After missing on the stage for some months, gospel superstar Gwamba returned with a bang during July 6 Ufulu Festival at Civo, overtly keeping fans on their feet and yearning for more. Real name Duncan Zgambo, the multi-award winning artist–whose new single ‘Anamu‘ is enjoying massive airplay–was visibly at his usual best with his trademark […]
The friendly match involving Moyale Barracks and Be Forward Wanderers on the Independence Day on Friday at Mzuzu Stadium ended in a barren draw and the Moyale coach says he is satisfied with his team’s performance. Wanderers, who featured many players who are not regular starters, dominated the first half while the soldiers who assembled […]
President Arthur Peter Mutharika Friday paid tribute to former Malawi leaders, saying the country is on the right path of development because the previous governments laid foundation through the specific roles they played. Mutharika was speaking in Mzuzu during the 54th Independence Celebration’s at Mzuzu Stadium that were characterized by military displays, traditional dances and […]
Members of the clergy at a National Worship Service held in commemoration of the 54 years of independence held at Mzuzu State Lodge have asked Malawians to be patriotic to ensure meaningful development in the country. The clergy made the call Friday at the service of worship where President Peter Mutharika who was in attendance […]
Malawi’s former president Bakili Muluzi has expressed worry over increasing rate of poverty and unemployment among youth 54 years after independence. Muluzi made his comment to the flagship newspaper, the Daily Times, as the difference in lifestyles between the rich and poor is so glaring that one can fairly call it a tale of two […]
Malawi won her independence in the so- called “decade of independence”, from 1960 to 1970. During that period, African nationalists celebrated their victory having driven out European colonialists, notably from Britain, France and Belgium. Once independence was achieved, there were historical goals such as total decolonisation, nation building, economic development, democracy and regional integration. As […]
Bingu International Conference Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe will be the venues for fun seekers on Saturday 7th July where music doyens; Lulu, Patience Namadingo and Skeffa Chimoto will be performing live at an event dubbed Independence trio as Malawi celebrates 54 years of independence. One of the organizers, Nicodemus Katimba said they have done all necessary preparations […]
President Peter Mutharika arrived in the northern city of Mzuzu with a stern warning to some civil society organisations (CSOs) whom he claimed have been bent of overthrowing his administration since he became the Head of State. Speaking at Katoto in the city, Mutharika said he was aware that some CSOs in the country have […]
Celebrations on Thursday in the capital city Lilongwe marking Malawi’s 54 years of independence were poorly attended. Lilongwe City Council organised special activities to mark the day at Bingu National Stadium. President Peter Mutharika directed that this year’s independence should be commemorated at regional levels in order to give chance for more Malawians to attend […]
The Jesus Worship Church is holding freedom prayers as part of this year’s national independence celebrations with a focus on praying for healing of the country. Speaking in an interview, administrator for the Church Elia Liphale said the church has a responsibility of praying for the end of challenges the country is facing. “As a […]
United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Resident Representative Maria Jose Torres and Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism Henry Mussa have joined hands to drum up for Buy Malawian campaign during the country’s independence celebrations. In a joint statement, Mussa and Torres encourages all citizens and people resident in Malawi “to think of growing the Malawi […]
Malawians in the UK will this weekend converge in Derby city to commemorate Malawi’s 54th independence celebrations which is expected to be marked with pomp and funfair. The Malawi national Independence celebrations in the Queensland is being organised by Malawi Derby Association in collaboration with UK Diaspora Malawian umbrella body, Malawi Association UK (MAUK). Malawi […]
As part of Independence Day celebrations on July 6 this Friday, Moyale Barracks Football Club will be hosting TNM Super League defending champions in a friendly which Moyale Coach Charles Kamanga says is important for both sides. Kamanga told Nyasa Times that it was an honour to be part of these Independence Day celebrations and […]
This year’s 53rd Independence anniversary celebrations won’t go unnoticed for veteran Malawian soldiers who fought in the two World Wars. TNM Plc is giving the good old men in uniform food items worth about K500,000. The donation is in partnership with Memorable Order of Tin Hats in Malawi a non-profit organisation formed to help comrades […]
Lilongwe based rapper VIP To God has released his 2018 first single titled “Cry Babies” in which he is questioning the basis of celebrating Independence Day on 6 July. “U ain’t independent when your mind ain’t free, word to dead presidents, let’s get free/ Free from corruption, free from poverty, free yourself from mental slavery/ […]
The Malawi Police Service (MPS) has pushed all the blame for the death of eight people during the stadium stampede in Lilongwe to the organizing committee of the Independence Day celebration event. The committee was chaired by the Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development Joseph Mwananvekha and include other Cabinet Ministers and senior government […]
President Peter Mutharika says he will act appropriately on any evidence of wrongdoing or an act deserving blame that led to the tragedy at Bingu National Stadium during this year’s independence celebrations. President Mutharika said this Tuesday at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe when a task force he instituted to investigate the tragedy presented a report […]
A government Taskforce appointed by President Peter Mutharika to investigate on the July 6, Bingu National Stadium’s Independence Day celebrations stampeded that killed 8 people, seven of whom were children, has called upon people who witnessed the events unfold to assist it with information. In its notice to the public issued on Tuesday, Chairman for […]