President Dr Lazarus Chakwera says he will announce a new and lean cabinet before the end of this month. In his new year address on Sunday evening, Dr Chakwera said in the new year, the government will continue to work around the clock towards stimulating and reviving the country’s economy. Among other things, he has […]
In 2022, broken unity and purpose within the governing Tonse Alliance came to the fore. The year’s events provide evidence that the alliance may not be intact up to the next presidential election. There has been a lot of infighting among supporters of the two key players in Tonse Alliance, namely Malawi Congress Party (MCP) […]
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) says the kwacha will depreciate further against the dollar to trade at K1 048.50 by year end. In its forecast for Malawi contained in the latest Nico Asset Managers Report, the EIU said the kwacha is expected to continue depreciating as exports continue to underperform coupled with lack of monetary […]
High Court Judge Ruth Chinangwa last week dismissed a bail application from Steve Phiri, who is the second accused in the Paul Mphwiyo and others Cashgate case. Cashgate refers to the alleged plunder of public resources at Capital Hill. Chinangwa further ordered all concerned parties to file their submissions by January 4 this year. State […]
Dowa district to have one Tollgate at Nkhamanga The Dowa District Council has approved the erection of a Tollgate at Nkhamanga 7 Km from Mponela-Kasungu stretch by the Roads Fund Administration [RFA] contractors campsite near Mtiti bridge with a call to fulfill social cooperate responsibilities.Members of the council advised both Roads Fund Administration [RFA] and […]
President Lazarus Chakwera says he will announce a leaner cabinet this January that will focus on delivery. He has further disclosed appointing a Presidential Private Sector Council, comprising “respected private sector leaders that will directly be engaging him to appreciate the effectiveness of our economic policies in creating jobs and wealth in this New Year […]
The commission of inquiry on the arrest of Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) director general Martha Chizuma wound up its work yesterday [December 30], the Office of President and Cabinet has indicated. In a written response to our inquiry seeking an update on the same, Deputy Secretary to President and Cabinet Janet Banda said the 14 working […]
In a statement signed by minister of health – Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda, government has expressed concern that some patients who are showing signs of cholera are not seeking medical attention because of religious beliefs, a situation which has caused avoidable loss of lives. Meanwhile, authorities are calling for concerted efforts in the fights against the […]
After a protracted verbal war, Blue Eagles FC reveals they have finally reached an agreement with Mighty Mukuru Wanderers for the transfer of their striker, Gaddie Chirwa on a record K7.5 million deal. The team has confirmed the development through its official Facebook page. It adds the agreement follows a chain of discussions, consultations and […]
Pope Benedict XVI has died at his Vatican residence, aged 95, almost a decade after he stood down because of ailing health. He led the Catholic Church for less than eight years until, in 2013, he became the first Pope to resign since Gregory XII in 1415. Benedict spent his final years at the Mater […]
