Malawi government will launch an ambitious economic recovery plan that will turn the southern country at a long-term into a progressive developmental State. The economy of Malawi, one of the world’s poorest countries, was shattered by former president late Bingu wa Mutharika’s poor governance record which followed with suspension of foreign aid. But President Mrs Joyce […]
China says is committed to support the media in Malawi through strengthening of cooperation in the broadcasting and film sectors. Minister of Information and Civic Education, Moses Kunkuyu said this after he returned from China on Saturday where he attended a meeting dubbed the Forum on China Africa Media Cooperation, scheduled from 22 to 25 […]
Information and Civic Education Minister, Moses Kunkuyu explained on Monday that Malawi News Agency (Mana) website would offer a platform for newsmakers especially those based in rural areas. The Minister made these remarks in Lilongwe during inaugural ceremony of Mana website (www.manaonline.gov.mw), saying societies could fully participate in public affairs if there were collective efforts […]
Minister of Information and Civic Education Moses Kunkuyu on Friday announced the appointment of the new e board of trustees of the National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE). This follows the dissolution of the NICE board by the Minister after a public outcry that it had been done illegally and amidst queries from the European Union (EU) […]
Artists in the country have been challenged to be innovative enough and bring forth their ideas if they want government’s support, Minister of Information and Civic Education, Moses Kunkuyu made the challenge on Saturday. He was speaking in an interview with Nyasa Times on the sidelines of designer Lilly Alfonso’s exclusive fashion show at Protea […]
Malawi’s mobile phone giant Airtel Malawi on Wednesday evening launched the fastest mobile internet 3.75 G platform at a colourful ceremony in Blantyre. Speaking during the launch, Airtel Managing Director Saulos Chilima said the company has spent US$5.2 million to upgrade the platform from 3G to 3.75G in its 187 sites. “With this technology, mobile […]
Minister of Information and Civic Education, Moses Kunkuyu has said the country has undergone tremendous transformation since Joyce Banda took over the country’s reigns of power on April 7, 2012. Kunkuyu was responding to a press statement released by the Democratic Progressives Party (DPP) accusing President Banda of disregarding the rule of law through her […]
Channel for All Nations (CAN) radio station has launched Zikomo SMS promotion with the aim of generating funds for its upkeep. CAN radio station disseminates religious programmes. The launch was graced by Minister of Information, Moses Kunkuyu who urged the private sector in the country to support private radio stations saying multimedia play a great […]
A scheduled visit by Vice President Khumbo Kachali to Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (Macra) offices in Blantyre on (Wednesday) has raised eyebrows as insiders said government wants to implement the controversial ‘spy machine’ project. Kachali, who also doubles as minister of Health, is expected to visit Macra Offices in Blantyre and the visit has left […]
Information Minister, Moses Kunkuyu, on Saturday joined the Orange Partners (OP); a youth grouping of the ruling People’s Party in a cleaning exercise at the Civic Centre Park in Blantyre. The event was organized as part of World Environmental Day commemorations which fall annually on 5 June, the same day Orange Partners was formed in 2011. Speaking to Nyasa Times, […]
Minister of Information Moses Kunkuyu has disclosed that the former ruling DPP is one of the institutions that were suffocating state controlled Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) following huge amounts of money that the political party owns the public broadcaster. Kunkuyu made the revelation soon before Malawi Television (TVM) was officially dissolved following a Bill that […]
The European Union (EU) has unveiled its strategy to revamp the National Initiative for Civic Education (Nice) including a K1.6 billion (7.5million Euros) injection of funds in direct reaction to the government heeding its call on administration of the body. The EU froze funding to Nice over disagreements with the late Bingu wa Mutharika administration’s […]
Malawi Government has fired Mavuto Bamusi as chair of the board of trustees for National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) in a move that has also seen the entire board dissolved. Minister of Information and Civic Education, Moses Kunkuyu, confirmed the development. NICE board of trustees was appointed in July last year by late Bingu […]
The new Malawi administration has finally announced that it will go ahead with the hosting of the African Union Heads of State Summit in June this year. The development puts to rest uncertainties that have been hovering around the issue following the initial stand by the current President Joyce Banda who was against the idea […]
Malawi President Joyce Banda has called on the newly sworn in Minister of Information and Civic Education, Moses Kunkuyu, to respect Malawians and say the truth at all times than worship her – the way former ruling DPP hand clappers was doing to late president Bingu wa Mutharika. President Banda was speaking at Capital Hill […]
Newly appointed information minister Moses Kunkuyu says the Joyce Banda administration will ensure that the state-controlled Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) will provide fair coverage. Kunkuyu said he will take concrete steps to ensure that all stakeholders have equal or fair access to all state-controlled media. He also stated that he will make sure that there […]
Malawi’s new President Joyce Banda has sacked garrulous Information Minister Patricia Kaliati from her position and replaced her with Moses Kunkuyu who was spokesman of Hope Alliance pressure group of DPP MPs. According to official MBC Radio announcement, the appointment of Kunkuyu is with immediate effect. Kaliati sacking comes at a time when the Malawi […]
In a show of political cowardice Malawi’s ruling DPP top brass have avoided a question on whether it is ready to fire the 41-plus MPs who are linked to the pressure group Hope Alliance. Commentators have said it would be suicidal for the party to fire any on the 41 members of the Hope Alliance […]