August 29
Malawi: Fuel Price Debate - Parliamentary Committee On Natural Resources Wants 'Reasonable' Upward Adjustment
Nyasa Times
Following a meeting that Parliamentary Committee on Natural Resources & Climate Change had with Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) on Monday, August 26 to understand the… Read more »
Malawi: DPP Says No Fuel Price Hike - 'Raising Fuel Prices Will Hurt Already Burdened Malawians'
Nyasa Times
Members of Parliament (MPs) under the main opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) on Wednesday walked out of the National Assembly in protest to a proposal to raise prices… Read more »
August 28
Malawi: President Chakwera Hosts Mozambican Counterpart Filipe Nyusi for State Visit
Nyasa Times
Today, Malawi's President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera extended a warm welcome to his Mozambican counterpart, President Filipe Nyusi, for a significant two-day state visit. This visit… Read more »
Malawi: Tragedy Strikes Mchinji - Collision Between Truck and Minibus
Nyasa Times
A heartbreaking accident occurred in Mchinji today, as a truck carrying passengers collided with a minibus, leading to a tragic loss of life and multiple injuries. The incident… Read more »
Malawi: Darts Association of Malawi Seeks Support to Boost Sport's Growth
Nyasa Times
The Darts Association of Malawi (DAM) has appealed to interested entities to supplement the government's efforts in promoting darts in the country. Read more »
Malawi: CDH Investment Bank Support Meha With K1 Million Sponsorship Towards Upcoming Annual Conference
Nyasa Times
The CDH Investment Bank (CDHIB), has committed a total of K1 million sponsorship which will go towards supporting the upcoming Malawi Environment Health Association (MEHA) annual… Read more »
Malawi: DPP Vice President for Centre, Alfred Gangata Going Bankrupt?
Nyasa Times
The political future of the newly elected vice president for Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) for the center Alfred Gangata is hanging in the balance as the dark shadow of… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi, 3 Other Countries Benefit From a Multimillion Dollar Civic Space Enhancing Project By Hivos
Nyasa Times
Civic spaces are set to improve in Malawi, Colombia, Indonesia and the occupied Palestinian territory following the implementation of a five-year-governance project by Hivos. Read more »
Malawi: How DPP Is Helping MCP to Win More Votes in the Eastern Region [opinion]
Nyasa Times
I am shocked that DPP has dismissed Emran Ntenje as the party's Regional Governor for the Eastern Region. This is one of the worst strategic blunders that DPP has made so far, as… Read more »
Mozambique: Unima Confers Honorary Degree On Mozambique Leader Nyusi
Nyasa Times
University of Malawi has conferred honorary degree in International Relations on Mozambique leader Filipe Jancinto whom Malawi Leader president Lazarus Chakwera has described as… Read more »
August 27
Malawi: Addressing Obstetric Fistula Critical - Madam Chakwera
Nyasa Times
First Lady Madam Monica Chakwera has underscored the critical need to address the healthcare and community gaps leading to prolonged obstructed labor, which causes fistula and… Read more »
Malawi: Chakwera Secures K910 Billion Global Fund Grant to Fight HIV, TB and Malaria
Nyasa Times
Malawi leader President Lazarus Chakwera has today officially launched Global Fund Grant Cycle 7 at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe with initial US$525 [about K910 billion] million… Read more »
Malawi: Zikhale, Police Still Silent On Muhammad Kasiman Abduction Amidst Allegations of a Staggering K2bn Ransom
Nyasa Times
After assuring Malawians to get to the bottom of the abduction scandal of involving 26-year-old British national Muhammad Kasiman on July 24th this year, Minister of Homeland… Read more »
Malawi: Family Living in Fear in Ll After MP George Zulu Allegedly Demolished Fence, Threatens Merciless Handling
Nyasa Times
A family in Area 49 in Lilongwe is living in fear following the demolition of its fence on Sunday night. Read more »
Rwanda: Women's T20 Wc Qualifier - Malawi U19 March Into Division 1 After Massive Win Against Lesotho
New Times
century, and Esther Richard claimed a career-best 5 for 4 runs as Malawi crushed Lesotho by a mammoth 154 runs to seal their slot at next month's ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup… Read more »
August 26
Malawi: Chakwera Swears in 4 High Court Judges Increasing Their Number to 42 Countrywide
Nyasa Times
In a move aimed at enhancing the country's judicial capacity, President Lazarus Chakwera, on Monday presided over the swearing in of four new High Court Judges at the Kamuzu Palace… Read more »
Malawi: Defeated Bullets Cry Foul - Says Libyan Referee Was Bias, to Complain to CAF
Nyasa Times
Down and out FCB Nyasa Big Bullets have come guns blazing, saying they will formally complain to Confederation of African Football (Caf) over the manner in which Libyan referee… Read more »
Zimbabwe: VP Mohadi Pays Courtesy Call On President Chakwera ... Concludes Malawi Visit
The Herald
VICE PRESIDENT Kembo Mohadi -- who was in Malawi to attend the centenary celebrations of Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) -- paid a courtesy call on President Lazarus… Read more »
Malawi: Is Malawi Law Society Just Blocking Ag Thabo Chakaka Nyirenda From Being Appointed As a Senior Council?
Nyasa Times
Malawi Law Society (MLS) is visibly and audibly not looking good on the appointment of Attorney General Thabo Chakaka Nyirenda as a Senior Counsel. Read more »
August 25
Malawi: Maize Prices in Kenya and Malawi Have Soared, but Tanzania's Haven't - Economists Explain Why [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
For more than a year maize prices in Kenya and Malawi have been much higher compared with other countries in the east and southern Africa (ESA) region. Read more »
August 23
Malawi: Chakwera Urges Diaspora Community to Utilize Their Gained Skills in Helping Malawi to Develop
Nyasa Times
Malawians living abroad have a responsibility to join government efforts in building a self-reliant and inclusively wealthy economy as prescribed in the Malawi Agenda 2063 Vision,… Read more »
Malawi: Kabwila Accused of Crossing Line Into Govt Projects - 'There Must Be Separation Btwn Govt and Party'
Nyasa Times
Some commentators in the country have faulted Malawi Congress Party (MCP) publicity secretary Jessie Kabwila for inspecting government projects, saying she should have been getting… Read more »
Malawi: NRB Beats Its Own Target - Registers Over 12m People Since 2016 Surpassing 11m Target
Nyasa Times
National Registration Bureau (NRB) has touted its own success, saying since 2016 it has registered 12 287 349 people aged 16 and above for national identity cards (IDs), surpassing… Read more »
August 22
Malawi: 30 People Killed in Two Accidents
Nyasa Times
Today, 22nd August 2024, is turning to be one of the darkest days in Malawi as 30 people have died two road accidents that have happened in Kasungu and Zomba districts. Read more »
Malawi: Chakwera Engages Lubeck University On Fight Against Non-Communicable Diseases
Nyasa Times
President Lazarus Chakwera says capacity building of prevention and treatment of non-communicable diseases in Malawi's health sector is key to building sustainable communities. Read more »