Zimbabwean President, Robert Mugabe, is the only head of state who will be joining President Peter Mutharika and Malawians in ‘celebrating’ the golden jubilee on July 6 that will take place on Sunday in Lilongwe. Mugabe arrived Saturday through the Kamuzu International Airport (KIA) and was welcomed by the Vice President, Saulos Chilima. Also welcoming […]
Malawi’s President Peter Mutharika has released 403 prisoners to mark 50 years of independence from Britain, but left hard core criminals to remain behind bars. The inmates released had “served at least half of their prison sentences, with good behaviour and were not convicted of serious crimes”, the home affairs ministry said in statement. “The […]
Malawi marks 50 years of independence next Monday. But the country is hardly independent in any meaningful sense. It heavily relies on donor support and international NGOs. It is these foreigners, not the citizens, who are in charge of the country’s governance Malawi is one of the most aid dependent countries in the world. In […]
United States has applauded Malawi for its efforts in tackling HIV/AIDS as it has slowed the epidemic and become a model in the AIDS fight. In a statement, US Secretary of State, John Kerry, made on Thursday congratulating Malawi as the nation celebrate a half century of independence on July 6, he said “Malawians should […]
To celebrate Malawi’s 50th Independence Anniversary with customers, TNM has announced the launch of TNM Ufulu@50, a promotion that will reward customers who recharge their TNM lines over the next 50 days, starting 6 July 2014. A major highlight of the promotion is that winners in the grand draw will be asked to nominate a social […]
Diaspora Malawians in United States of America (USA) will on Friday July 4th join native Americans countrywide in celebrating the Independence Day, but for them it will be a double header as it be a day on which they kick-start the carousing hooked on the commemoration of Malawi’s Golden Jubilee celebrations. On this day, while the […]
Malawians living in Germany on Tuesday kick-started Malawi’s 50th Independence celebrations at an event hosted by the honorary Consul of the Republic of Malawi in the city of Hamburg, Dr. Heiko Meinhardt. Charge de Affaires at the Malawian Embassy in Germany, Oliver Kumbambe graced the occasion and said Malawi’s Golden Independence Jubilee is a critical moment […]
The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has announced that it will from August this year release new Malawi Kwacha banknotes with new blind recognition features. RBM has changed the blind recognition features following requests mainly from the Malawi Union of the Blind (MUB) and the Federation of Disability Organisations in Malawi (Fedoma) on the need […]
Malawian CDH Investment Bank team has arrived in the United Kingdom to offer innovative banking solutions to the diaspora, including same day loans over their savings in currencies including Pound and Dollars, affording one to support family or business emergencies without spending the hard earned forex. All interested Malawians can from Wednesday, 2 July, 2014 call the […]
They came, played for the first time in the UK, captured many a heart and impressed their fans to the very core. Absolutely breath-taking and electrifying. It was a performance that melted many. Everybody enjoyed and went home satisfied. Simply put, they’re probably the best music act of a generation. When they perform, they mean […]
The point has been made before and will continue to be made but no harm in repetition for emphasis. In ‘Post JB era: Malawi must reject neocolonialism going forward’ published by Nyasa Times on May 30, the day results of the May 20 elections were announced, this author made the point about Malawi reducing economic dependence. Malawi, […]
Zambian renowned artist B1 and Malawi’s music kinging Lucius ‘Soldier’ Banda will on Friday share the stage with other local artists among others Skeffa Chimoto and his Real Sounds Band at Motel Paradise as one way to celebrate Malawi’s 50 Years of Independence. The much awaited show has been organized by Entertainers Promotions. Entertainers Promotions […]
Malawi Forum for the voiceless has said government needs to take issues of national interest as a priority arguing there is a widening gap between the rich and the poor in the country. Director of the grouping Ebenezer Chimpere made the observation in a statement released on Saturday. He said as Malawi turns 50 years of […]
Vice President Saulosi Klaus Chilima on Friday disclosed that this year’s 6 July Independence Celebrations will be done within the budget line of MK 200 million. Malawi will be celebrating 50 years of independence ‘Golden Jubilee’ on 6th July this year. The events marking the day will all take place in Lilongwe which is the […]
The country with the largest Malawians diaspora in the Western Hemisphere is set to paint the United Kingdom black, red and green to commemorate the Warm Heart of Africa’s Golden Jubilee. The Malawi High Commission in London, has announced that over 10 events are scheduled in all parts of the United Kingdom and might be […]
Malawi’s Afro-Soul Gospel musician, Lawi and Afro-R&B singer Maskal will headline a big party organised by Malawian community in Washing DC in commemorating Malawi’s 50th independence. One of the organisers Eddie Naming’ona told Nyasa Times that the celebrations will run from July 4 to the actual Independence Day July 6. The event will be held […]