President Lazarus Chakwera is a remarkable public speaker, a man well-endowed with indefinite eloquence that charms every ear that consumes his voice. Definitely, if we had enough world and time, you would be forgiven for choosing to spend a lifetime enjoying Chakwera speaking—yes, a lifetime. But we don’t have that time. As a people, we […]
President Lazarus Chakwera has offered hope to South African farmers, particularly white Afrikaans – who are facing horrific circumstances of land redistribution and violence, saying they will be welcomed to invest in Malawi to help boost the country’ agriculture-economy. Chakwera welcomes the South African farmers during a live virtual interview held at Kamuzu Palace in […]
President Lazarus Chakwera has bemoaned the reckless behavior of many men in Malawi in observing measures aimed at stopping the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19), saying such an attitude defeats efforts to combat the spread of virus pandemic. In his weekly address to the nation, Chakwera said government statistics indicate that more men in the country […]
President Lazarus Chakwera on Friday held his first Cabinet meeting since the Head of State following his triumph in the court-ordered June 23 Fresh Presidential Election. As the Cabinet gathered for a face-to-face meeting for the first time in Lilongwe, State vice-president Saulos Chilima, who is also Minister of Economic Planning and Public Sector Reforms,joined discussions […]
A combination of low wages and perverse incentives motivate civil servants to supplement their income with per diem payments connected to participation in seminars and workshops but the United Nations has come out in full support President Lazarus Chakwera’s recent commitment to end the allowance culture he termed “most difficult form of corruption.” UN Resident […]
President Lazarus Chakwera has given the nod for Malawi to grant the mobile licence for the country’s third mobile operator. Chakwera signaled the nod when he outlined his new administration’s development agenda and lured investors to come to Malawi during a live virtual interview held at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe and hosted by London-based Invest […]
President Lazarus Chakwera has told internationa investors that Malawi has begun a great journey from poverty to prosperity, saying the southern African nation is not a poor country but its endowed resources have been poorly managed and that he has a vision to change the fortunes for the better. Speaking to investors through a live discussion […]
President Lazarus Chakwera has challenged Malawians to assume full and personal responsibility in the agenda to transform the social and economic strata of the country. Chakwera, who made the remarks at the inaugural National Development Conference in Lilongwe on Thursday, stressed that the journey towards the attainment of Agenda 2063 – a new development vision- […]
The National Anti Corruption Alliance has added its voice to calls for President Lazarus Chakwera to expedite appointments of boards of parastatal organizations, fearing any delay would create a breeding ground for corruption and bribery. A civil society organisation Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) recently noted with concerns that, apart from only two […]
President Lazarus Chakwera is planning to introduce weekly televised press briefings to be officially launched on September 7, it has emerged. The new format, similar to that used by the White House in the United States, is expected to come in Mondays. Presidential press secretary Brian Banda said the question-and-answer sessions would not be hosted […]
Malawi’s leading daily newspaper, The Nation, has used its editorial comment to point out that 60 days since President Lazarus Chakwera assumed the high office, dust has now settled on the election campaign euphoria and Malawians are expecting the change they were promised. ‘Honeymoon over for Chakwera, team,’ the paper’s editorial headline reads as it stated […]
Invest Africa, a London –based leading business and investment platform, will be hosting a live interview with Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera this Thursday at 15:00pm. The exclusive interview: ‘Insight for Investors with His Excellency, Lazarus Chakwera, President of the Republic of Malawi’ will be hosted live through webinar. In its briefing made available to Nyasa Times, Invest […]
A social and governance commentator Makhumbo Munthali has said the orientation workshop for cabinet ministers and deputy ministers has been organised a bit late by government when office holders have already hit the ground 45 days. President Lazarus Chakwera said on Monday when he opened the workshop that it has been organised to set ministers up […]
President Lazarus Chakwera has urged his Cabinet ministers to embody the five pillars of his ‘Hi-5’ agenda which is premised on; servant leadership, prospering together, ending corruption, rule of law and national unity. He said toward that end, the minister will have his full support and confidence, as well as that of all Malawians. Speaking […]
President Lazarus Chakwera has said the country need a more lasting solution `to the issue of street vending in the cities and announced his plan to engage councillors to resolve the matter. Sweeping exercises to drive vendors out of the streets and sidewalks to designated places has in recent years faced resistance in the cities […]
President Lazarus Chakwera has said he is legally allowed to seek re-election and have a second term five year term but would not stand for a third term. Chakwera said in a virtual interview with Voice of America Straight Talk Africa host Shaka Ssali that the constitution does not give him the right to seek a […]
The emerging vibrant civil society organisation Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) has asked President Lazarus Chakwera to expedite appointments of boards of parastatal organizations, fearing any delay would create a breeding ground for corruption and bribery. CDEDI executive director Sylvester Namiwa told journalists in Lilongwe Wednesday morning that his organization is concerned […]
A political scientist from Chancellor College, a constituent college of the University of Malawi (Unima), Mustapha Hussein, has advised President Lazarus Chakwera against being a “trial and error” type of a leader by rescinding decisions passed on to the public for the sake of pleasing some quarters of society. Since Chakwera’s triumph in the court-sanctioned […]