Tag archives: China

China is Malawi’s all-weather friend – Mutharika: Foundation stone for Sogecoa Business Park in Blantyre laid

By Nyasa Times Reporter

President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has said foreign direct investments are a vital catalyst for the country’s development. Speaking on Tuesday during the ground breaking ceremony for the Sogecoa Business Park site at Chichiri in Blantyre, Mutharika said foreign direct investments, particularly from the Chinese Government have proved to be crucial to the country’s development. […]

Read full story — China is Malawi’s all-weather friend – Mutharika: Foundation stone for Sogecoa Business Park in Blantyre laid

Malawi President Mutharika says ‘I’m tired of corruption in this country’

By Nyasa Times Reporter

President Peter Mutharika has warned that he will not tolerate anyone engaging in corruption whether in government or not, pledging  he will support the fight against corruption in its totality. Mutharika was speaking at police headquarters in Lilongwe on Monday  when he officially received 100 police vehicles from the People’s Republic of China. The Malawi […]

Read full story — Malawi President Mutharika says ‘I’m tired of corruption in this country’

China hands over 100 vehicles to Malawi  Police

By Nyasa Times Reporter

It was all joy and smiles at National Police headquarters in Area 30, Lilongwe on Monday when the Chinese government officially handed over 100 vehicles to Malawi Police Service through the Malawi government. State President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika, who is also Commander-in-Chief of the Malawi Police Service presided the handing over ceremony. The vehicles, […]

Read full story — China hands over 100 vehicles to Malawi  Police

President Mutharika commends China for visible infrastructure development to Malawi

By Nyasa Times Reporter

President Professor Peter Mutharika has commended the People’s Republic of China for the visible infrastructure development rendered to Malawi since the two countries established their relationship about ten years ago. Mutharika made the remarks at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe on Monday during the audience with the Chinese envoy in cerebration of the 10 years in […]

Read full story — President Mutharika commends China for visible infrastructure development to Malawi

Mutharika says attracting foreign direct investment crucial to boost Malawi economy

By Nyasa Times Reporter

The State President, Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika says the coming of the Lilongwe Grand Business Park in the city is testimony that the direct investment program is delivering results by bringing money and jobs into the country. The President made the statement during the ground breaking ceremony for the construction of Lilongwe Grand Business Park […]

Read full story — Mutharika says attracting foreign direct investment crucial to boost Malawi economy

China project to create job opportunities for Malawian youths

By Nyasa Times Reporter

Construction of Lilongwe Grand Business Park, a Chinese project worth around K73 billion (100 Million US dollars), would help to create 1500 direct jobs and 2000 indirect job opportunities to youths and other people in Malawi. Member of Parliament for Lilongwe City West Constituency, where the park will be constructed, Aggrey Masi said this Wednesday […]

Read full story — China project to create job opportunities for Malawian youths

Gertrude Mutharika now professor: First Lady dedicates honour to Malawi health workers

By Nyasa Times Reporter

First Lady Gertrude Mutharika has been awarded an honorary Professorship degree in Global Health by the Peking University School of Public Health (PKUSPH) in recognition of her commitment towards advancing public health issues in Malawi and Africa. Madam  Mutharika received the award Tuesday at Golden Peacock in Lilongwe during the unveiling ceremony of the Malawi […]

Read full story — Gertrude Mutharika now professor: First Lady dedicates honour to Malawi health workers

Malawi VP Chilima hails China for donating drones for disaster management

By Nyasa Times Reporter

State Vice President of the Republic of Malawi, Dr Saulos Chilima has hailed the Chinese Embassy for donating drones to be used in disaster management in the country. He said this Wednesday when he received from the Chinese Embassy a donation of two drones worth US$10,000 at Capital Hill in Lilongwe. Chilima described the donation […]

Read full story — Malawi VP Chilima hails China for donating drones for disaster management

Beautify Malawi Trust secures four-year Chinese sponsorship for 350 girls

By Nyasa Times Reporter

The future of 350 girls at selected Community Day Secondary School is guaranteed after Beautify Malawi Trust (BEAM) secured a four-year sponsorship to cater for their school feels. BEAM has secured over K21 million from the government of Peoples Republic of China through its “Keep the Girl in School” programme and the funds will support […]

