Apostle Madalitso Mbewe, founder and head of Cavalry Family Church in Malawi, will be guest speaker at the “The Joseph Anointing Miracle Service 2011” to take place from August 26 to August 28, 2011 in Manchester City, UK. According to a statement from the Calvary Family Church UK made available to Nyasa Times, this will […]
By Garvey Karvei, Nyasa Times It is official: the wider grouping of Civil society groups in Malawi will hold demonstrations, vigils, a stay and, if necessary, a general strike starting from September 21 should President Bingu wa Mutharika continue dillydallying in acting on the issues raised in the July 20 petition. Council for Non-Governmental Organisations […]
The People’s Party (PP), which was officially registered by the Registrar of Political Parties last month, is set for official launch on Saturday at Lions Nyambadwe Primary School Lower Ground in Blantyre. According to an unofficial programme, the main speaker will be the party’s president Joyce Banda. Banda, who is also the state vice president, […]
By Charles Kufa, Nyasa Times Malawian worker, who was severely beaten by his Chinese employers for allegedly failing to account for business funds, has withdrawn the assault charges in court. Police in central region district of Kasungu arrested four Chinese nationals who assaulted Henry Kazembe on suspicion that he misappropriated K290, 000 from Damao Shop […]
By Jeden Chilikunzako, Nyasa Times Malawi national team and Escom United winger Ndaziona Chatsalira has all the reasons to smile after passing the first phase of his trials at South African outfit SuperSport United understands. Chatsalira who was in the rainbow nation last week for the one week trials impressed head coach Gavin Hunt and […]
By Nyasa Times Reporter President Bingu wa Mutharika is implementing quota system in the appointment of “high government positions”, a senior journalist at state controlled Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) has revealed. Mzati Nkolokosa, a controversial journalist who is second in command at MBC tv, made the revelation in his tribalistic analysis of the July 20 […]
By Jeden Chilikunzako, Nyasa Times Mighty Wanderers will pay dearly for causing violence that marred their TNM Super League match against Red Lions on Sunday at the Kamuzu stadium. The Super League of Malawi (Sulom) meeting on Monday found the Nomads guilty on the violence that occurred, according to a ruling obtained by Nyasa Times. […]
By Makhumbo R. Munthali, a Correspondent Students Union of Chancellor College (SUCC) spokesperson Austin Misoya has revealed that the University of Malawi Council is yet to respond to the petition which was presented to it on Monday over the continued absence of normal classes at the institution. In probably one of the highest patronized and […]
By Garvey Karvei, Nyasa Times A senior chief from President Bingu wa Mutharika’s backyard, the Southern Region of Malawi, has pleaded with the Malawi Government to stop abusing traditional leaders by, among other things, parading them in public media and at other functions to drum up political support. According to Malawi’s flagship daily, The Nation, the […]
By Jeden Chilikunzako, Nyasa Times In a swift move since the shock resignation of Gilbert Chirwa, Bullets FC have moved to appoint veteran mentor Lyold Nkhwazi as caretaker coach. Chirwa resigned on Saturday after a humiliating 0-3 defeat at the hands of the rejuvenated Azam Tigers. But an emergency meeting for Bullets top officials on […]
By Green Muheya, Nyasa Times The Blantyre Synod of the CCAP has elected top synod officials with Reverend Alex Maulana becoming the new secretary-general amidst reports that he was sponsored by Malawi Government and the ruling DPP. Maulana, however denied being financed by DPP, saying I t was because he is a Lhomwe from Mulanje […]
Strike threats by employees at the state Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) compelled President Bingu wa Mutharika on Monday to summon chief executive officer Bright Malopa and director of programmes and chairperson of the MBC radio and TV merger Chimwemwe Banda to his private Ndata Palace in Thyolo. Malopa, Banda and a third officer went to […]
By Judith Moyo, Nyasa Times President Bingu wa Mutharika’s brother, Peter, is earmarked for the post of the country’s second vice president in the forthcoming cabinet, according to well-place sources, but a legal expert has warned that the move will be against the law. A Lilongwe-based lawyer said a legal battle would ensue if President […]
By Jeden Chilikunzako, Nyasa Times Midfielder Joseph ‘Shakira’ Kamwendo and goalkeeper Swadick Sanudi finally joined the local players in camp as Malawi prepares for the 2012 African Cup of Nations crucial qualifier against Tunisia on 3 September. The two players arrived in the country over the weekend to join their colleagues as per coach Kinnah […]
By Courtex Nzima, Nyasa Times Students at University of Malawi’s Chancellor College (Chanco) in Zomba on Monday started an indefinite vigil to force University authorities to resolve the academic freedom stand-off as they have not been learning due to the impasse. The students marched to the University Office, located about two kilometres away, to present […]
By Wanga Gwede, Nyasa Times President Bingu wa Mutharika’s close aide, Ken Zikhale Ng’oma has defended the Head of State for his multi-million kwacha mansion at Ndata Farm in Thyolo, saying it is only “five-bedroom” and a modest residence. One of the 20 demands in the petition the civil society organisations presented to the President […]
By Jeden Chilikunzako, Nyasa Times A local boxing expert and chairman for the National Professional Boxing Committee (NPBC), Lonzo Zimba, have been elected as board chairman of the African Boxing Union ABU. Zimba was voted into office at this year’s ABU convention that took place in Zambia last week to lead the ABU board until […]