By Chimwemwe Njoloma, MANA As the world is in a race to limit climate change effects, government says coal-fired power remains the solution to ending blackouts in the country. This comes although the Conference of the Parties (COP) summit in Madrid continues pushing hard on developed countries to phase out coal burning for power generation […]
By Tione Andsen , MANA Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has expressed concern that electricity supply industry has been perforated with incidences of fires and electrocutions. Board Chairperson of MERA, Joseph Bvumbwe said this Wednesday when he opened Stakeholders’ Consultation workshop on newly developed guidelines for electrical installation’s inspectors at Sunbird Capital Hotel in Lilongwe. […]
By Wisdom Ngwira The Rastafarian community in Malawi says violent incidences that characterised what were termed as peaceful demonstrations organised by the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) should be condemned at all costs. Since results of the May 21, 2019 Presidential elections were released by Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC), HRDC has been organising a series […]
By Tione Andsen, MANA Government has said access of profitable markets for small holder farmers remains essential in making the agricultural development flourish in the country. Director of Crop Development in the Ministry of Agriculture and Water development, Dr Godfrey Ching’oma made the remarks Tuesday when he officially opened a workshop on models to enhance […]
By John Sambani Football Association of Malawi (FAM) Elective Annual General Assembly is set to take place on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge in Mangochi. Chairman for FAM’s Electoral Body’s, Sylvester Kalembera told Malawi News Agency on Tuesday that the long awaited day will commence with dissolving the current Executive Committee for […]
10th December 2019: Today marks the end of this year’s observation of 16 days of activism against Gender Based Violence (GBV). Plan International Malawi took a leading role through various activities to reinforce efforts that seek to stop GBV. Apart from being part and parcel of the national launch of the 16 days of activism […]
By Blessings Kaunda, MANA Royal Norwegian Embassy through Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) has donated two hostels worth about K 553 Million for Nursing and Midwifery students to Mzuzu University (Mzuni). Speaking Monday during the official handover of the hostels, Royal Norwegian Embassy Deputy Head of Mission, Bent Bakkens, said he was pleased that Government […]
By Thumbiko Nyirongo Malawi President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika said he is always open to constructive criticisms that will help in the social-economic development of the country. Mutharika made the sentiments in his International Human Rights Day Statement which was signed by Presidential Press Secretary, also Spokesperson Mgeme Kalilani issued on Monday eve. Human Rights […]
Malawi Stock Exchange-listed mobile telecoms network provider TNM Plc says the future of technology-driven businesses such as mobile telecoms and ICT relies heavily on how fresh graduates make use of data and analysis. CEO Michel Buitelaar said this during the launch of TNM’s Graduate Development Program and Career Fair in Blantyre. “In this program, selected […]
By Thumbiko Nyirongo Malawi President Professor Peter Mutharika has condemned Human Rights Defenders in the country who are using the youths as agents of violence in the name of defending human rights. In a statement issued on the eve of the International Human Rights Day signed by Presidential Spokesperson, Mgeme Kalilani said President Mutharika was […]