concern on Wednesday during this year’s Paralympic Sports Day activities at Police College in Zomba. The activities were organised with support from Britain’s Loughborough University in partnership with the University of Malawi […]
Human Mobile Devices, manufactures of Nokia smartphones and feature phones has launched their products in Malawi. HMD Head of Sales Operations, Usman Shahid said the company has entered into the market to serve Malawians with affordable Nokia mobile smartphones and feature phones. “We are bringing quality devices which lasts long, affordable prices and high performance […]
Aphungu a chipani cha UTM agawanikana mmene akufunira kukagwira ntchito mnyumba ya malamulo nkumano ukayambaika. Ena akuti sakufuna kukakhala mbali ya boma pomwe ena anenetsa kuti sachoka mbali ya boma. Mtsogoleri wa aphunguwa mnyumbayi a Chrissie Kanyasho wanena kuti alembera kalata Sipikala wa nyumba ya malamulo a Catherine Gotani Hara kuwadziwitsa za ganizo lawo. […]
Thirty years after the fall of Kamuzu Banda’s dictatorship and 46 years after he gifted his ‘official hostess’ a 580 acre farm in Mchinji, Mama Cecelia Kadzamira finally got to answer on the legality of the piece of land. The land was initially acquired by politician Elias Kaphwiti Banda before he fled to exile in […]
Norfolk Schools based in Blantyre have supported Mzimba Secondary School with assorted items worth K8.6 million to ease some of the challenges the school is facing. Chief Executive Officer for Norfolk Schools, Dr Joe Mtika who is based in the United States of America and is president of Mzimba Secondary School Alumni of the 1970s […]
Former President Peter Mutharika’s bodyguard, Norman Paulosi Chisale, is a free man in all the six counts he was answering in court including insulting Minister of Justice Titus Mvalo and former Director of Public Prosecutions Steven Kayuni. Chisale was facing six counts and has been acquitted on all of them. There was a count of […]
For years, Mangochi has been a battleground where the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) faced fierce opposition. M’baluku, in particular, was a notorious stronghold of resistance to the MCP ideology, especially with the ascendancy of the United Democratic Front (UDF) in 1994. Truth be told: M’baluku was essentially a hostile territory for the MCP. Yet, in […]
The Thyolo District Council has become the first best district in the country to shine after completing the construction of various modern developmental project structures earlier than any other councils in its first year of receiving support from the Governance to Enable Service Delivery (GESD), a development which has helped the district to be a […]
World Vision Malawi Director of Operations Charles Chimombo has disclosed that the organization has invested K500 million towards training of youths in vocational and technical skills. He said almost 478 youths from communities in central region have benefited from the funds through trainings in electrical installation, tailoring, welding and fabrication, electronics and phone repairing, carpentry […]
Nyasatimes has gathered information which implicate the University Council of Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (Kuhes) of attempting to doctor a report on a probe into allegations of student bullying, wanton withdrawal of the students and lecturers cheating at the institution. According to the information we have gathered, the University Council has been caught between […]
After a long period of time, Nokia phones will now be on the market in Malawi. This follows a fresh announcement of the development by Human Mobile Devices (HMD), makers of Nokia smartphones and features. The event was held at Crossroads hotel in Lilongwe on Thursday. Head of sales for Africa, Asia, and Middle East […]
30th July 2024 will not be an ordinary day at least for a man known as Norman Paulos Chisale. The Chief Resident Magistrate Court has set down 30th July, to deliver its ruling on Chisale’s criminal matter which involved a fake certificate saga, according to a notice of delivery of the ruling made today. Chisale […]
…Zulu nation King kaZwelithini coming In fostering cultural heritage and unity, TNM Plc has contributed K5 million towards this year’s celebration of the Umthetho Cultural Festival an annual event that celebrates the Ngoni culture and traditions. The event will take place on August 3 at Hora Mountain in Mzimba District and has attracted Ngoni from […]
Apolisi munzinda wa Lilongwe atsimikiza kuti nzika ya m’dziko la Britain ya zaka 26 yabedwa ndi anthu osadziwika pomwe imachokera ku mapemphero Lolemba masana. Malingana ndi ofalitsa nkhani za polisi ya Lilongwe a Hastings Chigalu, nzika ya ku Britain-yi yazindikilidwa ngati a Muhammad Kasman, omwe ndi m’modzi mwa akuluakulu ogwira ntchito ku Universal Industries. Chigalu […]