Read full story — Beautify Malawi Trust secures four-year Chinese sponsorship for 350 girls

Standard Bank Malawi hosts Chinese mid-autumn festival celebrations

By Nyasa Times Reporter

Standard Bank over the weekend hosted the Chinese mid-autum festival celebrations in Lilongwe with a promise to take a lead in hosting some activities and events aimed at providing a platform for Chinese and Malawi business interests to connect with each other. Speaking during the function, Standard Bank Acting Chief Executive Temwani Simwaka said the […]

Read full story — Standard Bank Malawi hosts Chinese mid-autumn festival celebrations

First Lady secures $10 000 music equipment for Malawian youths

By Nyasa Times Reporter

The China Africa Business Council (CABC) announced on Tuesday that it will donate music equipment worth US$10 000  to assist Malawian youths in developing and nurturing their artistic talents in music. General Secretary of CABC Erick Wang made the announcement during an audience with the First Lady  Gertrude Mutharika at the Hilton Midtown Hotel in […]

Read full story — First Lady secures $10 000 music equipment for Malawian youths

China to construct five modern community technical colleges in Malawi

By Nyasa Times Reporter

The People’s Republic of China will construct five modern community technical colleges to the tune of 100 million Chinese Yuan Renminbi. This was disclosed on Monday during the signing ceremony of the implementation agreement for the China-aided project of Malawi community technical college in Lilongwe. Speaking at the ceremony, Minister of Labour, Youth, Sports and […]

Read full story — China to construct five modern community technical colleges in Malawi

Malawi NGO Board draws Chinese lessons from hard work and patriotism

By Nyasa Times Reporter

The NGO Board of Malawi has said that the country  can benefit from the NGO sector if  it emulate the regulatory framework that is in China. This was said by the NGO Board Director of Programmes, Kamwana Muyaya after a three week seminar on NGO Capacity Building for Developing Countries in China. Muyaya said that […]

Read full story — Malawi NGO Board draws Chinese lessons from hard work and patriotism

Malawi can admire Kenya’s new Chinese-funded railway

By Nyasa Times Reporter

Kenya has opened a major new railway between the port city of Mombasa and the capital, Nairobi, 18 months early. President Uhuru Kenyatta said during the launch that the $3.2bn (£2.5bn) Chinese-funded line signalled a new chapter in the country. He warned that he would authorise the execution of vandals after four people were arrested […]

Read full story — Malawi can admire Kenya’s new Chinese-funded railway

Malawian young entrepreneurs return from China

By Nyasa Times Reporter

Five  Malawian young entrepreneurs from across the country on Monday returned home from China where they went to learn various entrepreneurial skills. Speaking on arrival at Kamuzu International Airport (KIA), one of the participants at the seminar Deliwe Makata said they have learnt a number of things in China specifically the promotion of competition in […]

Read full story — Malawian young entrepreneurs return from China

China donates malaria drugs to Salima District Hospital

By Nyasa Times Reporter

The People’s Republic of China has donated Malaria drugs ‘Artemisinim’ worthy K58 million to Salima district hospital as one of its commitment to assist Malawi Government deal with increased cases of malaria in the lake shore district. The donation was officially done by the visiting Chinese Vice Minister of National Health and Family Planning Commission, […]

Read full story — China donates malaria drugs to Salima District Hospital

Malawi and China sign MOU to promote traditional medicine, healers

By Nyasa Times Reporter

Malawi government on Tuesday signed the memorandum of understanding on traditional medicine with the Peoples Republic of China to enhance traditional healers. Speaking during the signing ceremony in Lilongwe at Capital Hill, Minister of health Dr Peter Kumpalume said this is a way of showing commitment on traditional medicines. “We are drafting national policy once […]

Read full story — Malawi and China sign MOU to promote traditional medicine, healers

African news editors converge in Beijing

By Nyasa Times Reporter

African journalists have been urged to positively report on developments in their regions and respective countries to bring awareness to the international community. The call was made Wednesday by the Vice President of China International Publishing Group (CIPG), Wang Gangyi when he opened the 2017 Seminar for Renowned Editors from African Countries. China he said […]

Read full story — African news editors converge in Beijing