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Coal Powered Plant An Answer to Blackouts
By Chimwemwe Njoloma As the world is in a race to limit climate change effects, government says coal-fired power remains the solution to ending blackouts in the country. This comes although the Conference of the Parties (COP) summit in Madrid
CSO’s Hail LGAP Impact
By Zenak Matekenya Civil Society Organisations in Northern Region have commended Local Government Accountability and Performance Project (LGAP) in promotion of delivery of public services at local level. Speaking on the sidelines of LGAP grants pre-application workshop for CSOs in
Malawi Human Rights Commission Towards Upholding Rights For the Youth
By Joseph Chikalipo Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) Executive Secretary, David Nungusaid this year’s International Human Rights Day is set to help the youth in the country to realize their full potential in the enjoyment of their human rights. He
Inspirational Quotes for the WEEKEND
By Charles Leyman Kachitsa In the times we were growing up most often during summer holidays we were taken or sent to spend some time in the village. These times were exciting as we would be looked after by our
Mchinji Toddler With Hole in Heart Seeks Help
By George Chikhadwe and Wishes Mumba A two-year-old girl from Baziliyo Viillage Traditional Authority (TA) Zulu in Mchinji, Elube Kang’ombe needs K250, 000.00 support from well-wishers after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition called Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD). Elube
Chitipa Chief Concerned With Rising Teenage Pregnancies
By John Chihana Traditional Authority (TA) Mwenewenya of Chitipa has expressed concern over high numbers of teenage pregnancies in the district saying the situation is hindering youth involvement in economic activities. He was speaking during commemoration of African Youth Day
Jhpiego to Reduce Spread Of HIV
John Hopkins Programme for International Education in Gynecology and Obstetrics (Jhpiego), says testing sexual partners for those people found HIV and AIDS positive has potential to reduce further spread of the virus. Jhpiego Team Leader for Mzimba North, Jimmy Midwa
“Cecilia Magaleta proof that Makeup is the source of Many careers, Many talents and a ton of fame”
By Philes Davis “I remember few years ago when a little niece of mine told my parents that she wanted to be a beauty artist, you would have seen the anger in them ‘Oooh gosh are you insane all your friends
Malawi Launches National Energy Policy, Targets 50 Percent Electricity Connection By 2025
By Manasse Nyirenda, MANA The Minister of Natural Resources, Energy and Mining, Binton Kutsaira has said the Government of Malawi is working towards reaching up to 50 percent of the population with electricity by the year 2025. The Minister said
Blantyre National Stadium Not An Empty Promise- Ministry
By Felix Kapatamoyo Government through the Ministry of Sports has said that the Blantyre National Stadium at Njamba Freedom Park which government promised will commence after finalizing surveys which are underway. The Ministry of Sports Public Relations Officer, Simon Mbvundula
Shock: 38% Of Women Face Sexual Violence
By Ireen Kayira As the world is commemorating the 16 days of activism it has been revealed that 38 per cent of women aged between 15 and 49 have experienced sexual violence in their lifetime while girls and boys are
Lions Calls For Joint Effort In Fight Against Diabetes
By Ireen Kayira Lions Club of Capital City (LCCC) has said there is need for more stakeholders to join hands in the fight against diabetes. This was said in Lilongwe during the LCCC sight testing and diabetes screening and awareness
Zimbabwe High Commissioner to Malawi Submits Letters Of Credence
By Fostina Mkandawire New Zimbabwe High Commissioner to Malawi Hilda Suka Mafudza on Tuesday submitted her letters of credence to State President Professor Authur Peter Mutharika. Speaking during the presentation ceremony at the Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe, Mafudza indicated that
FAM Identifies Young Women’s Football Talent
By George Mponda Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has engaged four primary schools from Dedza for it to identify young women’s football players. During the tournament which FAM conducted at Dedza Stadium, young girls aged six to 13 from four
Inspirational Quotes for the WEEKEND
By Charles Leyman Kachitsa In those days you had patriarch for every area of life. You name it, in football we had figureheads at all levels, in politics we had them strongmen at all levels, funeral services you again had
Egypt Awards Scholarships to Malawian Youth
By Moses Nyirenda The Egyptian Embassy has awarded 14 undergraduate scholarships to youth in the country to pursue different university programmes in Egypt. The scholarship awardees are expected to study programmes such as engineering, medicine, agriculture and commence. Speaking on
6 Years Later: IMF Pumps In US $40 Million For Budget Support
By Chikondi Chimala Malawi will finally get resources amounting to US$40 million (about K29 billion) from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in direct budget support, Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development, Joseph Mwanamvekha has announced. This will be the
Dzenza Secondary School Breaks Record
By Tione Andsen Management of Dzenza Secondary School in Lilongwe has been hailed for breaking the school’s Malawian School certificate of Education (MSCE) results during the 2019 examinations. Vice Chairperson for Dzenza Secondary School Alumni Association, Chikondi Chiumbuzo Mponda made
Wealth Creation Critical in New Vision Agenda For Malawi
By Tione Andsen National Planning Commission (NPC) has emphasized the need to aim at prioritizing wealth creation in the development of Vision 2063 agenda for the country. NPC Director General, Dr. Thomas Munthali said this Tuesday during Vision 2020 Review
MPC Set to Introduce Same-Day Delivery Courier Service
By Peter Mseteka Malawi Posts Corporation (MPC), the country’s postal service provider, is set to roll out a same-day delivery service across the cities and towns of Malawi through their buses as one way of satisfying the customers’ needs. Speaking
NSO Lied to Malawians On Albinos Census
By Judith Kayange Chairperson for Association of Persons with Albinism (APWA) in Mzimba, Richard Mithi says statistics on the number of people with albinism in the district as reflected by the 2018 Population and Housing Census does not reflect the
Chikulamayembe Chieftaincy Wrangle Over
By Blessings Kaunda Mzuzu High Court has thrown away an application by Joseph Bongololo Gondwe to stop Walter Mtima Gondwe from practicing as Paramount Chief Chikulamayembe on legitimacy grounds. On November 8, lawyer for Joseph Bongololo Gondwe, solicited two injunctions,
Cultural Practices Fueling Child Marriages
By Moses Nyirenda The Minister of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare, Mary Thom Navicha has said some cultural practices such as forced marriage are fueling the increase of child marriages in the country. She made the remarks on Wednesday
Secondary School Students Arrested for Vandalism
By Sarah Munthali Police in Mchinji have arrested 12 students of Magawa Secondary School for vandalizing school property during Tuesday night. The arrests were part of police interventions to restore peace at the school. Mchinji Police spokesperson, Kaitano Lubrino said
Mwayi Yelewa: The First Class Female Engineer from MUST
When she joined MUST in April 2014, she was among 9 percent of the girls that had been selected to the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST). The low number of girls in this group was attributed to the
Four Chinese Arrested For Illegal Fishing in Lake Malawi
By Alice Chunga The Department of National Parks and Wildlife this week arrested four Chinese nationals for being found illegally fishing one of the endangered species, Cichlid fish (Mbuna), in Lake Malawi National Park. The accused are Cui Xu (51),
Mutharika Calls For Positive Mindset to National Development
By Lily Kampani Malawi President Peter Mutharika has urged the nation to develop a spirit of patriotism, integrity and hard work as one way of driving collective efforts to create wealth and make Malawi a middle income economy. The President
MACRO, MDF Collaborate For Clinic Fundraiser
By Alice Chunga Malawi AIDS Counseling and Resource Organization (MACRO) in collaboration with Malawi Defense Force (MDF) have organised aerobics and tag-of- war session to raise funds for a new MACRO clinic. The session will be held at Lucky One
DPP Growing Stronger in Parliament As Karonga Nyungwe MP Joins
By Andrew Mkonda Karonga Nyungwe Member of Parliament, Kenneth Ndovie, has officially announced he has joined the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). Ndovie, who won on independent ticket, made the announcement at a development rally the party’s National Director of
Malawi: 65 Year-Old Man Gets 8 Years Prison Sentence for Defilement
By Wishes Mumba First Grade Magistrate Court in Mchinji on Friday sentenced Dickson Issah, aged 65 to eight years imprisonment with hard labour for defiling a three-year-old girl. According to the mother of the victim, the incident occurred on October
Journalists Drilled on Child Marriage Reporting
By George Chikhadwe and Owen Zayambika Journalists Association Against Aids (JournAids) in collaboration with Community Initiative for Social Empowerment (CISE ) on Monday hosted a Media training for journalists based in Mchinji on how best to report on issues surrounding
Mzimba Chief Hails Malawi Redcross Society WASH Project
By Joseph Mkandawire Traditional Authority Kampingo Sibande of Mzimba has hailed Malawi Redcross Society for improving sanitation status in his area. The chief told Mana Monday that Water and Sanitation Hygiene (WASH) interventions the organization implemented in his area have
Malawi Police to Deploy Officers at Msundwe
By Felix Kapatamoyo The Malawi Police Service (MPS) says it is ready to deploy officers to Msundwe and Mpingu police units in Lilongwe if communities there renovate its offices which were destroyed four months ago. MPS National Spokesperson James Kadadzera
Just In: Mourinho Appointed Tottenham Manager
Former Chelsea and Manchester United boss Mourinho has signed a contract until the end of the 2022-23 season. Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy, announcing Mourinho’s arrival, said: “In Jose we have one of the most successful managers in football. “He has
Ministry Urges Farmers to Plant With First Rains
By Lameck Kwalimba The Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development has urged farmers across the country to plant with the first rains, seed varieties which mature quickly and follow instructions by extension workers in an attempt to counter erratic
Malawian Companies to Construct Houses for Security Agencies
By George Bulombola Government intends to engage Malawian construction companies in the construction of houses for officers in security agencies as one way of fast- tracking the implementation of the project. Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Vuwa Kaunda,
Over 52 Million Africans in Need of Food
By Tione Andsen More than 52 million people across Africa are faced with acute food shortage as result of weather extremes that hit the continent. According latest Malawi Vulnerability Assessment Committee (MVAC) October 2019, Report are indicating that over 1.1
Communities Rebuffs Investor’s Plea To Re-Open Mine Industry
By John Chihana Communities surrounding Ilomba Granite Mine at Mbirima in the area of Traditional Authority (T/A) Mwaulambya in Chitipa, have vowed to stop resumption of the mine’s operation, unless their demands are met. Speaking at an interface meeting between
Government Orders Demolition Of Multi-Million Kwacha Warehouse
By Tione Andsen Government has ordered the demolition of multimillion kwacha Warehouse illegally constructed on encroached land for state owned Livimbo Primary and Community Day Secondary Schools in Area 2, Lilongwe. Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Vuwa Kaunda
Flames Heritage Malawi End of Project Event – Manchester a Success
By Allan Mandindi Saturday afternoon we joined other Malawians to grace the End of this year’s Flames Heritage Project, an event that was held at Wright Robison College Theatre Hall. The event attracted people from all walks within the Malawi
FACE to Face With MUST First Female Genius
By By Aisha Amidu Her love for science subjects begun when she was in Form 2 at Mwanza Secondary School where most of other girls shunned the sciences. “I wanted to be different,” says Eneless Rasheedah Nsamila who has lived
Water Losses Worry Lilongwe Water Board
By Moses Nyirenda The Lilongwe Water Board (LWB) has bemoaned the increase of non-revenue water losses which is coming due to theft of water supplying equipment, illegal water connections and other related issues. In an interview with the Malawi News
PACT Malawi Awarded $12 Million to Restore Biodiversity in Lake Malawi
By Fostina Mkandawire Pact Malawi has been awarded a grant of $12 million to implement a project called ‘Restoring Fisheries and Sustainable Livelihoods in Lake Malawi’ (REFRESH) by USAID to be implemented from 2019 to 2024. Speaking during a startup
Plan Malawi Rescues Over 2,000 Girls From Early Marriages
By Ireen Kayira Plan International Malawi has managed to withdraw over 2,000 girls from early marriages since 1994. Plan Director for Southern Africa, Charles Businge disclosed the development to Malawi News Agency (Mana) on Tuesday when they were celebrating25 years
NGO Hailed for Improving Health Services in Mchinji
By Moses Nyirenda Mchinji District Council Director of Health and Social Services, Dr Juliana Kanyengambeta has commended an international nongovernmental organization known as Our Aim Foundation for promoting quality health services in the district. In an interview with Malawi News
Mutharika Urges Opposition to Stop Destroying Property
By Mary Makhiringa Malawi President Professor Peter Mutharika has reiterated the need for all people in the country to unite and protect the country’s assets. Mutharika made the remarks on Thursday when he addressed a development rally at Balaka LEA
Gaba Scores For Flames
Flames striker Gabadinho Mhango helped Malawi earn a perfect start to 2021 African Cup of Nation (AFCON) qualification crusade as his lone goal in the 68th assured the home team maximum points at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre. The timely goal,
Farmers Encouraged to Adopt Ecological-Friendly Agricultural Practices
By Fostina Mkandawire An agriculture-oriented organisation has embarked on a project in the country to equip smallholder farmers with environmentally friendly agricultural practices. Speaking in Lilongwe during an Annual General Meeting, Chairperson for Participatory Ecological Land Use Management (PELUM), Peter
