By Charles Kufa, Nyasa Times National Salvation Front (Nasaf) party which was registered in January this year was launched at Cresta Hotel in Lilongwe on Monday with a pledge to transform politics and political leadership in Malawi. The 41-year-old James Nyondo formed Nasaf after his failed attempt at the 2009 presidential elections when he contested […]
By Collins Mtika, NyasaTimes Embattled Malawi’s President Bingu wa Mutharika, known for his fiery temperament when talking about opposition political parties and Civil Society groups, on Tuesday made a passionate plea to them and Malawians in general saying “don’t burn Malawi please. Malawi is a small country.” “I am ready to talk to them. If […]
By Arkangel Tembo, Panos When 16- year old Tendai (not her real name), from Chinkhota Village, Traditional Authority Simphasi in Mchinji district got pregnant, she sought the assistance of a herbalist from a nearby village to terminate the pregnancy. The Standard 8 pupil sneaked out of her home in the company of three closest friends […]
By Wanga Gwede, Nyasa Times Director of Women Affairs in the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Patricia Kaliati has backed the ‘foul mouthed’ First Lady Callista Mutharika, who told leaders of the civil society organizations to “go to hell”. Kaliati, who was fired from cabinet, said the First Lady had a right to her opinion. […]
By Funny Chipala, Nyasa Times Reserve Bank of Malawi has set both luring and harsh conditions as a compensation to devalue the kwacha against the green-buck by 10 percent. The private sector and the donors cried for it, but the central bank has tied a price to the much anticipated devaluation of the local unit. […]
By Francis Chuma, Nyasa Times Madame First Lady, Don’t feel slighted that I have not addressed you as “Your Excellency,” as your husband prefers. I have always been of the opinion that “First Lady” is a title sufficient to make you feel respected, even pleased, because, the last time I checked, “Your Excellency” is reserved […]
Malawi President Bingu wa Mutharika is demanded to do the following 20 things or face nationwide demonstrations again on August 17. 1; Adopt measures and actions to ensure availability of and access to fore. 2; Adopt special measures to avail adequate forex to Petroleum Importers Limited and other suppliers of fuel. 3; Escom board and […]
By Jeromy Kadewere, Nyasa Times As the battle continues in the elite 2011-2012 TNM Super League, teams have intensified in battling places on the log table with defending champions Escom United still leading the race. The Electricians, who had a bumpy ride from Mzuzu last weekend, are topping the table with 15 points followed by […]
HIV-positive civil servants in Malawi are unhappy with the government’s announcement that it would stop providing a cash grant to help improve their diet. In June, the government said the scheme would be stopped and replaced with food packages. According to Mary Shawa, principal secretary in the office of the President and Cabinet responsible for […]
By Nyasa Times Reporter Discontentment has ensued in the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) following the appointment of a ‘junior’ officer to head the military. President Bingu wa Mutharika appointed Henry Odillo, who was chief of staff to be the country’s Army commander. He was also elevated from the rank of Brigadier General to full General. […]
By Charles Kufa and Peter Makossah, Nyasa Times Malawi President Bingu wa Mutharika on Monday said he will set up Presidential Committee on Dialogue to ensure there is dialogue with stakeholders dialogue to discuss the way forward to address the socio-economic and political governance problems facing the southern African nation. The President made the call […]
By Andrew Nyayah, NyasaTimes Nyasa Express Limited, trading as Ulendo Airlink, a partner of South Africa-based CFA Air Charters, a proudly Malawian owned airline, has secured a USD30 million (MK50 billion) liability cover for its aircraft, a development that ensures that the company meets and satisfy even the most demanding safety and service delivery criteria. […]
Malawian President Bingu wa Mutharika urged African states on Monday to allow opposition groups to express their views, three weeks after anti-government protests in his own country left 19 dead. But Mutharika also made a dig at his own opposition, saying they appeared to be aiming to cause instability. “Let us enhance participatory democracy if […]
By Nyasa Times Reporter Zambian President Rupiah Banda has said there is nothing wrong about being a Malawian, saying it is an African country. Opposition Patriotic Front (PF) party of Michael Sata, the anticipated main contender against President Banda in the September 20 polls, dragged the Zambian leader’s alleged Malawian paternal ancestry dispute to the […]
By Wanga Gwede, Nyasa Times President Bingu wa Mutharika wants former presidential press officer Chikumbutso Mtumodzi to return to the State House and resume his former position replacing Albert Mungomo, Nyasa Times understands. Ironically Mungomo replaced Mutharika’s longest serving and effective Press Officer Mtumodzi, who is currently the deputy principal secretary in the Ministry of […]
By Collins Mtika, NyasaTimes The battle between students and senior dons at the embattled Mzuzu University (Mzuni) is far from abating and there is no loser and winner in sight. The latest is the intent by the acting Vice Chancellor Dr Orton Vunda Msiska to sue the Mzuzu University Student Representative Council (MUSREC) for defamation. […]
By Charles Kufa, Nyasa Times Reserve Bank of Malawi has devalued the kwacha currency by about 10 percent against the U.S. dollar to 165, it has been reported. According to a Reuters report, unnamed bank source said on Monday that Kwacha has been devalued, citing a directive, although the new rate is still well short […]
By Afred Timkweje, Nyasa Times Malawi government has confirmed the cancellation of the friendly match between the Flames and Mozambique’s Mambas which was scheduled to take place on 10th August in Maputo, Mozambique. The government says it does not have forex to support the Flames trip to Maputo. Director of Sports Jameson Ndalama said that […]