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Fri, 22 Jan 2021 08:25:27 GMT
Rev Semphere Mourned - Mhrc Chairperson Dies With Covid-19
[Nyasa Times] Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) chairperson Reverend Patrick Semphere has died with coronavirus and tributes continue to pour in for the man -- and all convey the deepest respect to the man of God, who also happens to be a journal...

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 06:20:34 GMT
Mhrc Warns Against Indefinite Closure of Schools Because of Covid-19
[Nyasa Times] Malawi Human Rights Commissioner (MHRC) has warmed government against closure of schools without a well thought strategy.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 06:20:22 GMT
University of Malawi in U-Turn Over Colleges Delinking
[Nyasa Times] In a very surprising and dramatic move, the University of Malawi (Unima) Council has stopped the process of delinking it's constituent colleges.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 08:25:32 GMT
Chitipa Utd to Take Advantage of League Suspension
[Nyasa Times] Chitipa United Football Club which is anchoring the TNM Super League log table seeks to take advantage of the three-week suspension of the league to iron out some of its problems.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 08:25:32 GMT
Nyamilandu Encourages Football Fraternity Not to Dampen Their Spirits
[Nyasa Times] Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president Walter Nyamilandu says the country is presently faced with serious uncertain times that challenge everyone and urges the public to unreservedly support the public health Covid-19 preventive...

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 06:59:52 GMT
Donors Weigh in On NGO Act Amendment - Bill Has Potential to Limit Civic Space
[Nyasa Times] Key development partners (DPs) have weighed in on the proposed NGO Act Amendment Bill, recommending that Non-Governmental Organizations Board (NGO) Board of Malawi should conduct comprehensive and inclusive consultations before taking t...

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 16:19:41 GMT
NBS Bank Enhances Its Digital Offering, Partners Network International
[Nyasa Times] Malawi Stock Exchange-listed NBS Bank plc has launched ab e-commerce platform, powered by Network International (Network.ae), a leading enabler of digital commerce across Africa and the Middle East.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 06:43:46 GMT
Chakwera Mandates Chilima to Provide Malawi 2063 Vision Document Outline
[Nyasa Times] President Lazarus Chakwera on Tuesday launched the country's new master plan, Malawi 2063, a successor to Vision 2020, with an emotional call to the citizenry for mind change, dedication and to embrace the power of hope and belief that ...

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 11:47:17 GMT
Cyclone Eloise On the Loose, Malawi to Have Heavy Rains - - MET
[Nyasa Times] Weather experts are warning of heavy rains in the country in what they say will be caused by Cyclone Eloise.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 05:01:03 GMT
Govt Announces Strict New Covid-19 Measures
[RFI] In the wake of of two Malawian cabinet officials dying of coronavirus last week, President Lazarus Chakwera has announced new health measures to combat the spread of the virus, including lockdown, as cases have increased since the new year.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 11:47:17 GMT
4 Die in Ntcheu Road Fatality
[Nyasa Times] Four people, including the driver, have died in a Freightliner vehicle accident in Ntcheu after the vehicle swept to death pedestrians.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 11:47:16 GMT
Minister Gazettes Anti-Coronavirus Restrictions - Face Masks Compulsory in Public
[Nyasa Times] Government has gazetted Public Health and Covid-19 Containment and Management laws, which among others, criminalises non wearing of masks in public to tackle a surge in cases.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 11:47:13 GMT
Chilima Proposes Alternative Healthcare Financing for Malawi
[Nyasa Times] Vice President Saulos Chilima challenged stakeholders to seriously and deliberately consider and define alternative healthcare financing, stressing that financing "free" healthcare service is proving difficult and unsustainable.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 11:34:19 GMT
Malawi Doctors Call for Volunteers to Support Frontline Health Care Staff
[Nyasa Times] The Society of Medical Doctors (SMD) has called for volunteer health workers to support the frontline health care staff during this unprecedented coronavirus pandemic.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 11:47:15 GMT
Malawi Super League Soccer Matches Suspended Due to Coronavirus
[Nyasa Times] Super League of Malawi (Sulom) have suspended the top-flight TNM Super League for a period of three weeks, due to new restrictions allowing only 50 people in games following the coronavirus pandemic.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 11:33:29 GMT
Royal Bokosi Named Player of Month
[Nyasa Times] Red Lions talisman Royal Bokosi has become the first recipient of the revived TNM Super League 'Player of the Month' award for December for his outstanding performance.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 11:32:43 GMT
Kenani's Covid-19 Initiative Appeals for Tax Waiver On Items to Be Bought
[Nyasa Times] Social media influencer and writer Stanely Onjezani Kenani, who is leading a fundraising initiative for urgent Covid-19 relief in Malawi has applied for a Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) tax waive through the Minister of Finance, Felix M...