Malawi Gets Tough On Social Media Abuse
By Andrew Ndhlovu Minister of Information, Civic Education and Communication Technology, Mark Botomani has described abuse of internet through, among other ills, spreading fake news as a threat to national security. He was speaking at a cyber security management workshop
Immigration Process 123 Applications Via Online
By Edward Manyera The Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services on Monday said it has processed 123 applications since they launched the online visa service on November 1, 2019. In an interview with Malawi News Agency (MANA) Public Relations Officer
Activists Condemn Undressing of Karonga Women
By Memory Banda & Andrew Mkonda Foundation for Community Support Services (Focus) has called for arrest of the youth who undressed women and girls for wearing trousers and miniskirts in Karonga. In a press statement released Monday, Focus Executive Director,
Kenyan Prisoner Awarded Law Degree
A former death row inmate in Kenya has told the BBC of his joy at having graduated with a law degree from the University of London. William Okumu, one of several inmates or former inmates who graduated at a ceremony
Malawi Education Crisis Worsens
Tione Andsen Government has admitted that education sector is still characterized by inadequate infrastructure, teachers, teaching and learning materials in most schools in the country. The Minister of Education Science and Technology, Dr William Susuwele Banda made the remarks Monday
NGOs Fueling Vandalism In Secondary Schools-Minister
By Tione Andsen Government has expressed concern that some Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOS) in the country were fuelling acts of vandalism among students in Secondary Schools in the country. Minister of Education, Science and Technology, Dr William Susuwele Banda expressed the
Inspirational Quotes for the WEEKEND
By Charles Leyman Kachitsa It is so fascinating that what has been said about Africa that we are one people has been proved time and again. More recently the wedding of paramount Chief of the Ngoni Maseko people, Inkosi ya
Mutharika Pays Homage to Malawi World War Heroes
By Evance Chisiano and Blessings Kaunda Malawi Professor Peter Mutharika on Sunday presided over the 2019 Remembrance Sunday in Zomba where he led Malawians in paying tribute to fallen heroes of First and Second World Wars. The occasion was also
Malawians Told to Be Alert on Ebola Outbreak
By Trouble Ziba The Ministry of Health and Population has stressed the need for the country to stay prepared for Ebola disease even though there has been no single confirmed case registered in the country. The portfolio’s minister, Jappie Mhango,
Malawi Govt Revises Maize Price
By Blessings Kapina Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development has revised the price for buying maize from farmers from K150 to K250 due to what it describes as slow inflow of maize to ADMARC Markets. In a statement signed
Water Board Admits Overcharging Customers
By Zenak Matekenya Northern Region Water Board (NRWB) has admitted that it is over charging its customers on the water that it supplies. The admission follows complaints that were recently raised by some affected customers at the water board’s head
London Gets a “Taste of Malawi”
By Kondwani Munthali, Malawi High Commission, London, UK Prospective investors, tour operators, airlines and business officials in London on Thursday gathered at Scotland House for a “Taste of Malawi” night where Industry, Trade and Tourism Minister Salim Bagus said the
Malawi Not ‘Fully’ Prepared for Ebola Outbreak
By Andrew Mkonda TheEbola simulation exercise conducted by Ministry of Health and Population in Chitipa and Karonga districts has exposed several gaps in the management of the disease in the country. Deputy Team Leader for the exercise, Dr. Evelyn Chitsa
Chewa Chiefs Set By-Laws For Gule Wa Mkulu
By Chimwemwe Chiwanda Chewa Chiefs in the country have agreed on 12 years as the rightful age for boy children to be initiated into Gulewamkulu Cult in order to allow them thrive in education. The resolution was made at Crossroads
Tractor-Gate Scandal Money to Be Recovered- Treasury
By Morton Sibale Secretary to the Treasury, Cliff Chiunda has assured the country that government will recover every penny from the disposal of the farm equipment government acquired through a loan from India. Chiunda was responding to questions from Members
Malawi Election Case: AG Kaphale to Object to MCP’s Suleman Evidence
By Morton Sibale Lawyer for the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC), Kalekeni Kaphale has hinted that he will object to Suleman using data that his team has not had the liberty to inspect beforehand. Kaphale, who is the Attorney General and
Malawi President Mutharika Calls for Peace
By Synd Kalimbuka Malawi President Professor Peter Mutharika has reiterated his call on Malawians to focus on the developments government is implementing in different areas instead of fighting its leadership. Mutharika was speaking on Friday at Zomba District Council round
ICT Syllabuses Must Be Relevant- Minister
By Fostina Mkandawire Minister of Information, Civic Education and Communications Technology Mark Botomani on Thursday cautioned Universities in the country to develop Information Communication Technologies (ICT) syllabuses that are relevant to the development of the country He said Government attaches
Cultural Heritage Promotes Development
By Daniel Namwini Government has said there was potential for cultural heritage to contribute tremendously development to the countyr’s tourism industry. Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Francis Phiso said this on Wednesday when he visited Chentchelere and Mphunzi rock
Lilongwe Circumcise 100,000 Men
By Joseph Chikalipo Over 100,000 boys and men have received safe Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) services in Lilongwe district since April 2016 to September 2019 through the Jhpiego led Project Improving Quality (IQ). Jhpiego in collaboration with Ministry of
Suspected Ebola Case in Malawi, Suspect Referred to Karonga District Hospital
By Andrew Mkonda Karonga District Hospital has admitted it has received a patient from Mbilima in Chitipa District near Tanzania who is suspected to be infected with Ebola Disease. Karonga District Environmental Health Officer, Lewis Tukula told Malawi News Agency
Road Users Risk Accidents Due to Nonfunctional Traffic Rights
By Easter Khunga Traffic lightsin Mzuzu City have been nonoperational for close to a year, pausing risk on lives of road users. A taxi driver in the city, Rodrick Patrick Chione told the Malawi News Agency (Mana) Tuesday that there
MUST Secures MK1.5 Billion Chinese Grant
By Memory Chatonda Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) Council Chairperson Andrew Daudi says the university has secured US$2 million (about K1.5 billion) worth of teaching, learning and research equipment from the Republic of China. Daudi made the pronouncement
Phyzix Releases Michael Yekha
By Ireen Kayira A Blantyre based renowned artist who is popularly known by his stage name as Phyzix, on November 4 released a new single titled Michael Yekha. Michael Yekha was one of the popular Malawian musicians in the 80s.
Rapid Population Growth to Put Water Supply Under Strain in Lilongwe
By Sellaphine Banda Lilongwe Water Board (LWB) has projected that the city’s population, currently at one million, will grow to 3.8 million by 2045 which the institution fears will severely strain the water supply service to city residents. LWB Chief
Be Creative, Innovative MUST Graduates Told
By Tikondane Vega President Professor Peter Mutharika says innovativeness and entrepreneurship is the best option to promoting socio-economic development of the country. Mutharika who is also the Chancellor of the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) made the remarks
No One Will Die of Hunger, Mutharika Assures Malawians
By Memory Chatonda Malawi President Peter Mutharika has reiterated that no-one will die of hunger as long as he is governing the country. Mutharika made the remarks on Tuesday when he addressed a rally at Goliati Primary School ground in
Man Killed for Alleged Adultery, Police Launch Manhunt
Bishop Witmos Malawi Police Service in Chitipa district are looking for a man identified as Michael Sibale, who is suspected to have killed 33 year old Lutamyo Kamwela on Sunday, in the area of Senior Chief Kameme on allegations that
Interchange Road to Be Ready in March
By Andrew Ndhlovu Traffic activities will be disrupted in Lilongwe for the next five months following a decision by Roads Authority to close part of M1 road of Area 18 roundabout to pave way for construction works. Speaking after touring
Ghetto King Fredokiss to Engage Youth Through ‘League for Change’
By Aisha Amidu Penjani Kaluwa, popularly known as Fredokiss in music cycles, has established a grouping ‘League for Change’, where the youth are expected to be agents of change by providing solutions to problems affecting the country. He said that
Tumaini Festival Unites DRC Refugees, Malawians
By Sellaphine Banda Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Homeland Security has hailed this year Tumaini sixth edition festival, saying the occasion will helped people from Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Malawi to come together and share ideas. Speaking
Malawi Albinos For Economic Empowerment
By Ireen Kayira The Association of persons with albinism in Malawi (APAM)has appealed to stakeholders to help persons with albinism to start small scale businesses. This was said when Chelsea community donated items to persons with albinism in Lilongwe
Inspirational Quotes for the WEEKEND
By Charles Leyman Kachitsa Some days would be like that with a promise of good whether yet as the day wears on the weather would prove to be unfriendly. The weather forecast that most often are given on TV or
EDUCATION IN MALAWI – AN OUTSIDER INSIDE VIEW
By Charles Leyman Kachitsa One would say we may have a lost generation in our midst, one that has no identity with no patriotism but again no mastery of modern ways. A generation that has no care of things including infrastructure around
Inspirational Quotes for the WEEKEND
By Charles Leyman Kachitsa Change is inevitable and since man was created so many years ago, he has known that this has to be expected. For some time in search of more civilization, man has tried to constantly change the
“If Hard Work was a Person ELLEN CHAKANGA MCHENGA WOULD BE THE DEFINITION OF HARDWORK”
By Philes Davis Gone are the days when our mentality was groomed on saying women are goal holders, the only thing there to do is hold the family down not to add value and success to it. Looking at the life
Sanctions Against Zimbabwe Must be Lifted- SADC
By Chikondi Chimala Southern African Development Community (SADC) ambassadors accredited to Malawi Friday called for the lifting of crippling sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe since 2001. Addressing the local press at the Zimbabwe Embassy in Lilongwe, envoys from Mozambique, South Africa,
Malawi Voted 2nd Vice Chair of AU’s CCICT Bureau
By Kondwani Hilary Chitosi Malawi has been elected into the Bureau of the African Union (AU) Specialised Technical Committee (STC) on Communication and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as second vice chair, representing the continent’s southern region. The country was
Russian Nuclear Company Eyes Malawi For Investment
By Sarah Muthali A Russian company, Rosatom, Friday met President Arthur Peter Mutharika to discuss possibilities of the construction of peaceful nuclear power plants to help in energy and agriculture sectors in Malawi. In an interview after meeting President Mutharika
Chieftaincy Wrangles Haunt Economy
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Dr. Ben Phiri has expressed concern over chieftaincy wrangles, saying the disagreements deprive people of their right to development in affected areas. Phiri was speaking Wednesday at Maganga in Nkhata Bay when he
Private Sector Participation in Health Service Vital
By Tione Andsen Care Poly clinic Limited has said Private sector participation in delivery of health services in the country is vital to complimenting government’s efforts to providing better medical care. Care Polyclinic Limited, Medical Director, William Agane said this
Prison Warders Using Inmates’ Cells As Offices
By Bishop Witmos Warders at Chitipa Prison use inmates’ cells as offices as the prison is failing to finish up its office block nine years since the construction of the block commenced. The development has created congestion of inmates at
Malawi President Mutharika Asks Russia to Lead in Meaningful Investment
By Sarah Munthali in Sochi, Russia Malawi President Arthur Peter Mutharika has asked Russia to take lead in making meaningful investments in African countries including Malawi and take them as development partners and not targets for exploitation. Mutharika was speaking
Nigerian National Detained in Malawi for Smuggling Cocaine
By James Mwale The Malawi Police at Kamuzu International Airport (KIA) Tuesday arrested a Nigerian national, Humphrey Dubem Okoro who attempted to smuggle 0.7 grams of cocaine. KIA Police Publicist, Sapulain Chitonde told Malawi News Agency, that the suspect, a
Minister Calls For Adoption Of Family Planning Methods
By Joel Chirwa Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Ben Phiri has appealed to Malawians to adopt family planning methods to curb population growth which is a threat to economic and social fabric of the country. He made the
Walter Installed As Paramount Chikulamayembe
By Joel Chirwa Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Dr. Ben Phiri Tuesday presided over the installation ceremony of Mtima Walter Gondwe as Paramount Chief Chikulamayembe who is the supreme traditional leader of Tumbuka people. Speaking during the installation
African Union Calls For More Russian Investment
By Sarah Munthali in Sochi Russia African Union chairperson Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi has asked Russian and international firms to invest in Africa saying countries were already creating an enabling environment for international investments. “African countries are putting infrastructure development
Fight Against Quota System ‘Almost’ Over
By Salome Gangire Government has announced that it has abolished the use of quota policy in selecting students to secondary schools following consultative meetings it had with Livingstonia Synod of Church of Central African Presbyterian (CCAP). In a joint press
Malawi President Mutharika Meets Putin; Set to Address Russia-Africa Summit Thursday
By Sarah Munthali in Sochi, Russia Malawi President Arthur Peter Mutharika Wednesday ended his day one at the Russia-Africa Summit in Sochi, Russia with a one-on-one meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Sirius Park of Science and Art.
