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 »
Zimbabwe: Two Confirmed Dead After Zim Aircraft Crashed Into Lake Malawi
New Zimbabwe
Two persons who were aboard a Zimbabwean privately owned aircraft that crashed into the waters of Lake Malawi in the southern African nation on Tuesday have been found dead, a… Read more »
August 21
Malawi: Malawi Refutes Allegations of High Prevalence of Substandard, Falsified Medicines
Nyasa Times
The Pharmacy and Medicines Regulatory Authority (PMRA) has refuted reports by international research studies that Malawi has the highest prevalence of substandard and falsified… Read more »
Malawi: Health PS Urges Malawians to Continue Observing Mpox Preventive Measures
Nyasa Times
Principal Secretary (PS) in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Samson Mndolo, has urged Malawi to continue observing prevention measures, including avoiding physical contact, in an effort… Read more »
Malawi: Sports Minister Hails Corporate World for Supporting Malawi Paralympic Athletes
Nyasa Times
Minister of Sports, Uchizi Mkandawire, has hailed the corporate world for supporting athletes who will represent Malawi in France at the 2024 edition of Paris Paralympic Games from… Read more »
Malawi: Chakwera in Germany to Bolster Trade and Investments Opportunities
Nyasa Times
President Lazarus Chakwera has today arrived in Frankfurt, Germany, as he continues his official European tour of duty which first took him to Italy. Read more »
Malawi/Botswana: Hosts Ascent Soccer Booted Out of CAF Women's Champions League
Nyasa Times
Botswana's Gaborone United came from behind twice to see off hosts Ascent Soccer 3-2 on Tuesday afternoon to qualify for the semifinals of the CAF Women's Champions League-COSAFA… Read more »
Malawi: Communities Urged to Adopt Clean, Renewable Energy Sources to Preserve Environment
Nyasa Times
Civil Society Network on Climate Change (CISONECC) has urged communities in Lilongwe to adopt and utilize clean, safe, and sustainable energy sources to help preserve the country's… Read more »
August 20
Malawi: Lilongwe Leads Africa in Fossil Fuel Ban Push
Nyasa Times
In a groundbreaking move, Lilongwe has become the first African capital to endorse the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, signaling a bold commitment to combat climate change. Read more »
Malawi: Chakwera Secures a Nod From FAO - Smallholders Farmers to Be Supported On Climate Smart Agriculture
Nyasa Times
President Lazarus Chakwera on Monday secured a nod from Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) which has committed to support the promotion of women and youth, technology and… Read more »
Malawi: VP USI Salutes Health Workers
Nyasa Times
Vice president, Dr Michael Usi has commended health workers for working very hard in difficult conditions to save people's lives. Read more »
Malawi: MW Needs 'Functional Seed Systems Value Chain,' Says Seeds Expert
Nyasa Times
In an effort to increase demand driven seed systems value chain, one of the multiplying seed company 'Renaissance Agriculture Seed System Consult' has highlighted the need for the… Read more »