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Thu, 23 Dec 2021 08:35:19 GMT
Malawi Schools Chess Team Wins Gold, Silver in Kenya
[Nyasa Times] The Malawi team won gold and silver medals at the African Schools Championship in Kenya.

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 05:39:55 GMT
President Announces Economic Recovery Plan Amid Covid Pandemic
[VOA] Blantyre, Malawi -- Malawi's president has announced a plan to help the country's struggling economy recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The plan, which includes government-wide spending cuts, follows nationwide protests against t...

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 17:05:26 GMT
FIFA Approves 15 Malawi Referees
[Nyasa Times] The world football governing body Fifa has approved 15 Malawian referees for the 2022 season following physical fitness test held in September.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 17:05:25 GMT
Minister Jacob Hara Clarifies Defiance of ACB Order to Reconstitute Evaluation Committee
[Nyasa Times] Newly appointed Minister of Transport and Public Works, Jacob Hara, clarified the reasons behind the ministry's defiance of Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB)'s order to reconstitute an Evaluation Committee.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 17:05:23 GMT
Thom Mpinganjira to Remain in Jail - High Court Dismisses Conviction Appeal
[Nyasa Times] The High Court has dismissed a bail application by convicted business mogul, Thomson Mpinganjira, who has a pending appeal against his conviction in the Supreme Court.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 09:09:37 GMT
Malawi Parliament Blocks Unvaccinated MPs From Attending Sessions
[Nyasa Times] The Malawi Parliament has upped its fight against the fourth wave the new variant of the Covid-19 variant by putting in place measures that will enhance the prevention of infection and the spread of coronavirus at the Parliament Buildin...

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 09:09:37 GMT
Mzimba South Constituents Hail Former MP Chunga for Constructing Bridges
[Nyasa Times] Former parliamentarian for Mzimba South Constituency, Maquenda Chunga, has been saluted for his decision to fix dysfunctional bridges in the area despite losing in the 2019 tripartite elections.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 09:09:37 GMT
Cdedi Knocks On Chilima's Door - Reminds Him About His Promise to Support Needy Students
[Nyasa Times] The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) has written State Vice President Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima reminding the Second Citizen about the promise he made during the campaign period that he would support need...

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 09:09:37 GMT
Radio Maria Malawi Gets New Headquarters, Lay Foundation Stone for Priests' House
[Nyasa Times] The Radio Maria Malawi family on Saturday celebrated completion of the construction for the radio's new headquarters and the laying of a foundation stone for the construction of house for the priests who work for the radio.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 09:09:34 GMT
Maranatha Girls Academy Produces 100 Percent Pass Rate in Jce Examinations
[Nyasa Times] One of the country's high-flying academic institute of quality higher learning, Maranatha Academy has produced an incredible 100 percent pass rate from its female students and 99 percent pass rate for the male students in this year's Ju...

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 09:01:24 GMT
Mhrc Talks Down Mandatory Covid-19 Vaccination
[Nyasa Times] The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has fervently stated that government's decision to introduce mandatory Covid-19 vaccination will have a direct impact on the citizenry's enjoyment of human rights.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 07:01:39 GMT
Chakwera Talks Austerity Measures, Covid-19, Economy in National Address
[Nyasa Times] President Lazarus Chakwera has said he has ordered ministries to review their plans for local and international travel during the 2021 to 2023 recovery plans as one way of making sure that the now frail economy gets back on course.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 09:01:21 GMT
Former Udf Treasurer General Laid to Rest in Chitipa
[Nyasa Times] The body of former United Democratic Front (UDF) Treasurer General, Carton Sichinga - a veteran politician who died on Friday afternoon after a short illness was laid to rest on Monday at his home Village Kafinyengwe in Nthalire, Chitip...

