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Malawi FA President Walter Defiant Despite Anti-4th Term Bid
By Green Muheya Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president Walter Nyamilandu says he cannot be stampeded by the protests against his plans to seek a fourth term when the association goes to the polls in December.
Malawi: Mzuzu University Student Drowns in Lake Malawi
By Salome Gangire -Mana A 22 year old Mzuzu University (MZUNI) Student, Innocent Mlanda has died after drowning in Lake Malawi in Nkhata Bay district. Innocent Mlanda has died after drowning in Lake Malawi Nkhata Bay Police Publicist, Kondwani James, said the deceased alongside with his Catholic faithfuls from the University, held a farewell party fortheir outgoing fourthyearcolleagues, at Msondozi beach Lodge in Chintheche.
Malawi: Ex-Blantyre Legislators Kaphuka, Kachingwe Recycle Themselves in UTM
By Wongani Chiuta Former legislators in Blantyre Samuel Kaphuka and Nicholous Kachingwe have joined the UTM Party of immediate past vice president Saulos Chilima. Kaliati welcomes Kaphuka and Kachingwe (L) Kaphuka, the former Member of Parliament for Blantyre West besides being the proprietor of Kaphuka Private Schools, was welcomed in UTM by the party secretary general Patricia Kaliati at a rally Chilima addressed on Sunday. The rally was held at Njamba Freedom Park and was televised live.
Malawi: Chilima Hypes Anti-Madando Demo - Warns Ansah to Face Mob Revolt
By Wongani Chiuta UTM Party president Saulos Chilima has urged his party supporters and Malawians to join peaceful demonstrations organised by civil society organisations (CSOs) under the banner of Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) to push Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Justice Jane Ansah to resign.
Malawi: Study Exposes Gaps in Data Management By Health Workers
By Watipaso Mzungu Healthcare workers both in public and private health facilities do not have lack of knowledge and skills to collect, manage and interpret data and information leading to compromised service delivery. The Kuunika Project intends to improve data supply by strengthening data collection and reporting mechanisms both at patient and aggregate levels.
Malawi: Chilima Says 'Big Up Trump' for Crossing Into North Korea - 'Malawi Leaders Should Emulate and Not Making Al-Shabaab Allegations'
By Wongani Chiuta The country's immediate past vice-president Saulos Chilima has commended United States President Donald Trump for becoming the first American president to cross the Korean Demilitarized Zone into North Korea as he seeks to make a legacy-defining nuclear deal with the North. Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un cross the Military Demarcation Line into the southern side of the truce village of Panmunjom.
Malawi Police Arrest 3 Over British Investor's Murder - Wife Tina Kamanga Interrogated
Malawi police arrested and interrogated three people over the murder of British investor Allan Fay in Mzuzu, including his wife Tina Kamanga. Alan Fay, 57, was found with cuts to his head and face near his home in Malawi Fay, 57, had deep cuts to his head and face and was also thought to have been suffocated with a plastic bag. The Briton was owner of the Lake View Ridge Resort and in connection with the death. Police arrested lodge manager Gift Mtambo and wife Kamanga for interrogations.
Malawi: K4bn Payout in Malawi Chief Elections Officer Account - Treasury Deposited Cheque On Eve of May 21 Polls
By Wongani Chiuta There has been revelations that Treasury deposited K4 billion into a bank account named the Chief Elections Officer (CEO) at Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) on the eve of the May 21 Tripartite Elections, fuelling suspicion that the money could have been part of 'buying' staff to help in 'mismanagement' of the polls.
Malawi: Chilima Hints On K2bn Looting At Reserve Bank of Malawi, Blantyre Water Board
By Wongani Chiuta UTM Party president Saulos Chilima on Sunday gave the tip of the iceberg on the alleged abuse of State funds at the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) nad Blantyre Water Board (BWB), accusing the two institution of blowing over K2 billion during the electoral period. Chilima gave the hint during a televised rally he held at Njamba Freedom Parjk in Blantyre.
Malawi: Councilor Chirambo Eyes to Become First Female Mayor for Blantyre City
By Duncan Mlanjira The next mayor of Blantyre will be elected on July 19 and Councilor Gertrude Chirambo of Namalimwe Ward has plans to entice fellow councilors to nominate as well as vote for her to become the first ever female mayor for the commercial capital City. Lipikwe to vie for Deputy Mayor The Blantyre councilors after swearing in Chirambo for Mayorship This will be her second attempt at the Mayorship which she lost against Noel Chalamanda five years ago.
Malawi: Mzuzu Elects Utm's Nyasulu As Mayor - Bt Elections July 19
By Duncan Mlanjira Mzuzu councillors were on Friday sworn in and elected UTM party's Councillor Brian Nyasulu as city mayor. Mzuzu councillors and Mayor Brian Nyasulu The Blantyre councilors after swearing in While next mayor of Blantyre City will be elected on July 18, as announced to all 23 councilors during the swearing of Oath of Office that was administered by Commissioner of Oaths, Mphatso Matandika on Friday at the Town Hall Chambers at Chichiri.