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 06:38:05 GMT
Prophet Mbewe Faults Govt On Church Gatherings Not Exceeding 50 People
[Nyasa Times] Prophet David Mbewe, Founder of the Living Word Evangelistic Church (Liwec ) whose headquarters is in Machinga has faulted the government over its decision to limit religious gatherings to 50 people.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 06:38:04 GMT
23 Malawian Border Jumpers Disappear From Zimbabwe Police Station
[Nyasa Times] Zimbabwean authorities are investigating how 23 Malawians disappeared from a police station after they were arrested for jumping Beitbridge border post, according to reports.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 06:38:03 GMT
Lilongwe Girls Students to Be Kept On Campus Despite Having 51.4 Percent Virus Cases
[Nyasa Times] Ministry of Education has decided not to release all Lilongwe Girls Secondary School students, including the 51.4% that tested positive of Covid-19 from a public health perspective.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 06:37:57 GMT
Lilongwe City Council Opts for Excavator for Digging of Graves
[Nyasa Times] As Area 18 cemetery in Lilongwe is facing unprecedented demand for burials mainly due to Covid-19 related deaths, Lilongwe City Council had pleaded for a help of excavators to be used in digging graves in advance.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 14:29:05 GMT
Covid-19 Claims Life of Prominent Catholic Priest
[Nyasa Times] A prominent Catholic priest has succumbed to coronavirus (Covid-19).

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 13:44:44 GMT
Uladi Mussa Files for Bail Pending Appeal
[Nyasa Times] Jailed former politician and cabinet minister in three administrations, Uladi Mussa, has filed in the High Court for bail pending his appeal on corruption cases.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 06:38:03 GMT
National Youth FA Promises Football Development From Grassroot
[Nyasa Times] The newly-elected executive committee for the National Youth Football Association (NYFA) has promised to develop youth football in the country from the grass root.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 13:49:01 GMT
Covid-19 Affects Implementation of Tonse Campaign Promises
[Nyasa Times] There are growing fears that President Lazarus Chakwera and his Tonse alliance administration might fail to implement some of its campaign promises due to Covid-19.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 13:38:20 GMT
Central Bank Launches Insurance Premium Financing Product
[Nyasa Times] National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has rolled out an insurance premium financing facility where the bank will pay annual insurance premiums on behalf of its customers thereby freeing up their cash flow in the process.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 13:34:34 GMT
Macoha Strengthens Covid-19 Awareness Amongst Children With Disabilities
[Nyasa Times] During its assessment tour on the impact made on its early childhood education development for children with disabilities in Chiradzulu, Mangochi and Phalombe, Malawi Council for the Handicapped (MACOHA) took the opportunity to spread a...

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 09:17:20 GMT
Chakwera Talks Against 'Selfish, Careless Behaviour'
[Nyasa Times] After directing that Vice-President Saulos Chilima should lead a ministerial task-team to review Covid-19 guidelines in order to respond effectively to the virus pandemic, President Lazarus Chakwera on Sunday came out with substance ove...

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 10:29:25 GMT
Chitipa Utd Finally Secure First Win of the Season Beating Moyale
[Nyasa Times] Chitipa United finally claimed a first TNM Super League win of the season after beating Moyale Barracks 3-2 on Sunday at Karonga Stadium.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 09:28:39 GMT
Wanderers Still Searching for Winning Mentality, Draw With Tigers
[Nyasa Times] Mighty Wanderers FC played reasonably well during Sunday's match against Tigers FC but they still have so much to prove as their ambition to secure their second win was checked by a stubborn Kau-Kau boys , who claimed a hard-fought poin...



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