Tourism Month 2016: Malawians Urged To Eat, Wear, Buy Local Products

Malawians encouraged to dress these local brands

Ministry of Trade, Industry and Tourism has appealed to Malawians to observe the months of tourism which falls in September with eating local foods and buying of locally manufactured products.

Accelerating the Digitization of Malawi to Build a Better Connected World

Today, cutting-edge technology is changing the way we conduct our lives and the way connectivity reaches even the far ends of the world, moving towards amazing advances with infinite possibilities. Soon, connectivity will be everywhere and this will mean connections not just between people, but also between people and machines, and between machines and machines, and not just connections, but smart connections, which will enable smart applications, smart homes, smart cities, and even smart nations. A Better Connected World is therefore at hand, the digital and physical worlds are truly becoming deeply integrated, and given this increasing demand all industries will be facing the pressures and opportunities of digital transformation.

Mphwiyo Shooting Case: Kasambara Gets 13 Yrs, 26 For Manondo, Kumwembe

Kasambara gets 13 years for conspiracy 

Manondo and Kumwembe gets 26 years 

Former Justice Minister, lawyer, Raphael Kasambara has been sentenced to 13 years imprisonment for conspiracy while Pika Mandondo and McDonald Kumwembe have been sentenced to 26 years imprisonment for conspiracy and attempted murder of former budget director Paul Mphwiyo.

‘Mwini Zinthu’ Fame ‘Blaze’ Shines At Ovation Fusion Food & Music Festival

Blaze performing Mwini Zinthu

“Mwini Zinthu” fame, Blaze over the weekend thrilled Lilongwe fans at Ovation Fusion Food & Music Festival with an outstanding performance of Mwini Zinthu and has since promised a new single.

Mw Govt To Strengthen Partnership With Women Organizations: Hosts WUCWO Conference

Dr. Mary Shawa

Malawi Government says will continue to strengthen is partnership with church and its women organizations in order to address socio-economic challenges facing women and children in the country.

Soya Milk Making Supports Nutrition of Kalumo Village Families

Agnes making milk from
soya beans 

Before 2015, the family of Agnes Kaliati from Kalumo village of Traditional Authority  Kalumo in Ntchisi could not afford milk. It was too expensive and the family could only manage to drink milk once or twice in a year.

JTI Intensify Farmer Awareness On Dangers Of Non-Tobacco Related Material In Tobacco Bales

The Japanese Tobacco Company JTI, has expressed hope that it will manage to eradicate problems related to the presence of Non Tobacco Related Materials (NTRM) found in the bales of tobacco among its contracted farmers following intensive awareness to farmers of the dangers associated with presence of such materials in tobacco. 

‘As It Is Happening’ WhatsApp Group Reaches Out To Struggling Single Mother In Lumbadzi

As It Is Happening WhatsApp Group delegates
Chatting with Eunice Joseph at her home
In Lumbadzi

A current affair WhatsApp Group ‘As It Is Happening’ has donated various items and a business start-up amounting K30 thousand to a 23 year old mother of four, following touching story of her daily life struggles after her husband vanished from home almost a year now. 

Mphwiyo Shooting Case: Sentencing Submissions Adjourned To Next Week As Convicts Give Excuses

Pika and Kumwembe

Lilongwe High Court fails to hear oral submissions on sentencing on the Paul Mphwiyo shooting case on Monday morning as first and second convicts accuse court officials for not informing them on dates for sentencing submissions and third convict lawyer survives a traumatic car accident on the way to court.

Evangelist Andrew Palau Preaches To Multitudes At Love Malawi Festival

 

The largest crowd in the history of Malawi's christian gatherings turned up to hear the message of hope and unity delivered by international evangelist, Andrew Palau at the Love Malawi Festival at the fields by Maula Prison in the capital, Lilongwe.

Don Moen Performance At Love Malawi Festival Begins Today

The moment that Malawians have been waiting to see a renowned Gospel musician, Don Moen performing live in the country is finally here, as today in the afternoon, Don Moen will begin his two day musical performance at the Love Malawi Festival.