Malawi Queens Final Netball World Cup Squad Named
By Jeromy Kadewere Malawi Queens coach Griffin 'Zagalo' Saenda has named the final squad for the Netball World Cup, which takes place in Liverpool from July 12 - 21. Towera Vinkhumbo in the squad Laurene Ngwira (r) and others ready to perform and want to win Malawi will be without star player Mwawi Kumwenda who is injured. But UK-based Joyce Mvula will join the squad in Liverpool.
Malawi: Finance Minister Mwanamvekha Challenges Parastatals to Make Profits
By Daniel Namwini Minister of Finance,Econmic Planning and Development Joseph Mwanamvekha has said it is important for parastatal bodies to sign performance target agreements with government as it assists to monitor if they are making profits or losses. Mwanamvekha at signing ceremony of 2018/19 shareholders letters of expectations He said this during a signing ceremony of 2019/20 shareholder letters of expectations at the Bingu International Conventional Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe.
Malawi: MPs Told Foul-Mouthing Tirade Is Unacceptable
By Joseph Chikalipo Member of Parliament(MP) for Zomba Changalume, who is also People's Party(PP) leader in Parliament, John ChikalimbaWednesday pleaded with all Members of Parliament to avoid delivering speeches aimed at 'insulting' both current and former MP's.
Malawi: External Shocks Challenge to Malawi's Poverty Reduction Efforts
By Patricia Kapulula Malawi continues to be stuck in a poverty trap as poverty reduction has been slow over the past decade with external shocks which have presented a significant challenge to the country's poverty reduction efforts.
Malawi: Minister Encourages Entrepreneurship Spirit Among the Youth
By Lily Kampani Minister of Labour, Skills and Innovation, Martha Mhone has called on Technical Education Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training Authority (TEVETA) to advance their mission on ensuring the development of skills among the youth. She made the remarks during an orientation visit at the TEVETA offices to familiarize herself on the specific roles of the organization.
Malawi Business Mogul Mpinganjira Inspires Corporate Gurus - Makes Moving Speech At Meet
By James Nthondo Business mogul Thom Mpinganjira, who is also chief executive officer of FDH Financial Holdings Limited, made a moving speech at a corporate gurus conference in Lilongwe Wednesday, narrating the challenges and hurdles he faced to establish one of Malawi's fastest growing business empire.
Malawi High Commissioner Dismisses Deported Indian Businessman As 'Misguided'
The country's High Commission in New Dheli has dismissed claims by Indian businessman Chandrashekar More, whom the Malawi government deported in 2017 for tax evasion, that he held demonsrations at the Embassy and he is filing a public interest litigation to stop all investments to Malawi. The department of Immigration and Citizenship services deported More in May 2017 for tax evasion amounting to MK20 million.
Malawi: Court Allows Live Audio Coverage of Elections Case - Times, Zodiak Get Permission
By Wongani Chiuta The Constitutional Court on Wednesday granted permission to Times and Zodiak for live audio coverage of elections case proceedings. Malawi Congress Party (MCP) president Lazarus Chakwera and UTM Party leader Saulos Chilima who are disputing the May 21 presidential poll results. The case continued Wednesday morning in Lilongwe amidst tight security as police officers have surrounded court premises forming a barrier to stop the public from going to the court.
South Africa: Orlando Pirates Sign Malawi Star Gabadinho Mhango
By Jeromy Kadewere South African Absa Premiership side Orlando Pirates have announced the signing of Malawian international Gabadinho Mhangofrom rivals Bidvest Wits. The slippery striker, who has previously been linked with a move to Kaizer Chiefs, was one of the star performers for Malawi national football team at the COSAFA Cup recently. The 26-year-old attacker is set to undergo a medical before joining up with his new team-mates, the club confirmed.
Malawi Govt Urged to Be Decisive On Lilongwe Water Project - 'Continue With Khato or Find Another Contractor'
By Nyasa Times Reporter Malawi government has been urged to be decisive on the K400 billion Lilongwe-Salima Water Supply Project project as the contractor Khato Civils of Simbi Phiri is fet ti find a new financier for the project.
Malawi: Court Slaps CSOs Leader Kajoloweka With K21 Million Fine
By Wongani Chiuta After Attorney General Kelekeni Kaphale demanded K15 million from Youth and Society (YAS) executive director Charles Kajoloweka as costs for a case in which the latter sued President Peter Mutharika to fire his then Cabinet minister George Chaponda in connection with a controversial maize import deal in 2017, the Supreme Court of Appeal has ordered that the costs to be paid should be K21 million.
