Minister of Natural Resources, Energy and Mining Bright Msaka , who is also ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) vice-president for the Eastern Region, gave people of Machinga Likwenu a New Year treat when he distributed 1 500 bags of maize to households that are currently food insecure. Msaka, who comes from the area, said he […]
Ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has appointed Minister of Energy, Natural Resources and Environment, Bright Msaka as party vice president for the eastern region ousting long serving Yunus Mussa. National governing council member Jappie Mhango backed the appointment of Msaka, saying he is a loyal party member. He said Mussa has been assigned other duties […]
Minister of Natural Resources, Energy and Mining Bright Msaka has disclosed that Malawi is among the countries to benefit from the Green Climate Change early warning systems on climate change. The minister said this in Lilongwe on Thursday, during a media briefing on the outcomes of the 21st session of the conference of parties to […]
The Minister of Natural Resources, Energy and Mining Bright Msaka launched the much-anticipated high resolution airborne geophysical survey results two weeks ago. There was great expectation among Malawians to know the results of this survey that government has conducted over the past year. However, the minister has not disclosed to Malawians details of how spread […]
The Malawi Government has expressed optimism that the Country-wide High Resolution Airborne Geophysical Data will propel government plans of diversifying the economy. Data obtained from the survey conducted between September 2013 and August 2014 which involved radiometric and gravity methods has been launched on Thursday in the capital city, Lilongwe. Results from the survey, shows […]
Minister of Natural Resources Energy and Mining Bright Msaka on Thursday announced that government will electrify 81 Trading Centres from each of districts of the country through Malawi Rural Electrification Programme(MAREP) when phase eight of the rural electrification program starts this year. Msaka reveals that planning of phase eight started in May and is expected to […]
Government through Ministry of Natural Resources, Energy and Mines said it will present to Cabinet and eventually in September to the National Assembly the final draft of Mines and Minerals Bill for enactment. Speaking during the National Consultative Meeting on the Draft Bill held in Lilongwe on Tuesday, Minister of Natural Resources, Energy and Mines, Bright Msaka, said Malawi needs a […]
Malawi President Peter Mutharika began a widely-anticipated reshuffle of his cabinet on Friday, moving Atupele Muluzi, Paul Chibingu and Bright Msaka. Most ministers in their portfolios including those of finance, foreign affairs, justice, and Information,Tourism and Culture were retained . In the minor cabinet reorganisation, President Mutharika has moved United Democratic Front (UDF) president Atupele Muluzi from […]
Efforts to provide land and housing management services to the public have over the years been affected by the effects of HIV and Aids in workplaces, Minster of Lands, Housing and Urban Development Bright Msaka revealed on Friday. Speaking during his Ministry’s HIV and Aids Prevention Awareness Open Day under the theme: “Preventing a Further Spread […]
Minister Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Bright Msaka has revealed about Governments commitment to provide Malawians with decent houses, water and good road network. Msaka told reporters on Monday in Lilongwe that Government is concerned with the increasing number of people living in slums and also the environment around them which leaves a lot to be […]
Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Planning, Bright Msaka, has defended the K7 billion budget allocation to the subsidized cement and iron sheets programme by the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), saying over 15,000 low income families would benefit from the Decent and Affordable Housing Subsidy Program (DHASP) which is scheduled to start as a […]
President Peter Mutharika on Monday afternoon swore in the other half of its new 20-member cabinet and again signalled a renewed drive to have transformational leadership. Mutharika had come under criticism for delays in appointing his full cabinet as he was naming ministers in dribs and drabs. The President appointed nine ministers last week. A tenth […]
Malawian President Peter Mutharika has named his full 20-member cabinet in which he has included president of opposition United Democratic Front (UDF) Atupele Muluzi and former Secretary to President and Cabinet, Bright Msaka as ministers. Mutharika on Thursday named half of the cabinet, nearly a month after the chaotic elections that brought him to office. […]
Lilongwe Chief Resident Magistrate Ruth Chinangwa has adjourned to May 15 when it is expected to give direction on the charge of perjury involving Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) president Peter Mutharika, former Cabinet ministers Goodall Gondwe, Jean Kalirani and interdicted Chief Secretary to Government Bright Msaka. The court is expected to rule on defence lawyers arguments […]
Acting president of former governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), Peter Mutharika is reportedly luring interdicted State Chief Secretary Bright Msaka to join his party and front-line politics ahead of next year’s elections. Msaka, a lawyer by tranining and former diplomat, lost his position as top civil servant following his arrest and treason charges in connection […]
Malawi’s opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) president, Professor Peter Mutharika and other have been committed for trial to the High Court in Lilongwe on a charge of treason that carries a maximum sentence of death. Mutharika and 10 others, who include Minister of Economic Planning and Development Goodall Gondwe and former chief secretary to Malawi […]
Opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) acting President Peter Mutharika and other top officials arrested in connection of the alleged coup plot following the death of President Bingu wa Mutharika will spend another night in the cooler as they have failed to appear before the Lilongwe Magistrate Court for bail application. Mutharika, fired Chief Secretary Bright […]
President Joyce Banda has made new appointments following the arrest of at least 11 former senior Malawian government officials, including Cabinet ministers, on Monday for allegedly plotting a coup to prevent then-Vice President Joyce Banda from assuming power following the death of the former president in April last year. Those detained included the current Economic […]