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Tue, 12 Oct 2021 15:30:01 GMT
Stadium Construction Works Restart, Excites Mzimba
[MBC] The resumption of construction works for the completion of Mzimba stadium have excited several stakeholders including the youth in the district.

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 15:26:04 GMT
Put Farmers First - Chakwera
[MBC] President Dr Lazarus Chakwera has called for an end to the tug of war on the price of fertiliser in the Interest of the local farmer.

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 10:37:39 GMT
First Lady Leads Malawi in Commemorating International Day of the Girl Child
[MBC] The First Lady Madam Monica Chakwera has reiterated the need for women and girls to be empowered to enable them better their lives.

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 15:50:57 GMT
Mwanamveka Denies Involvement in Reserve Bank Misrepresentation Fiasco
[Nyasa Times] Former Minister of Finance under the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) government Joseph Mwanamveka had distanced himself from the misrepresentation fiasco at the Reserve Bank of Malawi saying he was not Minister of Finance during the ...

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 13:07:18 GMT
Chakwera Banks Hope On Fertilizer Plants to Exit Affordable Input Programme
[Nyasa Times] President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has described the opening of the fertilizer terminal and blending plant at Liwonde as a timely intervention towards weaning smallholder farmers from the costly Affordable Inputs Programme (AIP).

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 13:07:13 GMT
Malawian Missing in Monday's Cruise Boat Fire Accident in South Africa
[Nyasa Times] Malawian Michael Phiri, 51, who is a chef of a cruise boat, Shamayanzi Luxury Houseboat that caught fire on Monday and claimed two lives, is reported to be still missing.

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 10:52:32 GMT
Nche Accredits Catholic University's Bachelor of Law Programme
[Nyasa Times] After satisfying all requirements through assessments that took place from May 2021, the National Council for Higher Learning (NCHE) has finally accredited Catholic University of Malawi's Bachelor of Laws (Hons) programme.

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 10:44:00 GMT
Malawi Hindu Association UK Boosts Covid-19 Fight As Positivity Rate Gets Down to 1.8%
[Nyasa Times] The Malawi Hindu Association in the United Kingdom (MHA-UK) has stressed the need for Malawians to take aggressive steps to eliminating Covid-19 pandemic by taking advantage of the continued drop in positivity rate.

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 10:38:40 GMT
Marist Brothers Reaffirm Commitment to Improving Education Standards in Malawi
[Nyasa Times] The Marist Brothers of the Catholic Church have reaffirmed their commitment towards complementing government efforts in uplifting and improving education standards and evangelization of the gospel in Malawi.

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 07:16:37 GMT
President Chakwera 'Very Sad' With Fuel Prices Increase
[Nyasa Times] Malawi President Dr Lazarus Chakwera is vexed and feeling the pinch following the recent fuel price hike and therefore 'sincerely sympathizing' with all Malawians, State House has said.

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 15:50:16 GMT
President Chakwera Concerned With Fuel Price Increase
[MBC] State House says President Dr Lazarus Chakwera is equally concerned with the recent increase in fuel prices.

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 07:16:35 GMT
Attorney General Questions How Chisale Accumulated a Lot of Wealth in Just Six Years
[Nyasa Times] Malawi's Attorney General Thabo Chakaka Nyirenda has has questioned how a mere security aide to former President, Arthur Peter Mutharika, Norman Paulos Chisale, whose monthly salary was less than K500, 000 could accumulate such wealth a...

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 15:46:51 GMT
UNDP Commits to Support Local Industries
[MBC] Government has emphasized the need to promote and boost small and medium-sized enterprises.

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 06:49:44 GMT
DPP's Appetite for Loans Left Malawi's Economy in Dire Straits" - State House
[Nyasa Times] State House says Malawi is currently swimming in financial tatters due to among others, the merciless economic plunder by the former ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the Chakwera lead administration is making strides to bri...

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 07:16:31 GMT
Moyale Eyes Airtel Top 8 Cup
[Nyasa Times] Mzuzu based military outfit, Moyale Barracks Football Club, says it has all its eyes on the Airtel Top 8 Cup after finishing on position 6 in the super league.