Love Malawi Festival Helps Hundreds With Eye Problems In Lilongwe

a man testing glasses at Chinsapo eyeglass clinic

Hundreds of Malawians, both young and old having sight problems when reading texts have in the week received a free gift of pair of reading glasses after being properly examined by United States and Malawian eye doctors partnering together under Love Malawi Festival.

BMX Stunts Ready To Showcase Skills At Love Malawi Festival This Weekend

The Sports action BMX and FMX riders are set to show their jumping skills at the Love Malawi Festival over the weekend, says a professional BMX freestyle biker, Vic Murphy.

This kind of sport will happen for the very first time in Malawi where six riders from United States of America (USA) including John Andrus will use bicycles to do extreme sports together with two Motorcycle FMX riders from South Africa.

Don Moen Makes Solo Performance At Leaders Dinner Ahead Of Love Malawi Festival

Don Moen performing in Malawi for the first time

Business, Civic and Professional leaders in Malawi had a rare life time opportunity as for the first time in the country, they became first people to watch renowned Gospel singer, Don Moen, performing live in Umodzi Park Banquet Hall-ahead of his performance this weekend at Love Malawi Festival by the fields of Maula Prison in the capital city, Lilongwe.

Don Moen In Malawi For Love Malawi Festival

The world most celebrated gospel singer, Don Moen is in Malawi with full band to perform at the great conclusion of the Love Malawi Festival in Lilongwe where the renowned evangelist Andrew Palau will be preaching to Malawians this weekend.

Huawei ICT Road Show Gives Malawians Opportunity To See Future Of Technology

Some Malawians and experts Information and Communications Technology (ICT) have expressed hope that Huawei Technology’s latest innovations being showcased at Bingu International Conference Centre (BICC), will enable Malawians and service providers move with new trends in the ICT.

Malawi Farmers Wants Restructured Agricultural Economy

Prince Kapondamgaga

Malawi farmers have asked Government to demonstrate tangible commitment in restructuring agricultural economy.

Farmers Union of Malawi (FUM) Chief Executive Officer, Prince Kapondamgaga made the appeal on Tuesday at the opening ceremony of Farmers Policy Conference and Farmers Union of Malawi 12^th Annual Congress in Lilongwe.

Soya Milk Improving Leaner’s Turnout At Masangano Junior Primary School

Masangano junior class pupils receiving Soy Milk from
one of the mother group leaders

Masangano Junior Primary School in Malumo village, T/A Malumo in Ntchisi district had been experiencing number of school dropouts and this worried the head teacher for the school Mr. Andrew Kalikuni.

According to Mr. Kalikuni, at the beginning of 2015-2016 academic calendar, the school registered 106 pupils for class of Standard 1, but on average he said only 50 to 60 students were coming to school and attending classes.

Pres. Mutharika Order UNIMA Tuition Fees Reduction By K50,000

President Peter Mutharika has ordered University of Malawi to reduce the tuition fees by K50,000 after meeting with the University of Malawi Students Union (UMSU) at Kamuzu Palace on Thursday.

This is across the board reduction for all students on generic and mature programs at the University. For generic students paying the minimum fees this means a 12.5% reduction while for mature students paying minimum ranges of fees this is a 5.4 % reduction.

UNIMA Council Firm On Fee Hike Stance

Stakeholders who participated for
the briefing for the UNIMA Council 

Council of the University of Malawi (UNIMA) says it will not overturn tuition fees raise in order to return the strength and recognition of its Degrees in Europe and America as well as home companies. 

The Council told stakeholder’s in Lilongwe on Tuesday evening when briefing them on developments related to the rise of tuition fees in the UNIMA that the revised fees are necessary to improve quality of education which at the moment has gone down.

Madame Mutharika Says New Roundabouts To Beautify LL City, Appeal For Care Of Environment

The First Lady of the Republic of Malawi, Madame Gertrude Mutharika says the capital city, Lilongwe, will soon wear a new beautiful look with two roundabouts under construction near Parliament building and Capital Hotel.

Beautify Malawi (BEAM) Trust has embarked on the project of constructing two state of art roundabouts in the city and more other such roundabouts will be constructed in all cities across the country.