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Wed, 14 Apr 2021 08:27:26 GMT
Army Promotes Flames Star Mbulu to Sergeant From Rank of Corporal
[Nyasa Times] Following his impressive performance with the Malawi national football team, the Flames, in 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualification the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) has promoted South Africa-based striker Richard Mbulu from the r...

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 09:45:38 GMT
Chakwera Keen to Address Malawi Airlines Crisis, Sets Meeting With Patridge
[Nyasa Times] President Lazarus Chakwera is keen to see Malawi Airlines financial situation that may lead to liquidation be duly resolved and has set a meeting with George Patridge, the chairperson of the country's flag carrier, to address the crisis...

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 08:36:22 GMT
Demolish 'Chijachi' On Parliament Roundabout, Minister Orders
[Nyasa Times] Deputy Minister of Local Government Halima Daud has advised Lilongwe City Council to demolish a sculpture on the Parliament Building round about in Lilongwe which is christened by Malawians on social media as "Chijachi' as they fail to ...

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 07:09:36 GMT
Court Removes Mtima Gondwe As Chikulamayembe Chief
[Nyasa Times] A court in Mzuzu has ordered the removal of Mtima Gondwe as paramount chief Chikulamayembe.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 07:09:35 GMT
Malawi Law Experts Predict Court Battles Over Firing of MEC Commissioners Kunje, Mathanga
[Nyasa Times] Legal minds are predicting fierce court battles following the firing of two embattled Malawi Electoral Commissioners (MEC).

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 07:09:35 GMT
Parliament's PAC Meets Ombudsman Over Covid Funds Abuse
[Nyasa Times] The Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Tuesday met Ombudsman Martha Chizuma at the start of an inquiry into the alleged mismanagement of K6.2 billion meant for the fight against Covid-19.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 07:09:34 GMT
Govt Sets Aside K500m for Constituency Redemarcation Exercise - State House
[Nyasa Times] Government has set aside K500 million for the constituency redemarcation exercise.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 07:09:33 GMT
Chakwera Informed K6.2bn Covid-19 Money Abuse Report Complete, Calls for Release
[Nyasa Times] President Lazarus Chakwera has ordered auditing institutions to immediately release the K6.2 billion Covid-19 response funds abuse report.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 07:09:30 GMT
Court Concludes Former Minister Henry Mussa, Director Munthali Theft Case
[Nyasa Times] A court in Lilongwe has concluded hearing of a case involving a powerful cabinet minister and a senior government official in the theft case of government property.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 12:03:50 GMT
Boxing Champion Phiri Seeks Audience With President Chakwera
[Nyasa Times] The newly crowned Africa's lightweight World Boxing Federation (WBF) champion, Hannock Phiri, has said he would want to have an audience with President Lazarus Chakwera at State House just as was the case with the Malawi National Footba...

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 11:46:31 GMT
Nomads in Tricky Fixture Against Ntopwa
[Nyasa Times] Mighty Wanderers FC captain, Alfred Manyozo Jnr says the Wednesdays TNM Super League encounter against Ntopwa FC will be tough.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 10:28:38 GMT
Powermwee Donates Prize Won From Castel Malawi to Orphanage
[Nyasa Times] PowerMwee, a Blantyre-based group that does creative stories to keep people happy, has donated a prize it won from Castel Malawi to an orphanage in Bangwe Township in the city.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 09:44:49 GMT
No Fuss About Reshuffle, Cabinet in Place
[Nyasa Times] State President Lazarus Chakwera communication team at State House has the Malawi leader will announce his new Cabinet when he is ready and stressed that its it is the "prerogative" of the Head of State to hire or fire ministers.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 09:38:39 GMT
Cannabis Regulator for Growing 2 Varieties - 'Chamba Remains Illegal to Cultivate'
[Nyasa Times] Cannabis Regulatory Authority (CRA) says stakeholders in the cannabis industry will be allowed to grow two varieties of medicinal and industrial hemp.

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 09:37:25 GMT
Education Expert Hails Govt, TUM for Consenting to End Teachers Strike
[Nyasa Times] Education rights activist Limbani Nsapato has commended both government and Teachers Union of Malawi (TUM) for signing a consent order that teachers should resume work from today and settle the dispute out of court, to pave way for nego...

