Former Malawi national team defender Maupo Msowoya reminded people of his past skills when he was featured in the Malawi squad in United States which played Liberia in an Independence Anniversary Celebrations social match played at South Bend Indiana on Saturday. Maupo partnered with other veteran players like Austin Joyo and George Banda in a […]
The Malawian clergy have warned President Joyce Banda not to be obsessed with infatuations of power and depart from the ways of the Lord and become a ‘Jezebel’. The caution was made on Friday at Comesa Hall in Malawi’s commercial city, Blantyre during prayers held to commemorate the 48th Independence celebrations anniversary. In his sermon broadcast […]
Malawi national football team, the Flames, scorched reigning African soccer champions, Zambia’s Chipolopolo 1-0 in an international friendly match at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre. The match was arranged to commemorate Malawi’s 48th independence anniversary. The Flames scored through evergreen midfielder Joseph ‘Shakira ‘Kamwendo through a thunderous shot. Zambia dominated the first 45 minutes while Flames […]
President Joyce Banda on Friday called on all civil servants to be committed to duty for her government to fulfill its development agenda. Banda said her government might have the best of plans, but if those required to execute such plans sabotaged them, there would be no meaningful achievement. “I thank God for the dedicated […]
A sociable mood has engulfed the commercial city of Blantyre as Malawi commemorates its 48th Independence Day on Friday, 6th July. This is despite the announcement by President Joyce Banda that government would this year not accord this historic day the rave review it has always been associated with. The President said due to limited […]
This year marks the 48th anniversary of Malawi’s independence. With independence came freedom. But freedom also comes with responsibilities. The problem is that in the past we have focused too much on our freedom, neglecting our responsibilities. But freedom is inseparable from responsibility. If I have the freedom to think, it is my responsibility to […]
As the country celebrates 48 years of self-rule this Friday, July 6, fun-seekers will be looking for places where they can make merry in style. Nyasa Times brings you the must be places this independence weekend. The celebrations start in the capital Lilongwe, Thursday night as two of the country’s all-round musicians, Lulu and Piksy […]
Dear my Malawian children That 48th independence day of trying to be independent is here Even though I your mother is still searching for independence I want to live in a place Where the mind is free without fear Where the head is held high without shame of being Malawian Where knowledge is free not […]
The unnecessary controversy arising because some covetous parliamentarians, contrary to Section 65 of the Constitution, crossed the floor is unsettling. This, if our young democracy is to grow, is supposed to be a straight-forward issue. The way forward is simple. On constitutional and moral grounds and for the sake of democracy, the Speaker of Parliament Mr […]
As the Republic of Malawi clocks 48 years since attaining her independence on 6th July 1964, Malawians in Diaspora have organised a number of events to mark the day. The Malawi government announced that it will not be holding official celebrations this year to cut on costs. Instead, there will be interdenominational prayers to commemorate […]
Ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) says Malawians must forget cerebrating 48 years of their independence if they still cling to donor dependence. DPP’s Secretary General, Wakuda Kamanga, said in Blantyre as on Sunday as he laboured to explain to people of Ndirande Malabada Constituency why President Bingu wa Mutharika is advancing the Zero Deficit Budget […]