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Malawi

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 08:56:51 GMT
Soldiers Urged to Be Apolitical
[Nyasa Times] Soldiers in the country have been asked to be completely apolitical when discharging their duties under the Malawi Defence Force (MDF).

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 08:53:54 GMT
Women Farmers Urged to Diversify
[Nyasa Times] Women farmers in Malawi have been advised to embrace crop diversification as one way of beating the effects of climate change that the country has always been experiencing over the years.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 08:56:36 GMT
Taxman Doubles Mapeto Tax Evasion Bill to U.S.$40,2 Million
[Nyasa Times] Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) has doubled the amount in the tax evasion case involving Mapeto David Whitehead and Sons (DWS) from the K16.4 billion to a whooping K32 billion.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 08:46:10 GMT
Chakwera's Appointment of Judges to Embassies Illegal--Mls
[Nyasa Times] The Malawi Law Society (MLS) has described the recent appointments of judges to serve in foreign missions as illegal and unconstitutional unless President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera can provide clear and express desirable public interest cons...

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 07:22:17 GMT
Veep Chilima Launches Tnm K1bn Mudzi Wathu Community Development Initiative
[Nyasa Times] Malawi's Vice President Saulos Chilima Friday launched a unique Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative by Malawi's pioneer mobile network service provider, TNM Plc dubbed 'Mudzi Wathu aimed at helping the masses to grow econom...

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 07:22:15 GMT
We Are Capable, Police
[Nyasa Times] Police Mobile Service and Immigration officers in Mzuzu held a 25-km parade from Ekwendeni to Mzuzu Central Business District on Friday, to demonstrate their capacity and capabilities in provision of security to the public and property.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 06:41:09 GMT
Malga Bemoans Political Interference in Councils
[Nyasa Times] The Malawi Local Government Association (MALGA) has said public sector reforms being championed by the Tonse Alliance-led administration would be difficult to implement in local councils because of the 'continued and unwarranted interfe...

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 08:25:12 GMT
Lions Prey On Warriors
[Nyasa Times] Zomba based Red Lions return home with 4 TNM Super League points after a barren draw against fellow soldiers on Saturday before preying on Mzuzu Warriors on Sunday at Mzuzu Stadium.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 11:24:53 GMT
CDEDI Faults Chakwera for Appointing Judges to Serve in Diplomatic Missions
[Nyasa Times] The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) has questioned the decision by President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera and his Tonse Alliance administration to appoint members of the Judiciary to serve in diplomatic mission...

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 08:11:50 GMT
Tonse Alliance Creating One Million Poor People - Mutharika
[Nyasa Times] Deposed Former President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika says Malawi is creating a million poor people instead of creating one million jobs.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 08:11:50 GMT
Lcc Develops First Ever Waste Management Plan
[Nyasa Times] In an attempt to achieve a clean and environmentally sustainable city, Lilongwe City Council (LCC) has developed a Solid Waste Management Plan to enhance enforcement of the laws and by-laws governing solid waste management in the city.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 08:11:50 GMT
MP Ganda Re-Elected As Parliamentary Budget and Finance Committee Chair
[Nyasa Times] Members of the Budget and Finance Committee of Parliament on Thursday, July 1, 2021, unanimously voted for Gladys Ganda at Parliament in Lilongwe to continue as Chairperson in the 2021/22 fiscal year.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 08:11:47 GMT
Abida Mia Factor Helps MCP Pip DPP in Nsanje-Lalanje By-Elections
[Nyasa Times] While nine parties of the Tonse Alliance failed to beat DPP in Nkhata Bay, Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has whipped Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in Nsanje-Lalanje by-election with the help of Firebrand Lands and Housing deputy mini...

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 13:17:05 GMT
Police Boss Kainja Chides His Charges for Harassing Motorbike Taxi Operators
[Nyasa Times] The Inspector General (IG) of the Malawi Police Service (MPS), Dr George Kainja, has taken a swipe at his own men and women in uniform for their heavy-handedness when handling motorcycle taxi operators.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 13:01:15 GMT
CDEDI Demands Firing of Minister Kazako, Deputy Minister Chaola-Mdooko
[Nyasa Times] The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI), has demanded that President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera should fire the Minister of Information Gospel Kazako and Deputy Minister of Transport and Public Works, Nancy Chaol...

