By Andrew Nyayah, Nyasa Times The CCAP Synod of Livingstonia has described as ‘unfortunate’ and ‘misleading’ assertions by the First Lady Madam Callista Mutharika that people who live in the rural areas do not need fuel and forex. “She should be the right person to advise the president but her pronouncements have cast doubt about […]
By Judith Moyo, Nyasa Times Blantyre City Council director of administrative services Alfred Chanza has come under fire from several employees at the council for nepotism. Chanza is accused of offering jobs to many of the people from the Shire Valley where one of his parents came from. He is also under fire for offering […]
By Dennis Chirwa, Nyasa Times Government spokesperson Simon Vuwa Kaunda says he is not aware that ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Youth Cadets riding on party branded pick-ups brandished and wielded machetes in the streets of Blantyre in open trucks on July 19, threatening ‘to deal’ with anybody opposing government. At least five official DPP […]
By Peter Chikaiko Fuel shortage, lack of forex, poor water supply, and frequent electricity blackouts, bad governance, the quota system, irresponsible use of government resources and tax payers money… by the current administration is affecting us Malawians equally including the so called Bingu supporters who will be deployed to the streets whenever peace loving Malawians […]
By Jeden Chilikunzako, Nyasa Times The TNM Super League defending champions Escom extended their unbeaten run in four games in the 2011/12 TNM Super League with a 2 – 1 victory over struggling Azam Tigers in a mid week fixture at the Kamuzu stadium. Goals from captain Noel Mkandawire and James Chilapondwa in each half […]
By Wanga Gwede, Nyasa Times Acting national coordinator FOR Human Rights Consultative Committee (HRCC), a forum for different human rights organisations in the country, Reverend MacDonald Sembereka has hit back at remarks by First Lady Callista Mutharika attacking civil society groups behind the July 20 anti-government demonstrations. “If they [NGOs] want to beg for money, […]
By Wanga Gwede, Nyasa Times Albert Mungomo, President Bingu wa Mutharika’s press officer spokesman has been relieved of his duties, Nyasa Times understands. State House officials confirmed that Mungomo has been fired by the Presidency and he has been given a two paragraph letter about his sacking. Mutharika is yet to name a replacement. But […]
By Judith Moyo, Nyasa Times A bomb is yet to land on the political scene which will send shivers to political fossils who have outlived their usefulness as the youthful Machinga North East Parliamentarian Atupele Muluzi is expected to declare his stand on running for presidency in 2014. Atupele, son to the former president, is […]
By Thom Chiumia, Nyasa Times A 28-year-old Blantyre resident, Martin Dyton, who works at DAPP has emerged the winner of Airtel Malawi’s ultimate prize, Toyota Prado vehicle in the Lololo Fiesta Promotion. The market value of the vehicle is estimated at K25 million (about $165 000). The grand draw was held on Tuesday in the […]
By Lusubilo Sichali, Nyasa Times Clergy Initiative for Integral Development (CIDE) has observed that in the 17 years that Malawi has been a multiparty democracy it is only the current governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) that has shown serious disregard for intra-party democracy. CIDE says it was the only “major party” that has gone for […]
By Jeden Chilikunzako, Nyasa Times Silver Strikers FC dramatically turned the clock back, reversed its earlier decision that fired Coach Dan Dzinkambani last month and have agreed to bring him back to restore lost glory. “Daniel Dzinkambani is returning to Silver Strikers as head coach,” the club source told Nyasa Times in a move certain […]
By Nyasa Times The Mulhako wa Alhomwe heritage group has allegedly infiltrated the Mzuzu University Student Representative Council (MUSREC) by taking advantage of the students perceived discontentment and funding them to call for the resignation of the university’s top brass, Nyasa Times can reveal. Sources said the grouping is pushing for Librarian Professor Joseph Uta […]
By Thom Chiumia, Nyasa Times Malawi Diaspora Forum official, Ben Chiza Mkandawire, has warned President Bingu wa Mutharika to address issues raised in the petition of the civil society presented on July 20 or risk being pushed out of power. Speaking on popular Straight Talk programme on Capital Radio on Tuesday, England-based Mkandawire who is […]
By Wise One From the East The thrust of the July 20 Mass Demonstrations, after all has been said and done and after due honour has been accorded to each and every one of the people that laid down their lives for a better Malawi, was to highlight to the Government in no uncertain terms […]
By Green Muheya, Nyasa Times Malawi police continue harassing and arresting people for being suspected of being part of the shops’ looters following the deadly July 20 anti-government demonstrations. Millions of Kwachas were lost in the peaceful-turned violent demonstrations after irate Malawians demolished property, primarily belonging to the ruling party’s senior officials and bankrollers like […]
By Sembe Gondwe, Nyasa Times Writer, researcher and analyst specialising in South African politics, Richard Clarke, through his posting on the internet, had this to say about dictators; “…The dictator is usually banal and may initially seem self-effacing, thereby masking the dictatorial tendencies but once entrenched, the dictator mutates into malignant forms which spreads into […]
By Nyasa Times Reporter The Legal Aid department in Mzuzu has offered to help litigate for free a boy ‘accidentally’ shot when members of the Malawi Police Service and the Department of National Parks and Wildlife were trying to kill an elephant that was terrorising people in Mzuzu last year. A stray bullet shot 15 […]
By Nyasa Times Reporter Malawi’s gospel diva Ethel Kamwendo-Banda proved that her music transcends international boundaries when ‘she delivered a flawless act’ at a concert aimed at raising funds to be used for the CCAP Centennial Celebrations to be held next year in Zimbabwe. Performing at the Harare Gardens on Sunday, Banda lived to her […]