Malawi

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 04:46:54 GMT
Malawi Govt Hits Additional $30mn Jackpot Towards Mangochi-Makanjira Road Project
[Nyasa Times] The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Fund for International Development has signed a $20 million loan agreement with Malawi towards the Mangochi-Makanjira road project.

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 04:46:53 GMT
Malawi's Silent Death Crisis Exposed As 70% of Fatalities Occur Outside Hospitals
[Nyasa Times] A groundbreaking government report has laid bare Malawi's hidden mortality crisis, revealing that the majority of deaths occur beyond the reach of official health records.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 05:24:14 GMT
Tanzania Bans Agricultural Imports From South Africa and Malawi
[Daily News] DODOMA: THE government has imposed an immediate ban on the importation of all agricultural produce from South Africa and Malawi, following the two countries' failure to lift trade restrictions on Tanzanian farm products.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 07:43:13 GMT
From Shadows to System - Malawi's Leap in Birth and Death Registration Revealed - but Gaps Remain
[Nyasa Times] Malawi has recorded significant improvements in birth and death registration over the past eight years, a new government report reveals, though challenges persist in achieving universal coverage.

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 11:53:00 GMT
Chaos At Salima Sugar - CEO Wester Kossam Bars Security Chief Kapida Amid Legal Storm
[Nyasa Times] A fresh storm is brewing at Salima Sugar Company after Chief Executive Officer Wester Kossam personally ordered security personnel to block former Chief Security Officer, Osman Kapida, from accessing company premises--despite a court ru...

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 11:54:03 GMT
Enough Is Enough--Escom Must Be Held Accountable for Its Incompetence
[Nyasa Times] There comes a time when silence in the face of negligence becomes complicity. That time is now. And the target of our collective national outrage must, without hesitation, be the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom), whose c...

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 11:53:37 GMT
Tobacco Sales Up, Prices Down - Malawi Earns $15.3 Million As Quality Concerns Persist
[Nyasa Times] Malawi's 2025 tobacco marketing season has opened with mixed signals, showing a promising rise in sales volume but a notable dip in average prices, according to the latest figures from AHL Tobacco Sales Limited.

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 07:43:13 GMT
All of Africa Today - April 22, 2025
[allAfrica] Ecowas Deliberates Exit of Sahel States From Regional Bloc

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 05:21:12 GMT
Drug Resistance Worsens UTI Crisis in Malawi
[SciDev.Net] Lilongwe -- A growing resistance to antibiotics is complicating the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in Malawi, with new research revealing that nearly half of women presenting with symptoms at a major referral hospital had i...

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 05:21:09 GMT
Justice for Sale - Convicted Wildlife Kingpin to Walk Free?
[Nyasa Times] In a scandalous move that reeks of impunity and elite protectionism, there are credible reports that convicted wildlife trafficker and serial corruption suspect Lin Yunhua--currently serving a 14-year sentence at Dedza Prison--is on the...

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 11:55:40 GMT
Court Reserves Ruling On Amended Penal Code Challenge
[Nyasa Times] The Lilongwe Senior Magistrate Court has reserved its ruling on an application by Nyale Institute, an NGO fighting for sexual reproductive justice, to stop a case where a 19-year-old boy is facing criminal charges for having sex with a ...

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 11:55:39 GMT
Justice Rights Activists Hail Chakwera Over Game-Changing Judiciary Complex
[Nyasa Times] Justice rights campaigners are giving President Lazarus Chakwera a big thumbs-up for securing a multi-billion kwacha Chinese-funded Judiciary Complex, set to transform Malawi's justice system.

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 11:20:46 GMT
Who's Lying? Police and Trevor Hiwa Clash Over Chinese 'Intruders' At Kangankunde Mine in Balaka
[Nyasa Times] In a baffling twist that raises serious questions about transparency and accountability, the Malawi Police Service and Kangankunde Rare Earths miner Lindian Resources are offering completely contradictory accounts regarding the status o...

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 12:57:55 GMT
$80 Million Justice Boost - Malawi, China Seal Landmark Deal for State-of-the-Art Judicial Complex
[Nyasa Times] In a monumental step towards strengthening Malawi's justice system, the governments of Malawi and China have signed an $80 million Implementation Agreement for the construction of a state-of-the-art Judicial Complex in Lilongwe--marking...

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 12:57:12 GMT
Silence Is Not Strategy - Why Malawi Must De-Escalate the Tanzania Trade Row
[Nyasa Times] In the unfolding trade tensions between Malawi and Tanzania, the stakes are far too high for posturing, silence, or missteps. Malawi's recent decision to ban the import of certain agricultural products--citing the need to protect domest...