Youths Against Relocation Of Mzuzu Youth Centre
By Salome Gangire Youths in Mzuzu have demanded that government withdraws plans of relocating Mzuzu Youth Centre construction site from the city to Dunduzu observing that the area is far from the majority youths who reside within the city. The
Journalists Cautioned Against Sensationalism in GBV
By Rose Mahorya Journalists in the country have been advised to be careful with use of words that infringe on the rights of victims of gender based violence (GBV) and human trafficking. The call was made Monday in Mzuzu by
Minister Commends Mzuzu City Council For Development Efforts
By Peter Mseteka Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Ben Phiri has commended Mzuzu City Council for its continued efforts in developing the city despite economic challenges faced. Phiri was speaking Monday after visiting Nsilo waste facility and roads
DPP Urges Youth to Refrain from Political Violence
By Ireen Mseteka Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) senior member, also Minister of Health and Population, Jappie Mhango has advised the youth to refrain from taking part in any form of demonstrations for peace to prevail in the country. Speaking Sunday
Russia Eyes Malawi for Investment
By Sarah Munthali in Sochi, Russia Government says it expects Russia to invest in Malawi’s technology, energy and mining sectors to help in the economic development process of the country. Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Francis Kasaila expressed
Lions Cheers up Cancer Patients
By Fostina Mkandawire Members of Bwaila Lions Club Saturday donated assorted items at Kamuzu Central Hospital’s cancer pediatric ward. Speaking during the donation ceremony, President for Bwaila Lions Club, Innocent Jumbe said Cancer is a long term sickness therefore patients,
Chitipa Engages Tanzania On Ebola
By John Chihana- Ileje –Tanzania, MANA Chitipa District Council Friday engaged officials from Ileje District in Tanzania in a bid to develop common strategies in preventing the outbreak of Ebola in the two border districts. Sponsored by the Malawi Red
Women’s Dependency Fueling GBV
By Luke Kantayeni Most women in Malawi are said to be victims of gender based violence because they depend much on their husbands to provide all the basic needs in their families. Rural Women Assembly (RWA) Chairperson in Malawi, Alice
Malawi President Mutharika Arrives in Russia for Russia-Africa Summit
Malawi President Professor Peter Mutharika has arrived in Soche; Russia to attend the first ever Russia-Africa Economic Summit. President Mutharika left Malawi through Kamuzu International Airport for Russia in the morning hours of Monday, 21st October, 2019. Mutharika joins other
MACRA Facilitating National Addressing System
By Evance Chisiano Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) is facilitating introduction of National Addressing System of houses, streets and roads in Zomba after piloting it in selected areas in Blantyre where a complete and comprehensive property numbering and streets naming
University of Livingstonia Announces Expansion Plan
By Blessings Kaunda Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) Synod of Livingstonia has revealed it has plans to open two more University of Livingstonia campuses in Mzuzu. Currently, the university has one campus in Livingstonia (natives sometimes call the place
Love, Respect Mothers- Chimulirenji
By Ireen Mseteka The Vice President of the Republic of Malawi, Everton Chimulirenji has asked people in the country to love and respect their mothers for the tireless work they render to their children. He made the call Tuesday at
Council to Revive Sporting Culture
By Moses Nyirenda Lilongwe City Council (LCC) Sports Officer, Grace Thera- Chirambo has said the council is committed to reviving sporting culture among the youth in local communities in a quest to promoting various sporting disciplines in the country. She
FISP to Benefit 900,000 Smallholder Farmers
By Norah Hanke Minister Of Agriculture, Irrigation And Water Development, Kondwani Nankhumwa Says At Least 900,000 Smallholder Farmers From 28 Districts Will Benefit From This Year’s Farm Input Subsidy Programme (Fisp). The Minister Said This During A Press Briefing On
Malawian Pastor to Launch 35 Books
By Fostina Mkandawire Malawian based Pastor Esau Banda is set to launch 35 books on November 17, 2019 at Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe which have been written in one year. In an interview with Malawi News Agency,
Girls Need to Be Equipped With Knowledge
By Fostina Mkandawire Minister of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare, Mary Navicha on Thursday emphasized on the need to equip girls with necessary information as a means to end child marriages. Navicha was speaking in Lilongwe during the official
More Efforts Needed to Address Child Abuse
By Salome Gangire Stakeholders say there is still more work to be done to ensure the fight against child abuse is won in the country. The meeting by NGO Coalition on Child Rights (NGO-CCR) and Save the Children expressed the
Improve Access to Cervical Cancer Screening- Cancer Expert
By Watson Maingo Cervical Cancer Prevention Coordinator, Valluli Kondowe has tipped Salima District Health Office (DHO) to increase access for cervical cancer testing for women in rural areas. Speaking in an interview with Malawi News Agency on the side-lines of
Livingstonia Synod Calls for Peace Amid Post-Election Violence
By Zenak Matekenya Church and Society Programme of the Livingstonia Synod, has called on stakeholders to popularise discussions on peace in the wake of the post elections violence currently rocking the country. Speaking in Mzuzu on Thursday during a public
Uganda’s ‘Kill the Gays’ Bill is Back
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DPP’s 120 Days Fruitful- Governor
By Tionge Kasolota Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Regional Governor for Eastern Region, Julius Paipi, has described the 120 days that DPP has been in office following the May 21 polls as fruitful. He said this in an interview with Mana
Local Govt Ministry Geared To Complete Development Projects
By Ireen Kayira Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development says it is confident it will soon complete development projects that are currently being implemented across the country. The portfolio’s minister, Ben Phiri said this in Lilongwe on Monday during
Bullets, Wanderers Hail Parliament For Stadia Construction Approval
By John Sambani Nyasa Big Bullets and Mighty Be forward Wanderers has hailed parliament for approving K1.6 billion that will be used to construct two stadia for the teams. Members of Parliament (MPs) Tuesday approved K9.8 billion to the Ministry
SADC to Invest in Media, Advocacy
By Milca Chimbanga Manyozo, MANA South African Development Community (SADC) member states have been tipped to invest in media and advocacy programmes to increase the body’s visibility and spur success of the region’s integration efforts. Speaking during SADC National Committees
DPP Supporters Urged to Be ‘Free From Fear’
By Enalla Mnyenyembe Minister of Health and Population,Jappie Mhango, has urged people in the north to patronise Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) activities without fear. Mhango made the call at Mchenga Utuba during a Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) rally on Saturday.
Malawi: Huge Potential For Tourism Sector
By Tione Andsen Malawi has huge potential in the tourism sector which can help to create employment opportunities and worth. Governor of the Reserve Bank of Malawi, Dalitso Kabambe said this Monday evening at Egyptian Ambassador’s residents during a dinner
Africa’s First Smartphone Factory Opens in Rwanda
The Mara Group, a pan-African multi-sector business services company inaugurated Mara Phones manufacturing plant in Rwandan capital Kigali on Monday. The first phones made in Rwanda rolled off the assembly line last week at the factory located at Kigali special
MEC Warns Electoral Staff Ahead Of By-Elections
By Joshua Mphanda, MEC Stringer As by-election activities are underway in Lilongwe South Constituency, the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has issued a stern warning to electoral staff against complacence. The commission sounded the alarm during the training of the Election Supervisors
Malawi President Mutharika Calls for ‘Calm, Peace’ Amid Riots
By Fostina Mkandawire Malawi President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika on Tuesday called upon members of the clergy, Traditional Leaders and Civil Society organizations to unite in bringing peace in the country. Mutharika was speaking at the official ground-breaking ceremony of
Nurses Urged to Work Hard
By Peter Mseteka Minister of Health and Population, Jappie Mhango has urged newly graduated nurses to be resilient and hardworking in their work. He made the call on Friday at St Peters Cathedral Square during graduation of 116 nurses in
Six Killed in Road Accident
By Stanley Nkhondoyachepa & Sarah Munthali Four people died while nine others sustained injuries in Nkhotakota on Sunday after a minibus they were travelling in overturned at Kalimanjira Trading Centre in the district. Nkhotakota police Public Relations Officer, Williams Kaponda
Lilongwe By-Elections: MCP, DPP for Peace, Issue Based Politics
By Joshua Mphanda, MEC Stringer In anticipation for the November by-election in Lilongwe South Constituency, aspiring Members of Parliament have pledged to practice issue based campaign. The shadow MPs from the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)
Malawi Veep Chimulirenji Says No One Will Die Of Hunger
By Grace Kapatuka, Mana Malawi Vice President Everton Chimulirenji has said government is making all efforts to ensure that no one dies of hunger in the country. Chimulirenji who is also Minister responsible for Disaster Management Affairs made the remarks
Luanar Vet Students Return Home from Scotland
By Daniel John Namwini The first 12 final year veterinary students from the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) who went for a study visit to Scotland and are set to graduate in December this year, have recently
MACRA Set For World Radio Conference In Egypt
By Ireen Kayira The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) will this year, attend World Radio Conference (WRC) in Egypt from October 28 to November 22. MACRA Director of Finance, Henry Sirica said this on Wednesday during WRC stakeholder consultative meeting
Russian Federation Donates Medical Kit to Malawi
By Patricia Kapulula Russian Federation Thursday donated assorted medical supplies and kits to Government to manage post effects of floods especially on the health of the people. President Prof. Peter Mutharika declared a state of disaster early this year which
Ministry to Award Outstanding Teachers
By Patricia Kapulula The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST) will this Friday honour heads of secondary and primary schools as well as teachers that have demonstrated good management and leadership and outstanding commitment to their job despite challenging
Youths to Be Vigilant in Climate Change Interventions
By Tione Andsen Steve Sinnott Young Ambassadors for Malawi have called youths to be vigilant in mitigate the effects of climate change in the country. One of the Ambassadors, Jessy Nkhoma, 18 from Chilanga Community Day Secondary School (CDSS) made
China Commits to Enhancing BEAM Education Initiatives
By Lily Kampani Malawi First Lady Gertrude Mutharika has commended China for the continuous financial support they render to the Beatify Malawi (BEAM) trust to support vulnerable girls and boys with their educational needs. She made the remarks on Wednesday
Mutharika Promotes Missing MDF Soldiers
By James Mwale Malawi President Peter Mutharika Wednesday recognised and promoted two military officers who had gone missing during in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) during a peacekeeping mission. During the ceremony which took place at Kamuzu Palace in
Police Strives to Prevent Crimes During Mother’s Day
By Easter Khunga Mzuzu Police Station has organized sensitization meetings and youth outreach activities to help reduce crimes and accidents that happen during mother’s day celebrations. Speaking in an interview Monday, Mzuzu Police Station publicist, Edith Kachotsa said this is
Lack Of Digital X-Ray Machine, High Vacancy Rate Haunts Ntchisi Hospital
By Mphatso Nkuonera Authorities at Ntchisi District Hospital have appealed for support from well-wishers to assist the facility with a modern digital X-ray machine so it can offer quality and timely services to patients. Ntchisi Director of Health and Social
Against All Odds: Mutharika to Visit North Soon
By Blessings Kaunda Democratic Progressive Party officials in the north have reiterated that President Peter Mutharika will visit the region soon. Speaking at Msongwe Primary School Ground in Nkhata Bay, Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Vuwa Kaunda, said
Malawi, China Sign Agricultural Pact
By Patricia Kapulula The Malawi government and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) on Monday signed and exchanged letters for the third phase of the China Aid Agricultural Technical Cooperation Farm Project. The new phase of the project will disseminate
Kwa ‘George’ Star B1 in Love With Malawi
By Tionge Kasolota Zambia’s music icon, B1 real name Bruce Simbwalanga has described Malawi as his second home where he feels free and safe just like he feels when he is in Zambia. The Zambian Artist said this in an
Walter Flows For Forth Term
Football Association of Malawi (FAM) President Walter Nyamilandu has declared his intention to contest for fourth-term in the forthcoming FAM Elective Polls which is scheduled to take place in December. In a short statement which was televised live in local
Malawi President Mutharika Hails Common Vision Shared With Prince Harry
By Sylvester Kumwenda President Peter Mutharika says His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex Prince Harry remains a loyal partner in the development of Malawi and that his works in the nation aligns well with the presidents’ vision of transforming
MBC Innovations Award Winner Back From China
By Tiwonge Ndau Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) 2018 Innovations Award winner in environment category Gertrude Mlanga came back from China Wednesday where she went for a month-long training on environment and climate change. Mlanga, 25, was the first one among
MPs ‘Fight’ Over Secondary Schools
By Solister Mogha There was heated debate amongst Members of Parliament (MPs) in Blantyre District Friday during a full council meeting on where to construct seven community day secondary schools. Government with assistance from the American Government intends to construct
Minister Hails Lake Of Stars
By Sellaphine Banda Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism Salim Bagus has hailed this year’s edition of the Lake of Stars saying it will boost Malawi tourism industry as many people at the festival came from outside the country. Speaking
Independent MP Joins DPP
By Taonga Nyirenda Rumphi Central Constituency Member of Parliament (MP) Macdowel Chidumba Mkandawire, who won on independent ticket in the May 21 Tripartite Elections, has joined the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). He made the announcement Monday when Minister of
Mangochi Central MP to Lobby For Tourism University
By Tionge Kasolota Member of Parliament for Mangochi Central Victoria Kingston says she will lobby Parliament to consider constructing a tourism university in Mangochi to equip the youth with knowledge in the field. Kingston, who is chairperson for Mangochi Tourism
Malawi Chief Condemns Women Dressing
By Solister Mogha Senior Chief Kuntaja of Blantyre has condemned dressing of some women and girls saying it is one of the factors contributing to increased rape and defilement cases. Speaking during the commemoration of Day of African Child at
UN Appalled By Malawi’s Political Tension
By Fostina Mkandawire Malawi President Arthur Peter Mutharika says the United Nations (UN) is appalled by the violent conduct of some individuals in the country. Mutharika was speaking Saturday afternoon at Kamuzu International Airport in Lilongwe on arrival from New
Mugabe to Be Buried in Home Village
The Mugabe family has pulled a fast one on Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Zanu-PF, going ahead with plans to bury the late former head of state Robert Mugabe in his rural home area of Zvimba on Saturday. The development
