Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Director General, Kato Ryichi, has said the continued cordial relationship between Malawi and Japan will enhance development of the two countries. Ryichi was speaking in Lilongwe Tuesday during an interface meeting with Malawi’s National Planning Commission (NPC) and officials from the Department of Economic Planning and Development (EP&D) in the […]
Stanford Muyila, a Malawian student in Japan, was awarded the prestigious Young Scientist Award at the 7th Japan-China-Korea grassland conference in Japan. Muyila, 32, was awarded a scholarship to do advanced studies in Japan through the JICA program of ABE Initiative for youth. He is currently pursuing a Master’s degree at Obihiro University of Agriculture […]
Former Be Forward Wanderers striker, Jabulani Linje is relishing his moments with Yokohama Sports and Culture Club FC after making his debut for the Japanese League-3 out-fit on Saturday. Linje’s club beat Fukushima 3-0 and he was introduced in the second half of the game. In a telephone interviewy from Japan, Linje said playing for […]
Malawi is world’s best investment destination, billionaire president of Shepherd Bushiri Investments (SBI) Dr Shepherd Bushiri has told Japanese investors. Dr Bushiri made the statement Thursday afternoon in Johanesburg, South Africa, during the Japan-Malawi Investment Forum. He was invited by the Malawi government to speak about his experience of investing in Malawi as part of […]
Malawi and Japan on Wednesday signed a grant aid agreement of 362 million Japanese Yen (about MK2.4 billion) for the improvement of water supply and revenue generation in Lilongwe through reduction of water loss. The grant aid will finance a project for the improvement of equipment for non-revenue water reduction to be implemented by Lilongwe […]
The embassy of Japan and Likuni Mission Hospital in Lilongwe have signed agreement of a grant assistance worth US$40 000 towards procurement of some medical equipment that is lacking at the health facility. Funds from the grant will be used to buy autoclave and anesthesia apparatuses used for performing sterilization and keeping patients sedated and […]
Former Be Forward Wanderers midfieder Jabulani Linje was unveiled on Monday at Japanese third-tier J3 League side Yokohama Sports and Culture Club (YSCC) after passing a medical test. The development means Linje has now completed his loan move as he looks forward to starting a new lease of life in the Asian nation. He signed […]
Be Forward Wanderers midfielder Jabulani Linje is set to leave on February 15, 2018 for Japan where he will join a third division (J-3 League) side, Yokohama Sports and Culture Club after being offered a two-year loan contract. Linje disclosed that he would leave at 2:00pm at Kamuzu International Airport in Lilongwe using Ethiopian Airlines. […]
Be Forward Wanderers forward Jabulani Linje will have a new lease of life after securing a move to Japanese J2 League outfit Yokohama FC. Wanderers general secretary Mike Butao disclosed this to Nyasa Times on Tuesday on the sidelines of their K500,000 donation from rivals Nyasa Bullets. Butao sarcastically said the team has been vindicated […]
Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and DevelopmentGoodall Gondwehas asked Japanese Government to consider increasing financial assistance to Malawi on Economic and Social Development Programme. Speaking during the signing ceremony of 200 million Japanese Yen (KI.3 billion) Grant Aid on Wednesday in Lilongwe, he observed that Japan’s financial assistance to Malawi has since been reduced. “Japan […]
Be Forward Wanderers strikers Jabulani Linje and Precious Msosa, trials with Japanese Second Division League side, Zaspa Kusatsu Gunma has been a flop as they have just been on sight-seeing tour other than kicking the ball. The players, who have been in Japan for three weeks, confirmed they have not attended any trial as teams […]
A Tokyo-based used car dealer , Give U Car has opened an office in Malawi while assuring Malawians on provision of access to quality and affordable second reconditioned vehicles. GiveUcar Marketing Manager, for Africa, Pacific and Caribbean countries Andrew Mose, said his company is also geared to provide short transit period of only 4-6 Weeks. […]
Refuse collection services within Lilongwe city have received a huge boost following the donation of a refuse collection truck by the Japanese Embassy to Lilongwe City Council. The donation is expected to ease the challenges the council has been facing in maintaining sanitation within the city with only six refuse collection vehicles operating in the […]
The Government of Japan has commended the partnership between UNICEF and the Government of Malawi for its contribution in reducing child deaths through the establishment of village clinics. Village clinics have cut the distance mothers have to travel to health centres with sick children making basic health services available within the village. Ambassador of Japan […]
Malawi has been touted as a country that has enthusiasm for investment with Minister of Trade and Industry Henry Mussa appealing during this year’s Africa-Japan Business Forum for equal financing on serious investments for African countries to boost economic growth. The purpose of the event was to strengthen ties between Japanese and African business communities, and […]
Japanese Ambassador to Malawi Kae Yanagisawa on Thursday visited the Lilongwe Auction Floors and was impressed by the price tobacco is currently fetching saying the high prices will greatly improve lives of Malawians who rely on tobacco for their livelihood. “I have come a bit late when the volume of tobacco is low but I […]
The Japanese government has provided the Malawi government with ¥1.947 billion (approximately US 17.7 million) to assist in expanding and upgrading of the Domasi College of Education. Speaking during the signing ceremony at the Ministry of Finance headquarters in Lilongwe, Hirotsuku Ikeda, who is Charge d’Affaires ad Interim of Japan to Malawi, said the grant […]
Government of Japan has granted assistance of US$113, 984 for the construction of Chikangulu Community Day Secondary School (CDSS) in Chiradzulu District. Minister of Education, Science and Technology, Dr. Emmanuel Fabiano, in receiving the grant in Lilongwe at the Embassy of Japan expressed gratitude over the development. “We appreciate the assistance that is offered by […]