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MBTS awards long time blood donors
By Emily Kamisa and Blessings Kaunda Mzuzu, June 18: Malawi Blood Transfusion Service (MBTS) on Saturday awarded certificates of recognition to long time blood donors during commemoration of World Blood Donor Day which was held under the theme; ‘Give blood, give plasma, share life, share often.’ Speaking in an interview, MBTS Quality Control Manager, Festus Nyangu appreciated people who have been donating blood consistently saying the country needs more blood now than ever.
A United States of America based Malawian donates to a person with disabilities in Mzimba
A United States of America based Malawian Thandy Mwawu on Tuesday donated assorted including wheelchair to George Tembo at Nkana Fudu Village in the area of Traditional Authority Mpherembe in Mzimba District. Speaking when she presented the items on behalf of Mwawu, Jean Mkosi said Mwawu George was moved to make the donation after learning of Tembo’s challenges through social media.
Well-wisher donates a wheelchair to a person with disability in Mzuzu [Pictorial Focus]
George Tembo, 42 of Mkana Fudu Village born with disability in the area of Traditional Authority Mpherembe in Mzimba who has neither walked nor spoke since he was three years old, was on Tuesday filled with joy after receiving a new wheelchair from Thandy Mwawu U.S.A based Malawian. Jean Nkosi presented the donation on behalf of Mwawu Tembo’s old wheel chair was grounded sometime back. Some of the items which were donated to Tembo included clothes, shoes and beddings among others.
MEC Worry As Women, People with Disabilities Shun Polls
By Joel Chirwa and Blessings Kaunda Mzuzu, August 24, Mana: Chairperson for Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC), Justice Dr. Chifundo Kachale, has expressed concern over lack of participation by interest groups such as women and people with disabilities in the August23, 2022 Local Government By-elections. He was speaking Wednesday in Mzuzu when announced results of Local Government By-election which were conducted in Shire Ward in Balaka, Wenya Ward in Chitipa and Lupembe Ward in Karonga.
Mtola releases M’modzi video song
Lilongwe based Afro-soul gospel musician who signed for Abstract Records Malawi in 2020, Mtola real name Bornwell Chuma has released a new video song, titled M’modzi. Speaking Thursday in an interview, Mtola who holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management from Exploits University said M'modzi is a song which talks about the Love of God towards mankind.
Communication & Technology
In one of its activities marking the end of the year 2021, Malawi’s Third Battalion, Moyale Barracks, has awarded one of its soldiers, Corporal Donnex Mchenga, a certificate of recognition for promoting communication between the barracks and the citizenry.
Entertainment Category | Nthanda Times
As suicide cases are on the rise in the country, one of the country’s up-and-coming artist Daniel Mkuzi has moved in to encourage people going through depression to demist from suicide thoughts and take a sound decision.
Upcoming artist Keith Scrap rocks horns with Gemini Major
Home » Entertainment » Upcoming artist Keith Scrap rocks horns with Gemini Major Mzuzu based upcoming Hip-hop artist Keith Scrap real name Keith Kaunda said he was excited to share the same stage with an international artist Gemini Major at Malombe Nest in Mangochi last weekend. Gemini Major is a South African (SA) based Malawian Arts.
Mzuzu Disability Organization appeals for support
ADVERTISEMENT Mzuzu Disability Organization (Mzudo) which trains physically challenged persons has appealed to well-wishers for financial support for the organization to accomplish its goal. In an interview on Monday in Mzuzu, Secretary for Mzudo, Mary Ngwira said the services provided by the organization intend to end the tendency of street begging by people with disability.
Moyale Barracks journalist recognized for introducing a newsletter
In one of its activities marking the end of the year 2021, Malawi’s Third Battalion, Moyale Barracks, has awarded one of its soldiers, Corporal Donnex Mchenga, a certificate of recognition for promoting communication between the barracks and the citizenry. Mchenga is the founder of Insider Newsletter which is the first publication of its kind since the barracks was established in 1967.
Mzuzu Golf Club refurbished
Mzuzu, October 18, Mana: Mzuzu Golfers can now breathe a sigh of relief following plans Sunbird Hotel has put in place to refurbish Mzuzu Golf Club after three years of dormancy a situation that let down golfers. In an interview with Mana on Monday, Mzuzu Golf Club President, Lieutenant Kenal Chazema said the golf has been dormant for three years.