Malawi Commits to Quality Health Delivery
By Evance Chisiano Government has pledged to work with the church and development partners to ensure promotion of quality education for nurses, midwives and other medical practitioners to achieve quality health care delivery system in Malawi. Vice President Everton Chimulirenji
Tourism Industry Contributing to Job Creation
By Norah Hanke The Department of Tourism has said the media tour it organised on September 25 to Game Haven was aimed at appreciating the job creation and corporate social responsibilities that the facility through tourism has managed to achieve
Malawi President Mutharika Courts New York Business Tycoon
By Deogratias Mmana, Malawi News Agency in New York, USA Malawi President Peter Mutharika on Wednesday met New York business tycoon, Thomas Barry, President and Chief Executive Officer for Zephyr Management and discussed business opportunities the company may bring to
Malawians March For Religious Tolerance, Peace
By MphatsoNkuonera United Religious Initiative -Malawi (URI) has called on religious leaders and its membership to be tolerant with other religious beliefs for them to counteract conflicts that emanate from religious misunderstandings. URI –Malawi interfaith marchers joined the rest of
Toll Gates Needed in Malawi
By Tione Andsen Malawi Road Administration Fund (RAF) has been challenged to consider installing toll gates within its road networks in order to broaden revenue generation capacity for the fund. The Challenge was made Tuesday by Chairperson of African Road
Exploits University Launches Flag
By McCarthy Mwalwimba Exploits University on Wednesday launched a flag to mark the execution of new plans the institution has following recent accreditation by National Council for Higher Education (NCHE). “This is a new beginning for Exploits University. Recently, we
No Lake Of Stars Tickets for Sale at Gate
By Sellaphine Banda Organisers of this year’s Lake of Stars scheduled for this weekend at Kachere Kastle in Nkhata Bay on the shores of Lake Malawi say all the tickets to the festival have been sold. Head of Media at
Malawi Veep Chimulirenji Warns Govt Officials
By Tionge Kasolota Vice President, Everton Chimulirenji who is also Minister of Disaster Management Affairs has warned government officials against diverting relief items meant for people affected by March disaster in Mangochi. He made the warning on Wednesday when he
Commonwealth Hails Malawi President Mutharika for Fighting Corruption
By Deogratias Mmana, Malawi News Agency in New York, USA The Commonwealth Secretary General Patricia Scotland has commended President Peter Mutharika for his commitment to fight corruption and climate change in Malawi. Scotland held bilateral talks with Mutharika on Tuesday
Child Marriages On the Increase In Malawi
By Mphatso Nkuonera World Vision International (WVI)has bemoaned increasing cases of early marriages despite government putting a minimum age of eighteen years for a girl to be acceptably married. The organisation’s National Director, Hazel Nyathi expressed the sentiments Tuesday at
Busy Schedule for Malawi President Mutharika at UNGA
By Deogratias Mmana , New York Malawi President Peter Mutharika and ministers that have accompanied him to this year’s United Nations General Assembly in New York have a busy schedule consisting of various high level meetings. Addressing the General Assembly
Local Government, Finance Ministries Armed to End Corruption
By Mphatso Sam and John Tembo Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, and that of Finance, Economic Planning and Development have joined forces to deal with corrupt practices in the country’s local councils. Minister of Local Government and Rural
US NAVY Seal Trains With Malawi Marine Soldiers
By Watson Maingo About 45 Malawi Defence Force (MDF) marines and boat crewmen have completed a one month long training organized under the Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCET) conducted by instructors from the US Navy Seal. Speaking to journalists after
Zitherepano Celebrates 22nd Birthday With Blacks
By Tionge Kasolota Zitherepano Club in Mangochi became a centre of attraction on Friday night as Black Missionaries Band dished out its best performance to mark the club’s 22nd anniversary. The Chileka-based reggae band had their equipment set by 21:30
Malawian Man Arrested For Defiling Wife
By Hendriner Kagwira The Malawi Police Service in Thyolo district on Thursday arrested a 24 year old man for allegedly defiling his 15 year old wife. The wife (name withheld) who comes from the area of Traditional Authority (T/A) Ngolongoliwa
Thyolo Awards Best Teachers
By Hendriner Kagwira Primary School Teachers in Thyolo were all smiles on Friday because for the first time, the District’s Education Office awarded 265 of them and their schools for their best performance in the last academic year. The awards
Malawi Gets UN Award
By Deogratias Mmana, New York, USA The United Nations is on Monday expected to give Malawi an award for the outstanding work and contribution the country is making in achieving the Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs) related Sustainable Development Goals. The
Queens Centre Star Takondwa Joins Thunder for Fast Five
Malawi National Netball Team, the Queens Star Takondwa Lwazi has joined Manchester Thunder for the fast five games scheduled for next month. The 27-year old Malawi Police Sergeant will link up with fellow Malawi stars Joyce Mvula and Lauren Ngwira,
Govt Optimistic Of Fertilizer Supply, Farmers Urged to Take Farming As Business
By Brenda Nkosi & Mary Makhiringa Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development, Kondwani Nankhumwa has expressed optimism that this year’s supply of fertilizer under the Farm Input Subsidy Programme (FISP) will be successful. Nankhumwa made the sentiments on Thursday
Mutharika in New York to Address UN General Assembly
By Deogratias Mmana, MANA Malawi President Professor Peter Mutharika arrived in New York in the United States of America on Thursday to attend this year’s 74th United Nations General Assembly. The president, who was accompanied by the First Lady, Gertrude
‘Cheating’ Girlfriend Forces Man to Commit Suicide
By Tiyanjane Nandie Mambucha A 25-year-old man of Dowa committed suicide on Monday by taking pesticides after suspecting that his girlfriend was going out with other men. Spokesperson for Dowa police, Sub Inspector Gladson M’bumpha identified the deceased as Chikondi
70-Year-Old Malawian Man Arrested for Illegal Clinic
By Brian Wasili The Malawi Police in Mwanza district on Monday arrested Sankhani Waya, 70, for operating a medical clinic without licence at Kamwendo Village in the area of Senior Chief Nthache in the district. Mwanza Police Station Public Relations
How should Mugabe Be Buried?
By Africa News Traditional chiefs in Zimbabwe are demanding that the body of former Zimbabwe president Robert Mugabe be buried according to spiritual traditions. Those requests have been part of a dispute over the final burial of Mugabe, who died
Govt Concerned With Tea Prices
By Yamikani Yapuwa Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development Wednesday expressed concern over the low price at which companies are buying tea from smallholder farmers in the country. Minister responsible, Kondwani Nankhumwa said this in Mulanje during a tour
Malawi to Share MDGS III at UNGA
By Patricia Kapulula Malawi President Arthur Peter Mutharika has assured the Malawi nation of fruitful discussions during this year’s United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session which is underway in New York. Mutharika said Malawi will tap from the meeting the
Malawian Pastors Urged to Invest
By Rodney Majawa Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) Blantyre Synod has urged it’s serving Pastors to invest realistically for their next life, besides their vocational career. In an interview with Malawi News Agency (Mana) Tuesday at the Synod’s Secretariat,
Rice Kills Malawian Student
By Cosmas Chimaliro Euthini Secondary School student died on Sunday when bags of rice from a track he was travelling in to school, fell on him. Confirming the development in an In an interview with Malawi News Agency, Headmaster for
Madagascar, Malawi Share Disaster Response Techniques
By Lawrence Chilomo A delegation from Madagascar recently visited Chikwawa where they engaged with the district’s civil protection committee and representatives of non – governmental organizations implementing disaster response interventions. Basically, the team wanted to see and learn how Malawi
Malawi President Mutharika Donates Stethoscopes to Medical Students
Malawi President Arthur Peter Mutharika has donated 100 stethoscopes to third year Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery students at the College of Medicine Lilongwe Campus as one way of ensuring that medical students have necessary equipment when carrying
Mutharika Leaves Wednesday for UNGA
Malawi President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika leaves Wednesday for 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in United States Of America. According to signed by Chief Secretary to the government Lloyd Muhara, President Mutharika will depart Kamuzu International
ANSA Distributes K35 Million Sporting Equipment
By Brian Wasili Adolescent Nutrition Sensitive Agriculture (ANSA) project has distributed bicycles and assorted sporting materials valued at K35 million to its partners in Mwanza aimed at promoting activities of the project in the district. In an interview with Malawi
‘Ochewa Ofewa’ Spoils Juvenile Inmates
By Moses Nyirenda Lilongwe based Chewa social Grouping dubbed ‘Ochewa Ofewa’ on Saturday visited Byzanzi Juvenile Prison in Dowa District to donate various items worth over MK500, 000. The donated items include bails of sugar, cooking oil, exercise books, soap
Tele-Centres Instrumental to Youth Empowerment
By Golden Kang’oma junior Minister of Information, Civic Education and Communications Technology, Mark Botomani has said that the establishments of Tele-centres in all districts constituencies are instrumental to youth empowerment as they could easily get exposed to the world. He
APAM Hails APM Over Albino Houses Allocation
By George Mponda Association of People Living with Albinism in Malawi (APAM) has hailed President Peter Mutharika’s administration for its plans to build houses for them in each district in the country. This comes following the presentation of K 1.7
Samuel Eto’s Son in Cameroon Under-17 World Cup Squad
Samuel Eto’o’s son Etienne Eto’o Pineda has been called-up to Cameroon’s initial squad for the Under-17 World Cup in Brazil. The 17-year-old is eligible to play for Spain, where he was born, but is now expected to commit to playing
Council Drills Junior Football Referees
By Moses Nyirenda Lilongwe City Council (LCC) through its sports department has drilled 14 junior referees of under-17 football players in refereeing techniques as a way of empowering youngsters to take part in refereeing junior football matches. Among the trained
Malawi President Mutharika Pays ‘Emotional’ Tribute to Mugabe
Malawi President Professor Peter Mutharika on Saturday paid an emotional tribute to Zimbabwe’s former President Robert Mugabe. In an interview at Robert Mugabe International Airport in Harare, Mutharika said Mugabe has left strong legacy. He said Mugabe fought that Africa
Lions Club to Fundraise For Kamuzu Central Hospital Paediatric Cancer Ward
By Ireen Kayira Lions Club District 412B (Malawi and Mozambique) has organised a lake cruise which is aimed at raising funds to support children at Kamuzu Central Hospital paediatric cancer ward. The annual fundraising activity will take place from October
Chiefs, Councilors Urged to Promote Rights Of Persons With Disability
By Peter Chilenga Women and Law in Southern Africa (WLSA- Malawi) has appealed to traditional leaders and councilors in Mulanje District to be proactive in ensuring that rights of persons with disabilities are followed in their respective communities. WLSA Malawi
Malawi to Recruit 500 Secondary School Teachers
By Tione Andsen Malawi government is geared to recruit 500 secondary school teachers in order to reduce teacher-student ratio. Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, William Susuwele Banda disclosed this Friday in Lilongwe when he made a Ministerial Statement on
Manchester Thunder Sign Malawi Queens Duo
By Alicia Turner (News Chain) & Leymack Publications Reigning Champions Manchester Thunder have signed Malawian shooter Joyce Mvula and defender Lauren Ngwira in time for the Women’s Super-league 2020 season. Mvula will return to Thunder for her fourth season where
Malawi President Mutharika Leaves for Mugabe Burial
Malawi President Professor Peter Mutharika will depart for Harare, Zimbabwe on Saturday to attend the funeral of former Zimbabwe president Comrade Robert Gabriel Mugabe. According to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mutharika will depart
Pros and Cons of Quota System in Malawi
Taking you three decades back, the autocratic Malawi Congress Party (MCP) regime sat down and hatched a divisive scheme that was aimed at isolating, marginalizing and suffocating Southern and Northern regions in terms of education opportunities in favor of Central
Chaos at Robert Mugabe’s Funeral, Hundreds Injured
Numerous people have reportedly been injured in a stampede at the viewing event for founding Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, as those in attendance jostled in an attempt to see the late leader’s body, SADC News has reported. Prior to this,
Minister Gives Lilongwe City Council 14 Days Ultimatum to Improve Sanitation
By Esnath Kalawe As part of ensuring hygiene in the Lilongwe City council, last Wednesday, Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Dr Ben Phiri had given authorities a deadline to improve sanitation services after observing filthy and unhealthy conditions
Flames, Botswana Match Grosses K11 Million
By Mphatso Sam The Malawi National Football Team 2022 World Cup qualifying match against Botswana raked K10.995 million gross from gate collection, an amount Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has described as satisfactory. Speaking in an interview with Malawi News
Malawi Draught Team Moves Three Steps Upwards On Global Ranking
By Blessings Kaunda Malawi has done it again, as two Malawi Draught International masters find their way into a ‘no-fly zone,’ for African athletes, which is a rare achievement in the world top 30 prize bracket in classic games. In
Tourism Sector Affected By Demonstrations
By Tione Andsen Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism, Salim Bagus has admitted that the anti-Jane Ansah demonstration have imparted negative to the development of the country’s tourism industry. He disclosed this Wednesday in Lilongwe when he launched 2019 National
Ministry Closes Kulima Gold Shop
By Tione Andsen Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism Wednesday closed Kulima Gold Kanengo Shop in Lilongwe belonging to Rab Processor for allegedly selling underweight fertilizers and other products. The Shop has been sealed after discovering that most products like
MERA Maintains Fuel, Electricity Prices
By Yamikani Yapuwa The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has maintained fuel prices despite an increase in the landing cost of the petrol, diesel and paraffin by 11.70 percent, 7.30 percent and 4.64 percent, respectively. A press statement on the
Airtel Africa Appoints New Regional Director
By Tiwonge Ndau Airtel Africa has announced the appointment of Ian Ferrao as its regional director of its East Africa business. Prior to joining Airtel Africa, Ferrao was the chief executive of Vodacom Tanzania, he also served as the Chief
Crime Rate Drops, Road Accidents Up 74%- Central Region Police
By Daniel Namwini Central Region Police haves reduced crime by 3.4 per cent while road accidents have increased by 74.3 per cent from January to June this year, 2019 compared to the same period last year (2018). Recently, Central Region
Malawi Finance Minister Unveils K1.7 Trillion Budget
By Sylvester Kumwenda Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development, Joseph Mwanamveka Monday presented to Parliament an estimated national expenditure of K1.731 trillion for the 2019-20 fiscal year. He presented the budget premised under the theme “Inclusive Growth and Economic
‘Mutharika Does Not Fear Anybody’
