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Thu, 20 May 2021 06:44:37 GMT
Tobacco Firms to Ask London Court to Dismiss Malawi Exploitation Case
[Nyasa Times] Two of the world's biggest tobacco companies that operate in Malawi are set to ask the high court in London on Wednesday to strike out a case against them alleging that their desire to make profits has led to the exploitation of Malawia...

Thu, 20 May 2021 06:20:15 GMT
Malawi Burns Expired Covid-19 Vaccine Amid Concerns of Low Uptake
[VOA] Lilongwe -- Malawi has burned nearly 20,000 doses of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine after slow uptake led to their expiration. Malawi authorities are struggling to administer more doses set to expire in June and are training heath workers ...

Wed, 19 May 2021 17:10:54 GMT
Chizuma Says Honeymoon Is Over for Corrupt Criminals
[Nyasa Times] "The honeymoon is over... . "I know everyone out there is expecting to see change."- Chizuma

Wed, 19 May 2021 17:10:10 GMT
Malawians Say Incineration Programme of Covid-19 Vaccine Doses 'Was Too Glorifed'
[Nyasa Times] A horde of Malawians have taken to various social media platforms, especially Facebook, to vent out their discontent on why a whole Minister of Health, Khumbize Kandodo-Chiponda, would "stoop so low" to witness an incineration ceremony ...

Wed, 19 May 2021 13:20:47 GMT
Creation of New Universities Is Also Part of Human Capital Development Enshrined in Malawi 2063 Vision--Chakwera
[Nyasa Times] President Lazarus Chakwera has praised the existence of Malawi University of Science & Technology (MUST), saying going forward, creation of new universities is part of human capital development as enshrined in the Malawi 2063 Vision.

Wed, 19 May 2021 12:40:06 GMT
Chakwera Should Say Which Manifesto Govt Is Implementing--Nankhumwa
[Nyasa Times] Leader of Opposition (LoP) Kondwani Nankhumwa has said it is disheartening that the Tonse Alliance-government continues to inspire no hope for the people of Malawi, as "the past ten months have been characterized by cumbersome delivery ...

Wed, 19 May 2021 10:06:13 GMT
Govt Blocks Nankhumwa's Call for Fundraising in Parliament
[Nyasa Times] Iconic Balaka-based musician 'Sir' Paul Banda is reportedly critically ill and requires specialist medical attention abroad. But when the Leader of Opposition Kondwani Nankhumwa addressed Parliament on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 and made ref...

Wed, 19 May 2021 09:52:48 GMT
SKC Talks Peace, Pleads for Unity
[Nyasa Times] Vice President Saulos Chilima on Tuesday made an emotional call for peace, co-existence and unity among Tonse Alliance politicians and supporters stressing that toxic politics will only make Malawi poorer.

Wed, 19 May 2021 09:51:37 GMT
Chakwera to Take Questions On SONA Next Wednesday
[Nyasa Times] President Lazarus Chakwera will next Wednesday return to the national assembly where he will be expected to respond to questions from legislators on the State of the Nation Address (SONA) he presented on May 12.

Wed, 19 May 2021 09:50:09 GMT
High Court Rebuffs Reserve Bank, Ordered to Amend Submission Case Against PPDA
[Nyasa Times] The High Court has ordered the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) to amend its submission so it sues the right party in a case it brought to court challenging the decision of the tender Review Committee of the Public Procurement and Disposal ...

Wed, 19 May 2021 09:46:59 GMT
Truck Accident Along Chileka-Magalasi Road Exposes Cooking Oil Smuggling
[Nyasa Times] A truck with Mozambican registration number was involved in an accident on Friday near Magalasi on the road to Chileka in Blantyre and as the owners were transferring its goods to another truck on Tuesday, it was exposed to have been ca...

Thu, 20 May 2021 06:44:33 GMT
Fdh Bank Cup Draw for Regional Preliminary Round Draw Lineup
[Nyasa Times] *Last 16 teams to be dressed up and provided with K500,000 starter pack

Wed, 19 May 2021 06:17:20 GMT
Uproar Forces Parliament to Confirm Anti-Corruption Chief
[VOA] Blantyre -- Malawi lawmakers have taken a sudden U-turn and confirmed Martha Chizuma as the first woman to head the country's anti-corruption bureau or ACB. Lawmakers had rejected Chizuma for the post last week, raising accusations that the opp...

Tue, 18 May 2021 14:04:43 GMT
Police Intercept 10 Bangladesh Nationals for Illegal Entry
[Nyasa Times] Barely a week after the Karonga Senior Resident Magistrate Court fined and ordered two Tanzanian nationals for illegal entry and stay in the country, Police in Mzimba have on Tuesday intercepted 10 people of Bangladeshi nationality for ...

