Government says the construction of a mega water project, the multi-billion Kwacha Salima-Lilongwe water supply project starts next month, February. Officials from ministry of Water and Sanitation say all is now set for the commencement of the delayed water project. Speaking during a stakeholder meeting in Salima on Thursday, Principal Secretary responsible for water and […]
Former governing Peoples Party (PP) says the party’s president Dr. Joyce Banda is eligible to contest as president at the PP convention. PP’s spokesperson Ackson Kalaile made the remarks in an interview with Zodiak Online. He said the party’s constitution is open. Kalaile was reacting to assertions that the first female Malawian President Dr. Banda […]
Barely few days after the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) released its documentary, which trails the clandestine and unspiritual activities late Prophet TB Joshua allegedly carried out at this Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), his television channel, Emmanuel TV, has also announced that it will cease broadcasting on MultiChoice platforms DStv and GOtv from January […]
The Leadership Institute for Transparency and Accountability (LITA) has described 2023 as the most wasted year in the history of Malawi’s political governance and socio-economic development agenda under the ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP). LITA, which is one of the vocal governance grouping operating in the country, made the sentiments through a press statement issued […]
A research vessel popularly known as Timba, which has been grounded for 18 years, is back on the waters on Lake Malawi exciting government officials. Minister of Lands Deus Gumba reintroduced the long-dormant vessel during a ceremony at the Malawi Shipping company in Monkey Bay, Mangochi. Gumba said Timba’s had a crucial role in delving […]
Government has extended the tobacco growers registration and licencing period to January 31. Minister of Agriculture Sam Kawale said the registration closed on December 18. However he said the ministry noted that more farmers are still interested, hence the extension. “The ministry has already registered 287 million kilograms of tobacco. This is a big number […]
In a rallying call, Malawi’s Minister of Transport and Public Works, Jacob Hara, is urging fellow Malawians to actively engage in the nation’s development, emphasizing the crucial role of collective effort in realizing President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera’s vision for the country. Speaking at the handover ceremony of the Namulenga Bridge in Mulanje, constructed by […]
Officials from National Water Resources Authority (NWRA) say they are worried with the unprecedented rising of water levels on Lake Malawi. They say the water levels on Lake Malawi reached 494.97 meters above sea level (masl) as of January 3, 2024, 52 centimeters higher than the corresponding period last year and any other year in […]
A court in Ntchisi has slapped a 54-year old woman with a three-year jail term for burning fingers of her son whom she accused of stealing K200. Malomo First Grade Magistrate Court in Ntchisi has convicted and sentenced Group Village Head, Mary Kaferemu to three years Imprisonment with Hard Labour (IHL) for burning fingers of […]
Differences have emerged in the once united Yao tribe, under Chiwanja cha Yao, as a rebel group has registered a new tribal organization Yao Kingdom Foundation. Leaders of Chiwanja Cha Ayao on Wednesday met with Minister of Justice Titus Mvalo, pleading with him to have the rival Yao grouping deregistered. The meeting took place at […]
Mzika ya dziko lino a Eddie Gaddafi General Longwe omwe amakhala mdziko la Asia ati alindichidwi chopikisana nawo pazisankho za mtsogoleri wadziko lino zomwe zikuyembekezeka kuchitika chaka chamawa ngati oyima pawokha. Agadafi auza Nyasatimes kuti iwo ndiwokonzeka kuombola amalawi omwe pakadali pano akukumana ndimavuto osiyanasiyana mu ulamuliro wa presidenti Dr. Lazarus Chakwera. Iwo ati ali […]
Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Simplex Chithyola Banda, says the government expects to register gradual economic recovery with a growth of 3.2 percent in 2024 on account of the improvements in the availability of foreign exchange and investments made in the agriculture sector. Chithyola Banda made the remarks when he opened a pre-budget consultation […]
Economics think-tank, the Economics Association of Malawi (ECAMA), has, once again, tipped the country’s finance and economic affairs minister, Simplex Chithyola Banda, to consider trade seriously as a way of doing away with aid. Malawi is one of the countries that earnestly relies on donor support to run. For example, the latest value of foreign […]
The Synagogue Church of all Nations (SCOAN) has dismissed strongly the recent BBC documentary about the late TB Joshua, who founded SCOAN, saying it is baseless, asserting that the individuals interviewed in the report were not affiliated with the church. In a statement signed by its Public Affairs Director, Mr. Dare Adejumo, on Tuesday , […]
Pamene ntchito younikanso ndondomeko ya maphunziro ili mkati, unduna wa za Maphunziro wati wayamba kumva maganizo a anthu pa zimene angafune kuti ziganiziridwe mu ndondomeko ya maphunziro ya tsopano. Undunawu ukuchita kauniuniyu mogwirizana ndi bungwe laboma la Malawi Institute of Education (MIE). Malingana ndi kalata yomwe undunawu walemba, kauniuni ameneyu ndiwokhudza maphunziro a m’sukulu za […]
Episcopal Conference of Malawi’s (ECM) stands to disrespect head of Catholic Church Pope Francis’ controversial decision to allow priests to bless gay and lesbians will affect the church in Malawi with funding sanctions. Pope Francis’ decision to let the church’s priests to bless gay and lesbians was received with mixed reactions with most of the […]
Government is introducing mega fish farms where fish farmers will be learning modern fish farming techniques. Minister of Natural Resources and Climate Change, Michael Usi said the country’s model fish mega farm will be at Kasinthula in Chikwawa where fish farmers will be visiting to learn various fish farming skills. Usi said this on Tuesday […]
Minister of Agriculture Sam Kawale says he is impressed with Affordable Inputs Program (AIP) fertilizer distribution exercise in the southern region. Kawale made the remarks Tuesday on Chiradzulu when he visited Chiradzulu Smallholder Farmers Fertilizer Revolving Fund (SFFRFM) to appreciate how the selling of affordable inputs is going on in the district. He also visited […]