Malawi: Former Councillors Failed Their People - - Govt
By Watipaso Mzungu Government says the last cohort of councillors performed poorly in facilitating development in their respective wards and that is why 85 percent of them failed to retain their seats in the just ended Local Government Elections.
Malawi: Nankhumwa Says DPP Will Not Take Malawians for Granted - Outlines Vision, Hails Mutharika
By Nyasa Times Reporter Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development has appealed to Malawians to trust the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) led government because it has the best laid out plans to continue developing this country.
Malawi: In First, U.S. Rebukes Malawian Diplomats Over Trafficking Case
By Kate Ryan New York — Some 400,000 people are believed to be trapped in some form of modern slavery in the United States, according to the Global Slavery Index The U.S. government said it has suspended issuance of visas for domestic employees of Malawian officials after one of its diplomats failed to pay $1.1 million in damages to a woman she trafficked in the United States.
Malawi: Protesters Call for Electoral Commission's Head to Step Down
By Lameck Masina Nearly 15,000 opposition supporters brought business to a standstill in the capital Lilongwe as they marched to the Capitol Hill, the seat of government offices. They wanted to present a petition, demanding the resignation of election commission chief Jane Ansah. However, government representatives stayed in their offices. Human Rights Defenders Forum deputy chairperson Gift Trapence said protesters will maintain the pressure until Ansah resigns.
Malawi: Analysts Say Malawi New Cabinet Gives No Hope
By Owen Khamula Political analysts say President Peter Mutharika's newly hired 24-member cabinet will have no impact as it is the same old political faces dominating it. President Mutharika congratulates Jappie Mhango for his appointment as minister of health Mutharika announced the new cabinet on Wednesday with two members from the central region, three from the north and 13 from the south.
Malawi On Standstill - 3 Bus Companies Suspend Service As Shops, Schools Close
By Owen Khamula Three major bus companies have suspended their services on Thursday while most schools both private and public as well as shops remain closed because of the mass protests organised by civil society organisations under the banner of Human Rights Defenders Coalition. Malawi in mass protests They are pushing for resignation of Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Jane Ansah for allegedly mismanaging the May 21 polls.
Malawi: Mutharika Cautions New Ministers On Performance - Malawi Cabinet Takes Oath of Office
By Patricia Kapulula President Peter Mutharika's cabinet was on Thursday sworn in at the Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe with a call for ministers to work towards achieving results by doing things unusual in order to bring the much needed change.
Africa: Chimulirenji Describes U.S.-Africa Summit Fruitful
By Maston Kaiya -Mana Malawi's Vice- President, Everton Chimulirenji has described the 12th US-Africa Business Summit held in Maputo, Mozambique as fruitful for Malawi. Chimulirenji: Fruitful He made the remarks at Polana Serena Hotel in the Mozambican capital Maputo at the end of the summit. The four-day event was jointly hosted by Mozambique and Corporate Council on Africa (CCA).
Malawi: Nico, Sanlam Donate to Neglected Victims of Cyclone Idai in Machinga
By Duncan Mlanjira NICO Group and its South Africa-based business partner, Sanlam on Thursday donated relief items worth K15 million to neglected victims in Machinga who were also affected by the Cyclone Idai floods that hit the country in March this year.
Malawi: Madam Speaker to Deliver, Says Analysts
By Owen Khamula Analysts have hailed the election of an opposition member of parliament as Speaker of the National Assembly as well as two deputies from the opposition bench, saying this will make legislators scrutinize business in the House thoroughly. After her election, Madam Speaker Gotani Hara in her robes George Phiri of the University of Livingstonia said this will help strengthen the sometimes fragile democracy in the 193-strong House.
Malawi Peaceful Election Protests Overtaken By Violent Yobs - Mutharika Billboards Pulled Down, 2 Cops Injured
By Wongani Chiuta The much touted non-violent countrywide demonstrations over the disputed result of last month's presidential elections were on Thursday largely overtaken by some violent hoodlums. Some protestors snatched protective security gear from police officers Police fired teargas at protesters in Blantyre.
Malawi: Bingu Statue Not Demolished, Says Malawi Parliament Spokesman
By Justin Mkweu Malawi Parliament has refuted news circulating on social media that the statue of former president Bingu Wa Mutharika has been demolished by some protesters on Thursday as thousands demonstrated in major cities over last month's disputed election. The statue of Bingu intact Parliament rail gate destroyed by protestors on Thursday Social media is awash with photos saying that the statue has been vandalized by protestors in Lilongwe.
Malawi: UN Migration Agency Imo Ready to Bring Malawians From South Africa
By Owen Khamula UN migration agency says it is ready to repatriate willing Malawians who are facing economic, social and political hurdled in South Africa back to Malawi. Most Malawians are kept at Lindela Repatriation Centre a privately owned deportation centre outside Krugersdorp in South Africa.
Malawi Parliament Elects First-Ever Woman Speaker
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