The South African Government has expelled Malawian diplomats in Pretoria for smuggling alcohol bought at duty free shops in that country, a development the government of Malawi has confirmed. A statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation states that the diplomats and their families have been given 72 hours (three working days) […]
Minister of Information, Gospel Kazako, has admitted that the costs of internet services in the country are exorbitant but was quick to say that government working out solutions with Internet Service Providers (ISPs) Kazako said in Mzuzu Wednesday at the launch of Luntha ndi Chuma Digital Skills and Innovation Grants –a government funded programme where […]
“I owe my allegiance to the people of Malawi, the owners of MBC.” The newly minted Director General for Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC), George Kasakula says his priority is to turn the public broadcaster into a professional body. Kasakula, who is Times Group Editor-in-Chief and an alumni of University of Leeds said: “I am going […]
Government says it is surprising with the seven-day ultimatum issued by the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) for the State to arrest abusers of the K6.2 billion Covvid-19 money. Minister of Information Gospel Kazako said President Lazarus Chakwera is the one who instituted the audit of the funds and the release of the report. He […]
As some Malawians continue to take to social media to celebrate the life of Bingu wa Mutharika, government has said it is high time the nation knew the actual date the former president died. Bingu died a sudden death in his eighth year as President. He ruled the country from 2004 until his death in […]
Malawi has finally shut down analogue broadcasting and has now migrated to digital broadcasting service. Digital migration is an outcome of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Regional Radio Communications Conference agreement held in 2006 to facilitate the migration of broadcasting services from analogue to digital. The official switching off exercise took place at Liwonde in […]
The Tonse Alliance administration has abandoned the telecentres projects in favour of an initiative called Connect a School Programme to enhance access to information and communications technology (ICT) in schools. Zomba Ntonya member of Parliament Ned Poya (United Democratic Front) asked Minister of Information Gospel Kazako to consider constructing a telecentre at Mayaka Trading Centre […]
The Minister of Information and Communication Technologies, Gospel Kazako, has commended Malawians for up and seek clarification from duty-bearers on the Covid-19 vaccine developed by British-Swedish pharmaceutical AstraZeneca in partnership with Oxford University. President Lazarus Chakwera, in his weekly Covid-19 update on January 31, said government had secured doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine to give […]
Minister of Information and Communication Technologies, Gospel Kazako, has paid a rare tribute to music legend, Mtebeti Wambali Mkandawire, by sprucing up a poem in honour of the internationally recognised artist. Mkandawire died of Covid-19 at the Kamuzu Central Hospital on Sunday morning. His death has shocked both ordinary Malawians and high ranking officials in […]
Minister of information Gospel Kazako on Friday engaged Press Corporation limited (PCL) plc executive management on the future of struggling Malawi Telecommunications Limited (MTL) where government has a 20 percent stake. The minister said the engagement with PCL, a majority shareholder in MTL after the privatisation of the government entity in 2005, was one way […]
The gospel according to Minister of Information Gospel Kazako that the sensational multi-award-winning rapper, songwriter, the entrepreneurial banker and marketer, Phyzix also known as ‘Captain Bae ‘ is the country’s next big thing to explode onto the international stage is hope-giving good news to the Malawian youth and the music industry. A seemingly ‘very informed’ Kazako, an accomplished broadcast […]
Government says it plans to amend the Communications Act of 2017 to deal with the new phenomenon of cyber bullying. Minister of Information Gospel Kadzako said the amended Communications Act would enhance the protection of children from cyber bullying. A survey report by the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (Macra) and the National Statistical Office confirms […]
Minister of Information Gospel Kazako has advised the management of the newly launched Kasungu community radio station to desist from airing political programs in order to promote unity in the district. Kazako said this on Thursday when he was officially opened the radio which is to be set up in the district. The minister said instead the […]
Minister of Information Gospel Kazako has hailed Radio Maria-Malawi for preaching peace and tolerance over the two decades the radio has been in existence. The Minister visited the radio station in Mangochi on Saturday where he appreciated the premises, offices and studios before going live on air as a guest with the radio’s Director, Father […]
Minister of Information Gospel Kazako has said Information Communication Technology (ICT) and innovation are critical drivers and enablers economic transformation. Kazako spoke on Friday morning in Mangochi when he opened the 2020 ICT Association of Malawi (ICTAM) conference. “ICT and innovation move economies towards more productivity and resilience, especially in these hard times when the […]
Minister of Information and Malawi government spokesperson Gospel Kazako says President Lazarus Chakwera is not impressed with the slow pace at taxpayer-funded Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC). The straight talking Kazako said this on Wednesday when he met members of staff of the MBC at Golden Peackock in Blantyre. Kazako said MBC is resisting to change. […]
Minister of Information, Gospel Kazako, has asked members of staff in government ministries, departments and agencies (MDA) to respect and love one another in the line of duty in order to maximize productivity in the civil service. Kazako made the remarks on Tuesday during a maiden familiarisation tour at the Department of Information in Area […]
Months after ‘leaving’ Zodiak Broadcasting Station (ZBS) to take up the task of heading the Ministry of Information following his cabinet appointment, veteran broadcaster, Gospel Kazako was back on air on Tuesday ‘presenting’ a program for some good 40 minutes. The only difference this time was that he was not on ZBS but on missionary […]