Новости за 30.04.2024

By Thumbiko Nyirongo, Contributor President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera is set to embark on a crucial diplomatic trip to the United States, where he will attend the US-Africa Business Summit in Dallas, Texas, from May 6th to 7th, 2024. According to a press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, President Chakwera’s participation in the summit […]

Former President Peter Mutharika, the charismatic leader of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), is set to host a monumental political rally at Njamba Freedom Park in Blantyre on May 12. The highly anticipated event is expected to draw a massive crowd of supporters from across the region , as Mutharika takes a significant step towards […]

By Thumbiko Nyirongo, Contributor First Capital Bank (FCB) has introduced a new promotion aimed at attracting students, dubbed “Switch to Afana Ophusha.” The initiative, launched o Tuesday at the Malawi University of Business and Applied Science (MUBAS), aims to create five millionaire students within five months. The promotion, which will run from May 1st for […]

In an effort to foster deeper connections and support within the community, employees at TNM Plc, engaged in charitable work across the country’s major hospitals through its Green Touch Initiative. Green Touch Initiative is a heartfelt program that calls upon TNM staff members to generously contribute and participate in the noble cause of giving back […]

Summary: The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled in January that Israel is plausibly committing a genocide in Gaza and ordered Israel to prevent any further genocidal acts, but its enforcement mechanisms are limited. Malawi, a signatory of the Genocide Convention, is urged to pressure Israel to comply with ICJ rulings. Israel’s actions, including war […]

By Thumbiko Nyirongo, Contributor Malawi launched female condom (FC) in 2008 amid high hopes that it would empower women to have more control in their sexual relationships and better protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as HIV/AIDS. Evidence suggests that condoms have averted over 100 million infections globally since the onset of the HIV […]

By Thumbiko Nyirongo, Contributor Member of Parliament for Blantyre City South, Noel Lipipa, has expressed his concern and passion for empowering the youth in governance, highlighting the critical knowledge gap that exists among young people in the country. In a Facebook post, Lipipa shared his experience as a panelist at a Town Hall Meeting organized […]

A 41-year-old man, Emmanuel Bandawe, has been fined 1.8 million kwacha by the Chiradzulu First Grade Magistrate’s Court for causing the death of three people through reckless driving. The accident occurred on April 22, 2024, at Kanje Turn Off near Nguludi Engen Filling Station, when Bandawe’s vehicle hit a motorcyclist, a woman, and her child, […]

The Liberation Economic Freedom Party (LEFP) led by Prophet David Mbewe is gaining significant momentum ahead of the 2025 elections. Speaking at a welcoming ceremony for new party members at his residence in Machinga district, Mbewe expressed his enthusiasm for the party’s growing popularity. The ceremony saw the joining of high-profile members, including Clement Phiri, […]

Malawi’s tobacco industry has seen a remarkable surge in earnings, with 14 million kilograms of tobacco sold in just two weeks, generating a substantial $37 million in revenue. This figure is double the earnings from the same period last year, when 8.1 million kilograms of tobacco were sold, valued at $16 million. According to Tobacco […]

Unconfirmed reports suggest that former Cabinet Minister and human rights activist Timothy Mtambo is in talks to join the Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) party, led by Enock Chakufwa Chihana. Mtambo, who also leads the Citizens for Transformation movement, has been a vocal critic of the Tonse Alliance administration. Mtambo recently publicly criticized the government for […]

Healthcare workers in Malawi are planning to hold nationwide demonstrations on Thursday to protest the government’s alleged “dishonesty” and failure to fulfill its commitment to increase their allowances. The National Organisation of Nurses and Midwives of Malawi (NONM) and Physicians Assistants Union of Malawi (PAUM) are leading the charge, mobilizing their members to take to […]

By Thumbiko Nyirongo, Contributor Illovo Sugar Malawi (plc) has made a significant contribution to the Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital Cancer Unit, donating medical equipment valued at K22 million. The donation includes a Chemistry Analyzer SL300, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) machine 2200VA, Full Blood Count Machine, Microscope, and ECG machine. This donation was made in response […]

In a surprising turn of events, Ken Msonda, a recent defector to the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), has praised the party’s leadership for introducing new rules that effectively block his own ambitions to hold a National Governing Committee (NGC) position. The new rules, announced on April 29, 2024, require a minimum of two years of […]

In an impressive display of skill and dedication, Malawi’s Tabitha Chawinga has been named Player of the Season in her debut season with PSG Femine, on loan from Chinese club Wuhan Jiangda. The talented forward, who previously played for Italian club Inter Milan, made history by achieving this feat for the second consecutive season. Chawinga […]