Minister of Information and Communication Technology Nicholas Dausi told Parliament he is not disorderly after a legislature roe on a point of order on his response to Thyola Thava member of Parliament (MP) Mary Navicha concerning telecommunications network coverage. Navicha asked what criterion is used for the ministry to consider providing TNM and Airtel towers in rural […]
Malawi government spokesperson, Nicholas Dausi, has has described as unnecessary the demonstrations organized by the Civil Society Organization one way of showing their anger against Electricity Supply Coorperation of Malawi’s (Escom’s) poor service delivery leading to electricity blackouts. Speaking at Central Office Information (COI) in Lilongwe on Tuesday, Dausi who is also Minister of Information […]
Minister of Information, Communication and Technology Nicholas Dausi has hit back at the leader of the opposition Lazarus Chakwera, who is also Malawi Congress Party (MCP) president, who accused President Peter Mutharika of being “clueless, directionless and insensitive” to the people’s misery and suffering inflicted by power blackouts. Chakwera on Thursday asked Mutharika to demonstrate seriousness resolve the […]
Malawi government spokesman and Minister of Information and Communications Technology Nicholas Dausi has said the governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has conceded defeat in three constituencies and three Local Government wards which opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has won in five out of the six areas. Dausi in an interview – sounding jovial though -after Malawi Electoral […]
Malawi government has been forced to deny President Peter Mtharika leadership is in crisis after the London-based Africa Confidential – an influential intelligence publication on Africa says in its latest report claimed the governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) was in meltdown with infighting. In a report this month on Malawi titled ‘Mutharika’s Uncertain Future’, African Confidential reports […]
A latest report by London-based influential intelligence publication the Africa Confidential has painted a grim picture for Malawi’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in the run up to 2019 elections, saying its administration is riddled with widespread corruption, nepotism and infighting. Africa Confidential is one of the longest-established specialist publications on Africa, with a considerable reputation […]
Malawi government spokesperson, who is also minister of Information and Communications Technology Nicholas Dausi has denied reports that chiefs are facing intimidation, threats and harassment by government and ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) senior officials ahead of the October 17 by elections. Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has been complaining that chiefs are being intimidated to […]
Minister of Information and Communications, Nicolas Dausi, has said President Peter Mutharika has directed a 24-hour police operation in mountainous tea growing district of Mulanje and all areas affected with rumours of ‘blood sucking vampirers’ to tighten security. Addressing the press in Lilongwe on Wednesday, Dausi said the government is concerned with the alleged killing […]
Government spokesperson and Minister of Information, Communications and Technology Nicholas Dausi has dismisses suggestions that the delayed completion of some projects were being used to siphon money from public coffers claimed by the opposition. Nyasa Times reported on Friday September 29 2017 that opposition parties told journalists in Lilongwe that the delay to complete the […]
Minister of Information and Communications Technology Nicholas Dausi eulogized veteran radio drama Smart Likhaya Mbewe Sunday as one of the great sons of the soil, hailing his artistic prowess that educated and entertained the nation through radio drama in a moving funeral oration at his home village Muliya in Mulanje. Dausi said ‘Mbwiye’ Likhaya Mbewe who was […]
Malawi government spokesman Nicholous Dausi has rejected newspaper report that ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has lost documents pertaining to the ongoing Lake Malawi dispute between Malawi and Tanzania. Flagship newspaper The Daily Times reported that the ministry’s Principal Secretary, Isaac Munlo, told Parliament about the missing documents and attributed it to a chaotic […]
Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Nicholas Dausi has said government will continue to drive and make sure that its reform program is yielding tangible results in all the councils in the country. Dausi made the remarks on Monday at Central Office of Information (COI) in Lilongwe during the press briefing on the progress of […]
Minister of Information and Communications Technology, Nicholas Dausi, has called on Malawian youths to embrace the Information Communications Technology (ICT) industry as it is a key indicator to the advancement and development of a country. Dausi made these remarks at the official launch of the Malawi Digital Empowerment Scholarship Program by Techno Brain Solutions at […]
Minister of Information and Communications Technology, Nicholas Dausi, has challenged communications regulatory bodies in the SADC region to develop policies that would enhance ICT services for economic development. Dausi made the remarks in Lilongwe when he graced the opening of three days Universal Access and Service Committees meetings of Communications Regulators Association of Southern […]
Minister of Information and Communications Technology Nicholas Dausi has pledged to help Mzuzu Post Office renovate its outer premises in a bid to face lift it to match up competition. Dausi made the pledge in Mzuzu Wednesday after paying a surprise visit to Mzuzu and Luwinga Post Offices in the city. “I have noticed that […]
Minister of Information and Communications Technology Nicholas Dausi has ordered the tax-payers’ funded institution, Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) to start covering all political parties and put to end its political favoritism. MBC has been criticized by various commentators including Public Affairs Committee (PAC) for giving the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) more coverage on its […]
The mandatory registration of SIM cards countrywide is in operation effective June 1 2017, Minister of Information, Communication and ICT Nicholous Dausi has said. SIM is an abbreviation for Subscriber Identity Module. A SIM card is a valuable memory card, which stores all the information on phone, like pictures, videos, and music and contact numbers. […]
Minister of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Nicholas Dausi has bemoaned the country’s rapid population growth since independence, saying it is exerting much pressure on resources and slowing economic growth. Dausi said this on Tuesday in Karonga on the sidelines of a district executive committee (DEC) meeting where he briefed members on recent developments under […]