CHIWAMBA: 10 YEARS OF POETRY
In an interview with Malawi News Agency on Monday, Chiwamba said he has lived a dream of speaking through poetry on behalf of the old and vulnerable people on issues which affect them. “I will clock 10 years in poetry performance by the end of July this year. This period has been a mixed bag. First and foremost, I have had a lot of opportunities that I wouldn’t attain if I were not a poet. “For instance, I had an opportunity to recite at the State House,” Chiwamba said.
Malawi: Teachers Blamed On Covid-19 Measures
Mzuzu — Mzuzu City Council COVID-19 Security and Enforcement cluster has bemoaned the tendency by some teachers who teach without putting on face masks, saying they are not being exemplary and putting lives of learners at risk.
Malawi: Mzuzu Vendors Petition MCP Headquarters for the North
Mzuzu — Vendors in Mzuzu Friday gathered at Regional Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Regional Headquarters for the North to present a petition in which they blamed Mzuzu City Council (MCC) for alleged unfair distribution of marketing space at Mzuzu flea market. In an interview with Malawi News Agency (Mana) in Mzuzu, one of the concerned vendors, Ishmael Kazembe said some vendors have been given more than three marketing spaces while others have nowhere to elect their benches.
Malawi: Vendors Clear Garbage At Mzuzu Main Market
Vendors on Friday cleared waste around Mzuzu Main Market which piled up following a two-week sit-in by Mzuzu City Council employees over unpaid salaries. In an interview, Mapini Chicken Sellers chairperson Rajah Mvula said they embarked on the exercise because the place started stinking; hence, not conducive for business. "We hired a vehicle to ferry the refuse because the council employees were on sit-in.
Malawi: Chiwamba to Collaborate With Two New Poets
A well-known poet, Robert Chiwamba has said he was going to collaborate with two new faces in his new album he was expected to release on the date to be announced later. Chiwamba: People should expect issue-based poetry Speaking Monday in Mzuzu, he said people should expect new style whereby two fellow poets would be featured in his new album andwas on the verge of identifying who would be better poets on the land to feature him. "People should expect issue-based poetry. New and old styles.
Malawi: Robert Chiwamba to Collaborate With Two New Poets
Mzuzu — A well-known poet, Robert Chiwamba has said he was going to collaborate with two new faces in his new album he was expected to release on the date to be announced later. Speaking Monday in Mzuzu, he said people should expect new style whereby two fellow poets would be featured in his new album and was on the verge of identifying who would be better poets on the land to feature him. "People should expect issue based poetry. New and old styles. All for their choice.
Malawi Rapper Phyzix to Release New Video for EP
Local hip-hop artist Phyzix is to shoot and release a new video this week from his Extended Play (EP). Malawi's hip-hop godfather Gamba wa Suit Phyzix In an interview, Phyzix said as an advancement he is determined to release a video from one of his songs in the EP in a bid to attract more fans. "This coming week we will release a video for one of the songs on the EP and any day from that we are going to do an online album launch through Facebook live.
Malawi: Minister Optimistic to Reopen Msilo Damping Site
Mzuzu — Mzuzu City Council has reached an agreement with communities around Msilo Waste Management Site at Dunduzu to reopen the facility. Minister of Environment, Tourism and Wildlife, Symon Vuwa Kaunda confirmed of the development in an interview after touring the site Wednesday. He said community leaders from Msilo and city council officials agreed that the council will supply the area with electricity and portable water.
Malawi: Dwangwa United FC Future Uncertain Following Key Sponsor's Death
Mzuzu — Dwangwa United Football Club's future turns gloomy following death of executive member, Arnold Zenizeni who passed on about two weeks ago and was the team's key sponsor. In an interview Monday, Dwangwa United FC general secretary, Samson Zimba said death of Zenizeni is a setback to the team because besides being a member of technical panel, Zenizeni used personal money and resources to support the team. "We are not sponsored and we rely much on support from well-wishers.
