President Peter Mutharika has expressed hopes of an upward spiral in the country’s economy and tourism industry when the face lift of Kamuzu International Airport (KIA) gets completed. The first citizen expressed the optimism at KIA on Friday, after the ground breaking ceremony which officially marked commencement of the expansion project of the international airport. […]
The new British High Commissioner to Malawi, Holly Tett, says the deep and strong bilateral relations between the UK and Malawi will be more important during this time that the countries are experiencing major changes like Brexit and the pushing of a reform agenda respectively. While presenting letters of credence to President Peter Mutharika at […]
Be Forward Wanderers duo of Joseph Kamwendo and Peter Wadabwa left the country for three weeks trials in Japan on Monday afternoon via Blantyre- Chileka International Airport. The two vastly experienced players were escorted by the clubs general secretaries Mike Butao, Chriss Kananji, team manager Steven Madeira and Flames midfielder Chimango Kayira. In his remarks, […]
Mighty Beforward Wanderers duo of Joseph Kamwendo and Peter Wadabwa say they are delighted that they will the first Malawian players to fly to Japan for trials. The players will leave on Monday for Japan to undergo trials for a number of teams. Wanderers General Secretary Mike Butao confirmed the development saying veteran midfielder Kamwendo […]
Mighty Be Forward Wanderers duo of experienced striker Peter Wadabwa and veteran midfielder Joseph Kamwendo will not leave the club for Japan as earlier announced, club Chairman George Chamangwana has confirmed. Reports went viral on social media and through some radion stations that the two will leave this week. The will in the next season […]
Finance, Economic Planning and Development Minister Goodall Gondwe has disclosed that government has applied for $50 million (about K36 billion) grant from the Japanese government to be used for rehabilitating Chiromo Bridge in Nsanje and part of it for the Thyolo-Thekerani-Muona-Bangula Road. Gondwe disclosed that Malawi government ia waiting for feedback from the Japanese government […]
The Government of Japan has handed over a project for selected market centres and rural water supply for Mchinji and Kasungu districts which will enable people of the two districts have access to potable water. Japan through the Japanese General Grant AID (JGGA), provided a grant amounting to US$5.4 million for the construction of piped […]
August 7, 2016,was one of the unforgettable days in the family of Malawi’s former Ambassador to Japan, Major General Dr Rueben Ngwenya as he witnessed the marriage of his son, Vuso Ngwenya who married Joyce Chirambo, in a colorful wedding, whose reception, took place at Cross roads hotel in Malawi capital Lilongwe. The Cross Road Hotel […]
As other public hospitals are struggling to have adequate and appropriate medical equipment, Ntcheu District Hospital has a reason to smile following a donation of assorted medical equipment worth K3 million from International Ladies Benevolent Society (ILBS) of Japan. Speaking during the handover ceremony of the equipment at hospital Japanese Ambassador to Malawi, Shuichiro Nishioka […]
President Peter Mutharika has hired new diplomats to head Malawi missions in Japan and neighbouring Zambia,which have seen director of political affairs in Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Corporation, Warren Gunda getting a post to Lusaka. According to a statement issued by Office of President and Cabinet, President Mutharika has hired former deputy minister […]
President Arthur Peter Mutharika says good road infrastructure in the country is a catalyst to efficient service delivery and vibrant economic activity which culminates into transformation of livelihoods. He was speaking in Blantyre on Saturday when he officially opened the upgraded Masauko Chipembere Highway. “We also need good road infrastructure to ease access to public services such […]
The Japanese government has made a contribution of US$5 million to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) for food assistance in Malawi as the country faces the worst food insecurity in a decade due to weather-related shocks. The WFP says in a statement that most of the funds will go towards WFP’s relief operation […]
Farmers in Lifa Village in Blantyre and Kani in Chiradzulu have all the reasons to smile thanks to the K61 million Japanese funded irrigation schemes which will be implemented in the two districts by Gift of the Givers. The project was unveiled on Tuesday, during the signing ceremony at the Japanese Embassy in Lilongwe. Speaking […]
Japan on Wednesday gave Malawi a K17 billion (3.7 billion yen) grant to finance a project to expand and rehabilitate Kamuzu International Airport (KIA). Japanese Ambassador Shuichiro Nishioka exchanged grant notes with Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development Goodall Gondwe during a ceremony held in Lilongwe. Speaking at the signing ceremony, Nishioka observed that […]
Malawi’s ambassador to Japan, Brigadier Reuben Ngwenya is said to be enjoying an ivory tower moment and has created a demi-god status and for himself. He is reigning supreme in a pseudo-kingdom where few have access. Insiders at the embassy reveal that he has thrown all caution to the wind and is disregarding all diplomatic […]
Japan Ambassador to Malawi Shuichiro Nishioka has announced that his government has released 1.8 billion yen (about K6.3 billion) for the Expansion of selected community day secondary school in the country. The projects will be benefit schools in Chiradzulu, Dedza, Ntheu, Kasungu, Lilongwe, and Zomba in which 11 secondary schools will be expanded and improve. […]
In a unique display of practical appeal and engagement skills; Malawi ambassador to Japan, Major General Reuben Ngwenya seems to be on top of the game if the donations he is securing and sending to Malawi to help the flood victims are anything to go by. Recently, Ngwenya made a passionate appeal to the government […]
Barely few days after the Japanese government released an emergency aid of K74 million to the government of Malawi meant to help alleviate the suffering of the flood victims. Malawi Ambassador to Japan Major General Reuben Ngwenya is still proving that he actively engages different stakeholders to assist Malawi as the Mayor of the City […]