By Aliko Munde Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Regional Governor for the north, Kenneth Sanga, has said State President Peter Mutharika does not fear anybody and that he will soon hold rallies across the country. Sanga said this on Sunday at
Friction Emerges Over Where Mugabe Will Be Buried
By Kevin Samaita, Business Day The body of the late former president of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe, is expected to be flown to Harare on Wednesday for his burial on Sunday. The state funeral, which is expected to be the largest
Nigeria to Repatriate 600 Citizens from South Africa
Nigeria will repatriate about 600 citizens from South Africa this week following a wave of xenophobic violence that has sparked sharp exchanges between the two countries, a Nigerian diplomat said on Monday. “They are about 600 now” to be flown
Over 8 Billion Kwacha for Youth Initiatives
By Tikondane Vega Youth in the country can start smiling as President Prof. Peter Mutharika has announced that he has set-aside K8 Billion in the 2019-2020 budget scheduled to be tabled in Parliament on Monday, September 9, 2019. He said
Nsanje Inland Port Still On- Mutharika
By Tikondane Vega Malawi President Prof. Peter Mutharika has disclosed that he would still discussing with his Mozambican counterpart on matters bordering construction of Nsanje Inland Port saying once given go ahead the project would start. He said this at
Newly Crowned Miss Albinism Pledges to Uplift Lives
By Ireen Kayira Newly crowned Miss Albinism, Chikondi Kanjadza has pledged to help to uplift lives of young persons with albinism in the country. The first Mr and Miss Albinism and talent show 2019 which took place on Saturday and
Mutharika Calls For Unity Of Purpose
By Memory Kutengule Malawi President Prof. Peter Mutharika has said his government is more than willing to work with anyone regardless of political affiliation to develop the nation. The Malawi leader made the remarks on Sunday at Nchalo trading centre
Save the Children Applauds Children’s Parliament
By Brian Wasili Save the Children International has indicated that it is impressed to note that a number of successes have been registered in Mwanza District over the last three years that the organization has been conducting Children’s Parliament in
Teachers Warned Against Bragging Of Qualification in Class
By Solister Mogha Minister of Education Science and Technology, Dr William Susuwele Banda has warned teachers in various schools in the country to stop frightening students but rather inspire them to potentially achieve their goals. He issued a warning in
Malawi Govt Assures Tobacco Growers Of Quota Uplift
By John Tembo Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development, Kondwani Nankhumwa has assured tobacco growers that government would uplift the production quota in order to meet the estimated demand of 149,560,000 kilogrammes. He said this during a press briefing
Minister Awards Best 2019 PLSCE Candidates
By Synd Kalimbuka Minister of Education, Science and Technology, Dr. William Susuwele Banda has challenged hard working teachers and students that his Ministry would keep on recognizing them through various ways. The Minister said this after presiding over Zomba’s 2019
Govt Bemoans Loan Default By Business Persons
By Patricia Kapulula Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development, Joseph Mwanamvekha has bemoaned the loan default culture by some business community in the country saying such a tendency has led the financial sector to face challenges. He made the
Mutharika Commends Vendors For Contributing to Country’s Development
By Yamikani Yapuwa Malawi President Prof. Peter Mutharika has commended the role that vendors play describing them as an important aspect of the country’s economic development. He said this on Thursday when he visited the vendors at Blantyre Flea Market
Press Corporation PLC Profit Down 40 Percent
By Yamikani Yapuwa Press Corporation PLC has posted 40 per cent decrease in profits before tax from K31.49 billion in the first half of last year to K18.92 billion in the first half of 2019 which ended on June 30,
Kabwila Encourages Girls to Dream Big
By Moses Nyirenda One of the renowned female politicians, educators and feminists in the country, Dr Jessie Kabwila has advised girls in the country to keep their eyes on education if they want to achieve their goals and live happy
Mutharika Satisfied with Five Star Hotel Project in Blantyre
By Tiwonge Ndau Malawi leader Peter Mutharika has described the imposing Segeacoa Five Star Hotel under construction in Blantyre as a structure of international repute with potential of attracting investors and tourists. Speaking to journalists on Thursday at the Five
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On Imperialism “Africa must revert to what it was before the imperialists divided it. These are artificial divisions which we, in our pan-African concept, will seek to remove.” – Speech at Salisbury, 1962 “Stay with us, please remain in this
Zimbabwe Ex-President Robert Mugabe Dies
Zimbabwe’s founding leader Robert Mugabe has died in Singapore aged 95, according to International Media reports. Mugabe was ousted from power in a military coup in November 2017, was being treated in Singapore since April. Who Was Robert Mugabe? Robert
MBC Award Winner Off To China
By Tiwonge Ndau Malawi Broadcasting Station (MBC) Innovations Award winner on environment, Getrude Mlanga is off to China for a month long training on environment and climate change. Mlanga, 25, who won the MBC Innovations Award in 2018 is the
Mutharika Reaffirms Commitment to Uplifting Football
By Arkangel Tembo Malawi President Prof. Peter Mutharika has reaffirmed government’s commitment in supporting football in the country. He made the remarks on Wednesday in Blantyre during an audience with Nyasa Big Bullets and Be Forward Wanderers Officials, who were
Global Fund Confident In Malawi’s Use Of Funds
By Kondwani Magombo, MANA The Executive Director of the Global Fund Peter Sands says he has confidence in Malawi Government on the use of funds aimed at fighting HIV/Aids, Tuberculosis (TB) and malaria given the progress made so far. Sands
Chewa Chief Gawa Undi Calls for Tolerance Among Malawians
By Grace Kapatuka The Paramount Chief for Chewas in Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia, Kalonga Gawa Undi has asked Malawians to exercise tolerance for peace to prevail in the country. Speaking Saturday through one of his Ndunas at Mkaika Headquarters during
Chiefs Challenge Council On Development Committee Elections
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Japan to Support Malawi Projects
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Malawi Activists Investigating ‘Sex for Grades’
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Farmers Encouraged to Adopt Ecological-Friendly Agricultural Practices
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Malawi Election Case: AG Kaphale to Object to MCP’s Suleman Evidence
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Cultural Heritage Promotes Development
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Lilongwe Circumcise 100,000 Men
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Suspected Ebola Case in Malawi, Suspect Referred to Karonga District Hospital
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MUST Secures MK1.5 Billion Chinese Grant
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Phyzix Releases Michael Yekha
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By Sellaphine Banda Lilongwe Water Board (LWB) has projected that the city’s population, currently at one million, will grow to 3.8 million by 2045 which the institution fears will severely strain the water supply service to city residents. LWB Chief
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No One Will Die of Hunger, Mutharika Assures Malawians
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Man Killed for Alleged Adultery, Police Launch Manhunt
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Interchange Road to Be Ready in March
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Ghetto King Fredokiss to Engage Youth Through ‘League for Change’
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Tumaini Festival Unites DRC Refugees, Malawians
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Malawi Albinos For Economic Empowerment
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Malawi Voted 2nd Vice Chair of AU’s CCICT Bureau
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Russian Nuclear Company Eyes Malawi For Investment
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Chieftaincy Wrangles Haunt Economy
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Private Sector Participation in Health Service Vital
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Prison Warders Using Inmates’ Cells As Offices
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Malawi President Mutharika Asks Russia to Lead in Meaningful Investment
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Nigerian National Detained in Malawi for Smuggling Cocaine
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Minister Calls For Adoption Of Family Planning Methods
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Walter Installed As Paramount Chikulamayembe
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African Union Calls For More Russian Investment
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Malawi President Mutharika Meets Putin; Set to Address Russia-Africa Summit Thursday
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By Peter Mseteka Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Ben Phiri has commended Mzuzu City Council for its continued efforts in developing the city despite economic challenges faced. Phiri was speaking Monday after visiting Nsilo waste facility and roads
DPP Urges Youth to Refrain from Political Violence
By Ireen Mseteka Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) senior member, also Minister of Health and Population, Jappie Mhango has advised the youth to refrain from taking part in any form of demonstrations for peace to prevail in the country. Speaking Sunday
Russia Eyes Malawi for Investment
By Sarah Munthali in Sochi, Russia Government says it expects Russia to invest in Malawi’s technology, energy and mining sectors to help in the economic development process of the country. Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Francis Kasaila expressed
Lions Cheers up Cancer Patients
By Fostina Mkandawire Members of Bwaila Lions Club Saturday donated assorted items at Kamuzu Central Hospital’s cancer pediatric ward. Speaking during the donation ceremony, President for Bwaila Lions Club, Innocent Jumbe said Cancer is a long term sickness therefore patients,
Chitipa Engages Tanzania On Ebola
By John Chihana- Ileje –Tanzania, MANA Chitipa District Council Friday engaged officials from Ileje District in Tanzania in a bid to develop common strategies in preventing the outbreak of Ebola in the two border districts. Sponsored by the Malawi Red
Women’s Dependency Fueling GBV
By Luke Kantayeni Most women in Malawi are said to be victims of gender based violence because they depend much on their husbands to provide all the basic needs in their families. Rural Women Assembly (RWA) Chairperson in Malawi, Alice
Malawi President Mutharika Arrives in Russia for Russia-Africa Summit
Malawi President Professor Peter Mutharika has arrived in Soche; Russia to attend the first ever Russia-Africa Economic Summit. President Mutharika left Malawi through Kamuzu International Airport for Russia in the morning hours of Monday, 21st October, 2019. Mutharika joins other
MACRA Facilitating National Addressing System
By Evance Chisiano Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) is facilitating introduction of National Addressing System of houses, streets and roads in Zomba after piloting it in selected areas in Blantyre where a complete and comprehensive property numbering and streets naming
University of Livingstonia Announces Expansion Plan
By Blessings Kaunda Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) Synod of Livingstonia has revealed it has plans to open two more University of Livingstonia campuses in Mzuzu. Currently, the university has one campus in Livingstonia (natives sometimes call the place
Love, Respect Mothers- Chimulirenji
By Ireen Mseteka The Vice President of the Republic of Malawi, Everton Chimulirenji has asked people in the country to love and respect their mothers for the tireless work they render to their children. He made the call Tuesday at
Council to Revive Sporting Culture
By Moses Nyirenda Lilongwe City Council (LCC) Sports Officer, Grace Thera- Chirambo has said the council is committed to reviving sporting culture among the youth in local communities in a quest to promoting various sporting disciplines in the country. She
FISP to Benefit 900,000 Smallholder Farmers
By Norah Hanke Minister Of Agriculture, Irrigation And Water Development, Kondwani Nankhumwa Says At Least 900,000 Smallholder Farmers From 28 Districts Will Benefit From This Year’s Farm Input Subsidy Programme (Fisp). The Minister Said This During A Press Briefing On
Malawian Pastor to Launch 35 Books
By Fostina Mkandawire Malawian based Pastor Esau Banda is set to launch 35 books on November 17, 2019 at Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe which have been written in one year. In an interview with Malawi News Agency,
Girls Need to Be Equipped With Knowledge
By Fostina Mkandawire Minister of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare, Mary Navicha on Thursday emphasized on the need to equip girls with necessary information as a means to end child marriages. Navicha was speaking in Lilongwe during the official
More Efforts Needed to Address Child Abuse
By Salome Gangire Stakeholders say there is still more work to be done to ensure the fight against child abuse is won in the country. The meeting by NGO Coalition on Child Rights (NGO-CCR) and Save the Children expressed the
Improve Access to Cervical Cancer Screening- Cancer Expert
By Watson Maingo Cervical Cancer Prevention Coordinator, Valluli Kondowe has tipped Salima District Health Office (DHO) to increase access for cervical cancer testing for women in rural areas. Speaking in an interview with Malawi News Agency on the side-lines of
Livingstonia Synod Calls for Peace Amid Post-Election Violence
By Zenak Matekenya Church and Society Programme of the Livingstonia Synod, has called on stakeholders to popularise discussions on peace in the wake of the post elections violence currently rocking the country. Speaking in Mzuzu on Thursday during a public
Uganda’s ‘Kill the Gays’ Bill is Back
Uganda has announced plans to reintroduce a bill which would bring in the death penalty for homosexuals in the East African nation. The legislation – known as the ‘Kill the Gays’ bill – was nullified five years ago on a technicality,
DPP’s 120 Days Fruitful- Governor
By Tionge Kasolota Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Regional Governor for Eastern Region, Julius Paipi, has described the 120 days that DPP has been in office following the May 21 polls as fruitful. He said this in an interview with Mana
Local Govt Ministry Geared To Complete Development Projects
By Ireen Kayira Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development says it is confident it will soon complete development projects that are currently being implemented across the country. The portfolio’s minister, Ben Phiri said this in Lilongwe on Monday during
Bullets, Wanderers Hail Parliament For Stadia Construction Approval
By John Sambani Nyasa Big Bullets and Mighty Be forward Wanderers has hailed parliament for approving K1.6 billion that will be used to construct two stadia for the teams. Members of Parliament (MPs) Tuesday approved K9.8 billion to the Ministry
SADC to Invest in Media, Advocacy
By Milca Chimbanga Manyozo, MANA South African Development Community (SADC) member states have been tipped to invest in media and advocacy programmes to increase the body’s visibility and spur success of the region’s integration efforts. Speaking during SADC National Committees
DPP Supporters Urged to Be ‘Free From Fear’
By Enalla Mnyenyembe Minister of Health and Population,Jappie Mhango, has urged people in the north to patronise Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) activities without fear. Mhango made the call at Mchenga Utuba during a Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) rally on Saturday.
