Everything is set for Malawi’s largest youth gathering of the year, as more than 1,200 young people prepare to converge on Lilongwe for the 2026 National Youth Summit — a landmark three-day event that organisers hope will directly shape the country’s future policy direction. Running from August 18 to 20, this year’s summit will be […]
Youth Policy review study has revealed that inadequate financing towards implementation of the strategy affected its implementation. Presenting the study findings Wednesday to Journalists at Illala Lodge, Youth and Society (YAS) Executive Director, Charles Kajoloweka said though Malawi made some strides in the implementation of the policy, inadequate financing was a major challenge. “One key challenge that […]
The Youth Decide Campaign has said President Lazarus Chakwera has excluded the capable youths in his public appointments and that his administration’s agenda is not clear “even after 100 days.” This was stated by the grouping when it presented its assessment of Chakwera’s first 100 days in office on Saturday. The youth claimed the job […]
Malawi Congress Party (MCP) presidential torchbearer Lazarus Chakwera has advised people of Lower Shire to beware of empty promises being made by the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) government, saying the Tonse Alliance is their only hope to address issues affecting them such as lack economic empowerment of the youth through the establishment of National Youth […]
Malawi Congress Party (MCP) president, Lazarus Chakwera, on Saturday pledged to improve lives of young people in the country by commissioning National Youth Service (NYS) which he said will help to create employment in the country. Speaking during the whistle-stop tours in Dowa, Chakwera said it is sad that for long time Malawi youths have been […]
The National Assembly has announced that the third meeting of the second Youth Parliament of Malawi (YPM) will be held at the Parliament building in Lilongwe from April 8 to 12 2018. Members of the youth parliament are selected from all the 193 constituencies through a process that includes the involvement of the councils. A statement […]
Blues’ Orators, you may recall that the year 2017, as per the wisdom of our leaders via the African Union (AU), was the Year of Harnessing the Demographic Dividend Through Investments in Youth. What does this crap mean? This means AU member states were supposed to critically review and analyse the myriad challenges and opportunities […]
For too long young people in this country have had a raw deal but Minister of Labour, Youth, Sports and Manpower Development Henry Mussa is arguing that government has a turning point , in a tough economic climate, to improve their lives. Mussa was speaking in Palriament during the debate on the African Development Fund […]
Malawi State Vice President Dr. Saulos Chilima has reaffirmed government commitment to empowering the young generation by providing the necessary support in order to create opportunities for personal development. Chilima said government would remain committed to developing the next generation through the education sector by providing the necessary support for those in need to create […]
Malawi government will soon launch the National Youth Service program aimed at curbing unemployment among the youth and see their social and economic potential being exploited, Minister of Labour, Youth and Manpower Development Henry Mussa has told parliament. Mussa disclosed this when he was answering to a question from member for Mchinji North East (MCP), […]
A cross section of youth from all districts of Malawi and across all walks of life on Friday came together to attend the first ever National youth Conference in Lilongwe. The conference provided an opportunity for the youth to interact with President Professor Peter Mutharika through panel discussion and present their recommendation on issues […]
President Professor Peter Mutharika on Friday reiterated that his government will always work with the youth for the social economic development of the country, saying they should continue carrying the message of hope for Malawians. Mutharika challenged that if Malawi as a country does not invest in the youth, it should be ready to pay […]
President Peter Mutharika will on Friday open the first ever 2016 National Youth Conference at Bingu International Conference Center in Lilongwe which presents an opportunity for young people of Malawi to discuss and provide their recommendations towards the successor to the Malawi Growth and Development Strategy (MDGS). Minister of Labour , Youth and Manpower development, Henry Mussa […]
Principal Secretary for the Presidential Initiative on Safe Motherhood, Chimwemwe Chipungu, has told United Nations that Malawi government recognizes the importance of the youth in the national development of the country. He said Malawi will embark on effectively harnessing the potential of the youth and equip them with knowledge and skills necessary for their full […]
Malawian youth have, over the years, been branded as non-starters as far as propelling the country towards socio-economic greatness is concerned. Could there be a way out? In this article Nyasa Times’ Samuel Malasa Banda, tells the story of British-based Progressio Volunteers which has unceasingly inspired Malawian young people to be part of the development […]
Malawi President Joyce Banda who is seeking her own mandate on May 20 on governing People’s Party (PP) banner has committed to empower the youth and children. Banda signed a letter of commitment which included promises to reduce newborn deaths, reduce malnutrition, increase classrooms for better primary education, reduce early marriage and create jobs and […]
President Joyce Banda has disclosed about 18, 000 youths each year will see the back of idleness, unemployment or lack of skills following the launch of the National Youth Service Programme. Speaking when she launched the programme in Neno on Saturday, President Banda said, at full operation, the programme will provide training to that number […]
The Youth Consultative Forum (YCF) has petitioned the Malawi National Parliament on the delay to review and adopt the National Youth Policy (NYP) which was formulated in 1996. The petition was presented through the Member of Parliament of Nkhatabay West Grace Chiumia. According to YCF National Coordinator Edward Chileka-Banda, the petition is a call to […]