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 07:16:37 GMT
Bakili Muluzi Offers Mutharika Leadership Lessons, Says DPP Needs Unity to Win Any Election
[Nyasa Times] Former President of the Republic Bakili Muluzi on Sunday, October 10, 2021 squarely blamed another former President and President of the opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Peter Mutharika for factionalism and disunity that ha...

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 09:14:01 GMT
Govt Warns Traders, Service Providers Against Taking Advantage of New Fuel Pump Price Hike
[Nyasa Times] Malawi Government has cautioned trade and service providers in the country not to take advantage of the recent new

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 09:11:09 GMT
Old Mutual in Supplier Masterclass 2021 Inaugural Training
[Nyasa Times] In a bid to boost small and medium enterprises, Old Mutual Limited organized an engagement training dubbed 2021 Old Mutual Supplier Masterclass with its service suppliers.

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 09:22:15 GMT
Activists Commemorate Anti-Death Penalty Day
[Nyasa Times] Youth and Society (YAS) - one of the local human rights watchdogs - has urged the Tonse Alliance-led government to seriously consider repealing all laws giving effect to the death penalty in line with the Second Optional Protocol to the...

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 07:26:17 GMT
Dzivaresekwa High Protege Secures Professional Netball Contract
[The Herald] A 17-year-old Dzivaresekwa High 2 Form 4 student, Munashe Chiyangwa, has signed her first professional netball contract with Malawi top-flight team, Kukoma Netball Club.

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 09:25:34 GMT
Foundation for Irrigation and Sustainable Development Cornered
[Nyasa Times] Circumstances that have emerged appear to reverse the spear that the Foundation for Irrigation and Sustainable Development (FISD) Limited threw towards China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC).

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 09:19:21 GMT
Limbe-Balaka Passenger Train Service Suspended Due to Rampant Vandalism of Rail Equipment
[Nyasa Times] Following the derailment of a goods train last week (October 1) at Matindi in Blantyre -- close to National Oil Company of Malawi (NOCMA) fuel tanks -- Nacala Logistics has suspended its passenger train service for the next two weeks du...

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 09:17:38 GMT
World Vision Pledges to Support Malawi Govt In Malaria Vaccination Drive
[Nyasa Times] One of the leading organisations in Malawi, World Vision International, has hailed the endorsement of Southern of the world's first malaria vaccine in Africa, calling it a "historic breakthrough."

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 09:07:25 GMT
The UN Agrees With Chakwera - 'Wealthy Nations Must Share Resources With the Poor'
[Nyasa Times] The head of the largest and powerful humanitarian organisation, the United Nations (UN) António Guterres has endorsed Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera's remarks in calling on all wealthy and powerful nations around the globe to share ...

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 09:16:13 GMT
Govt Eases Covid-19 Restrictions As Cases Decline, Night Clubs to Close At 11 PM
[Nyasa Times] The Malawi government has announced that following a sharp decrease in Covid-19 cases, it has softened some restrictions imposed to deter widespread infections.

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 06:52:09 GMT
Enhancing Child Vaccination in Hard-to-Reach Areas With Mother Care Groups
[Nyasa Times] Until child mortality hit their areas hard, communities in Traditional Authorities (T/As) Chikho and Chilooko in Ntchisi did not appreciate the importance of vaccinating children against diseases such as malaria, measles and polio.

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 09:14:18 GMT
MRA Adjusts Freight Charges for Foreign Goods
[Nyasa Times] Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) has adjusted upwards the guide values for freight charges for goods imported from different countries across the globe.

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 06:52:07 GMT
NBS Bank Expands Agency Footprint in Financial Inclusion Drive
[Nyasa Times] Leading financial institution, NBS Bank has grown its agency banking footprint from 345 agents in 2019 to over 1000 agents currently. This is one of the initiatives the Bank has implemented to enhance financial inclusion in Malawi.

Sat, 09 Oct 2021 08:39:30 GMT
Minister Decries Discrimination Against Deaf People
[Nyasa Times] Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) shadow Minister of Gender, Community Development and Social Welfare Mary Thom Navicha has bemoaned the tendency of by some to stigmatize against hearing impaired people at work place, schools, and busi...

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 04:42:10 GMT
Covid-19 Hindered Business for Farmers. They Found Solutions.
[African Arguments] With access to markets and capital negatively impacted by the pandemic, people have found ways to cushion the damage.



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