Malawi
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 08:46:37 GMTGovt Describes 2022 Africa Internet Governance Forum a Success
[Nyasa Times] Government has described the 2022 Africa Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF) as a success in bringing out tangible and practical solutions to the challenges affecting the people.
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 08:46:37 GMTMP Thoko Tembo Advances Accessibility and Affordability of Internet in Malawi
[Nyasa Times] Member of Parliament for Neno North, Thoko Tembo, has emphasized the need for policymakers and internet rights activists to advance the accessibility and affordability of internet services in Malawi.
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 08:46:35 GMTMinister Nyalonje Urges African Nations to Embrace Digital Education
[Nyasa Times] Minister of Education Agnes NyaLonje has urged African nations to engage in digitilizing education to meet digital skills and human Capacity development needed in the continent.
Fri, 22 Jul 2022 14:43:44 GMTChakwera Appoints Commissioner Yolam As New Inspector General
[Nyasa Times] Barely weeks after appointing Ms. Colleen Zamba as the Secretary to the office of President and Cabinet (SPC), President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has scored another mark on women empowerment following his appointment of Merlyne Yolamu ...
Fri, 22 Jul 2022 11:11:35 GMTChakwera Says He Will Achieve His Development Plans for Malawi
[Nyasa Times] Chakwera optimistic to achieve his vision against the forces of prophets of doom President Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has assured Malawians that he will achieve his vision and plans for the development of this country, saying the desi...
Fri, 22 Jul 2022 10:22:46 GMTProtesters Accused of Assaulting Journalist
[Nyasa Times] Misa Malawi has condemned the assault of Times Group cameraperson Emmanuel Simpokolwe by some demonstrators in Lilongwe.
Fri, 22 Jul 2022 15:34:14 GMTMartha Chizuma Shoddy Work Exposed
[Nyasa Times] Anti-Corruption Bureau Director General Martha Chizuma's incompetence and self-centredness has has been exposed with the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Dr Steven Kayuni, in a letter to the graft bursting body describing her conduc...
Fri, 22 Jul 2022 15:04:44 GMTMchacha Refers Nankhumwa to Mutharika to Seek Permission to Hold Mass Rally
[Nyasa Times] The embattled Democratic Progress Party (DPP) vice-president (South), Kondwani Nankhumwa has been referred to party president Peter Mutharika to seek permission to address a mass rally at Nyambadwe Primary School grounds in Blantyre sch...
Fri, 22 Jul 2022 06:57:10 GMTDozens Facing Charges in Connection With Violent Protests
[VOA] Police in Malawi said about 76 protesters are expected to appear in court Friday to face charges of unlawful assembly and inciting violence. This follows their arrest Wednesday when protests against the high cost of living led to clashes with p...
Thu, 21 Jul 2022 07:15:45 GMTMalawian Priest, Sentenced in Albino Man's Murder, Dies
[VOA] Blantyre, Malawi -- A Catholic priest in Malawi who was recently sentenced to 30 years in prison in connection with the murder of an albino man has died.
Thu, 21 Jul 2022 13:25:48 GMTDHOs Applying Expenditure Control Measures for Rural Primary Health Service Delivery
[Nyasa Times] The austerity measures to cut on public spending which President Lazarus Chakwera announced in May as the country is grappling with cost of living due to the high inflation rate and devaluation of the kwacha, have filtered down to the h...
Mon, 18 Jul 2022 05:57:36 GMTZambia Extradites Man Accused of Exploiting Children to Malawi
[VOA] Blantyre, Malawi -- Authorities in Zambia have extradited a Chinese citizen who fled Malawi last month over accusations of selling exploitative videos to China of Malawian children.
Fri, 15 Jul 2022 07:44:29 GMTCourt Rules in Favour of Mwanamvekha in Preliminary Application in IMF Figures Falsification Case
[Nyasa Times] A court in Lilongwe has ruled that the state should amend its charge sheets in a case in which former Finance minister Joseph Mwanamvekha is accused of falsifying IMF figures.
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 10:21:28 GMTMalawi Qualify for CHAN After Zimbabwe Disqualification
[Nyasa Times] Malawi National Football Team has qualified for the Championship of Africa Nations (CHAN) second round without kicking a ball after their opponents Zimbabwe's failure to get Fifa suspension lifted.
Wed, 13 Jul 2022 18:14:25 GMTWill New Mining Laws in Uganda, Malawi Help Curb Illicit Funds?
[Nyasa Times] Uganda and Malawi have introduced new mining laws which government officials and experts say have great potential to help curb Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) in both countries.
