Malawi Vice President’s wife, Mary Chilima, on Tuesday gave an early Christmass treat to new maternity wing patients at Bwaila Hospital in Lilongwe where she went to cheer up the sick and also donated assorted items. Chilima shared a hamper to patients containing soap, biscuits, Sobo and sugar, among other items. “As we celebrate the birth […]
The smiles on the faces of these excited children at the Abundant Life Center in Mitundu, Lilongwe, enjoying a special Christmas party hide the sadness behind them. The Abundant Life Center is a community driven organization that supports and care for 500 children in Mitundu in Traditional Authority Chiseka, Lilongwe. On Saturday they attended a […]
Children who were hosted by Malawi President Peter Mutharika and the First Lady Gertrude Mutharika to a Christmas Party at Kamuzu Palace, in the capital, Lilongwe on Wednesday thanked the First Couple for making them smile from ear-to-ear. The First Couple hosted 1,300 children from Lilongwe to a Christmas party. Speaking on behalf of her fellow children, Princess Nyamali […]
Malawi President Peter Mutharika has asked what he described as ‘fault finder’s not to poke their nose sniffing the source of money he has used in hosting a pre-Christmas party for children drawn from different churches and organizations in the capital city Lilongwe at Kamuzu Palace on Wednesday. Speaking during the party which was covered live […]
The opposition People’s Transformation party (Petra) says Malawians who have failed to enjoy this year’s Christmas celebrations because of financial problems should not lose hope saying “this will be the last gloomy Christmas to be caused by greedy dishonest and hypocritical leaders.” The party’s president Kamuzu Chibambo said this in a brief statement made available […]
My Fellow Malawians, Christmas and the dawn of a new year are upon us. Across the country, we will be coming closer together as a nation, as a community and as families to celebrate this season of peace, love and hope. I wish all of you a merry Christmas and a happy, prosperous new year. […]
Fresh from South Africa where he had a series of shows and signed a music deal; Balaka-based musician Lucius Banda has released a new Christmas song titled ‘Wabadwa’. The track, which is available for free downloads online, came out on Friday and is expected to start getting full airplay on Malawi’s radio stations on Monday […]
Christmas cheer is here once again. As usual during this cherished period for Christians a range of different soirees- from family barbecues and drinks to more extravagant fiestas-coupled with lots of surprises reign. Carnival rides, booze, braais, shopping, discos for the energetic, games, gifts, prayers as well as quiet activities for those who do not […]
Gospel musician Stevie Muliya will this Saturday have an early Christmas celebration with his fans at Steers Gardens in Blantyre. According to Muliya, patrons will not pay any penny to be part of the show which is scheduled to start as early as 8am to 5pm. The artist says he decided to organize the event […]
Malawi’s 170, 000 civil servants have again been given a long holiday this festive season starting from December 16,2013 to January 3,2014, They will only report for duties on January 6. A statement from the Office of the |President and Cabinet (OPC) said the President has granted the holiday “to allow civil servants ample time […]
About 100 children received their first Eucharist Sacrament on December 25 2012 at Ndirande Parish in the Blantyre Archdiocese and the parish priest urged them to stick to sacraments all their life. The parish priest, Fr. Donatus told the children that they had started a new life and were now united with Christ Himself who […]
A bleak festive season awaits several thousands of civil servants in the country after government failed to pay them their December salaries in time before Christmas Day. By December 24, members of staff at the Information Department, staff, ministry of justice and ministry of health were some civil servants who had not received their monthly […]
Malawi’s 170, 000 civil servants have been given a long holiday starting from December 24 to January 4. They will only report for duties on January 7. A statement from the Office of the |President and Cabinet (OPC), signed by chief secretary Bright Msaka, says the President has granted the holiday “to allow civil servants […]
In Malawi, some Muslims are complaining that Muslim traders tend to reduce the price of goods for Christmas festivities, but not for Islamic celebrations such as Eid. The traders say this is because Muslims don’t spend as much money on religious holidays. Some Muslims say the difference is not fair, and fails to put Islamic and Christian […]
President Mrs. Joyce Banda on Sunday treated to a luncheon thousand of vendors and other members of various youth arms of the ruling party at Sanjika Palace in Blantyre. Speaking during the luncheon President Banda assured the youth that they are not the leaders of tomorrow but today. “When we say the youth are the […]
A 19-year-old form four student at Target Private School in Blantyre, Jacqueline Thomson was crowned winner of s the annual Miss Christmas beauty pageant at Chez Ntemba night club She received K15, 000 cash prize as an ultimate prize for emerged top. Damalisha Maluzi, 19, a student at Eagles Foundation Secondary School was crowned first […]
People’s Party (PP) youth wing – Orange Partners – paid a visit to Mlambe hospital in Blantyre to bring Christmas Day cheer to patients. The team cheered women at the maternity wards and gave out assorted items that included bathing and laundry soap, sugar and squash. “It’s nice to have chance to meet patients who […]
The People’s Party (PP) of State Vice President Joyce Banda has wished all Christians and Malawians at large a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. In a statement signed by the party’s National Director of Publicity Stephen Mwenye, the party says it is “very interesting” to note that the approaching year (2012) is getting […]