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Thu, 29 Apr 2021 08:53:50 GMT
Bushiri Case Pushed to June 4 - High Court to Determine Its Legality
[Nyasa Times] Magistrate Patrick Chirwa has adjourned a case involving Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and wife, Mary, to June 4, 2021 to pave way for the Bushiris to seek judicial review of the case before the High Court.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 08:49:19 GMT
Chakwera Appoints Legal Bulldozer, Martha Chizuma As New ACB Czar
[Nyasa Times] "We have hope she will do well."

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 10:13:18 GMT
Refugees Get Injunction Against Relocation to Dzaleka Camp
[Nyasa Times] On the application of one Abdul Nahimana on his own behalf and that of refugees and asylum seekers, an injunction has been granted court injunction stopping the government from continuing relocating them back to Dzaleka Refugee Camp, wh...

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 08:50:36 GMT
'Friends of Hora' Engage Communities On Developmental Projects in Mzimba
[Nyasa Times] "Our aim is to compliment the government."

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 08:47:42 GMT
No Spectator Number Increase in Blantyre Derby
[Nyasa Times] The Presidential Taskforce on CoVID-19 has rejected the request for a waiver of the 250 as the number allowed for outdoor activities to increase the number of spectators for the Blantyre derby between Nyasa Big Bullets and Mighty Wander...

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 08:47:07 GMT
Human Rights Defenders Coalition Demonstrations to Target MDAs
[Nyasa Times] Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has said its planned nationwide protests in June will now focus on individuals heading various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and not holding President Lazarus Chakwera responsible fo...

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:28:31 GMT
Chilima Fumes At Contractor Over Failure to Complete Machinga Secondary School
[Nyasa Times] "Do not lead me into temptation"

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:28:31 GMT
High Court of Malawi Stops Everest Industries Limited From Producing Counterfeit 'Moyo' Bottled Water
[Nyasa Times] The Commercial Division of the High Court of Malawi has granted Moyo Distributors has ordered Everest Industries Limited to stop further production of a counterfeit bottled water named 'Moyo'.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:28:30 GMT
Chilima Pledges to Revive Abandoned Us$10m Irrigation Scheme in Mangochi
[Nyasa Times] The US$10 million Nkopola Irrigation Scheme in Mangochi was abandoned by the previous Government after it plunged into debts, but Vice-President Saulos Chilima had pledged that the current administration will reactivate the project.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:28:30 GMT
MEC Chief Elections Officer Alfandika Resigns
[Nyasa Times] Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC), which is currently embroiled in management issues bordering on political disagreements with its stakeholders, has just been hit with the resignation of its Chief Elections Officer, Sam Alfandika.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:28:27 GMT
Salima Sugar Company Confirms 9 Covid-19 Cases
[Nyasa Times] There's panic among residents in Salima district following revelation that Salima Sugar Company Limited has registered nine coronavirus disease (Covid-19) suspects.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 09:11:19 GMT
Umodzi Park Gets Covid-19 Xmas Money, Refuses to Pay Back
[Nyasa Times] A powerful parliamentary committee has today questioned why the presidential taskforce on covid-19 gave K8.6 million to Umodzi Park without any service.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 06:51:54 GMT
Health Expert Hails Must for Efforts in Finding Covid-19 Solutions
[Nyasa Times] A health expert, George Jobe, has applauded the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) for gearing up its research towards finding solutions to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 08:57:15 GMT
CCJP Lilongwe Moves to End Sexual and Gender Based Violence in Dowa and Ntchisi
[Nyasa Times] The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace of the Archdiocese of Lilongwe (CCJP Lilongwe) has challenged local leaders to start questioning and changing patriarchal and cultural practices that have, for decades, given women and girls...

