A research consortium working to strengthen collaboration in the fight against Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in Sub-Saharan Africa has met at the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR), bringing together experts from Malawi, Zambia and Japan. The consortium is promoting a One Health approach, which recognises the links between human health, animal health […]
The African continent manufactures, exports, and relies on several key commodities. From precious metals, textiles, and oil, Africa produces a diverse range of products. If you are a commodity investor looking to invest in the growing African economy, there has never been a better time to get started. This way, you can optimize asset concentration, […]
Even at a time when the future of the global economy is looking decidedly uncertain, there is one sector that seems to be on a constant upward trajectory. This sector is gambling, and it has shown a consistent growth rate of around 4% for the last few years. In 2018 it was valued at nearly […]
The US First Lady Melania Trump will travel to Africa a visit that will take her to Malawi, Ghana, Kenya and Egypt on her first extended solo international mission to promote child welfare. The US first lady discussed her plans Wednesday at a reception for the spouses of foreign leaders and others participating in the […]
Malawian President Peter Mutharika has challenged the United Nations (UN) to stop treating Africa as a minority in the organization, saying the pursuit of shared responsibility implies collective inclusion. Addressing the 73rd UN General Assembly in New York on Tuesday, Mutharika minced no words but told world leaders that the UN cannot be relevant when […]
Malawian President Peter Mutharika is attending the 2018 Forum for China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) underway in Beijing, China hoping to reap big from the summit after meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Mutharika and Xi Jinping held talks to strengthen the long-standing and excellent ties that exist between both countries, and strategising on the evolution of China’s Belt and […]
Malawi government is set to benefit over and above $100 million from the $60 billion in aid and loans for Africa which Chinese President Xi Jinping announced on Monday while hosting more than 40 of the continent’s leaders including Malawian President Peter Mutharika in Beijing. The money would be spent on eight initiatives over the next three […]
Malawi on Friday joined the rest of African countries in commemorating the African Day whose main message and focus centered on intensify the fight against corruption which is rampant in most states. Under this year’s theme “Winning the fight against corruption: A sustainable path for Africa transformation”, countries were urged to realize how corruption is […]
A video clip of renowned philanthropist, Mohammed Ibrahim, famously known as Mo Ibrahim, in which he condemned the continued support for old and ailing people especially by the young people as leaders in Africa is circulating on social media amongst Malawians like fire in the dry bush. He also condemned the sit-tight attitude of many African […]
Malawian President Arthur Peter Mutharika says time is gone when Africa would place the lives of its people at the mercy of others observing the continent should invest heavily in research and innovation in order to create a healthier well-being for its people. President Mutharika made the remarks when he presided over the official opening […]
Malawi President Prof. Arthur Peter Mutharika on Wednesday afternoon Septermber 20 2017 addressed world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly with a message that focused on investing in African people to realise their potential in both national and global development. In the speech, President Mutharika zeroed in on the warped view of Africa that […]
President Professor Peter Mutharika has challenged Chief Secretaries and senior government officials in Africa to implement evidence based policies and only those that would bear fruits to the citizenry. Mutharika made the appeal on Monday when he officially opened the third Africa Cabinet Secretaries round table workshop held at Kamuzu Palace, Lilongwe which was organised […]
Despite growing discontent from the citizenry with the Joyce Banda administration, Malawi has, under the current leadership, registered its biggest score improvement in 13 years in the Mo Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG). The 2013 IIAG, released in London on Monday , 14th October, indicates out of the 52 African countries Malawi is now […]
Up-and-coming urban musician Canny One says he has changed his stage name to Africa to reflect his growth in music. The ‘Zokoma’ singer/rapper confirmed his name change in an interview with Nyasa Showbiz. “Canny One was more of a young boy searching his way through music. I decided to have a name change because of […]
President Joyce Banda has challenged women on the African continent to use her personal story as a source of inspiration to overcome the obstacles that inhibit progress in their lives. President Banda was presenting a Keynote Address—The Rise of Women in Malawi and on the African Continent—Our Time is Now—at a high-level International Symposium on […]
“Thoughts possess great power. You should be aware of the thoughts you think and admit only positive ones. If you desire prosperity and riches, admit only these thoughts into your mind.” Remez Sasson. Africa has for a long time been the most underdeveloped continent ever. This is so not because the continent does not have […]