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 15:10:24 GMT
Mundawathu Organic Fertilizer Transforming Lives of Malawian Farmers
[Nyasa Times] An increasing number of farmers across Malawi are ditching chemical fertilizers in favor of Mundawathu Organic Fertilizer--a homegrown innovation they say is not only reviving their soils but transforming their lives.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 12:46:33 GMT
Scandal - Yeremiah Chihana in Mk12 Million Ticket Fraud - Travel Agent Cries Foul Over Politician's Broken Promises
[Nyasa Times] Veteran politician Yeremiah Chihana has found himself at the centre of a growing scandal after allegedly swindling local travel agency, Zoe Tours and Travel, out of over MK12 million in unpaid air tickets--leaving a trail of broken prom...

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 12:46:00 GMT
NBS Bank Pumps K10 Million Into Corps Africa Malawi Projects
[Nyasa Times] NBS Bank plc has committed K10 million to support five small-scale and high impact projects undertaken by Corps Africa volunteers in the country.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 12:47:14 GMT
Standard Bank Unveils 2025 Be More Race - 'Run in Blue' to Ignite National Spirit
[Nyasa Times] Standard Bank Malawi has officially launched the 2025 edition of its flagship athletics event--the Be More Race--under the vibrant new theme "Run in Blue."

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 15:28:13 GMT
Eagle Nano Urea By Paramount Holdings - a Game Changer for Malawi's Agricultural Future
[Nyasa Times] The 63rd National Field Day proved to be a landmark occasion in Malawi's agricultural journey, as Paramount Holdings' Eagle Nano Urea stole the spotlight with its innovative and sustainable approach to farming.

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:23:09 GMT
President Chakwera Launches Coca-Cola Pet Plant, Urges Malawians to Invest Wisely
[Nyasa Times] President Lazarus Chakwera has officially launched the new Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) production line at Coca-Cola Beverages Malawi Limited (CCBML) in Kanengo, Lilongwe, applauding the company's commitment to industrial growth and...

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:21:59 GMT
Chisale Coming Under Intense Pressure to Tame His Tongue
[Nyasa Times] Democratic Progressive Party controversial youth director Norman Chisale is coming under intense pressure to tame his tongue during political rallies.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 15:48:19 GMT
Malawi Economic Crisis Deepens As U.S. Cuts $177 Million in Vital Aid, New Report Reveals
[Nyasa Times] A shocking new report by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) reveals how a sudden suspension of U.S. foreign assistance has sent Malawi spiraling into its worst humanitarian crisis in decades, with nearly half a mil...

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 15:15:41 GMT
Ethco Donates K5 Million to Mccci Business Leaders' Summit
[Nyasa Times] Ethanol Company Limited (EthCo) has donated K5 million to the Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MCCCI) for the Business Leaders' Summit scheduled to take place in Mangochi next week.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 07:10:31 GMT
All of Africa Today - April 16, 2025
[allAfrica] Malawi Economic Crisis Deepens As U.S. Cuts $177 Million in Vital Aid

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 15:15:17 GMT
CDH Investment Bank Posts K23.5 Billion Profit After Tax in 2024
[Nyasa Times] CDH Investment Bank has reported an impressive K23.534 billion profit after tax for the financial year ending December 31, 2024, according to a published summary of its audited results. This represents a remarkable 111% increase compare...

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:56:44 GMT
Standard Bank Intensifies Climate Change Fight, Partners With World Vision in Reforestation Drive
[Nyasa Times] Standard Bank Plc intensified its efforts in fighting climate change through reforestation aimed at preserving land and protecting communities from climate shocks.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:56:02 GMT
UK's Global Health Partnership Grants to Strengthen Malawi's Health System - PS
[Nyasa Times] Principal Secretary (PS) in the Ministry of Health, Dr Samson Mndolo, say the four grants from the UK's Global Health Partnership (GHP) will help strengthen Malawi's health system by addressing key workforce challenges including shortag...

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:55:03 GMT
Teveta Urges Tertiary Colleges to Embrace Vocational Courses
[Nyasa Times] Technical, Entrepreneurial, and Vocational Education and Training Authority (Teveta) has urged vocational training institutions to partner with government in training youths vocational trade skills.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:16:32 GMT
'Holy Deception?' - Nkhoma Synod Exposes Rogue Pastors Behind Page House Propaganda
[Nyasa Times] In a jaw-dropping rebuke that has shaken both the Church and political corridors, the CCAP Nkhoma Synod has disowned a controversial visit by pastors to former President Peter Mutharika's Page House residence, branding it a gross misrep...

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