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 11:13:55 GMT
Mimosa Travelling Theatre to Release 'Mudzi Wanga' TV Film Series
[Nyasa Times] Mimosa Travelling Theater says it is geared to release its first movie, which will be premiered on Mzati TV on May 1, 2021.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 11:13:27 GMT
Moyale Hammer Ekwendeni to Claim Mzuzu Derby Bragging Rights
[Nyasa Times] Moyale Barracks Football Club on Saturday collected maximum three points in the TNM Super League against Ekwendeni Hammers in a Mzuzu derby that ended 3-2.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 11:08:32 GMT
Malawi Post Corporation to Introduce City Busliners
[Nyasa Times] As part of turning Malawi Posts Corporation (MPC) from loss to profit making business-oriented parastatal in line with the reforms it has developed, MPC plans to invest into luxurious passenger bus services to commute in the country's c...

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 11:08:06 GMT
Boxer Hannock Phiri Is All Africa Lightweight Champion
[Nyasa Times] Malawian boxer, Hannock 'Hardknocker' Phiri, is World Boxing Federation (WBF) All Africa lightweight champion after flooring a Tanzanian boxer Jonas Segu Kasengwe on Friday night in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 11:05:35 GMT
Cdedi Announces Mass Action to Force Malawi Govt Remove Punitive Taxes
[Nyasa Times] Malawi's cities and major towns are expected to host a new wave of nationwide protests next Wednesday, April 21, 2021, as the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) takes to the streets to protest against 'gov...

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 11:04:00 GMT
Wanderers Move to 9th On Log Table With Win Against Chitipa
[Nyasa Times] Troubled Mighty Wanderers on Saturday moved to ninth on the 16-team TNM Super League log table after beating Chitipa United 3-0 at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 10:57:08 GMT
First Lady Hails Muslim World League for K1 Billion Support to Malawi Orphans
[Nyasa Times] First Lady Monica Chakwera has commended humanitarian efforts by Muslim World League (MLW) for their continued contribution to the socioeconomic development of Malawi over the last two decades.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 10:56:21 GMT
Bullets Held to Barren Draw By Mafco but Move to 3rd
[Nyasa Times] Nyasa Big Bullets were held to a goalless draw by Mafco in the TNM Super League on Saturday at Civo Stadium in Lilongwe but moved to third position from fifth with with 19 points from ten games.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 10:54:28 GMT
HRDC Gives Chakwera 21 Days to Release K6.2bn 'Covidgate' Report or Face Demos
[Nyasa Times] Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has given President Lazarus Chakwera 21-day ultimatum to release an audit report on the expenditure of K6.2 billion Covid-19 funds.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 10:00:37 GMT
Mutharika's Lavish Mansion - Ombudsman Probe Plot As Questions Raised Over Source of Money
[Nyasa Times] Here is the luxurious retirement beachside mansion of former president Peter Mutharika in Mangochi with top-of-the-range fittings that feature an excess of marble, mosaic and gold, raising questions the source of funds for the ex-leader...

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 09:32:59 GMT
Malawi to Host International Conference On Business Incubators
[Nyasa Times] Malawi is set to host a two-day conference for African Agribusiness Incubators' Network (Aain) this October after a unanimous vote from other African countries.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 09:31:40 GMT
Govt Told Not to Stifle Private Sector - 'Don't Bite the Hand That Feeds'
[Nyasa Times] Malawi government has been advised that they should fast-track payments to businesses which area struggling amid the tough economic environment after the private sector companies have cried foul over government's delays to pay them tax ...

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 09:29:08 GMT
Minister Kambala Launches 21mw Solar Power Plant Project in Nkhotakota
[Nyasa Times] Minister of Energy Newton Kambala says construction of the 21 megawatt (MW) solar power photovoltaic plant in Nkhotakota will increase the country's energy access and contribute to growth of the economy.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 09:07:19 GMT
Nsanje District Council Engages Partners On Cleared K842m Audit Queries
[Nyasa Times] Nsanje District Council has started engaging its development partners in the district on the outcome of the audit queries amounting to K842 million from the Auditor General's office in the spirit of promoting good governance.

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 09:05:53 GMT
Ndawa Pleased to Keep Civo Unbeaten Run Going - Now League Leaders
[Nyasa Times] Civil Service (Civo) United continued their push for a TNM Super League title with a comfortable 4-0 victory against Ntopwa FC at Mpira Stadium in Chiwembe Township, Blantyre and maintain their only unbeaten side record in the league.



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