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 08:06:59 GMT
Undule Reiterates Call for National Engagement and Dialogue - Kazako Says Govt Doors Always Open
[Nyasa Times] Governance and human rights expert Undule Mwakasungula has reiterated his call for genuine national engagement and dialogue on the socioeconomic challenges currently weighing down poor Malawians.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 07:01:40 GMT
Malawi Needs K60bn to Scale Up Oxygen Equipment Supply
[Nyasa Times] The Minister of Health Khumbize Chiponda Kandodo says Malawi needs K60.92billion ($76,156) to scale up oxygen equipment and supply availability over the next five years.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 07:01:40 GMT
Ecama Projects 24 Yrs for Malawi to Become Lower Middle-Income Economy
[Nyasa Times] The Economics Association of Malawi (ECAMA) has said it will take up to 24 years or more for Malawi to become a lower middle-income economy.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 07:01:36 GMT
Kalindo Announces 10-Day Break On Anti-Government Demos
[Nyasa Times] Political activist Bon Kalindo who is leading anti-government protests whose sole aim is to push government to work out the socio-economic ills currently rocking the country announced on a Tuesday that they will take a ten-day break as ...

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 04:56:52 GMT
Former President Criticizes Government On Arrests of Ex-Officials
[VOA] Blantyre, Malawi -- Malawi's former president, Peter Mutharika, has accused President Lazarus Chakwera's government of political persecution in arresting former officials linked to the former leader. Mutharika made the comments Sunday at his fi...

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 07:54:57 GMT
Gene Xpert a Vital Tool in Detecting Tuberculosis
[Nyasa Times] Karonga District Hospital Deputy Laboratory Manager, Jacob Manda, has described the Gene Xpert machine as the most vital tool in detecting tuberculosis (TB) in sputum samples.

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 07:54:57 GMT
National Bank's 12 Days of Christmas Touches Lives
[Nyasa Times] The bank of the nation, National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has donated items worth K11million to various institutions in a Christmas outreach program dubbed '12 days of Christmas'.

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 07:54:57 GMT
Nocma Assures of Adequate Fuel Stocks Across the Country
[Nyasa Times] The National Oil Company of Malawi (NOCMA) has assured motorists that it has adequate fuel stocks, both petrol and diesel in its Strategic Fuel Reserves (SFRs) across the Country.

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 07:54:55 GMT
UK Emergency Medical Team Concludes Mission to Malawi
[Nyasa Times] A team of world class experts from the United Kingdom (UK) Emergency Medical Team (EMT) is leaving Malawi this Thursday after conducting a successful 10-week tour of the country.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 07:21:22 GMT
NGOs Dismayed at Executive Silence On Attacks and Killings of Persons With Albinism
[Nyasa Times] A consortium of human rights organizations have expressed dismay with the silence from the authorities in light of increasing cases of physical attacks, killings, abductions, mutilations and infanticide of persons with albinism (PWAs) i...

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 07:21:16 GMT
Malaria Is Claiming More Lives Than Covid-19 in Malawi - Govt
[Nyasa Times] Malaria is killing more people in Malawi than Covid-19, the National Malaria Control Programme Manager Dr. Michael Kayange has disclosed.

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 07:54:57 GMT
Wolves Successfully Represent Malawi At Zava Army Commander's Volleyball Tourney
[Nyasa Times] Lilongwe based Wolves Ladies Volleyball Team successfully represented Malawi at the Zambia Volleyball Association (ZAVA) Army Commander's Tournament that took place in Lusaka, Zambia from Friday to Sunday.

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 07:06:38 GMT
Centre for Agriculture Transformation Grants U.S.$1m to 13 Companies
[Nyasa Times] The Centre for Agriculture Transformation (CAT) has awarded grants to the second cohort of companies that will implement business incubation and commercialization initiatives in Malawi.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 04:29:35 GMT
Army Chief Tells Politicians Not to Interfere in Military Affairs
[VOA] Blantyre, Malawi -- The commander of Malawi's army has criticized what he says is interference from government officials into the affairs of the military. General Vincent Nundwe says this could incite anarchy and should stop.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 07:21:22 GMT
Salima Sugar Company Donates Farm Inputs to 400 Farmers in Salima
[Nyasa Times] Salima Sugar Company has donated maize seeds to 400 farmers in Salima district. The seeds were valued at K4 million.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 07:21:22 GMT
Malawi's General Nundwe Says Coup d'État Talk Silly
[Nyasa Times] Malawi Defence Force (MDF) commander General Vincent Nundwe has described the talk the soldiers were planning to take over government as silly.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 07:21:22 GMT
Abe Endorses Kings Foundation Secondary School to Offer Kidsmba Programme
[Nyasa Times] The Advancing Business Education (ABE), a renowned examining body in United Kingdom, has partnered with Kings Foundation Secondary School to offer it's endorsed KidsMBA programme to students.



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