Malawi: Huge Potential For Tourism Sector
By Tione Andsen Malawi has huge potential in the tourism sector which can help to create employment opportunities and worth. Governor of the Reserve Bank of Malawi, Dalitso Kabambe said this Monday evening at Egyptian Ambassador’s residents during a dinner
Africa’s First Smartphone Factory Opens in Rwanda
The Mara Group, a pan-African multi-sector business services company inaugurated Mara Phones manufacturing plant in Rwandan capital Kigali on Monday. The first phones made in Rwanda rolled off the assembly line last week at the factory located at Kigali special
MEC Warns Electoral Staff Ahead Of By-Elections
By Joshua Mphanda, MEC Stringer As by-election activities are underway in Lilongwe South Constituency, the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has issued a stern warning to electoral staff against complacence. The commission sounded the alarm during the training of the Election Supervisors
Malawi President Mutharika Calls for ‘Calm, Peace’ Amid Riots
By Fostina Mkandawire Malawi President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika on Tuesday called upon members of the clergy, Traditional Leaders and Civil Society organizations to unite in bringing peace in the country. Mutharika was speaking at the official ground-breaking ceremony of
Nurses Urged to Work Hard
By Peter Mseteka Minister of Health and Population, Jappie Mhango has urged newly graduated nurses to be resilient and hardworking in their work. He made the call on Friday at St Peters Cathedral Square during graduation of 116 nurses in
Six Killed in Road Accident
By Stanley Nkhondoyachepa & Sarah Munthali Four people died while nine others sustained injuries in Nkhotakota on Sunday after a minibus they were travelling in overturned at Kalimanjira Trading Centre in the district. Nkhotakota police Public Relations Officer, Williams Kaponda
Lilongwe By-Elections: MCP, DPP for Peace, Issue Based Politics
By Joshua Mphanda, MEC Stringer In anticipation for the November by-election in Lilongwe South Constituency, aspiring Members of Parliament have pledged to practice issue based campaign. The shadow MPs from the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)
Malawi Veep Chimulirenji Says No One Will Die Of Hunger
By Grace Kapatuka, Mana Malawi Vice President Everton Chimulirenji has said government is making all efforts to ensure that no one dies of hunger in the country. Chimulirenji who is also Minister responsible for Disaster Management Affairs made the remarks
Luanar Vet Students Return Home from Scotland
By Daniel John Namwini The first 12 final year veterinary students from the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) who went for a study visit to Scotland and are set to graduate in December this year, have recently
MACRA Set For World Radio Conference In Egypt
By Ireen Kayira The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) will this year, attend World Radio Conference (WRC) in Egypt from October 28 to November 22. MACRA Director of Finance, Henry Sirica said this on Wednesday during WRC stakeholder consultative meeting
Russian Federation Donates Medical Kit to Malawi
By Patricia Kapulula Russian Federation Thursday donated assorted medical supplies and kits to Government to manage post effects of floods especially on the health of the people. President Prof. Peter Mutharika declared a state of disaster early this year which
Ministry to Award Outstanding Teachers
By Patricia Kapulula The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST) will this Friday honour heads of secondary and primary schools as well as teachers that have demonstrated good management and leadership and outstanding commitment to their job despite challenging
Youths to Be Vigilant in Climate Change Interventions
By Tione Andsen Steve Sinnott Young Ambassadors for Malawi have called youths to be vigilant in mitigate the effects of climate change in the country. One of the Ambassadors, Jessy Nkhoma, 18 from Chilanga Community Day Secondary School (CDSS) made
China Commits to Enhancing BEAM Education Initiatives
By Lily Kampani Malawi First Lady Gertrude Mutharika has commended China for the continuous financial support they render to the Beatify Malawi (BEAM) trust to support vulnerable girls and boys with their educational needs. She made the remarks on Wednesday
Mutharika Promotes Missing MDF Soldiers
By James Mwale Malawi President Peter Mutharika Wednesday recognised and promoted two military officers who had gone missing during in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) during a peacekeeping mission. During the ceremony which took place at Kamuzu Palace in
Police Strives to Prevent Crimes During Mother’s Day
By Easter Khunga Mzuzu Police Station has organized sensitization meetings and youth outreach activities to help reduce crimes and accidents that happen during mother’s day celebrations. Speaking in an interview Monday, Mzuzu Police Station publicist, Edith Kachotsa said this is
Lack Of Digital X-Ray Machine, High Vacancy Rate Haunts Ntchisi Hospital
By Mphatso Nkuonera Authorities at Ntchisi District Hospital have appealed for support from well-wishers to assist the facility with a modern digital X-ray machine so it can offer quality and timely services to patients. Ntchisi Director of Health and Social
Against All Odds: Mutharika to Visit North Soon
By Blessings Kaunda Democratic Progressive Party officials in the north have reiterated that President Peter Mutharika will visit the region soon. Speaking at Msongwe Primary School Ground in Nkhata Bay, Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Vuwa Kaunda, said
Malawi, China Sign Agricultural Pact
By Patricia Kapulula The Malawi government and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) on Monday signed and exchanged letters for the third phase of the China Aid Agricultural Technical Cooperation Farm Project. The new phase of the project will disseminate
Kwa ‘George’ Star B1 in Love With Malawi
By Tionge Kasolota Zambia’s music icon, B1 real name Bruce Simbwalanga has described Malawi as his second home where he feels free and safe just like he feels when he is in Zambia. The Zambian Artist said this in an
Walter Flows For Forth Term
Football Association of Malawi (FAM) President Walter Nyamilandu has declared his intention to contest for fourth-term in the forthcoming FAM Elective Polls which is scheduled to take place in December. In a short statement which was televised live in local
Malawi President Mutharika Hails Common Vision Shared With Prince Harry
By Sylvester Kumwenda President Peter Mutharika says His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex Prince Harry remains a loyal partner in the development of Malawi and that his works in the nation aligns well with the presidents’ vision of transforming
MBC Innovations Award Winner Back From China
By Tiwonge Ndau Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) 2018 Innovations Award winner in environment category Gertrude Mlanga came back from China Wednesday where she went for a month-long training on environment and climate change. Mlanga, 25, was the first one among
MPs ‘Fight’ Over Secondary Schools
By Solister Mogha There was heated debate amongst Members of Parliament (MPs) in Blantyre District Friday during a full council meeting on where to construct seven community day secondary schools. Government with assistance from the American Government intends to construct
Minister Hails Lake Of Stars
By Sellaphine Banda Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism Salim Bagus has hailed this year’s edition of the Lake of Stars saying it will boost Malawi tourism industry as many people at the festival came from outside the country. Speaking
Independent MP Joins DPP
By Taonga Nyirenda Rumphi Central Constituency Member of Parliament (MP) Macdowel Chidumba Mkandawire, who won on independent ticket in the May 21 Tripartite Elections, has joined the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). He made the announcement Monday when Minister of
Mangochi Central MP to Lobby For Tourism University
By Tionge Kasolota Member of Parliament for Mangochi Central Victoria Kingston says she will lobby Parliament to consider constructing a tourism university in Mangochi to equip the youth with knowledge in the field. Kingston, who is chairperson for Mangochi Tourism
Malawi Chief Condemns Women Dressing
By Solister Mogha Senior Chief Kuntaja of Blantyre has condemned dressing of some women and girls saying it is one of the factors contributing to increased rape and defilement cases. Speaking during the commemoration of Day of African Child at
UN Appalled By Malawi’s Political Tension
By Fostina Mkandawire Malawi President Arthur Peter Mutharika says the United Nations (UN) is appalled by the violent conduct of some individuals in the country. Mutharika was speaking Saturday afternoon at Kamuzu International Airport in Lilongwe on arrival from New
Mugabe to Be Buried in Home Village
The Mugabe family has pulled a fast one on Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Zanu-PF, going ahead with plans to bury the late former head of state Robert Mugabe in his rural home area of Zvimba on Saturday. The development
Malawi Commits to Quality Health Delivery
By Evance Chisiano Government has pledged to work with the church and development partners to ensure promotion of quality education for nurses, midwives and other medical practitioners to achieve quality health care delivery system in Malawi. Vice President Everton Chimulirenji
Tourism Industry Contributing to Job Creation
By Norah Hanke The Department of Tourism has said the media tour it organised on September 25 to Game Haven was aimed at appreciating the job creation and corporate social responsibilities that the facility through tourism has managed to achieve
Malawi President Mutharika Courts New York Business Tycoon
By Deogratias Mmana, Malawi News Agency in New York, USA Malawi President Peter Mutharika on Wednesday met New York business tycoon, Thomas Barry, President and Chief Executive Officer for Zephyr Management and discussed business opportunities the company may bring to
Malawians March For Religious Tolerance, Peace
By MphatsoNkuonera United Religious Initiative -Malawi (URI) has called on religious leaders and its membership to be tolerant with other religious beliefs for them to counteract conflicts that emanate from religious misunderstandings. URI –Malawi interfaith marchers joined the rest of
Toll Gates Needed in Malawi
By Tione Andsen Malawi Road Administration Fund (RAF) has been challenged to consider installing toll gates within its road networks in order to broaden revenue generation capacity for the fund. The Challenge was made Tuesday by Chairperson of African Road
Exploits University Launches Flag
By McCarthy Mwalwimba Exploits University on Wednesday launched a flag to mark the execution of new plans the institution has following recent accreditation by National Council for Higher Education (NCHE). “This is a new beginning for Exploits University. Recently, we
No Lake Of Stars Tickets for Sale at Gate
By Sellaphine Banda Organisers of this year’s Lake of Stars scheduled for this weekend at Kachere Kastle in Nkhata Bay on the shores of Lake Malawi say all the tickets to the festival have been sold. Head of Media at
Malawi Veep Chimulirenji Warns Govt Officials
By Tionge Kasolota Vice President, Everton Chimulirenji who is also Minister of Disaster Management Affairs has warned government officials against diverting relief items meant for people affected by March disaster in Mangochi. He made the warning on Wednesday when he
Commonwealth Hails Malawi President Mutharika for Fighting Corruption
By Deogratias Mmana, Malawi News Agency in New York, USA The Commonwealth Secretary General Patricia Scotland has commended President Peter Mutharika for his commitment to fight corruption and climate change in Malawi. Scotland held bilateral talks with Mutharika on Tuesday
Child Marriages On the Increase In Malawi
By Mphatso Nkuonera World Vision International (WVI)has bemoaned increasing cases of early marriages despite government putting a minimum age of eighteen years for a girl to be acceptably married. The organisation’s National Director, Hazel Nyathi expressed the sentiments Tuesday at
Busy Schedule for Malawi President Mutharika at UNGA
By Deogratias Mmana , New York Malawi President Peter Mutharika and ministers that have accompanied him to this year’s United Nations General Assembly in New York have a busy schedule consisting of various high level meetings. Addressing the General Assembly
Local Government, Finance Ministries Armed to End Corruption
By Mphatso Sam and John Tembo Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, and that of Finance, Economic Planning and Development have joined forces to deal with corrupt practices in the country’s local councils. Minister of Local Government and Rural
US NAVY Seal Trains With Malawi Marine Soldiers
By Watson Maingo About 45 Malawi Defence Force (MDF) marines and boat crewmen have completed a one month long training organized under the Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCET) conducted by instructors from the US Navy Seal. Speaking to journalists after
Zitherepano Celebrates 22nd Birthday With Blacks
By Tionge Kasolota Zitherepano Club in Mangochi became a centre of attraction on Friday night as Black Missionaries Band dished out its best performance to mark the club’s 22nd anniversary. The Chileka-based reggae band had their equipment set by 21:30
Malawian Man Arrested For Defiling Wife
By Hendriner Kagwira The Malawi Police Service in Thyolo district on Thursday arrested a 24 year old man for allegedly defiling his 15 year old wife. The wife (name withheld) who comes from the area of Traditional Authority (T/A) Ngolongoliwa
Thyolo Awards Best Teachers
By Hendriner Kagwira Primary School Teachers in Thyolo were all smiles on Friday because for the first time, the District’s Education Office awarded 265 of them and their schools for their best performance in the last academic year. The awards
Malawi Gets UN Award
By Deogratias Mmana, New York, USA The United Nations is on Monday expected to give Malawi an award for the outstanding work and contribution the country is making in achieving the Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs) related Sustainable Development Goals. The
Queens Centre Star Takondwa Joins Thunder for Fast Five
Malawi National Netball Team, the Queens Star Takondwa Lwazi has joined Manchester Thunder for the fast five games scheduled for next month. The 27-year old Malawi Police Sergeant will link up with fellow Malawi stars Joyce Mvula and Lauren Ngwira,
Govt Optimistic Of Fertilizer Supply, Farmers Urged to Take Farming As Business
By Brenda Nkosi & Mary Makhiringa Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development, Kondwani Nankhumwa has expressed optimism that this year’s supply of fertilizer under the Farm Input Subsidy Programme (FISP) will be successful. Nankhumwa made the sentiments on Thursday
Mutharika in New York to Address UN General Assembly
By Deogratias Mmana, MANA Malawi President Professor Peter Mutharika arrived in New York in the United States of America on Thursday to attend this year’s 74th United Nations General Assembly. The president, who was accompanied by the First Lady, Gertrude
‘Cheating’ Girlfriend Forces Man to Commit Suicide
By Tiyanjane Nandie Mambucha A 25-year-old man of Dowa committed suicide on Monday by taking pesticides after suspecting that his girlfriend was going out with other men. Spokesperson for Dowa police, Sub Inspector Gladson M’bumpha identified the deceased as Chikondi
70-Year-Old Malawian Man Arrested for Illegal Clinic
By Brian Wasili The Malawi Police in Mwanza district on Monday arrested Sankhani Waya, 70, for operating a medical clinic without licence at Kamwendo Village in the area of Senior Chief Nthache in the district. Mwanza Police Station Public Relations
How should Mugabe Be Buried?
