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Tanzania in with...
President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera's led Operation Tigwirane Manja was widely thought to be an intenal lobbying for more helping hands from Malawians, but the Tanzanian government appears to have understood the initiative as they are tirelessly coming with assistance.Minister Ng’oma fulfills...
Minister of Homeland Security Ken Zikhale Ng'oma has fulfilled his promise of donating K1.5 million from his salary to Tropical Cyclone Freddy survivors in Chilobwe, Blantyre.Governance experts fault...
Governance experts have faulted former President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika (APM) for refusing to attend the engagement President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera called to discuss and identify solutions to the effects of Tropical Cyclone Freddy.]Federalism Institute proposes...
The Federalism Institute in Malawi has proposed that government should declare Dr. Prophet Shepherd Bushiri, Moses Washington Mkandawire and Stanley Onjezani Kenani as national treasures.
- Health
TB fight, leprosy...
Deputy Minister of health Halima Daudi has expressed the need for more investment in efforts to fight against tuberculosis (TB) and leprosy in Malawi.Journalists urged to...
Co-chairperson of the President Taskforce on Covid-19 and Cholera, Dr. Wilfred Chalamira Nkhoma, has appealed to journalists to triple their efforts in disseminating information on the two pandemics.Cardiovascular camp postponed...
The Tanzania High Commission has postponed the International Joint Medical camp on cardiovascular care, which was scheduled to take place 20th to 25th March, 2023 due to cyclone Freddy effects.
- Politics
28-year-old Denis Khang’a...
A 28-year-old Denis Mahata Thanthwe Khang'a has announced plans to contest for the presidential seat in the 2025 tripartite elections.Goodall Gondwe, Jappie...
A writing could certainly be on the wall for the former governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) that Northern Region will not allow to be used as an election pawn again.APM confesses DPP...
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) leader Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika (APM) has, for the first time since Malawians booted him out of power through the Fresh Presidential Election on June 23, 2020, confessed that his party did not and could not win the presidential race.APM Blames MCP-UTM...
Former President Peter Mutharika has dismissed assertions that he is responsible for the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) loss in the 2020 presidential elections.
- Education
Malawi launches first-ever...
The Minister of Education Madalitso Kambauwa-Wirima says Malawi needs to embrace and integrate research, science, technology and innovation in its development planning and the transformative process if the country is to attain its developmental aspirations.Government impressed with...
Deputy Minister of Education Nancy Chaola Mdooko has said the government is impressed with Joint Program on Girls Education, citing improvement in class attendance, reduction in school dropout, and improved examination pass rate.HCA commits to...
Human Capital Africa Educational Alliance (HCA), a non-governmental organization committed to improving the quality of education for children in Africa, has partnered with the Ministry of Education to support the development of fundamental learning and numeracy in the country.National Commission for...
National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST) –a government parastatal responsible for the enhancement and promotion of science and technology in Malawi – has challenged journalists to develop interest in science and technology reporting.
- Environment
Continental women’s assembly...
The Southern Africa Rural Women’s Assembly (RWA) has demanded that African countries should impose sanctions and penalties on companies and organization that pollute the environment in the continent.Castel Malawi commits...
Castel Malawi Limited has committed K20 million to this year's tree-planting exercise in Malawi, aimed at restoring lost forests.Communities hail CSPWP...
Communities in Karonga District have applauded Climate Smart Public Works Programme (CSPWP), an initiative which they say would go a long way in promoting environmental conservation for improved livelihoods.Mount Meru Millers...
National Water Resource Authority (NWRA) has imposed an MK4, 000, 000.00 fine on Mount Meru Millers for discharging untreated wastewater into public waters.
- News
Deputy SPC emphasizes...
Deputy Secretary for President and Cabinet (D/SPC) Dr. Janet Banda has emphasized the need for an effective monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system as well as capacities to achieve the country's development aspirations.President Chakwera, ITU...