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 11:54:12 GMT
Attorney General Calls Leaks of Documents From His Office Silly
[Nyasa Times] Attorney general Chikosa Silungwe has described as silly, immature and nonsensical leaks of sensitive documents from his office.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 09:25:28 GMT
Malawi to Have Gold Buying Market - Rbm
[Nyasa Times] The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has finally taken cognizance that gold is being mined on a large scale in the country and has now announced that from May, 2021, it is introducing a structured market for gold.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 09:25:28 GMT
Blantyre City Council Updating Its Register of Private Properties
[Nyasa Times] Asks residents to comply as according to the Law

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 09:25:27 GMT
Malawi Govt Bans Travel to and From Covid-19 Hard-Hit Countries of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Brazil
[Nyasa Times] Government has banned travel to and from CoVID-19 hard-hit countries of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh including Brazil following concerns of the threat of importation of new variants of the virus from other regions and countries of the wo...

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 09:25:27 GMT
DPP Withdrawal From MEC Commissioners Case Displeases MCP Lawyer
[Nyasa Times] Lawyer Pempho Likongwe, representing the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) in the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Commissioners Linda Kunje's and Jean Mathanga's case is displeased with the decision by opposition Democratic Progressive Part...

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 09:25:24 GMT
Chakwera Set to Appoint New ACB Guru
[Nyasa Times] State House says president Lazarus Chakwera is now set to appoint a new director of the graft busting body, the Anti-corruption Bureau (ACB) following recent job interviews.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 13:37:43 GMT
Govt Sets May 4 for Commencement of University of Malawi Delinking
[Nyasa Times] Government says it has set May 4 for the full commencement of the delinking of the University of Malawi and acting secretary for Education Raphael Agabu said the Ministry of Education has gazetted the date.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 13:17:30 GMT
Chilima Racing Against Time On 'Taskforce,' Storms Eastern Region
[Nyasa Times] Workaholic and vibrant Malawi Vice President Saulos Chilima is running out of time on the 'taskforce business' and he has engaged an extra gear to speed up progress.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 09:14:42 GMT
Malawi Institute of Management Donates PPE to Kabudula Community Hospital
[Nyasa Times] In a bid to further support the government's efforts in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, the Malawi Institute of Management (MIM), has donated hospital equipment worth K1. 5 million to Kabudula public Community hospital on Frida...

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 08:28:30 GMT
Farm Subsidies Aren't Helping Women - but There Are Solutions
[The Conversation Africa] Smallholder agriculture is the backbone of food security in many sub-Saharan African households. And women, in particular, play a central role in putting food on the table.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 08:52:24 GMT
Govt Hails World Vision's Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration
[Nyasa Times] Minister of Forestry and Natural Resources, Nancy Tembo, has applauded World Vision in Malawi for efforts taken to restore the earth through Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) efforts that are bearing fruits.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 08:51:12 GMT
Malawi CSOs Reiterate Call for Increased Financing to Education
[Nyasa Times] Civil society organisations (CSOs) in Malawi on Monday jointly launched the 2021 Global Action Week for Education (GAWE) while reiterating their call to government and development partners to increase financing to the education sector t...

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 08:47:11 GMT
UTM Launches Women for Change in Mwanza
[Nyasa Times] UTM Party has launched 'Women for Change', a grouping of business and employed ladies at a colourful ceremony held in Mwanza at the weekend.

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 08:38:05 GMT
New University Founded to Fill a Niche in the Market of Tertiary Education in Malawi
[Nyasa Times] * To offer Bachelors of Arts in education; special needs education; herbal medicine as well as faculties of social science

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 08:35:44 GMT
Minister Kaliati Commissions ICT Lab At Mpemba Reformatory Centre
[Nyasa Times] Minister of Gender and Community Services, Patricia Kaliati on Saturday commissioned the information and communication technology classroom that has been provided by Blantyre Round Table No. 20 at Mpemba Reformatory Centre along Chikwaw...

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 08:34:25 GMT
Malawians Craving for Fatsani Movie - Tickets Selling Like Hot Cake
[Nyasa Times] Camera men and women are wiping their lenses; flash lights and tripod stands. Stewards are running up and down putting together pieces of equipment while decorators are doing their best. Journalists are also packing note pads and record...



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