By Africa News Traditional chiefs in Zimbabwe are demanding that the body of former Zimbabwe president Robert Mugabe be buried according to spiritual traditions. Those requests have been part of a dispute over the final burial of Mugabe, who died
Govt Concerned With Tea Prices
By Yamikani Yapuwa Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development Wednesday expressed concern over the low price at which companies are buying tea from smallholder farmers in the country. Minister responsible, Kondwani Nankhumwa said this in Mulanje during a tour
Malawi to Share MDGS III at UNGA
By Patricia Kapulula Malawi President Arthur Peter Mutharika has assured the Malawi nation of fruitful discussions during this year’s United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session which is underway in New York. Mutharika said Malawi will tap from the meeting the
Malawian Pastors Urged to Invest
By Rodney Majawa Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) Blantyre Synod has urged it’s serving Pastors to invest realistically for their next life, besides their vocational career. In an interview with Malawi News Agency (Mana) Tuesday at the Synod’s Secretariat,
Rice Kills Malawian Student
By Cosmas Chimaliro Euthini Secondary School student died on Sunday when bags of rice from a track he was travelling in to school, fell on him. Confirming the development in an In an interview with Malawi News Agency, Headmaster for
Madagascar, Malawi Share Disaster Response Techniques
By Lawrence Chilomo A delegation from Madagascar recently visited Chikwawa where they engaged with the district’s civil protection committee and representatives of non – governmental organizations implementing disaster response interventions. Basically, the team wanted to see and learn how Malawi
Malawi President Mutharika Donates Stethoscopes to Medical Students
Malawi President Arthur Peter Mutharika has donated 100 stethoscopes to third year Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery students at the College of Medicine Lilongwe Campus as one way of ensuring that medical students have necessary equipment when carrying
Mutharika Leaves Wednesday for UNGA
Malawi President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika leaves Wednesday for 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in United States Of America. According to signed by Chief Secretary to the government Lloyd Muhara, President Mutharika will depart Kamuzu International
ANSA Distributes K35 Million Sporting Equipment
By Brian Wasili Adolescent Nutrition Sensitive Agriculture (ANSA) project has distributed bicycles and assorted sporting materials valued at K35 million to its partners in Mwanza aimed at promoting activities of the project in the district. In an interview with Malawi
‘Ochewa Ofewa’ Spoils Juvenile Inmates
By Moses Nyirenda Lilongwe based Chewa social Grouping dubbed ‘Ochewa Ofewa’ on Saturday visited Byzanzi Juvenile Prison in Dowa District to donate various items worth over MK500, 000. The donated items include bails of sugar, cooking oil, exercise books, soap
Tele-Centres Instrumental to Youth Empowerment
By Golden Kang’oma junior Minister of Information, Civic Education and Communications Technology, Mark Botomani has said that the establishments of Tele-centres in all districts constituencies are instrumental to youth empowerment as they could easily get exposed to the world. He
APAM Hails APM Over Albino Houses Allocation
By George Mponda Association of People Living with Albinism in Malawi (APAM) has hailed President Peter Mutharika’s administration for its plans to build houses for them in each district in the country. This comes following the presentation of K 1.7
Samuel Eto’s Son in Cameroon Under-17 World Cup Squad
Samuel Eto’o’s son Etienne Eto’o Pineda has been called-up to Cameroon’s initial squad for the Under-17 World Cup in Brazil. The 17-year-old is eligible to play for Spain, where he was born, but is now expected to commit to playing
Council Drills Junior Football Referees
By Moses Nyirenda Lilongwe City Council (LCC) through its sports department has drilled 14 junior referees of under-17 football players in refereeing techniques as a way of empowering youngsters to take part in refereeing junior football matches. Among the trained
Malawi President Mutharika Pays ‘Emotional’ Tribute to Mugabe
Malawi President Professor Peter Mutharika on Saturday paid an emotional tribute to Zimbabwe’s former President Robert Mugabe. In an interview at Robert Mugabe International Airport in Harare, Mutharika said Mugabe has left strong legacy. He said Mugabe fought that Africa
Lions Club to Fundraise For Kamuzu Central Hospital Paediatric Cancer Ward
By Ireen Kayira Lions Club District 412B (Malawi and Mozambique) has organised a lake cruise which is aimed at raising funds to support children at Kamuzu Central Hospital paediatric cancer ward. The annual fundraising activity will take place from October
Chiefs, Councilors Urged to Promote Rights Of Persons With Disability
By Peter Chilenga Women and Law in Southern Africa (WLSA- Malawi) has appealed to traditional leaders and councilors in Mulanje District to be proactive in ensuring that rights of persons with disabilities are followed in their respective communities. WLSA Malawi
Malawi to Recruit 500 Secondary School Teachers
By Tione Andsen Malawi government is geared to recruit 500 secondary school teachers in order to reduce teacher-student ratio. Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, William Susuwele Banda disclosed this Friday in Lilongwe when he made a Ministerial Statement on
Manchester Thunder Sign Malawi Queens Duo
By Alicia Turner (News Chain) & Leymack Publications Reigning Champions Manchester Thunder have signed Malawian shooter Joyce Mvula and defender Lauren Ngwira in time for the Women’s Super-league 2020 season. Mvula will return to Thunder for her fourth season where
Malawi President Mutharika Leaves for Mugabe Burial
Malawi President Professor Peter Mutharika will depart for Harare, Zimbabwe on Saturday to attend the funeral of former Zimbabwe president Comrade Robert Gabriel Mugabe. According to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mutharika will depart
Pros and Cons of Quota System in Malawi
Taking you three decades back, the autocratic Malawi Congress Party (MCP) regime sat down and hatched a divisive scheme that was aimed at isolating, marginalizing and suffocating Southern and Northern regions in terms of education opportunities in favor of Central
Chaos at Robert Mugabe’s Funeral, Hundreds Injured
Numerous people have reportedly been injured in a stampede at the viewing event for founding Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, as those in attendance jostled in an attempt to see the late leader’s body, SADC News has reported. Prior to this,
Minister Gives Lilongwe City Council 14 Days Ultimatum to Improve Sanitation
By Esnath Kalawe As part of ensuring hygiene in the Lilongwe City council, last Wednesday, Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Dr Ben Phiri had given authorities a deadline to improve sanitation services after observing filthy and unhealthy conditions
Flames, Botswana Match Grosses K11 Million
By Mphatso Sam The Malawi National Football Team 2022 World Cup qualifying match against Botswana raked K10.995 million gross from gate collection, an amount Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has described as satisfactory. Speaking in an interview with Malawi News
Malawi Draught Team Moves Three Steps Upwards On Global Ranking
By Blessings Kaunda Malawi has done it again, as two Malawi Draught International masters find their way into a ‘no-fly zone,’ for African athletes, which is a rare achievement in the world top 30 prize bracket in classic games. In
Tourism Sector Affected By Demonstrations
By Tione Andsen Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism, Salim Bagus has admitted that the anti-Jane Ansah demonstration have imparted negative to the development of the country’s tourism industry. He disclosed this Wednesday in Lilongwe when he launched 2019 National
Ministry Closes Kulima Gold Shop
By Tione Andsen Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism Wednesday closed Kulima Gold Kanengo Shop in Lilongwe belonging to Rab Processor for allegedly selling underweight fertilizers and other products. The Shop has been sealed after discovering that most products like
MERA Maintains Fuel, Electricity Prices
By Yamikani Yapuwa The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has maintained fuel prices despite an increase in the landing cost of the petrol, diesel and paraffin by 11.70 percent, 7.30 percent and 4.64 percent, respectively. A press statement on the
Airtel Africa Appoints New Regional Director
By Tiwonge Ndau Airtel Africa has announced the appointment of Ian Ferrao as its regional director of its East Africa business. Prior to joining Airtel Africa, Ferrao was the chief executive of Vodacom Tanzania, he also served as the Chief
Crime Rate Drops, Road Accidents Up 74%- Central Region Police
By Daniel Namwini Central Region Police haves reduced crime by 3.4 per cent while road accidents have increased by 74.3 per cent from January to June this year, 2019 compared to the same period last year (2018). Recently, Central Region
Malawi Finance Minister Unveils K1.7 Trillion Budget
By Sylvester Kumwenda Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development, Joseph Mwanamveka Monday presented to Parliament an estimated national expenditure of K1.731 trillion for the 2019-20 fiscal year. He presented the budget premised under the theme “Inclusive Growth and Economic
‘Mutharika Does Not Fear Anybody’
By Aliko Munde Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Regional Governor for the north, Kenneth Sanga, has said State President Peter Mutharika does not fear anybody and that he will soon hold rallies across the country. Sanga said this on Sunday at
Friction Emerges Over Where Mugabe Will Be Buried
By Kevin Samaita, Business Day The body of the late former president of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe, is expected to be flown to Harare on Wednesday for his burial on Sunday. The state funeral, which is expected to be the largest
Nigeria to Repatriate 600 Citizens from South Africa
Nigeria will repatriate about 600 citizens from South Africa this week following a wave of xenophobic violence that has sparked sharp exchanges between the two countries, a Nigerian diplomat said on Monday. “They are about 600 now” to be flown
Over 8 Billion Kwacha for Youth Initiatives
By Tikondane Vega Youth in the country can start smiling as President Prof. Peter Mutharika has announced that he has set-aside K8 Billion in the 2019-2020 budget scheduled to be tabled in Parliament on Monday, September 9, 2019. He said
Nsanje Inland Port Still On- Mutharika
By Tikondane Vega Malawi President Prof. Peter Mutharika has disclosed that he would still discussing with his Mozambican counterpart on matters bordering construction of Nsanje Inland Port saying once given go ahead the project would start. He said this at
Newly Crowned Miss Albinism Pledges to Uplift Lives
By Ireen Kayira Newly crowned Miss Albinism, Chikondi Kanjadza has pledged to help to uplift lives of young persons with albinism in the country. The first Mr and Miss Albinism and talent show 2019 which took place on Saturday and
Mutharika Calls For Unity Of Purpose
By Memory Kutengule Malawi President Prof. Peter Mutharika has said his government is more than willing to work with anyone regardless of political affiliation to develop the nation. The Malawi leader made the remarks on Sunday at Nchalo trading centre
Save the Children Applauds Children’s Parliament
By Brian Wasili Save the Children International has indicated that it is impressed to note that a number of successes have been registered in Mwanza District over the last three years that the organization has been conducting Children’s Parliament in
Teachers Warned Against Bragging Of Qualification in Class
By Solister Mogha Minister of Education Science and Technology, Dr William Susuwele Banda has warned teachers in various schools in the country to stop frightening students but rather inspire them to potentially achieve their goals. He issued a warning in
Malawi Govt Assures Tobacco Growers Of Quota Uplift
By John Tembo Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development, Kondwani Nankhumwa has assured tobacco growers that government would uplift the production quota in order to meet the estimated demand of 149,560,000 kilogrammes. He said this during a press briefing
Minister Awards Best 2019 PLSCE Candidates
By Synd Kalimbuka Minister of Education, Science and Technology, Dr. William Susuwele Banda has challenged hard working teachers and students that his Ministry would keep on recognizing them through various ways. The Minister said this after presiding over Zomba’s 2019
Govt Bemoans Loan Default By Business Persons
By Patricia Kapulula Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development, Joseph Mwanamvekha has bemoaned the loan default culture by some business community in the country saying such a tendency has led the financial sector to face challenges. He made the
