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Mon, 12 Apr 2021 11:13:55 GMT
Mimosa Travelling Theatre to Release 'Mudzi Wanga' TV Film Series
[Nyasa Times] Mimosa Travelling Theater says it is geared to release its first movie, which will be premiered on Mzati TV on May 1, 2021.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 11:13:27 GMT
Moyale Hammer Ekwendeni to Claim Mzuzu Derby Bragging Rights
[Nyasa Times] Moyale Barracks Football Club on Saturday collected maximum three points in the TNM Super League against Ekwendeni Hammers in a Mzuzu derby that ended 3-2.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 11:08:32 GMT
Malawi Post Corporation to Introduce City Busliners
[Nyasa Times] As part of turning Malawi Posts Corporation (MPC) from loss to profit making business-oriented parastatal in line with the reforms it has developed, MPC plans to invest into luxurious passenger bus services to commute in the country's c...

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 11:08:06 GMT
Boxer Hannock Phiri Is All Africa Lightweight Champion
[Nyasa Times] Malawian boxer, Hannock 'Hardknocker' Phiri, is World Boxing Federation (WBF) All Africa lightweight champion after flooring a Tanzanian boxer Jonas Segu Kasengwe on Friday night in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 11:05:35 GMT
Cdedi Announces Mass Action to Force Malawi Govt Remove Punitive Taxes
[Nyasa Times] Malawi's cities and major towns are expected to host a new wave of nationwide protests next Wednesday, April 21, 2021, as the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) takes to the streets to protest against 'gov...

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 11:04:00 GMT
Wanderers Move to 9th On Log Table With Win Against Chitipa
[Nyasa Times] Troubled Mighty Wanderers on Saturday moved to ninth on the 16-team TNM Super League log table after beating Chitipa United 3-0 at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 10:57:08 GMT
First Lady Hails Muslim World League for K1 Billion Support to Malawi Orphans
[Nyasa Times] First Lady Monica Chakwera has commended humanitarian efforts by Muslim World League (MLW) for their continued contribution to the socioeconomic development of Malawi over the last two decades.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 10:56:21 GMT
Bullets Held to Barren Draw By Mafco but Move to 3rd
[Nyasa Times] Nyasa Big Bullets were held to a goalless draw by Mafco in the TNM Super League on Saturday at Civo Stadium in Lilongwe but moved to third position from fifth with with 19 points from ten games.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 10:54:28 GMT
HRDC Gives Chakwera 21 Days to Release K6.2bn 'Covidgate' Report or Face Demos
[Nyasa Times] Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has given President Lazarus Chakwera 21-day ultimatum to release an audit report on the expenditure of K6.2 billion Covid-19 funds.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 10:00:37 GMT
Mutharika's Lavish Mansion - Ombudsman Probe Plot As Questions Raised Over Source of Money
[Nyasa Times] Here is the luxurious retirement beachside mansion of former president Peter Mutharika in Mangochi with top-of-the-range fittings that feature an excess of marble, mosaic and gold, raising questions the source of funds for the ex-leader...

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 09:32:59 GMT
Malawi to Host International Conference On Business Incubators
[Nyasa Times] Malawi is set to host a two-day conference for African Agribusiness Incubators' Network (Aain) this October after a unanimous vote from other African countries.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 09:31:40 GMT
Govt Told Not to Stifle Private Sector - 'Don't Bite the Hand That Feeds'
[Nyasa Times] Malawi government has been advised that they should fast-track payments to businesses which area struggling amid the tough economic environment after the private sector companies have cried foul over government's delays to pay them tax ...

