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Sat, 23 Oct 2021 05:43:02 GMT
Authorities Take Steps to Protect Children From Sexual Exploitation
[VOA] Blantyre -- Malawi's government has started a campaign to remove children from places like night clubs where they are being forced or tricked into prostitution. But rights activists say the campaign is targeting the wrong people because it does...

Sat, 23 Oct 2021 07:06:05 GMT
Community Sputum Collection Proves Effective in Fighting TB in Mchinji
[Nyasa Times] The use of volunteers in community sputum collection has proven effective in the fight against tuberculosis (TB) at community level in Mchinji district.

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 07:07:34 GMT
Goods Destined for Tanzania, Malawi Stranded in South Africa
[Citizen] Cape Town -- Cross-border traders from South Africa to Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe could be counting losses as one of Africa's most important road routes is again congested at the Beitbridge border crossing from South Africa to Zi...

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 05:47:14 GMT
Kenya, Malawi Ink Slew of Bilateral Deals to Cement Ties
[Nation] Kenya and Malawi on Thursday signed a number of collaborative deals meant to cement what their respective leaders called "intricate fraternal bonds" and secure prosperity.

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 12:54:57 GMT
ACB Arrests Mhc Official Mazibuko for Employing Underqualified Son
[Nyasa Times] The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) last week arrested the Human Resource Management Officer at the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Kingstone Mazibuko, for employing his underqualified son into the ministry.

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 12:54:55 GMT
Police Probe MP Chambulanyina Jere Over Alleged Quarry Theft
[Nyasa Times] The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) member of Parliament for Mzimba South, Emmanuel Chamburanyina Jere, is under police investigation over allegation that he stole quarry stones belonging to a Chinese company, which is constructing Jenda-Ed...

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 06:53:01 GMT
Covid-19 Pandemic Worsened Gender Violence Cases
[Nyasa Times] UNFPA Gender Analyst Joseph Kazima has disclosed that cases of gender based violence (GBV) increased tremendously during the Covid-19 pandemic in the country.

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 06:41:55 GMT
Bingu National Stadium Closed Pending Major Renovations
[Nyasa Times] Football Association of Malawi (FAM) announced on Wednesday that Bingu National Stadium will be closed for use to any other football activity from Thursday, October 21 for the Ministry of Youth and Sports to complete its renovations to ...

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 06:41:54 GMT
Malawi-Mozambique Interconnector Starts - Foreign Companies Share Contracts
[Nyasa Times] Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) has awarded key contracts for the construction of the 218 Kilometres transmission interconnector and Matambo Substation under the Mozambique - Malawi Interconnection Project (MOMA).

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 06:41:54 GMT
Chakwera Graces Kenya's 'Mashujaa Day' Celebrations
[Nyasa Times] President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera on Wednesday attended Kenya's national heroes day dubbed Mashujaa at Waing'uru Stadium in Kirinyaga County about 200 kilometres from the capital, Nairobi.

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 06:41:54 GMT
Chakwera Calls for Unity of Purpose Between Kenya and Malawi
[Nyasa Times] Malawi's State President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has called for unity of purpose among Kenyans and Malawians, stressing that this is critical in the two countries' struggle for shared prosperity from shared opportunities.

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 06:41:54 GMT
How Can Blockchain and Crypto Market Support Malawi's Economic Recovery
[Nyasa Times] Crypto and blockchain adoption in Africa has skyrocketed over the past few years. There are many countries in the region that are showing increasing interest in the cryptocurrency market.

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 06:41:52 GMT
Shem Foundation Trains 20 Youths in Vocational Skills
[Nyasa Times] A charitable youth-focused foundation, SHEM Foundation, has embarked on an ambitious project aimed at training 20 young people in different vocational skills.

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 06:53:00 GMT
Northern Region-Based Journalists Drilled in Anti-Public Funds Abuse Fight
[Nyasa Times] Northern Region-based journalists have honed skills in reporting abuse of public funds. The Center for Social Accountability and Transparency (CSAT) organized the training under the project called "Enhancing a good governance in public ...

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 06:52:58 GMT
Greenbelt Authority Partners Zimbabwean Firm for Investment in Commercial Irrigation in Malawi
[Nyasa Times] Greenbelt Authority (GBA) and Maka Resources from Zimbabwe have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), effectively enabling the two companies to start investing in large-scale commercial irrigation in Malawi.

