By Burnett Munthali The latest Afrobarometer survey reveals that if elections had been held in August 2024, Malawians would have overwhelmingly voted the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) out of power. Even more telling, the survey indicates that the majority would have reinstated the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) under the leadership of Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika, […]
Private Schools Association of Malawi (PRISAM) has requested the Malawi Police Service to take action against the students who instigated chaos at Michiru and Chisapi Private Secondary Schools leading to destruction of school property. In an interview with the Malawi News Agency (Mana), President of PRISAM, Dr. Ernest Kaonga, said they were concerned with such […]
Ashraful Aid International Humanitarian Organization donated foodstuffs to Focus Secondary School in Blantyre this week and called for the spirit of giving in a time of need. Speaking when presenting the food items, Country Director for Ashraful Aid, Abbas Panjwani, said there is a need for Malawi to embrace the Ubuntu spirit and always be […]
Police in Balaka have arrested a 28-year-old man, Edward Zero Muyaya, for allegedly possessing petroleum products without a permit. According to the Public Relations Officer for Balaka Police Station, Inspector Gladson M’bumpha, the incident occurred on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at around 16:40 hours at Phalula Trading Centre. “Muyaya, who hails from Chimzongo Village in […]
Ekhaya Football Club stunned Red Lions with a 1-0 victory in a match played at Balaka Stadium. The winning goal came in the 1st minute of added time, courtesy of Safton Chintokoma’s strike, sending Ekhaya FC fans into a frenzy. In a post-match interview with Malawi News Agency (Mana), Ekhaya FC Coach, Moses Chavula, praised […]
Stakeholders in Mzuzu City have expressed excitement over construction of the K7 billion Entrepreneurship Training and Incubation Center at Mzuzu University (Mzuni). The World Bank funded four story building which is expected to cover 3650 square meters, is financed by the World Bank through Skills for a Vibrant Economy (SAVE) Scheme. Mzuni SAVE Project Coordinator, […]
President Lazarus Chakwera has said construction of a modern 2000 capacity Entrepreneurship Training and Incubation Center at Mzuzu University (Mzuni) is a development that aligns with government’s vision of developing the country into a self-reliant nation. Addressing students at Mzuni, Chakwera said that it is high time institutions of higher learning had facilities that have […]
In a major boost to disaster preparedness, CARE Malawi, Friday, through the USAID-funded Titukulane Project handed over three vehicles worth USD $90,000.00 (K155 million) to the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA). Speaking at the handover ceremony, at Capital Hill in Lilongwe, Commissioner, Charles Kalemba, said the vehicles will help strengthen the country’s resilience efforts […]
President Lazarus Chakwera has advised newly appointed Minister of Labour Engineer Vitumbiko Mumba to work diligently and hit the ground running. He was speaking on Friday in Mzuzu when Mumba was being sworn in and taking oath of allegiance. Chakwera said appointment to cabinet is a call to service, reminding Mumba that every Malawian was […]
Ministry of Water and Sanitation through the Department of Water Resources has cautioned against high water levels in most major rivers of Central and Southern region of the country which will lead to flooding. In a press statement released on Friday,the department has confirmed that between 15th and 21st December, 2024, the country may experience […]
