Новости за 08.05.2024

By Edwin Mauluka Civil society organisations in the fight against corruption have called for the resignation of the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Masauko Chamkakala for losing trust of Malawians over discontinuation of serious corruption cases ever since he assumed the office. Call from 17 institutions, has been made today at a press briefing in […]

By Edwin Mauluka Civil society organisations in the fight against corruption have called for the resignation of the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Masauko Chamkakala for losing trust of Malawians over discontinuation of serious corruption cases ever since he assumed the office. Call from 17 institutions, has been made today at a press briefing in […]

By Patricia Kapulula in Nairobi, Kenya Nairobi, May 8: President, Dr Lazarus Chakwera Wednesday evening arrived in Nairobi, Kenya where is expected to attend the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit. Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, the President was welcomed by Malawi High Commissioner to Kenya, Callista Mutharika, Minister of Agriculture Sam Kawale, […]

…Introduces “Last Mile to Lasting Memories” Tombstone Cover By Michael Nasiyaya Standard Bank Plc has announced improvements to its Funeral Plan cover by extending the offering to Malawians in the diaspora and introducing the additional benefit of tombstone cover on its new VIP and Diaspora plans. The latest improvements to the offer emphasize Standard Bank’s […]

A few people within Malawi Congress Party that look at Eng. Vitumbiko A.Z. Mumba as a threat to their interests have left no stone unturned in making sure that he is blocked from contesting for any position during the upcoming convention. They have so far tried to come up with plans which at the end […]

The government has emphasized the importance of partnering with the private sector to bridge the digital divide. Information and Digitization Minister, Moses Kumkuyu, made this statement in Lilongwe when he received a donation of smart office equipment from Huawei Technologies. This donation is part of a larger commitment made by the company to the Government […]

Minister of Education, Madalitso Kambauwa Wirima, has reaffirmed the government’s dedication to creating an enabling environment that supports the growth of Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI). This commitment is crucial for achieving the Malawi 2063 Vision. Speaking at the launch of the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) 2024-2027 strategic plan in Lilongwe, Kambauwa […]

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has defended its decision to appoint George Chaponda as the new Leader of Opposition in parliament, replacing Mary Navicha who was acting in the position. Gender activists, including Maggie Kathewera Banda, Beatrice Mateyu, and Carol Mvalo, had criticized the move, saying it was a setback for women’s leadership and a […]

By Thumbiko Nyirongo, Contributor FDH Bank has recently introduced Islamic Banking in Malawi, marking a significant milestone in the country’s financial sector.  Our correspondent sat down with Lameck Osman, an Islamic Banking expert, to explore what this means for Malawi and its citizens. In an exclusive interview, Osman shared his insights on Islamic Banking and […]

BY Thumbiko Nyirongo Week 5 of the TNM Super League has witnessed some thrilling, action-packed matches, with goals galore from various teams. As we delve into the top goal scorers, Zeliat Nkhoma of Kamuzu Barracks is spearheading the chart with an impressive, phenomenal 5 goals. Hot on his heels are the dynamic duo of Adiel […]

Vendors plying their trade in Limbe Central Business Area have expressed concern over the inadequate space, which they say is hindering the growth of their businesses. According to Hestings Samwa, Chairperson for Limbe street vendors, “The number of vendors keeps on growing every day, which has now outgrown the capacity of the free market built […]

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has re-affirmed its growth strategy plan to expand to two more countries in Africa as a way of penetrating the cross-border market.  Last year, the Bank unveiled its five-year strategic plan, which included penetrating into Mozambique and Zambia on top of acquiring Akiba Commercial Bank in Tanzania. Speaking at […]

There is something that our esteemed journalists are not telling us about the dropped case involving Vice President Saulos Chilima. We needed a critical analysis of facts and circumstances surrounding this case which has a huge bearing on ACB’s credibility as an institution expected to advance interests of justice. Indeed by now legal scholars and […]

A 35-year-old man, Maxwell Weston, was killed by an angry crowd in Mchinji district. He was accused of stealing five chickens belonging to Charles Gidala, 48. According to Mchinji police spokesperson Limbani Mpinganjira, Gidala discovered the missing chickens and found Weston with them, leading him to mobilize other community members. The mob subsequently attacked and […]

Mzuzu University based historian, Professor Wapulumuka Mulwafu Civil Society Organisation (CSO) leaders must be grounded in the principles and ideas of their cause regardless of the carrots dangled before their mouths by political players. Timothy Mtambo: After making a name as a fearless human rights activist, he was later swallowed into the government system Mulwafu […]

As a young boy, he stayed at Dzaleka Camp in Dowa for 11 years. He is a Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) national going by the name Mayele Malango. He is currently flourishing as a striker in the United States Super League Division Two team, Chattanooga Red Wolves. Malango: It will be an honour to […]

Mozambique’s ruling Frelimo party has chosen a relatively unknown regional governor, Daniel Chapo, as its new leader making him the successor to President Filipe Nyusi if the party wins this year’s elections. Daniel Chapo (photo credit: Charles Mangwiro) Frelimo’s central committee elected Chapo over three other internal candidates, in a surprise move late on Sunday […]