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Tue, 30 Mar 2021 07:04:28 GMT
Mutharika Apply for Legal Costs Review
[Nyasa Times] Former president Peter Mutharika and former Secretary to the President and Cabinet Lloyd Muhara have filed an application for a review of assessment of costs which High Court ordered them to pay K69.5 million for decisions they argue we...

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 07:39:23 GMT
How 'Frugal Design' Brings Medical Innovations During the Pandemic
[The Conversation Africa] Dr. Msandeni Chiume Kayuni found herself in the middle of a supply crisis as COVID-19 spread to Africa in April 2020. As head of Pediatrics at Kamuzu Central Hospital in Lilongwe, Malawi, her team faced a critical shortage o...

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 07:04:28 GMT
Mathanga Resigns As Deputy Governor Reserve Bank of Malawi Citing 'Constructive Dismissal'
[Nyasa Times] Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) deputy governor Henry Mathanga has resigned, citing "constructive dismissal" after the central bank forced him to go on special leave and is yet to enforce the Industrial Relations Court (IRC) order to provi...

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 07:04:28 GMT
Agricultural Commercialisation Project Bearing Fruits
[Nyasa Times] Agricultural Commercialisation Project (Agcom) funding of K19 250,000 to Mchinji Dairy Farmers Cooperative has been used to procure three machines worth K12 million to be used to make feed for dairy cattle.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 07:04:28 GMT
First Capital Bank Engages Youths On Financial Literacy
[Nyasa Times] First Capital Bank (FCB) commemorated this year's Global Money Week with a digital campaign sensitizing communities, especially young people, on how money affects livelihoods now and across future generations.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 07:04:26 GMT
Chakwera Hints On Easing Covid-19 Restrictions
[Nyasa Times] President Lazarus Chakwera has said government was likely to ease some of the restrictions put in place to fight Covid-19 pandemic in the near future if the gains being attained in the fight against the pandemic would uphold.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 05:45:00 GMT
Uganda Miss Out On 2021 Afcon After Malawi Loss
[Nation] When Nicholas Wadada planted his right boot into the Kamuzu Stadium artificial turf as the Cranes desperately attacked Monday evening, you knew it was over.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 13:43:05 GMT
History Says Uganda Cranes Can Finish the Job in Malawi
[Independent (Kampala)] Forget the twitter-war and the jokes. The Kamuzu stadium in Blantyre will today host a tough, thrilling, make-or-break match between Uganda and hosts Malawi.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 07:02:10 GMT
Malawi Banking On PSL Stars to Stoke Flames
[Monitor] Like Uganda, hosts Malawi will have a relatively new-look starting XI this afternoon from the one that faltered in the 2-0 Cranes win at Namboole on November 17, 2019. Blame it on injuries, change in form, Covid-19 ... name it.

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 09:57:48 GMT
State House Paid U.S.$310 Million to Contractor Bonongwe for Mutharika's Private Residences
[Nyasa Times] Lilongwe-based businessman Gilliat Samudeni Bonongwe, trading under the name Bonongwe Building Construction, was paid K247 000 000 by State House from the public funds as he was building former president Peter Mutharika's Mapanga and Ma...

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 09:57:48 GMT
Elephants Destroy Crops in Nkhotakota - 72 Households Food Insecure
[Nyasa Times] Elephants from Nkhotakota Game Reserve have destroyed crops in villages bordering the reserve leaving 72 households food insecure.

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 09:57:45 GMT
Malawi Court Rules Against Mota Engil in Sex Abuse Case, Sets Landmark Precedent
[Nyasa Times] The High Court has ruled against Mota Engil Construction Company in a case where Tamara Kabowa sued the company K100 million for damages following sexual abuse by her immediate boss, a Portuguese identified as Joachim Carvallio.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 09:48:23 GMT
Parents, Guardians Wants Govt Intervention Over Teachers Strike
[Nyasa Times] Parents and guardians wants swift government intervention to avert another strike in public schools.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 09:07:30 GMT
Court Convicts Two Over Murder of Person With Albinism
[Nyasa Times] A court in Nkhata Bay has found two people guilty of gruesome murder of a person with albinism.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 09:05:58 GMT
Mpaka Elected New President of Malawi Law Society
[Nyasa Times] Private practice lawyer Charles Mpaka has been elected new president of Malawi Law Society (MLS) after defeating Tadala Chimkwezule by 265 votes against 234 during elections conducted on Tuesday in High Court registries across the count...

