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” »
Hichilema is desperate to retain power and already has a worrying plan three years ahead of time. Zambia’s next general election is not due until 2026, but President Hakainde Hichilema, elected in August 2021, has already devised a five-point plan for securing re-election at all costs. There is nothing wrong with planning ahead. The problem … Read More “Zambia – the President’s Five-Point Plan to Stay in Power At All Costs” »
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” »
Zambia — ZAMBIA Minister for Transport and Logistics, Frank Tayali has congratulated Tanzania’s sixth phase government under President Samia Suluhu Hassan and the Tanzania Port Authority (TPA) Management for modernising and expanding the Dar es Salaam Port. Mr Tayali conveyed the congratulatory message yesterday in Lusaka, Zambia at the Stakeholder’s Engagement Forum organised by the … Read More “Tanzania: Zambian Minister Hails Major Improvements At Dar Port” »
Most say “a lot more” effort is needed from government, business and industry, ordinary citizens, and developed countries. Key findings About half (49%) of Zambians say droughts have become more severe in their region over the past decade, a proportion that has almost doubled since 2017. Only 30% say the same about floods. Fewer than … Read More “Zambians Say Climate Change Is Making Life Worse, Want Collective Action to Limit It” »
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” »
