Malawi
Sat, 29 Jan 2022 08:09:01 GMTChakwera's Political Capital is Eroding
[ISS] Less than two years into his term, the high expectations of President Lazarus Chakwera are fast fading.
Fri, 28 Jan 2022 10:50:37 GMT41% of Cabinet Constitutes Women
[MBC] President Dr Lazarus Chakwera in the exercise of the powers conferred upon him by Section 94 (1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Malawi, has made the following additional appointments to his Cabinet with effect from Thursday 27th January...
Sat, 29 Jan 2022 08:05:15 GMTIs That a "Juju" Man on Malawi's Bench?
[New Frame] Are ability and elite tactics all it takes to win football matches and tournaments? Does the metaphysical play no role at all? Looking at African football, these are difficult questions to answer.
Thu, 27 Jan 2022 08:25:47 GMTGovt Declares State of Disaster Over Districts Affected By Floods
[MBC] President Dr Lazarus Chakwera, in accordance with powers, conferred upon him by Section 32 (1) of the Disaster Preparedness and Relief Act (1991) has declared all the districts that have been affected by floods in the southern part of Malawi Di...
Thu, 27 Jan 2022 08:15:55 GMTPresident Chakwera Appoints Cabinet
[MBC] President Dr Lazarus Chakwera in the exercise of the powers conferred upon him by Section 94 (1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Malawi has made the following initial ministerial appointments with effect from Wednesday, 26th January 2022...
Fri, 28 Jan 2022 06:11:20 GMTMalawi Declares National Disaster After Tropical Storm
[VOA] Blantyre, Malawi -- Malawi has declared a national disaster in areas hit this week by Cyclone Ana, which killed at least 19 people in the country and also caused scores of casualties in Madagascar, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe.Malawi's President La...
Thu, 27 Jan 2022 14:07:05 GMTCourt Set to Deliver Ruling in Bin Liu's Wildlife Crime Charges
[Nyasa Times] The Chief Resident Magistrate Court in Lilongwe has set February 10, 2022, as the date for delivering a ruling on whether a Chinese national, Bin Liu, has a case to answer or not in the wildlife crime charges he is answering.
Thu, 27 Jan 2022 14:04:35 GMTMera Set to Adjust Pump Fuel Prices - As Cama Demands Review Review of Many Levies On Fuel Prices
[Nyasa Times] Key economic factors, mainly due to the exchange rate of the Malawi kwacha against the United States dollar -- coupled with Price Stabilization Fund balances -- have affected landed costs of petroleum products that prompts Malawi Revenu...
Thu, 27 Jan 2022 14:03:18 GMTMangochi Police Scoops Top Position in Crime Management in 2021
[Nyasa Times] Mangochi Police Station has been named the 2021 best performing station in the Eastern Policing Region in terms of crime prevention and management.
Thu, 27 Jan 2022 14:00:13 GMTDevelopment Partners Provide U.S.$8,2 Million for Lean Season Response
[Nyasa Times] Development partners in Malawi have provided K6.7 billion ($8.2 million) towards the implementation of the 2021/2022 lean season response.
Thu, 27 Jan 2022 13:56:49 GMTDPP Asks Chakwera to Reduce Size of His Entire Cabinet From 31 to Below 20
[Nyasa Times] Soon after President Lazarus Chakwera dissolved his Cabinet on Monday, the opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) issued a statement that the decision has been long overdue, saying the "dissolved cabinet had more spectators and l...
Thu, 27 Jan 2022 08:50:31 GMTU.S. Envoy Applauds Chakwera's Hard Stance Against Corruption
[Nyasa Times] United States of America (USA) Chargé d'Affaires, Jeremey Neitzke, has commended President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera for his administration's continued fight against corruption in Malawi.
Thu, 27 Jan 2022 08:14:52 GMTPresident Chakwera in Partial Cabinet Reshuffle
[Nyasa Times] Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera on Wednesday released names of Cabinet minister in dribs and drabs in which he has appointed promoted hard working Abida Sidik Mia and Vera Kantukule to the Ministry of Water and Irrigation and Minist...
Thu, 27 Jan 2022 05:33:15 GMTTropical Storm Ana Hits Mozambique, Malawi, Uganda
[DW] Tropical storm Ana has caused widespread destruction and triggered flooding across southeast Africa. Fatalities were reported in several countries including Mozambique, Malawi and Uganda.
Thu, 27 Jan 2022 08:55:41 GMTTag of War Erupts Between ACB Director Chizuma and DPP Dr Kayuni's Office
[Nyasa Times] Anti Corruption Bureau Director General, Martha Chizuma's leaked audio recording revealed a relationship breakdown between her office and that of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Dr Steve Kayuni who gives consent for any graft ...