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 12:59:29 GMT
Cold Malawi Flames Await Uganda Cranes
[Monitor] Not since 2010 have the Flames made the grade for the Africa Cup of Nations finals.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 12:24:54 GMT
Mental Health Problems On the Rise in Malawi
[Nyasa Times] Mental health problems are on the rise in the country, a situation which is forcing authorities scratch their heads for solutions.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 12:24:54 GMT
Malawi Cotton Production Down By 70 Percent
[Nyasa Times] Cotton production in the country is down by 70 per cent, a situation which is worrying agriculture authorities.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 12:24:49 GMT
Malawi Government to Reintroduce Civics in Public Schools
[Nyasa Times] Civics will be back in schools syllabus after strong recommendations from the ministry of Civic Education and Unity.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 09:52:45 GMT
Mzuzu City Council Misses Revenue Collection Target, Plans to Automate System
[Nyasa Times] Mzuzu City Counci has missed its revenue collection target, prompting it to think of automating the revenue collection system.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 09:50:57 GMT
Form 4 Students Takes On Maneb for Delaying MSCE Exam Results
[Nyasa Times] Form 4 students, who sat for the 2020-21 Malawi School Certificate of Education Examination (MSCE) are demanding that the Malawi National Examinations Board (MANEB) must release the results as soon as possible in order to enable those t...

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 09:50:10 GMT
Police 'Kidnaps' Lilongwe Independent Candidate
[Nyasa Times] Panic mode activated. Malawi Congress Party (MCP) are trying hard to stop Lilongwe Nsinja South aspiring independent candidate Yamikani Chadza to withdraw from the race for fear of being embarrassed if they lose the March 30 by election...

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 09:47:15 GMT
Aford's Chihana Blasts MCP for Using Neef Loans As Bribery to Electorate - 'Vilekeke!'
[Nyasa Times] Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) president Enock Chihana has said its partners in Tonse Alliance government, Malawi Congress Party (MCP) leaders should stop using the National Economic Empowerment Fund Limited (NEEF) loans to bribe electo...

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 09:42:17 GMT
CHRR Calls for Wide Consultations On Proposed Peace Commission Bill
[Nyasa Times] The Centre for Human Rights and Rehabilitation (CHRR) has asked the Ministry of Civic Education and National Unity to publicize information relating to the proposed National Peace Commission Bill.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 09:17:37 GMT
Cooking Oil Companies Threaten Job Cuts Over 16.5% VAT
[Nyasa Times] The battle between Edible Cooking Oil Association of Malawi (ECOAM) and government on the introduction of 16.5% VAT rages on as Ministry of Finance rebuffs the association on their grievances.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 09:04:35 GMT
Couple Faces Manslaughter Charges for Neglect of Daughter
[Nyasa Times] A couple in Balaka is facing murder charges for failing to look after their sick daughter.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 08:58:43 GMT
One-Stop Border Post to Boost Trade Between Malawi and Zambia
[Nyasa Times] Malawi High Commissioner to Zambia Warren Gunda says the newly-constructed one-stop border-post at Mchinji/Mwami border will boost trade between the two countries.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 09:03:33 GMT
Wanderers Task Force Willing to Continu
[Nyasa Times] The taskforce that was initiated to facilitate its renaissance says it tactfully withdrew from the process following strong resistance from pockets of both the team's executive and supporters committees but can resume the terms of refer...

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 09:01:46 GMT
Malawi Without Gaba in Afcon 'Do or Die' Last Qualification Fixture
[Nyasa Times] Malawi national football team will miss the services of their prolific striker Gabadingho Mhango in crunch tie with Uganda in 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre - a must win for the home side.

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 08:15:56 GMT
Chatata Vows to Bring Development in Lilongwe Nsinja South
[Nyasa Times] One of the candidates for Lilongwe Nsinja South Constituency by-elections scheduled for March 30, Ruth Chatata has vowed to bring change by making sure the area is developed.



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