Malawians cry for Gaddafi Hospital as congestion hits Qech

By Nyasa Times
Published: July 31, 2009
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Malawians cry for Gaddafi Hospital as congestion hits Qech  | read this item

Residents in Malawi’s commercial capital Blantyre have bemoaned poor service delivery at the referral Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (Qech). This comes in the wake of reports that patients who go to the hospital spend days without being attended to as a result of shortage of drugs and personnel.  The development has forced people to refresh [...]

Parliament nods to change minimum age for girls’ marriage

By Nyasa Times
Published: July 30, 2009
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Parliament nods to change minimum age for girls’ marriage  | read this item

Malawi Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Pro Peter Mutharika on Thursday presented a constitutional amendment bill which was approved by the House allowing the change of the minimum of girls to get married. When he presented the bill, Mutharika received resistance from some opposition members of parliament, particularly Nkhotakota central lawmaker Edwin Banda. Banda [...]

I went on holiday outing says Bingu

By Nyasa Times
Published: July 30, 2009
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I went on holiday outing says Bingu  | read this item

Malawi’s President Bingu wa Mutharika on Thursday returned home and told journalists that he had a holiday outing after attending the 15th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement in the resort town of Sharm El-Sheik in Egypt. Nyasa Times has established that Mutharika visited Portugal to see the construction of his mansion which Molta Engil company [...]

Muluzi applies for dismissal of ACB seizure order on his property

By Nyasa Times
Published: July 30, 2009
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Muluzi applies for dismissal of ACB seizure order on his property  | read this item

Malawi former president Bakili Muluzi will wait for High Court Judge, Justice Silvester Kalembera to rule on the application made by his lawyers to have the order obtained by Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) to seize his property varied. The graft body has since seized Muluzi’s home BCA residence, 44 vehicles, Keza Office Park and all [...]

Manganya promises extra fun at ‘Living on Perfume’ launch

By Nyasa Times
Published: July 30, 2009
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Manganya promises extra fun at ‘Living on Perfume’ launch  | read this item

It only takes an inventive mind to visualize an innovative idea that will keep spectators amused all the time. Actor Michael Usi, popularly known as ‘Manganya’, is one such mind, as far as performing arts in Malawi is concerned. He is one unpredictable actor that always leaves the audience bewildered while asking for more! This [...]

Bingu advisors keep fingers crossed over new contracts

By Nyasa Times
Published: July 30, 2009
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Bingu advisors keep fingers crossed over new contracts  | read this item

State House has not yet renewed some contracts of President Bingu wa Mutharika’s team of advisors, a development that has cast doubts on some political followers within the governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). Among those that are anxiously waiting for their contracts to be renewed include chief political advisor Dr. Hetherwick Ntaba (pictured), political advisor [...]

Malawi will sign SADC protocol on gender – Kaliati

By Nyasa Times
Published: July 30, 2009
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Malawi will sign SADC protocol on gender - Kaliati  | read this item

Malawi which did not sign the SADC Gender Protocol says it will now assent to the document. Minister of Gender and Children, Patricia Kaliati made the assurance that the government of Malawi will sign the Gender Protocol that seeks to make SADC governments’ commitment to gender equality legally binding, as a tool for cementing the [...]

Malawi NGOs suspect prostitution will thrive at South Africa 2010

By Nyasa Times
Published: July 30, 2009
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Malawi NGOs suspect prostitution will thrive at South Africa 2010   | read this item

As the countdown to the 2010 FIFA world cup finals, holding in South Africa, begins, Malawi has stepped up efforts to curb human trafficking which could lead to prostitution. Anti-human trafficking activists have the Malawi Network Against Child Trafficking (M-Nact), whose aims are to investigate, report and raise awareness on human trafficking ahead of the [...]

Tay Grin promises night of bliss in Manchester

By Nyasa Times
Published: July 30, 2009
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Tay Grin promises night of bliss in Manchester  | read this item

Malawi’s king of hip-hop, Tay Grin says he is “geared” for a gig in Manchester City on Saturday night after holding tow-pre-album launch show in London last weekend> “I am looking forward for the Manchester show. It going to be hot, hot and I can assure people they are going to enjoy,” said the hi-hop [...]

Wanderers coach told Bullets game is a must win

By Nyasa Times
Published: July 30, 2009
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Wanderers coach told Bullets game is a must win  | read this item

Followers of Mighty MTL Wanderers have warned the coach Yasin Osman that he should ensure he wins against traditional rivals Bullets FC Saturday at Kamuzu Stadium or expect to be fired. The warning comes after the blues have registered three consecutive draws in the K60 million TNM Super League. The Nomads, as Wanderers are also [...]

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