Thu, 27 Jan 2022 08:48:18 GMTDPP Leadership Tussle Rages On, High Court Halts Nankhumwa Disciplinary Hearing
[Nyasa Times] On Wednesday, 26 January 2022, Justice William Msiska of the Lilongwe High Court granted a court injunction retraining the former governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) from proceeding with a disciplinary hearing over DPP Vice Pre...
Thu, 27 Jan 2022 08:18:42 GMTJudge Mdeza Recuses Himself From Kezzie Msukwa and Ashok Nair Graft Case
[Nyasa Times] High Court judge Simeon Mdeza has rescued himself from hearing a case involving former Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Kezzie Msukwa, and businessman Ashok Nair following accusation of corruption by the Anti Corruption...
Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:45:09 GMTChakwera Attracts Praise From Former Zambia VP
[Nyasa Times] President Lazarus Chakwera's bold decision to dissolve his cabinet and maintain Martha Chizuma as Director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has triggered mixed reactions from different people in different sectors of the society.
Wed, 26 Jan 2022 13:59:08 GMTU.S. Applauds Chakwera's Anti-Corruption Drive
[MBC] The United States Government has hailed President Dr Lazarus Chakwera administration's efforts in the fight against corruption in Malawi.
Wed, 26 Jan 2022 13:56:41 GMTImmigration Arrests 6, Deports 2
[MBC] The Immigration Office in the Centre Region have arrested six foreign nationals and managed to deport two for violating the country's Immigration laws.
Thu, 27 Jan 2022 07:01:38 GMTCyclone Ana Kills 4 People, Displaces Thousands in Southern Malawi
[VOA] Blantyre -- Cyclone Ana has killed at least 34 people in Madagascar, two in Mozambique and four in Malawi, where thousands were left homeless.Malawi, which also lost power for two days, has deployed search and rescue teams to help people feared...
Thu, 27 Jan 2022 06:39:40 GMTAt Least 46 Dead After Tropical Storm Ana Hits Madagascar, Mozambique and Malawi
[RFI] Tropical storm Ana hit east Africa this week, as heavy rains have caused flooding and mudslides in Madagascar's capital Antananarivo, killing at least 39 people. Ana also made landfall on Mozambique and continued into Malawi, killing 12 people ...
Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:47:02 GMTFlames Charm the World After AFCON Sensation
[Nyasa Times] Malawi National Football Team have charmed the world with their sensational run at the ongoing African Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Cameroon.
Wed, 26 Jan 2022 04:39:32 GMTMorocco's Atlas Lions Beat Malawi Flames to Qualify for Quarters at AFCON
[CAF] The Atlas Lions of Morocco have secured a place in the quarter final stage at the on-going TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations 2021 in Cameroon.
Wed, 26 Jan 2022 11:28:10 GMTAfcon 2021 - Morocco Beats Malawi (2-1), Qualifies for Quarterfinals
[MAP] Yaounde -- The Moroccan soccer team has qualified for the quarterfinals of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON), after beating Malawi by a score of 2 goals to 1 (half-time 1-1), Tuesday night at the Ahmadou Ahidjo stadium in Yaounde, in the round...
Wed, 26 Jan 2022 15:54:19 GMTMalawi's Flame Ignited At the Afcon
[New Frame] From being underwhelming underdogs going into the tournament to reaching the round of 16, the Flames have shown discipline, flair and dedication, to the utter delight of their fans.
Wed, 26 Jan 2022 13:55:19 GMTSaved From an Abusive Child Marriage, a Teenager Looks Forward to a New Beginning
[UNFPA] On her 16th birthday, Yensen Nyirenda was getting ready to be married. Her marriage was hastily arranged after her family discovered that she was pregnant and, as per local custom, she had to go and live with her husband.
Tue, 25 Jan 2022 04:39:03 GMTPresident Fires Entire Cabinet Over Corruption Charges Against Three Ministers
[DW] Lazarus Chakwera dissolved his Cabinet due to graft charges against three ministers. The president is facing a revolt over perceived inaction on corruption within the government.
Tue, 25 Jan 2022 08:53:08 GMTMinistry of Education Instructs Learners in Southern Region Not to Report for School From Tuesday
[Nyasa Times] As a measure to preserve lives following warnings from the Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services of an impending Tropical Cyclone Ana, the Ministry of Education has instructed all learners in Southern Region not to re...
Tue, 25 Jan 2022 08:53:08 GMTWeather-Related Disasters Claim 39 Lives From July 2021 to January 2022
[Nyasa Times] The Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DODMA) has disclosed that it recorded 39 deaths due to weather-related disasters from July 2021 to January 2022.