September 10
Malawi: 6 Die in Fire, Road Accident in the Last 24 Hours
Nyasa Times
Police in Mangochi say a 33-year-old man and his 18-year-old nephew have died, while his wife sustained severe burns, following a fire caused by a petrol explosion that gutted… Read more »
Malawi: Mathews Mtumbuka Declares He Will Compete for UTM Presidency - Vows to Continue Chilima's Vision
Nyasa Times
Dr. Mathews Mtumbuka, a presidential aspirant for the UTM Party, has declared his commitment to continuing the vision of the party's former president, Dr. Saulos Chilima. Read more »
Malawi: Kigali Youth Commits to Be Accountable On Africa Food Systems
Nyasa Times
The young people at the Africa food Systems committed to being accountable for the Africa food systems, a commitment set to be presented at COP29. Read more »
Malawi: CCJP Endorses MLS Call for Demonstration to Advocate for Enactment of Judicial Reforms Bills
Nyasa Times
The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) have joined calls for the enhancement of accountability and transparency within the judiciary, stressing that this is critical… Read more »
Malawi: Sparc Systems Donate K15 Million Towards Children Surgeries At Beit Cure
Nyasa Times
Sparc Systems Limited, on Monday donated a sum of K15 million to Beit Cure Children's Hospital in Blantyre as a way of supporting their efforts to provide life-changing surgeries… Read more »
Malawi: Open All Depots in Lower Shire, Chakwera Orders Admarc
Nyasa Times
President Lazarus Chakwera, has ordered the Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (ADMARC) to open its depots. This will enable people in Lowershire to access staple… Read more »
Malawi: Jappie, Yeremiah Chihana Demand Tangible Development Projects in the North, Not Lip Service From Govt
Nyasa Times
Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Northern Region on Monday demanded that the Tonse Alliance government should start implementing infrastructure development projects it promised… Read more »
Malawi: Pemphero Mphande's Short Story Writing Contest Gets K15m Boost From Kings Foundation
Nyasa Times
Kings Foundation Schools--a premier private education institution--has increased to MK15 million its sponsorship for the 2024 Pemphero Mphande's short story writing competition. Read more »
Malawi: Labour Laws Review Key in Achieving the Malawi 2063 Agenda, Says Minister Nyalonje
Nyasa Times
Minister of Labour, Agness Nyalonje, has stressed the importance of comprehensively reviewing labour laws in the country if Malawi is to successfully achieve the 2063 agenda. Read more »
Malawi: Chakwera Meets Business Leaders From Lower Shire, Assures Them of Steady Completion of Key Projects
Nyasa Times
President Lazarus Chakwera has assured the business community in the Lower Shire that government efforts to develop the area and make it more conducive for business, are at an… Read more »
South Africa: Visiting South Africa Music Star, Sho Madjozi, Showers Praise for Rapper Hyphen - 'Respect That Guy!'
Nyasa Times
Malawi's iconic hip hop star, Hyphen, has gotten a rare and unconditional praise from visiting South Africa's award-winning musician, Sho Madjozi. Read more »
September 09
Malawi: DPP MP Noel Lipipa Urges Kuhes Students to Drive Economic Growth
Nyasa Times
Member of Parliament for Blantyre City South and Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) National College Coordinator, Noel Lipipa, has urged Kamuzu College of Health Sciences (KUHeS)… Read more »
Malawi: Muslim Organisation Donates Food Items At Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital
Nyasa Times
As part of celebration activities for the birth of prophet Muhammad, the At-tariqatul Qaudiriya Sunni Association (AQSA) under the leadership of Limbe Muslim Jamaat(LMC) has… Read more »
September 06
Malawi: Akatswiri Moves to Improve Durability of M1 Road - Discovers Dolerite Rock Recommended for Surfacing
Nyasa Times
One of Malawi's biggest private mining companies, Akatswiri Mineral Resources, has moved to help contribute to improving quality and sturdiness of the M1 road by discovering… Read more »
Malawi: Stakeholders Applaud Govt for Reviewing Labour Laws
Nyasa Times
Stakeholders in the labour sector has urged government to fast track the processes of reviewing some labour laws saying this is key to ensure there is a conducive working… Read more »
Malawi: China Seeks to Boost Malawi's Trade and Infrastructural Development, Chakwera Excited
Nyasa Times
President Lazarus Chakwera has expressed strong support for the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) as a solution to Malawi's developmental challenges. Read more »
Malawi: Chakwera Seeks Clean Energy Partnership With Geidco to Invest in Malawi's Energy Sector
Nyasa Times
President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has appealed to the Global Energy Interconnection Development and Cooperation Organisation (GEIDCO) to invest in Malawi's energy sector. Read more »
September 05
Malawi: Chakwera, 45 Other African Heads of States Attends FOCAC Opening
Nyasa Times
President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera on Thursday morning, attended the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit colourful official opening held at the Great Hall of the… Read more »
Malawi: Public Reactions to the State of Lilongwe - Concerns and Optimism
Nyasa Times
The capital city of Lilongwe is currently at the center of public discourse, with residents expressing a mix of concern and optimism about its state and future. As discussions… Read more »
Malawi: Malawian Journalists Urged to Report GBV With a Human Face
Nyasa Times
Journalists in the country have been called upon to wear a human face when reporting issues related to Gender Based Violence (GBV). Read more »
Malawi: No Malawian Will Die of Hunger, Govt Assures
Nyasa Times
Minister of Agriculture Sam Kawale has reassured Malawians that no one will die of hunger in the country. Read more »
September 04
Malawi: Malawi Distances Itself From Recruiting Israel Workers - 'It's Israel Govt That Recruits, Not Us.'
Nyasa Times
Malawians are shocked with the news that government is distancing itself from recruitment of youths for the Israeli labour export deal, saying that is the domain of the Israeli… Read more »
Malawi: Anger As Govt Silently Approves Water Tariffs By 10 Percent - Low Income Earners Not Spared
Nyasa Times
Government has silently approved a 10 percent upward adjustment of water tariff, a development that has irked low-income earners who say they were already struggling to buy water… Read more »
Malawi: More Fruits From Chakwera's China Trip - Malawi, China Sign K50 Billion Judicial Complex Construction Deal
Nyasa Times
Governments of Malawi and China on Tuesday signed a K50 billion financing agreement for the construction of the Judicial Complex in Lilongwe. Read more »
September 03
Malawi: Malawi to Soon Launch 'Smart Village Initiative'
Nyasa Times
Malawi government says it will soon launch a 'Smart Village Initiative' in collaboration with Huawei. Read more »