April 19
Malawi: Inspiring - Malawi's First Locally Made Led Bulbs Ready to Be Launched On 29th May in Lilongwe
Nyasa Times
Dek Engineering Company has introduced, the locally made, first of its kind LED bulbs in Malawi called Eka-Lite LED Bulbs to be launched on 29th May in Lilongwe. Read more »
April 18
Malawi: Malawians Are Asking - Why Has the U.S. Not Banned Chilima As He Is Also Answering Sattar-Related Corruption Cases?
Nyasa Times
Social media is awash with questions with regards to the move that the United States of America (USA) government made on Wednesday to ban former Solicitor General and Principal… Read more »
Malawi: Historical! Malawi Opens Diplomatic Relation With Israel, MOU On Labour Export Deal Signed
Nyasa Times
Malawi Embassy in Tel Viv, Israel, has officially been opened today with a blessing of also having the memorandum of understanding (MOU)with Israel on the labour export deal… Read more »
Malawi: Sports Fraternity Mourns Former Malawi Sports Minister Dossi
Nyasa Times
The sports fraternity is mourning former Minister of Youth and Sports Moses Dossi who died in the early hours of Thursday at Adventist Hospital in Blantyre. Read more »
Malawi: Wages of Sin - Escom Vandal Dies Due to Burns After Electrocution
Nyasa Times
32-year old man has died after getting electrocuted while vandalising ESCOM cables at Maselema in Blantyre. Read more »
Malawi: Salty Water Contributes to Broken Boreholes in Nsanje
Nyasa Times
The Pacific Limited a firm currently repairing for free broken boreholes in Nsanje district has cited high water salinity levels in the district as a major factor contributing to… Read more »
Malawi: Vuto La Ma Pasipoti Lizatha? a Zikhale Akuti Makina Alipowo Akuchedwa, Akupanga Mapasipoti 500 Okha Pa Tsiku
Nyasa Times
Nduna yoona za m'dziko a Ken Zikhale Ng'oma yati makina amene akuwagwiritsa ntchito posindikiza ziphaso zoyendera (passports) akugwira ntchitoyo mochedwa kwambiri. Read more »
Malawi: Ekhaya FC Set Pace for Commercialisation
Nyasa Times
Ekhaya FC have set the tone for commercialisation when they unveiled their uniforms and replica jerseys for sale on Wednesday at the Amaryllis Hotel in Blantyre. Read more »
Malawi: 3 Athletes to Compete in World Para Athletics Qualifiers
Nyasa Times
The three-day games will be held from April 26 to April 28 and the trip has been possible with funding from the Malawi Government to the tune of K26 million. Read more »
April 17
Tanzania: Tanzania-Malawi Diplomatic Tensions Rise Over $30m Port Project
Business Day Africa
Tanzania and Malawi are on the brink of a diplomatic standoff following Dodoma's decision to commence the upgrade of Mbamba Bay Port, situated on the shores of Lake Malawi. Read more »
Malawi: I Won't Tolerate Laziness, Disgruntlement in Public Service, Says Chakwera
Nyasa Times
President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has spoken strongly against laziness and disgruntlement among civil servants, warning that his government will not tolerate these… Read more »
Malawi: Mkandawire Highlights Crucial Role Youths Play in Transforming Digital Space
Nyasa Times
Minister of Youth and Sports Uchizi Mkandawire has highlighted the crucial role young people play in transforming digital landscape in the country. Read more »
Malawi: Atupele Talks Tough, Says He Is Contesting Again to Remove Chakwera From Power - 'Malawi Need Hope and Stability'
Nyasa Times
United Democratic Front (UDF) presidential aspirant Atupele Muluzi has revealed that he has decided to contest again because President Lazarus Chakwera's administration has failed… Read more »
April 16
Malawi: Malawi's President Moves in to Stop Tobacco Smuggling
VOA
Malawi's President Lazarus Chakwera has ordered police to tighten border security to control tobacco smugglers who sell the crop to neighboring countries for better prices.… Read more »
April 15
Malawi: Malawian Journalist Macmillan Mhone Facing False News, Extortion Charges
CPJ
Malawian authorities should drop all legal proceedings against Nation Publications Limited journalist Macmillan Mhone, who is accused of cyber spamming, publishing false news, and… Read more »
Malawi: Exit Technobrain Enter E-Tech Systems As New Passport System Supplier to Malawi
Nyasa Times
The days of TechnoBrain have finally come to an end. Welcome on-board E-Tech Systems--a local information and communications technology (ICT) firm--which Malawi government has… Read more »
April 14
Malawi: 'Incentivize Agriculture to Stop Youth Migration'
Nyasa Times
Dozens of energetic and productive Malawian youths are migrating to South Africa and Tanzania every year to seek employment and other economic opportunities. Read more »
Malawi: APM Goes Full Force With Campaign - Tightens Grip On Eastern Region
Nyasa Times
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) President Professor Peter Mutharika who is also former state President of the country errands in the eastern region continues to excites alot of… Read more »
April 10
Malawi: Unlocking Malawi's Trade Barriers Through One-Stop Border Posts [press release]
World Bank
The Dedza border post, situated between Malawi and Mozambique, is a busy place. On average, more than 80 trucks are cleared daily, carrying shop merchandise from South Africa to… Read more »
April 09
Malawi: Malawi Police Arrest Journalist Over Fraud Story
VOA
Police in Malawi have arrested a newspaper journalist over an online story published last year exposing fraudulent activities involving a corruption suspect charged with conspiracy… Read more »
Malawi: Govt in Negotiation With Misa Malawi Over the Arrest of NPL Journalist
Nyasa Times
Minister of Information and Digitalisation Moses Kunkuyu says government is discussing with the Media Institute of Southern Africa Malawi Chapter to see how they can intervene in… Read more »
Malawi: Water Rise Levels in Mangochi Worry Health Authorities
Nyasa Times
Health authorities in Mangochi are worried with the unprecedented water rise levels which they fear could trigger water borne diseases. Read more »
Malawi: It's Over! Govt Rejects Chizuma's Application for Contract Renewal
Nyasa Times
Government has rejected an application from the embattled Director General (DG) of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Ms Martha Chizuma, for the renewal of her contract, Nyasa Times… Read more »
April 07
Malawi: Have You Ever Suffered Intimate Partner Abuse? We Asked Girls in Malawi and 40 Percent Said Yes [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Intimate partner violence starts early. Read more »
Malawi: Media Practitioners Key in Fighting Myths, Misinformation Surrounding Health Emergencies
Nyasa Times
The Ministry of Health has appealed to media practitioners to be in the forefront in the fight against myths and misinformation surrounding public health emergencies in Malawi. Read more »