Representing the SADC
The Ministry of Transport and Public Works has expressed dissatisfaction over lack of innovation and creativity by contractors and designers as well as continued substandard construction and corruption in the industry. Speaking at the launch of the strategic plan of the National Construction Industry Council (NCIC) for 2023 to 2028 in Lilongwe, Minister of Transport … Read More “Malawi: Minister Hara Appeals for Quality in Construction Sector” »
US peace corps volunteers are back in Malawi this year, three years after they were abruptly repatriated back to America due to Covid-19 pandemic. The US government has announced the return of the peace corps volunteers to the country in August this year. The volunteers work in rural communities, primarily at Community Day Secondary Schools, … Read More “Malawi: U.S. Peace Corp Volunteers Back to Malawi After Three-Year Absence” »
Malawi’s netball powerhouse, First Choice Tigresses has become the first side to hand Imosys NC the first defeat of the season and end the team’s two games winning streak after beating them 31-38 in a tight and thrilling clash played on Saturday afternoon at Blantyre Youth Centre. It was unpredictable clash as the two teams … Read More “Malawi: Tigresses End Imosys’ Winning Streak in Rainbow Paints Netball League As Diamonds Extend Log Table Lead” »
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has arrived in the country for a three day state visit which authorities say will boost trade and investment between Zimbabwe and Malawi. Mnangagwa is in the country at the invitation of President Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera. He was warmly welcomed by the President of the Republic, His Excellency Dr. Lazarus … Read More “Malawi: Mnangagwa in Malawi to Boost Trade, Investment Between Zimbabwe, Malawi” »
Keturah is a young singer from Malawi with a cherry-sweet voice and an easy gift for songwriting. Her journey from a small village to a Los Angeles recording studio, where she created her self-titled debut album in the company of the Playing for Change musical family, is the stuff of story books, as she explains … Read More “Malawi: Keturah Brings Malawi Roots to the World Stage” »
The Chief Resident Magistrate’s court in Lilongwe has adjourned the Bushiri extradition case to July 10, 2023 following the defence application that witnesses statements were not authenticated according to the law. Both Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife were in court on Tuesday, so too the legal team from South Africa which wants the Bushiris … Read More “Malawi Court Adjourns the Bushiris Extradition Case to July” »
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has called for greater involvement of non-governmental organizations in social protection interventions in Malawi, stressing that this is key in complementing government efforts to improve the welfare of vulnerable communities. ILO Technical Officer on Social Protection, Patience Matandiko, made the sentiments at the launch of the Civil Society Social Protection … Read More “Malawi: ILO Calls for Greater NGO Involvement in Social Protection Programmes” »
Majority of the young people in both private and public schools in Malawi are not fully aware of the dangers of drug use and many see drugs as a solution to their problems, a narrative report by Drug Fight Malawi says. The organization has since highlighted the need for increased efforts to educate and raise … Read More “Malawi: Youths Not Aware of Dangers of Drug Abuse – Report” »
Wine &Wings–a renowned wine company providing individuals and businesses with top-notch wines and craft beers–is this week hosting its second annual Wine Festival in Lilongwe, with two main events exciting wine enthusiasts scheduled for Wednesday night and Saturday afternoon, respectively. Wine Festival is a highly anticipated annual event that celebrates the World of wine and … Read More “Malawi: Wine Festival to Encourage Businesses for Malawi’s Economic Growth” »
Officials from Blantyre District Health Office say over 3000 girls and women carried out unsafe abortions in Blantyre in the year 2022, leading to four deaths, renewing calls for legalisation of abortion in the country. The Blantyre Health Office says the figures are representing the number of women who have gone for post abortion care … Read More “Malawi: 3000 Girls, Women in Unsafe Abortions in Blantyre, 4 Die” »