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 10:04:55 GMT
Electrify Organizes Malawi's Inaugural 2021 Safety and Security Expo
[Nyasa Times] Electrify, a Malawian company whose business interests include safety and security, has organised the country's first ever safety and security exhibition at Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) to be held on Saturday, October 30...

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 09:57:36 GMT
Chakwera Arrives in Kenya, Ready to Sign Bilateral Agreement
[Nyasa Times] President Lazarus Chakwera who is on a 12 Day international tour of duty Tuesday afternoon arrived in Nairobi, Kenya to a tumultuous welcoming, where among other official engagements will sign a bilateral agreement with his Kenyan count...

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 09:57:36 GMT
Malawi Industrial, Medicinal Hemp Cultivation Begins
[Nyasa Times] Four of the eighty-nine companies who have been issued licenses to grow medicinal and industrial hemp in the country have rolled out the exercise, and the Cannabis Regulatory Authority (CRA) has said it expects the number to heighten as...

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 09:57:36 GMT
Chakwera for Consolidation of Trade and Bilateral Relationship With Kenya
[Nyasa Times] Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera says he will use his visit to Kenya to consolidate among other things, trade as well as long standing bilateral relationship between the two countries.

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 09:57:36 GMT
UK Emergency Medical Team Provides Covid-19 Support and Capacitates Health Workers
[Nyasa Times] The British High Commissioner to Malawi, David Beer, has announced that the United Kingdom (UK) Emergency Medical Team (EMT) will deploy to Malawi for eight weeks to support Ministry of Health's Covid-19 response.

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 09:57:33 GMT
Mary Chilima Denounces Early Child Marriages
[Nyasa Times] Early and Child marriages are a big retard to the country's development as they lead to many complications including maternal deaths and therefore must be stopped in their tracks, spouse to the Malawi's Vice President, Dr. Saulos Chilim...

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 13:46:26 GMT
Malawi, Kenya Revive Bilateral Agreements Ahead of Chakwera's Visit
[MBC] Malawi and Kenya have renewed commitment to bilateral relations following the end of the 3rd Joint Permanent Commission of Cooperation (JPCC) on Monday in Nairobi, Kenya.

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 13:30:27 GMT
Maranatha Rewards Hardworking Students
[MBC] Maranatha International Academy says students whose performance is outstanding need to be rewarded.

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 12:30:14 GMT
Malawian Basheel Vows to Destroy Achieng in Title Fight
[Nation] Kenyan boxer Sarah Achieng' has her work cut when she faces Malawian opponent Anisha Basheel in a Commonwealth Super Lightweight title fight at Charter Hall in Nairobi on Wednesday.

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 10:33:09 GMT
President Chakwera Off to Kenya, Dubai and Britain for Official Duties
[Nyasa Times] Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera will on Tuesday leave Malawi for Kenya, his first stop before proceeding Dubai and the United Kingdom for official duties.

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 10:33:04 GMT
Presidential Delivery Unit Key for Implementing Tonse Alliance Government Key Promises
[Nyasa Times] The newly established Presidential Delivery Unit (PDU) is a necessary tool for accelerating the implementation of key promises that his administration plans to deliver to Malawians, Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera has said.

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 16:55:05 GMT
Patients on Ventilators Die During Power Failure
[Nyasa Times] Two patients at Karonga District Hospital died while on life supporting machines due to power failure from an electric generator.

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 06:47:38 GMT
Police Impound Fertilizer Suspected to Be Mixed With Sand
[Nyasa Times] Police in Mponela, Dowa have impounded 860 bags of fertilizer which is suspected to be mixed with sand.

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 06:47:36 GMT
Chakwera Says Collaboration Between Pdu and Mdas Is Key to Delivery of Jobs, Wealth and Food Security
[Nyasa Times] President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has said delivery Tonse Alliance government's promises on job creation, inclusive wealth and national food security hinges on collaboration between the newly established Presidential Development U...

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 10:02:52 GMT
Minister Kaliati Says Poverty Is Malawi's Biggest Pandemic
[Nyasa Times] The Minister of Gender, Community Development and Social Welfare, Patricia Kaliati, says poverty is the biggest pandemic that Malawians must work together in ending.



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