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 09:29:08 GMT
Minister Kambala Launches 21mw Solar Power Plant Project in Nkhotakota
[Nyasa Times] Minister of Energy Newton Kambala says construction of the 21 megawatt (MW) solar power photovoltaic plant in Nkhotakota will increase the country's energy access and contribute to growth of the economy.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 09:07:19 GMT
Nsanje District Council Engages Partners On Cleared K842m Audit Queries
[Nyasa Times] Nsanje District Council has started engaging its development partners in the district on the outcome of the audit queries amounting to K842 million from the Auditor General's office in the spirit of promoting good governance.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 09:05:53 GMT
Ndawa Pleased to Keep Civo Unbeaten Run Going - Now League Leaders
[Nyasa Times] Civil Service (Civo) United continued their push for a TNM Super League title with a comfortable 4-0 victory against Ntopwa FC at Mpira Stadium in Chiwembe Township, Blantyre and maintain their only unbeaten side record in the league.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 09:04:55 GMT
DPP Says Kabambe Has the Bingu Factor
[Nyasa Times] Some Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) officials are comparing economist, Dalitso Kabambe, the former Reserve Bank of Malawi governor with the late president Bingu Wa Mutharika who was the leader and founder of the party.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 08:57:46 GMT
FDH Bank to Train Malawi Players in Finance and Investment
[Nyasa Times] FDH Bank plc is taking a new approach in supporting Malawi national football team, the Flames by training the players in personal finance and investment planning to create a saving and investment culture to ensure that the players are p...

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 08:36:34 GMT
Mutharika Under Fire for Cutting Corners to Install Kabambe As DPP President
[Nyasa Times] Former president Peter Mutharika has come under intense fire for disregarding DPP rules and cut corners in his quest to install his cousin Dalitso Kabambe as party leader.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 07:10:26 GMT
University of Malawi Delinking - New Universities to Start Operating From May 4
[Nyasa Times] Government, through the Ministry of Education, has finally set 4 May 2021 as date when the colleges under the University of Malawi (Unima) will be officially delinked.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 07:10:22 GMT
Govt Rules Out Bringing Down Cooking Oil Tax
[Nyasa Times] Malawi government has ruled out bringing down Value Added Tax (VAT) on cooking oil which consumers say it to blame for the high price of the commodity.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 06:36:06 GMT
Malawi Leader Mourns Britain's Prince Philip - Chakwera Sends Deepest Sympathies to the Queen
[Nyasa Times] Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera has offered his country's deepest sympathies and condolences to Queen Elizabeth II on the passing of Prince Philip who died at Windsor Castle on Friday, aged 99 years--two months short of clocking 100...

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 06:46:02 GMT
Malawi Expands Eligibility for Covid Vaccine As Doses Near Expiration
[VOA] Blantyre -- Malawi's Ministry of Health expanded eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine to all Malawians 18 and older. The decision was prompted by the approaching expiration date for about 40,000 doses the country received from the African Union...

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 16:13:16 GMT
Court to Hear Mutharika, Muhara Plea On Costs On April 15
[Nyasa Times] The High Court in Blantyre has adjourned a case in which former president Peter Mutharika and former top civil servant Lloyd Muhara are asking for the suspension of K69 million court costs they were ordered to pay.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 10:09:27 GMT
Govt Slaps Teachers Union With Court Injunction Over Strike
[Nyasa Times] Government has slapped obtained Teachers Union of Malawi (TUM) with a court injunction to force teachers back in class.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 16:13:15 GMT
Govt Threatens to Withhold Pay Cheques for Striking Teachers
[Nyasa Times] Government says it will withhold April pay cheques for teachers who fail to return to classes by April 12.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 16:13:15 GMT
Malawi Cannabis Regulatory Body Issues 86 Licences for Industrial Hemp Cultivation
[Nyasa Times] Officials from the Cannabis Regulatory Authority (CRA) say they have issued 86 licenses to 35 companies and cooperatives to venture into cannabis cultivation for industrial hemp production.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 16:13:12 GMT
National Bank of Malawi Hands Over Covid-19 Items to Citizens Response Team
[Nyasa Times] National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc on Thursday handed over items worth K10 million to the Citizens Response to Covid-19 Initiative for the fight against the pandemic.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 11:15:16 GMT
Case or No Case for Mpinganjira Ruling April 15
[Nyasa Times] The High Court in Blantyre will on April 15 make a ruling on whether or not business tycoon Thomson Mpinganjira has a case to answer in the judges bribery case.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 11:12:59 GMT
Indian Fined K700,000 for 'Dog' Slur, Gets Suspended Sentence
[Nyasa Times] A Court in Mzuzu has sentenced an Indian national with three month imprisonment but suspended to three years and slapped him with K700, 000 fine for slur.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 11:11:13 GMT
Police Arrest Baby Dumping Teen Mother
[Nyasa Times] Malawi Police in Kasungu have arrested an 18-year-old woman for allegedly dumping a new born baby in a toilet early morning Thursday.



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