Tag archives: Asbjorn Eidhammer

‘Malawi a Place Apart’ book launches: Author ex Norwegian Ambassador Eidhammer, hails ‘man of the people’ Muluzi

By Nyasa Times Reporter

Former Norwegian Ambassador to Malawi, Asbjorn Eidhammer, launched his book titled Malawi a Place Apart at Jacaranda Cultural Centre in Blantyre, over the weekend. The event brought together prestigious literary intellectuals who interestingly critiqued the non-fiction book unravelling Malawi’s history to date. Eidhammer served as Ambassador to Malawi from 1999 to 2004 and then again […]

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Malawi at 50: Prof Chijere blames recycled politicians for ‘cashgate’ culture

By Nyasa Times Reporter

Malawi, University of Malawi’s professor Wiseman Chijere Chirwa has pointed out that Malawi which is about to celebrate 50 years of independence this July, is till at crossroads with recycled politicians busy in wrongful self-enrichment at the expense of the ordinary impoverished people. Chijere-Chirwa was speaking during an all-inclusive stakeholders conference organised by the Public Affairs […]

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Malawians are musically oriented- Norwegian Ambassador

By Nyasa Times Reporter

Norwegian Ambassador to Malawi, Asbjorn Eidhammer has  said Malawians are musically oriented, but lack formal institutions where they could receive professional training. Eidhammer made the observation at the launch of the Music Crossroads Academy (MCA) in Lilongwe. He commended Music Crossroads Malawi for launching the first ever music academy in the country. “It is a […]

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Statement by chair of Malawi’s donors – Common Approach to Budget Support (CABS

By Nyasa Times Reporter

I am honoured this morning to make a statement, on behalf of the budget support partners, to mark the opening of this joint semi-annual review of the Common Approach to Budget Support to Malawi.  Let me take this opportunity up front to thank my fellow CABS partners, and above all you, Honourable Minister, and the […]

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Malawi govt says witchcraft based violence a concern

By Nyasa Times Reporter

The Ministry of disability and elderly affairs has stressed on the need for more studies to determine the extent to which witchcraft is affecting the society. Speaking at the launch of a report titled ‘The Extent and Nature of Witchcraft-Based Violence against Children, Women and the Elderly in Malawi’ at Crossroads Hotels in Lilongwe Friday, […]

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