Although the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) fell short of its K748.11 billion collection goal for the first quarter of the 2024/25 financial year, it remains confident about reaching its K3.26 trillion target over the next nine months. On Thursday in Blantyre, MRA Commissioner General John Biziwick reported that the Authority collected K656.48 billion from April […]
The Ministry of Labour will from Monday next week conduct interviews across the nation for potential Malawian workers seeking temporary employment in Israel’s agriculture industry. A statement signed by Chikondano Mussa, secretary for labour indicates that candidates who submitted their applications through the Blantyre District Labour Office will be interviewed at the Southern Region Labour […]
In response to recent calls for the suspension of excise tax stamps, the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) asserts its role as strictly regulatory. MRA Commissioner General John Biziwick emphasized this stance during a media training session in Blantyre, underlining that their mandate is solely to implement laws passed by Parliament. Biziwick clarified, “These laws are […]
Malawi Congress Party, a leading member of the Tonse Alliance, will hold its elective convention in August to usher in office bearers to steer the party for the next five years. Candidates vying for various positions have started canvassing for votes, in the process setting in motion fireworks ahead of the big day. Our Staff […]
Zambia-based Flames forward Chifundo Mphasi has been linked with a move to that countyr’s MTN Super League giants Power Dynamos. This follows the expiry of his loan deal at Kabwe Warriors at the end of 2023-2024 season in which he helped the club finish on position six. Mphasi has returned to his club Shamuel Academy […]
Exports of agricultural products grew in April, offering an encouraging counterpoint to the widening trade deficit, data from the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) show. In its May 2024 issue of the monthly economic review, the Central Bank reported the merchandise trade deficit for the review month stood at $238.5 million (about K417.7 billion) from […]
President Lazarus Chakwera has criticised Malawians who default on government orchestrated loans, saying the malpractice slows down economic development in the country. He made the sentiments yesterday in Balaka during the launch of the second phase of the National Economic Empowerment Fund (Neef) loans disbursement pegged at K350 billion to be distributed to over 300 […]
M alawi Law Commission has urged the parliamentary Legal Affairs Committee address issues of abuse of laws by law enforcement agencies, arguing the country’s laws are not necessarily problematic but they are not applied properly. Speaking when the commission appeared before the parliamentary committee to give input into the amendment of vagrancy laws in the […]
The Industrial Relations Court (IRC) in Blantyre yesterday concluded assessment proceedings to determine the amount of compensation due to former Flames coach Meck Mwase. After Mwase testified on July 17, yesterday it was Football Association of Malawi (FAM) general secretary Alfred Gunda’s turn to give evidence in a case in which the former Flames coach […]
Education authorities in Phalombe and Chikwawa have expressed hope that Equity with Quality and Learning at Secondary (Equals) project will improve performance in national examinations in the districts. Malawi Government, through the Ministry of Education with support from the World Bank under a credit facility of $90 million (about K158 billion), is implementing the project […]
Government and healthcare workers have opted to talk over their conciliation agreement outside the courts with a possibility that the Ministry of Health would implement it in the 2025/26 financial year. Lawyer representing Ministry of Health Francis MacJessie and Physician Assistants Union of Malawi (Paum) president Solomon Chomba confirmed in separate interviews yesterday that they […]
Malawi’s growing vulnerability to climate-related shocks could deepen poverty among the country’s vulnerable population, a World Bank report shows. However, World Bank and government officials believe a revamped social protection programme could provide a critical lifeline. Speaking in Lilongwe on Thursday during the launch of the July 2024 issue of the Malawi Economic Monitor (MEM) […]
Chitipa District Council has bought four motorbikes for primary education advisers (PEAs) valued at K15 million using Other Recurrent Transaction (ORT) and partly Malawi Education Reform Programme (Merp). The council has also procured one motorbike for a female teacher at Muwona Primary School in Misuku and 18 bicycles valued at K6 million for female teachers […]
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