Wed, 13 Jul 2022 06:54:18 GMTHuman Rights Group Demands Removal of Presidential Immunity
[Nyasa Times] Firebrand human rights watchdog - Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) - has challenged President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera to start the process of removing presidential immunity, stressing that this is key to su...
Wed, 13 Jul 2022 06:54:18 GMTCourt Throws Out Rainbow TV's Application for Judicial Review of Its Broadcasting Licence Revocation By Macra
[Nyasa Times] Rainbow TV had its broadcasting licence revoked on June 8, 2022 by Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) for being in substantial breach of its broadcasting obligations by failing to pay to pay annual license fees.
Wed, 13 Jul 2022 06:54:18 GMTMinister Nyalonje Challenges Universities to Promote Research
[Nyasa Times] Minister of Education Agnes NyaLonje has challenged heads of higher learning institutions to promote research to address challenges the country is facing.
Wed, 13 Jul 2022 06:54:18 GMTChakwera Takes Swipe At Previous Administration for Neglecting M1 Road
[Nyasa Times] Malawi President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has lamented failure by the previous governments to rehabilitate the M1 Road, which he described as a backbone of Malawi's entire road infrastructure and the economy.
Wed, 13 Jul 2022 06:54:16 GMTDPP Supporters Against Apm's Intention to Contest in 2025
[Nyasa Times] Supporters of the erstwhile governing Democratic Progress Party (DPP) in Rumphi have spoken against their party leader's intention to represent the party in 2025.
Tue, 12 Jul 2022 05:59:19 GMTMalawi Court Dismisses Shepherd Bushiri's Objection to Witnesses Testifying Against Him in South Africa
[Daily Maverick] 'Prophet' Shepherd Bushiri's attempt to prevent testimony against him being heard in a South African court has failed, but South Africa still has a long way to go in trying to extradite him and his wife.
Fri, 08 Jul 2022 05:45:10 GMTAlbino Man's Murder - Ex-President Under Investigation
[VOA] Blantyre, Malawi -- Malawi's government has ordered police to investigate former president Peter Mutharika and an aide in connection with the 2018 murder of a 24-year-old albino man. Days earlier, Malawi's high court sentenced 12 people, includ...
Thu, 07 Jul 2022 07:17:07 GMTChakwera Calls for Active Citizenship in Resolving Socioeconomic Problems
[Nyasa Times] Malawi President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has challenged Malawians to be active participants in the fight against the social and economic challenges that the country is currently going through.
Thu, 07 Jul 2022 07:17:00 GMTUtm Supporters Gang Up Against Chilima - Call Address Self-Defeating and Empty
[Nyasa Times] When it was announced that the State Vice President Saulosi Klaus Chukima will address Malawians on emerging issues, UTM media team took the social media by storm hyping the would be bomb-shell address.
Wed, 06 Jul 2022 07:26:06 GMTMalawi Independence Day
[State Department] On behalf of the United States, I extend my best wishes and congratulations to the people and the government of the Republic of Malawi on the 58th anniversary of your independence.
Wed, 06 Jul 2022 05:59:40 GMTMalawi 'Exporting' Nurses Because of Unemployment
[VOA] Malawi's National Organization for Nurses and Midwives says about 2,000 nurses will leave the country this year for jobs in Saudi Arabia and the United States. The group says the nurses were forced to take jobs abroad due to high unemployment i...
Mon, 04 Jul 2022 14:33:23 GMTRepatriation of Mozambicans From Malawi This Month
[AIM] Maputo -- The voluntary repatriation of about 1,600 Mozambican families, from Nsanje in Malawi, where they fled from tropical cyclone Ana in January, will start this month.
Mon, 04 Jul 2022 08:19:53 GMTFirst Lady Advises Inkosikazi M'mbelwa V to Be Ngoni Culture Custodian
[Nyasa Times] Madam Chakwera said this on Saturday when she presided over the coronation of Inkosikazi M'Mbelwa V.
Mon, 04 Jul 2022 08:19:51 GMTNational Planning Commission Appeals for Positive Reporting On Mw2063
[Nyasa Times] National Planning Commission (NPC) has emphasized the need to take a leading role in dissemination information about Malawi's long-term development blueprint - Malawi 2063 (MW2063).
Mon, 04 Jul 2022 08:19:53 GMTMalawi Ready to Host AU 5 Regional Games
[Nyasa Times] Malawi has been commended for its commitment in preparation of Africa Union Region 5 (AUR5) games to be held in December this year where 16 countries and 2,000 athletes are expected to take part.