Malawi: Mutharika Leads Malawians to Pay Homage to Fallen Heroes
Zomba — State President, Professor Peter Mutharika on Sunday presided over the 2019 Remembrance Sunday in Zomba where he led Malawians in paying tribute to fallen heroes of First and Second World Wars. The occasion was also to honour those soldiers that died in line of duty in Mozambique, Rwanda, Ivory Coast and Democratic Republic of Congo in recent years.
Malawi: Synod to Add 2 University of Livingstonia Campuses in Mzuzu
Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) Synod of Livingstonia says it plans to open two more University of Livingstonia campuses in Mzuzu. Currently, the university has one campus in Livingstonia (natives sometimes call the place Khondowe) in Rumphi and Ekwendeni in Mzimba. Speaking Saturday at Mzuzu Stadium during the university's 13th graduation ceremony, Unilia's Chancellor Rev.
Malawi: Minister Warns Against Corruption in Land Sale
By Blessings Kaunda Mzuzu — Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Symon Vuwa Kaunda, has warned his ministry officials in the northern region, against corruption in the sale of land. Kaunda made the remarks on Monday at Chatonda Lodge in Mzuzu, during a familiarization tour. He said anyone found guilty of being dishonesty in land selling will be taken to task and is likely to lose his or her job.
Malawi: Nyasa Big Bullets Supporters Are Irked
By Blessings Kaunda Mzuzu — Nyasa Big Bullets supporters in Mzuzu are embittered with the decision by the team's sponsors to change its traditional red and white colours to pink jerseys. In an interview with Malawi News Agency (Mana) Tuesday in Mzuzu, one of the team's die-hard Leonard Mvula said he was shocked to see players donning in pink jerseys as the team was entering Mzuzu Stadium last Sunday to face Mzuni FC.
Malawi: Seba Recalls Infected Soya Pieces From the Market
By Blessings Kaunda Mzuzu — Seba Foods Malawi Limited says it has deployed teams on the market to remove contaminated Golden Goodness Tasty Soya Pieces with batch labels 061818A and 061218A. The development follows a press release by Competition and Fair-Trading Commission (CFTC) last Friday, which accused the company for not taking steps in recalling the product from the market despite admitting that it was defective.
Malawi: Chimulirenji Promises Less Privileged a Better Malawi
By Blessings Kaunda Mzuzu — Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Presidential running mate in the May 2019 Tripartite Election, Everton Chimulirenji has promised less privileged people a better Malawi once elected back. He made the promise Saturday at Kawuwa Primary School ground in Mzuzu, where he held a political rally. Chimulirenji noted that the rich and popular people talk a lot about elections, but do not cast their votes.
Malawi: Chimulirenji Promises Less Privileged a Better Malawi
By Blessings Kaunda - Mana The ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential running mate in the May 2019 Tripartite Election, Everton Chimulirenji has promised less privileged people a better Malawi beyong May 21 Elections. He made the promise Saturday at Kawuwa Primary School ground in Mzuzu, where he held a political rally. Chimulirenji noted that the rich and popular people talk a lot about elections, but do not cast their votes.
Malawi: Chimulirenji Promises Less Privileged a Better Malawi
By Blessings Kaunda - Mana The ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential running mate in the May 2019 Tripartite Election, Everton Chimulirenji has promised less privileged people a better Malawi beyong May 21 Elections. He made the promise Saturday at Kawuwa Primary School ground in Mzuzu, where he held a political rally. Chimulirenji noted that the rich and popular people talk a lot about elections, but do not cast their votes.
Chimulirenji promises less privileged a better Malawi
Chimulirenji promised better Malawi for the less privileged, pic by Zenak matkenya – Mana By Blessings Kaunda Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Presidential running mate in the May 2019 Tripartite Election, Everton Chimulirenji has promised less privileged people a better Malawi once elected back. He made the promise Saturday at Kawuwa Primary School ground in Mzuzu, where he held a political rally.
Malawi: Migration to SA Fuels Malnutrition in Mzimba
By Blessings KaundaMzimba — Mzimba South District Hospital has expressed concern over increasing cases of malnutrition fueled by the tendency of men migrating to South Africa to look for jobs. Speaking in an interview on Tuesday, the district's Nutrition Officer, Berlings Kondwani Mhango said lack of provision of food with all the six food groups to children has triggered cases of the condition in the district.
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