Wed, 19 May 2021 08:29:24 GMT
Toast Changes His Social Media Accounts to Toastofficial
[Nyasa Times] Malawian award-winning artist, Toast, who recently released a single entitled 1.5.0 on April 30, has changed all his social media accounts to ToastOfficial that signifies brand growth and cohesion.

Wed, 19 May 2021 06:29:07 GMT
Minister Mtambo Appeals for Patience Over Hijab Infrared Tempers
[Nyasa Times] As the battle against and for the wearing of hijabs in public schools rages on, the Minister of Civic Education and National Unity Timothy Pagonachi Mtambo has made an impassioned appeal for patience among Muslims who are protesting the...

Tue, 18 May 2021 14:01:48 GMT
Tumaini Festival Returns in November - 7th Edition, 4 Days, 6 Stages
[Nyasa Times] Tumaini Letu, organizers of Tumaini Festival have announced that this year's 7th edition is slated to take place from 4th to 7th November at Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Dowa.

Tue, 18 May 2021 12:18:16 GMT
Three Fight for Mzuni Alumni Association Presidency
[Nyasa Times] Mzuzu University (Mzuni) Alumni Association will this month end hold its annual elective general assembly where three candidates--Naomi Banda, Elias Gaveta and John Paul--are expected to battle it out for the presidency.

Tue, 18 May 2021 12:13:17 GMT
Suffix Gets Featured On Zambian Popular Gospel Artist Pompi
[Nyasa Times] Malawian Hip Hop gospel artist Suffix has made a guest appearance on one of Zambia's and African popular artist Pompi.

Tue, 18 May 2021 07:42:45 GMT
Chakwera, Chilima Must Make Clear Agreement - Expert
[Nyasa Times] It appears President Lazarus Chakwera will not pave way for his deputy, Saulos Chilima, according to their "agreement" as rumoured all along following Malawi Congress Party (MCP) campaign director Moses Kunkuyu's utterances that the for...

Tue, 18 May 2021 04:47:06 GMT
A Classroom Clinic - Bringing Malaria Diagnosis and Treatment to Schools in Malawi
[Nigeria Health Watch] Clara Mbalale still vividly remembers the day in 2019 she felt unwell while at school.

Tue, 18 May 2021 07:46:28 GMT
Traditional Leaders Challenged to Safeguard Girls and Women's Rights
[Nyasa Times] Government has challenged traditional and community leaders in Dowa and Ntchisi to take a leading role in safeguarding and promoting the rights of girls and women in their societies.

Tue, 18 May 2021 07:45:41 GMT
Chilima to Present Civil Service Review Report to President Chakwera
[Nyasa Times] The Public Sector Systems Review taskforce led by Vice President Salous Chilima will on Friday present its report to President Lazarus Chakwera at Kamuzu palace.

Mon, 17 May 2021 16:56:14 GMT
Malawi Has a New Anti-Corruption Czar - Her Name Is Martha Chizuma
[Nyasa Times] The Public Appointments Committee (PAC), meeting on Monday, has eventually confirmed ombudsman Martha Chizuma as director general for graft-busting body the Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) after it had earlier rejected her with abysmal sco...

Mon, 17 May 2021 13:37:31 GMT
Two Ministers Congratulated PAC Chair for Rejecting Chizuma As ACB Czar
[Nyasa Times] "I personally like Martha Chizuma and I think she is both capable and qualified for the job"

Mon, 17 May 2021 13:37:26 GMT
MP Kawale Wants Chizuma Appointment Reconsidered At PAC Meeting
[Nyasa Times] Dowa North East legislator and Malawi Congress Party (MCP) chief whip in the national assembly, Samuel Dalitso Kawale, has given notice that a motion to rescind the decision of not confirming Martha Chizuma as would-be director general ...

Sun, 16 May 2021 13:26:05 GMT
First Lady Chakwera Calls for More Intelligent Diaspora Engagement
[Nyasa Times] The First Lady Madam Monica Chakwera has called on for Women in the Diaspora to come forward and engage more with the government so that their vast talents and expertise can be utilised in various areas in Malawi.

Sun, 16 May 2021 13:19:12 GMT
Prophet Favour Dismisses 'Car Accident' Rumours
[Nyasa Times] Prophet Favour Ngulube has dismissed rumours that he was involved in a car accident, which claimed his life.

Sun, 16 May 2021 13:17:35 GMT
Online Platform for Professional Adult Educators Launched in Malawi
[Nyasa Times] The Institute for International Cooperation of the Deutscher Volkshochschul-Verband (DVV International), has launched an online platform for professional adult educators in Africa called MOJA in Malawi by effectively enabling adult educ...

Tue, 18 May 2021 06:08:59 GMT
President Warns People Against Overdepending On Him
[VOA] Blantrye, Malawi -- Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera has warned Malawians against overpraising and overdepending on him, a tendency that he says can turn presidents into dictators.



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