Malawi Awards UK 2015 event dates, venue announced

The second edition of the Malawi Achievers’ Awards, to honour Malawians who have excelled in their respective fields of endeavour, will be hosted by Malawi Association UK (MAUK) at the giant Athena conference hall, Leicester on 28th March, 2015. Malawi Association UK is an umbrella body of UK based Malawi Associations, a registered charity that promotes […]

Malawi Development Network-London holds AGM and Xmas bash

The Malawi Development Network-London (MDNL), will this Saturday, December  6, 2014 hold its annual general meeting (AGM) followed by an Xmas bash at Kwacha House, 70 Winnington Road, London, NW1 0TX. According to Rhodrick Junaid Kalumpha, MDN-L’s Secretary General, the AGM will commence at 1pm followed by Xmas Party at 5.30pm. Attendance to the AGM […]

Namondwe accused of raping a 13-year-old girl in UK

Ashworth Namondwe is on trial at Nottingham Crown Court He thanked his victim and promised to do it again next time Son to Malawi’s envoy to China, Charles Namondwe, a direct cousin to President Peter Mutharika, has been arrested and is facing a trial for raping and defiling a ‘sleeping 13-year-old girl in Nottingham, United […]

Malawi Queens, England match tickets sold out for Worcester:  Selling hot for Liverpool,  London

Tickets for netball games for Malawi Queens  and England on December 20 at the University Arena, Worcester have been sold out according to Sky Sports but the other two matches  on December 14 and 17 they are still on sale. Malawi Queens  will face off against the English ladies  in three-match test series at the […]

Wealth not considered in UK visas for Malawi – House of Lords

The British Home Office does not specifically consider wealth of a Malawian applying for a visa in UK, Lord Bates told House of Lords  after mounting pressure from members of parliament who criticised the “disproportionate” application regime. According to the  Hansard  record seen by Nyasa Times, during discussing in the House of Lords. Lord McConnell […]

Launch of Malawi charity Unika in UK attracts star studded performances

UK based charitable Organisation ‘Unika’ aimed at building a socially inclusive society where all people feel valued regardless of individual differences will be officially launched on November 21, at Dunstable Leisure Centre in Luton Bedfordshire United Kingdom from 1930 hrs till late. The event, expected to attract a cross -section of people, will be graced by the Mayor […]

Tay Grin to perform in Northampton Nov 8: ‘Malawians to honour rapper for Beffta award’

Malawi’s urban musician Tay Grin who has recently be decorated with this year’s Black Entertainment Film Fashion Television and Arts) (BEFFTA) award, will perform  in Northamption, England on Saturday night. One of the organisers of the show, Kondi Bowoyeke Munthali told Nyasa Times that  Tay Grin will be “special guest” at Punjabi by Nature club from 8pm […]

Britain says visa grant rate for Malawi visitors high

The British coalition government has a painted a rosy picture on the way its Home Office  has been handling visas for Malawi visitors to UK after mounting pressure from members of parliament who criticised the “disproportionate” application regime. MPs in Westminsteraccused the British government of discriminating against visitors from Malawi who want to come to […]

MAHECAS to raise £100,000 for Malawi cancer programme

Malawi Health Care Support (MAHECAS), a UK basedcharity organisation that dedicate its services in assisting health provisions in Malawi plans to raise £100,000 for the cancer programme in the southern African country. This was disclosed by Watipaso Mkandawire, the Project Manager MAHECAS Cancer Project during the dinner and dance fundraiser hosted by the charity at […]

Remove UK visa ‘shambles’ for Malawi – House of Lords

Members of the House of Lords, the upper house of the UK Parliament have called for a fit for purpose visa applications to the UK by Malawians and  asked their government to remove  the current “disproportionate”  red tape . According to the House of Lords Hansard accessed by Nyasa Times, Lord Jack McConnell of Glenscorrodale, […]

Mlaka set for ‘farewell’ show in Birmingham Oct 3

Mlaka Maliro arguably one of the top Malawian musicians is set to perform at a “farewell  party” in  Birmingham, England on Saturday October 3 as he heads back home. Henry Dokowe Ngwira and Kondi Bowoyeke Munthali – organising the  “farewell party”  said Mlaka will  perform “by public demand.” The send-off party will be held at […]

Mlaka thrills Manchester: Next stop B’ham, Dublin

It was a spectacular treat for dozens of fans who thronged Q Cavern in Manchester on Saturday 27 September as Malawi’s musician Mlaka Maliro thrilled the fun seekers with his stagecraft and popular songs. Mlaka performed with a live band he had barely practised with for a week in Leeds and support vocals of Bradford based […]

Malawi golf society UK holds first championship

Malawi Golf Society UK (MGS) held its first Malawi UK Open Championship last Saturday at Leen Valley Golf Club in Nottingham where Robert Hendrikse triumphed. The event was organized  by Robert Brown Consulting Group (RBCG) and Softek Shipping Solutions, Malawian-owned companies based in UK. The golf course itself was in pristine condition and extremely challenging.  […]

Mlaka concert in Manchester Sept 27: ‘One-show only’

After registering his presence at Miss Malawi UK show in Birmingham, Malawi’s musician Mlaka Maliro has confirmed he will headline a special performance  in Manchester on September 27 before his return home. Organisers of Miss Malawi UK event said Mlaka will headline the concert which has a line-up of artists such as Marko Sadik and Ireland-based hip […]

CounterJab: Does growing external wings help Malawi ruling parties fly higher?

Malawi’s governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) launched its UK wing August 23rd. Patricia Kaliati, the party’s national director of women and Minister of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare, attended the event. DPP is not the first to do this. The erstwhile ruling People’s Party (PP) – its two year rule ended after a dismal […]

DPP launches UK wing, dismisses rigging claims

Malawi governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has launched an external wing in United Kingdom with its national organising secretary Chimwemwe Mazabuka Chipungu and director of women Patricia Kaliati hailing the development as a step forward for the party. The DPP UK Wing was launched at Mercury Grand Hotel in Leicester on Saturday night in a […]