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 04:13:36 GMT
Calls for Structured Markets for Cannabis Growers
[Nyasa Times] The Cannabis Regulatory Authority (CRA) has called for the creation of structured markets for cannabis growers in the country.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 07:03:15 GMT
Balaka District Council Continues to Shine
[Nyasa Times] Balaka District Council has been commended for establishing a website that will allow the public to access information easily about the council.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 10:01:43 GMT
Mwanamveka to Drop Out of DPP Leadership Race
[Nyasa Times] As political drama continues to unfold in the opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), Member of Parliament (MP) for Chiradzulu South who is also former Finance Minister, Joseph Mwanamveka is to drop out of the race for the party ...

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 10:01:36 GMT
MEC Declares By-Election Results As True Reflection of Voters' Will
[Nyasa Times] Chairperson of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Dr. Chifundo Kachale has declared the results of the Tuesday by-election as a true reflection of the will of the voters.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 10:01:31 GMT
Escom Loses K1bn to Property Vandalism in 12 Months
[Nyasa Times] The country's power suppliers, Malawi Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom) has in the last 12 months lost an estimated K1 billion through vandalism of its property.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 10:01:38 GMT
Airtel Top 8 Back in Action - Sponsorship Increased From K66 Million to K78 Million
[Nyasa Times] After one year without action, Airtel Top 8 Cup competition is finally back with a lucrative K234 million three-year sponsorship which will be divided into K78 million sponsorship per season from K66 million.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 06:57:23 GMT
ACB Director Martha Chizuma Lectures Public On Evils of Corruption
[Nyasa Times] Newly minted graft-busting body Chief, Martha Chizuma says the levels of corruption in Malawi are deeply shocking and astonishing to an all high, and that there is a greater need for every citizen to be responsible in fighting the cance...

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 06:56:38 GMT
CSOs Petition Malawi Govt On $40m for Covid-19 Vaccines
[Nyasa Times] Civil society organizations (CSOs) have petitioned Malawi Government through Parliament to make a supplementary budget for the procurement of Covid-19 vaccines enough to carter for five million individuals in the country.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 06:43:27 GMT
Drama Rolls Out At Parliament Over Finance Minister's Tax Bill
[Nyasa Times] Drama ensued in Parliament Wednesday afternoon over a controversial Tax Administration Bill which has been tabled in the August House by Finance Minister, Felix Mlusu.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 08:21:22 GMT
Mutharika Refuses to Sign UK Govt.'s Decision to Stop Health Funding
[Nyasa Times] Malawi's former President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has allegedly refused to append his signature on United Kingdom Government's decision to stop health funding on Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) to the Southeast landlocked Af...

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 06:02:27 GMT
Education Minister Nyalonje Thrown Out of Parliament for Not Wearing School Uniform
[Nyasa Times] Minister of Education, Agnes Nyalonje, was sent out of the Malawi Parliament on Tuesday morning for not wearing a school uniform as all other female legislators had done.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 07:58:14 GMT
Arresting Child Marriage Monster in Dowa and Ntchisi Districts
[Nyasa Times] In Kaleza Village in the area of Traditional Authority (T/A) Chiwere in Dowa, 17-year-old Alefa Jeputala is breastfeeding her six-month-old baby while her immediate 16-year-old cousin, Gelo Postini, is carrying her four-month-old pregna...

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 07:54:53 GMT
FDH Bank, FAM Agrees New K30m Sponsorship Deal for Flames
[Nyasa Times] In its continued commitment to promote national pride and honour, one of the country's formidable financial institutions, FDH Bank Plc has agreed with the Football Association of Malawi (FAM) on the new sponsorship of the country's foot...

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 07:40:16 GMT
MP Jiya Takes On Tax Defaulting Politicians and Companies
[Nyasa Times] Lilongwe City Centre parliamentarian Alfred Jiya took advantage of his contribution to the 2021/22 National Budget to accuse fellow politicians and other players in the private sector of frustrating government efforts in revenue collect...

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 05:33:55 GMT
National Boxing Championship Slated for August 30
[Nyasa Times] The Malawi Boxing Association (MABA) has organised a National Championship bonanza on 30th August 2021 in Lilongwe where it will identify boxers who will represent the country at international tournaments.



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