Mutharika Commends Vendors For Contributing to Country’s Development
By Yamikani Yapuwa Malawi President Prof. Peter Mutharika has commended the role that vendors play describing them as an important aspect of the country’s economic development. He said this on Thursday when he visited the vendors at Blantyre Flea Market
Press Corporation PLC Profit Down 40 Percent
By Yamikani Yapuwa Press Corporation PLC has posted 40 per cent decrease in profits before tax from K31.49 billion in the first half of last year to K18.92 billion in the first half of 2019 which ended on June 30,
Kabwila Encourages Girls to Dream Big
By Moses Nyirenda One of the renowned female politicians, educators and feminists in the country, Dr Jessie Kabwila has advised girls in the country to keep their eyes on education if they want to achieve their goals and live happy
Mutharika Satisfied with Five Star Hotel Project in Blantyre
By Tiwonge Ndau Malawi leader Peter Mutharika has described the imposing Segeacoa Five Star Hotel under construction in Blantyre as a structure of international repute with potential of attracting investors and tourists. Speaking to journalists on Thursday at the Five
Robert Mugabe’s Most Famous Quotes
On Imperialism “Africa must revert to what it was before the imperialists divided it. These are artificial divisions which we, in our pan-African concept, will seek to remove.” – Speech at Salisbury, 1962 “Stay with us, please remain in this
Zimbabwe Ex-President Robert Mugabe Dies
Zimbabwe’s founding leader Robert Mugabe has died in Singapore aged 95, according to International Media reports. Mugabe was ousted from power in a military coup in November 2017, was being treated in Singapore since April. Who Was Robert Mugabe? Robert
MBC Award Winner Off To China
By Tiwonge Ndau Malawi Broadcasting Station (MBC) Innovations Award winner on environment, Getrude Mlanga is off to China for a month long training on environment and climate change. Mlanga, 25, who won the MBC Innovations Award in 2018 is the
Mutharika Reaffirms Commitment to Uplifting Football
By Arkangel Tembo Malawi President Prof. Peter Mutharika has reaffirmed government’s commitment in supporting football in the country. He made the remarks on Wednesday in Blantyre during an audience with Nyasa Big Bullets and Be Forward Wanderers Officials, who were
Global Fund Confident In Malawi’s Use Of Funds
By Kondwani Magombo, MANA The Executive Director of the Global Fund Peter Sands says he has confidence in Malawi Government on the use of funds aimed at fighting HIV/Aids, Tuberculosis (TB) and malaria given the progress made so far. Sands
Chewa Chief Gawa Undi Calls for Tolerance Among Malawians
By Grace Kapatuka The Paramount Chief for Chewas in Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia, Kalonga Gawa Undi has asked Malawians to exercise tolerance for peace to prevail in the country. Speaking Saturday through one of his Ndunas at Mkaika Headquarters during
Chiefs Challenge Council On Development Committee Elections
By Synd Kalimbuka Chiefs in Zomba District have challenged the council to stop elections of Area Development Committees (ADCs) unless there is good consultation and involvement of relevant stakeholders. The chiefs accused Zomba District Council secretariat for not informing traditional
Japan to Support Malawi Projects
By Kondwani Magombo in Japan, MANA Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has said it would continue having dialogue with Malawi government on the Chileka Airport and Mtayamoyo Bridge among other projects the country is seeking support for. JICA Executive Senior
Poly Alumni Fundraise for Needy Students Via SMS Campaign
By Sellaphine Banda The Polytechnic Alumni Association (PAA) has organized an SMS campaign for the purpose of raising funds for the needy students at the university. In an interview with Malawi News Agency (Mana), Edna Nkono who is PAA fund
Villagers Admitted after Drinking ‘Sweet Beer’
By Linda Likomwa Nineteen people were on Sunday admitted at Chiradzulu District Hospital after drinking sweet beer (Thobwa) at an initiation ceremony. Chiradzulu Police Deputy Publicist, Sub Inspector Vincent Khola confirmed the development on Monday, saying the 19 took Thobwa
Tobacco Rejection Sales Drops
By Mphatso Sam Tobacco rejection sales rate has dropped to 25 per cent since the opening of the 2019 tobacco marketing season in April, Tobacco Commission (TC) Corporate Planning and Development Manager Hellings Nasoni has said. In an interview on
She-Flames Star Tabitha Among Cosafa Heroines
By Mphatso Sam Malawi National Women’s Football team captain, Tabitha Chawinga is among the list of five heroines of Council for Southern Africa Football Association (COSAFA) Women’s Championship of all time. In a statement from COSAFA, even though the 23-year-old
African Export-Import Bank President Oramah to Meet Mutharika
By Loness Gwazanga African Export-Import Bank (AFRIEXIM) President, Professor Benedict Oramah will visit Malawi on July 17, this year (2019) to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with President Peter Mutharika on a number of projects to be implemented in
Jane Ansah Will Not Fall
By Tiwonge Ndau Minister of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare, Mary Navicha has said Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Chairperson, Justice Jane Ansah will not resign as MEC Chairperson. The minister said this Wednesday during a women- pro- Jane Ansah-
Mutharika Leads Malawians In Independence Prayers
By Loness Gwazanga, MANA President Peter Mutharika on Saturday led the nation in independence celebration prayers held in Blantyre under the theme ‘Cerebrating our freedom with peace, unity and love’. The interdenominational prayers which attracted Malawians from all walks of
Malawi Plants over 50 Million Trees
By Mwai Mkwapatira, MANA The country has planted over 50 million trees in the just ended tree planting season against a 60 million target. Ministry of Natural Resources, Energy and Mining has since expressed satisfaction over the number of planted
Good Decision Trick – Six Thinking Hats
Looking at a Decision From All Points of View By Leyman Publications Changing your thinking style could help you to find new solutions to tricky problems. What is your instinctive approach to decision making? If you’re naturally optimistic, then chances
Chiefs Urged to Avoid Corruption
By Chikondi Basikolo Traditional Authority (T/A) Njewa in Lilongwe district has urged his fellow chiefs to avoid corruption when carrying out various development projects as this practice contributes negatively to the development of the country. He made the remarks at
Malawi Activists Investigating ‘Sex for Grades’
By Mphatso Nkuonera and Esinter Gideon Women activists have said they are investigating allegations of female students being coaxed into sexual acts with lecturers in exchange for grades. The Women’s Chapter of Human Rights Defenders Coalition Chairperson, Dorothy Ngoma says
Japan Hands Over Honey Processing Unit to Malawi
By Samuel Phiri Japanese Ambassador to Malawi, Kae Yanagisawa encouraged people to foster the spirit of self-reliance in order to develop their community. She said this Monday during the handed ceremony of a newly constructed honey processing unit to Katope
Miss South Africa Crowned Miss Universe
Miss South Africa, Zozibini Tunzi, has been crowned the Miss Universe 2019 winner after beating runners-up Puerto Rico’s Madison Anderson and Mexico‘s Sofia Aragon in the final three to take the tiara. The 26-year-old bagged the crown after 90 contestants
Man Arrested for Defiling 4-Year-0ld Girl
By Fredrick Manda Nkhotakota police have arrested a 46-year-old man, for allegedly defiling a four year old girl in the district. Police have identified the suspect as Nyamayagwadala Gumbo who defiled the victim (name withheld) when he went to the
ActionAid For More Women In Community Structures
By Sarah Munthali ActionAid Malawi says there is need for more women in village development committees (VDCs) and area development committees (ADCs) in Mchinji to ensure that women decisions and issues are represented at community level. Action-Aid Malawi Cluster Programme
Culture, male chauvinism fueling Violence Against Women
By Kondwani Magombo Senior Chief Chowe of Mangochi has faulted culture and male chauvinism in men as factors fueling gender based violence in the country. Chowe made the observation on Saturday during the district’s commemoration of 16 Days of Activism
HRDC to Champion Citizenry Manifesto
By Joel Chirwa Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has disclosed that it will champion citizenry manifesto and that the ongoing rallies it is conducting are part of soliciting people’s views. HRDC chairperson, Timothy Mtambo made the declaration Friday in Rumphi
SPORTS NEWS
Council Drills Junior Football Referees
By Moses Nyirenda Lilongwe City Council (LCC) through its sports department has drilled 14 junior referees of under-17 football players in refereeing techniques as a way of empowering youngsters to take part in refereeing junior football matches. Among the trained […]
Mutharika Reaffirms Commitment to Uplifting Football
By Arkangel Tembo Malawi President Prof. Peter Mutharika has reaffirmed government’s commitment in supporting football in the country. He made the remarks on Wednesday in Blantyre during an audience with Nyasa Big Bullets and Be Forward Wanderers Officials, who were […]
Nyamilandu dedicates his honorary degree to the local footbal fraternity
By Elita Nkalo Football Association of Malawi (FAM) President Walter Nyamilandu Manda has dedicated his honorary doctorate degree to local football stakeholders in the country for working tirelessly to develop the sport. Speaking in Lilongwe after he was conferred with […]
Joyce Mvula leads her Team to UK Netball League Grand Finals
By Our Reporter Malawi international netball player, Joyce Mvula last Saturday 11th May 2019 led her team Manchester Thunder to qualify for the grand final of the UK National Vitality Netball League. The finals are scheduled for this coming Saturday […]
Highest Paid ATHLETES OF 2017 Revealed, Ronaldo and LeBron Top the List
By Leyman Publications According to a Forbes Magazine online report by Kurt Badenhausen, for the year 2017 which we have not completed anyway, Cristiano Ronaldo, footballer and LeBron James a basketball player tops the list of higher earners amongst the […]
Kayuni, Kam’mwamba in a Title Fight
By Rahim Kamwana Malawi Defense Force (MDF) based boxer, Osgood Kayuni will on August 4, 2019h take on the current light welterweight champion Blantyre based boxer Israel Kam’mwamba in a title fight which has been organized by Ngwenyama Boxing Promotions […]
NICE Optimistic Of 100 Percent Voter Participation
By Steve Chirombo, MANA The National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Public Trust has said it is hopeful that there will be 100 percent voter participation among communities in Chikwawa District. Chikwawa NICE Public Trust Coordinator, Joseph Chamambala made the […]
Extend Generosity Beyond Church – Rev Kanyenda
A senior church minister in Lilongwe has urged Christians to extend their generosity beyond churches and demonstrate it even in their homes and communities where the needy and non-believers need their material and spiritual support. Reverend Christopher Kanyenda of Kapita […]
Highest Paid ATHLETES OF 2017 Revealed, Ronaldo and LeBron Top the List
By Leyman Publications According to a Forbes Magazine online report by Kurt Badenhausen, for the year 2017 which we have not completed anyway, Cristiano Ronaldo, footballer and LeBron James a basketball player tops the list of higher earners amongst the […]
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Japan Hands Over Honey Processing Unit to Malawi
By Samuel Phiri Japanese Ambassador to Malawi, Kae Yanagisawa encouraged people to foster the spirit of self-reliance in order to develop their community. She said this Monday during the handed ceremony of a newly constructed honey processing unit to Katope […]
Culture, male chauvinism fueling Violence Against Women
By Kondwani Magombo Senior Chief Chowe of Mangochi has faulted culture and male chauvinism in men as factors fueling gender based violence in the country. Chowe made the observation on Saturday during the district’s commemoration of 16 Days of Activism […]
Mchinji Toddler With Hole in Heart Seeks Help
By George Chikhadwe and Wishes Mumba A two-year-old girl from Baziliyo Viillage Traditional Authority (TA) Zulu in Mchinji, Elube Kang’ombe needs K250, 000.00 support from well-wishers after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition called Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD). Elube […]
Jhpiego to Reduce Spread Of HIV
John Hopkins Programme for International Education in Gynecology and Obstetrics (Jhpiego), says testing sexual partners for those people found HIV and AIDS positive has potential to reduce further spread of the virus. Jhpiego Team Leader for Mzimba North, Jimmy Midwa […]