Malawi President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera on Monday afternoon held discussions with Secretary General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Ms. Doreen Bogdan-Martin, on how Malawi and ITU can work together to develop information communication technology (ICT) in the country.
President Chakwera lobbies...
Malawi President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has taken advantage of his official trip to Doha, Qatar, to lobby for more funding from OPEC Fund, pleading with the Fund to consider expanding its three-year funding to Malawi from US$60 million to US$200 million.
Catholic Church condemns...
President of the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) Archbishop George Desmond Tambala has condemned the tendency by unpatriotic and heartless people who destroy the environment and rising cases of attacks and murder of older persons.
- Human Rights
Undule against blank...
Centre for Human Rights and Rehabilitation (CHRR) Board Member Undule Mwakasungula has urged human rights activists in Malawi to exercise caution when advocating for abortion, stressing that life must not be terminated willy-nilly.CSOs push for...
After Parliament failed to debate the Termination of Pregnancy Bill (TOP), some civil society organizations (CSOs) are pushing the Judiciary to deliver its determination on unsafe abortion, which is reportedly affecting women's and girls' right to health in this country.Child rights literacy...
Dedza district has registered a decrease in cases of child rights violations, thanks to a child rights literacy project, which National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Public Trust is implementing in conjunction with the Malawi Law Commission.
Police Officer acquitted...
A police officer, who was accused of defiling a 16-year-old girl, has been acquitted by the Senior Resident Magistrate Court in Lilongwe.
- Entertainment
Mingoli music bash...
Organisers of the Ku Mingoli Music Bash have unveiled three international artists and one local artist to headline the music eventFrank Kaunda tackles...
Malawian artist, Frank Kaunda has continued to make good on his promise to release a song every month in 2023 with the release of his second single titled 'Nango' on March 3, 2023.MultiChoice grows operations...
MultiChoice has disclosed plans to introduce a Decoder Service Centre in order to provide GOtv and DStv customers with technical support through decoder diagnostics, repairs, swapping of decoders under warranty and the sale of hardware and accessories.JEG Tellem impresses...
The country’s urban music industry has been on fire since the dawn of the 2023 year with the likes of Sean Morgan and Mzuzu-based rookies, Pop young and Merchah taking center stage with their hit songs, Ndizagenda, Mesa, and Naji respectively.
- Sports
ABC Lions makes...
African Bible College (ABC) Lions Basketball team will be playing in the 2023 Central Zone Basketball League (CEZOBAL) finals against Bravehearts Basketball Club having played in the finals last in 2013.Zikhale Ng’oma committed...
Member of Parliament for Nkhata Bay South, Kenneth Zikhale Ng'oma who is also Minister of Homeland Security has said that he is set to implement projects that will see youths prospering through sports.DD Sunshine wins...
DD Sunshine has started their run in the second edition of the Football Association of Malawi (FAM) National women’s Championship with a 4-0 victory over Northern Region based Topik Sisters.Flames secures a...
Malawi National Team – The Flames – has disclosed that it is set to play an international friendly match against Bangladesh’s Bengal Tigers on Wednesday in Saudi Arabia.
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Tanzania in with more...
President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera's led Operation Tigwirane Manja was widely thought to be an intenal lobbying for more helping hands from Malawians, but the Tanzanian government appears to have understood the initiative as they are tirelessly coming with assistance.
Minister Ng’oma fulfills his...
Minister of Homeland Security Ken Zikhale Ng'oma has fulfilled his promise of donating K1.5 million from his salary to Tropical Cyclone Freddy survivors in Chilobwe, Blantyre.
TB fight, leprosy elimination...
Deputy Minister of health Halima Daudi has expressed the need for more investment in efforts to fight against tuberculosis (TB) and leprosy in Malawi.
Governance experts fault APM...
Governance experts have faulted former President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika (APM) for refusing to attend the engagement President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera called to discuss and identify solutions to the effects of Tropical Cyclone Freddy.]