AllAfrica News: Malawi

FCB Partners Aero Lounge On Namadingo Show Loyalty Program

[Nyasa Times] First Capital Bank (FCB) has partnered with Aero Lounge in Lilongwe in an exclusive deal where the Bank is set to launch belief rewards during the Patience Namadingo show this Sunday.

Why Malawi Still Remains Very Poor - - and What Can Be Done About It

[Nyasa Times] Malawi remains one of the poorest countries in the world despite decades of foreign aid, democratic governance, and development planning.

Magla Supports Zomba Mountain Fun Walk, Hike With K5 Million

[Nyasa Times] The Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) has given K5 million to the Public Relations Society of Malawi (PRSM) to support the Zomba Mountain Fun Walk and Hike scheduled for this coming Saturday.

Justice Slams Mulli Empire - Supreme Court Orders K3 Billion Refund in Shocking Scandal

[Nyasa Times] In a damning blow to Leston Mulli's business empire, the Supreme Court of Appeal has today ruled that Sunrise Pharmaceuticals and Chombe Food Products must return a staggering K3 billion to the Malawi Government--plus interest--within 30 days. The ruling marks a decisive win for Attorney General Thabo Chakaka-Nyirenda and a thunderous indictment of the controversial payout made under the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) regime.

Malawians Say Constituency Development Fund Benefits Politicians Most, Should Be Managed By Local Committees

[Afrobarometer] Most citizens familiar with CDF welcome increased funding for community development.

Chessam Rolls Out 2025 National Schools Chess League

[Nyasa Times] The Chess Association of Malawi (CHESSAM), in partnership with the Malawi School Sports Association (MASSA), has launched the 2025 National Schools Chess League (NSCL), aimed at boosting chess in secondary schools nationwide.

Seedco Malawi Champions Prepayment System As Key to Fighting Fake Seeds

[Nyasa Times] SeedCo Malawi Limited has hailed its prepayment system as a game-changer in the fight against counterfeit seeds.

Chiefs Applaud Jiya for Game-Changing Developments in Lilongwe City Centre

[Nyasa Times] Traditional leaders in Lilongwe City Centre Constituency have showered praise on their Member of Parliament, Alfred Jiya, for spearheading a wave of transformative development projects across the area.

Legal Experts Slam and Shame AG Chakaka for Defending MPs' Grip On CDF Funds

[Nyasa Times] Attorney General Thabo Chakaka Nyirenda has found himself cornered, exposed, and embarrassingly out of depth following his decision to challenge the Constitutional Court's landmark ruling on the exclusion of MPs from local councils and the administration of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF). Legal heavyweights have roundly condemned his move, branding it ill-advised, politically skewed, and legally incoherent.

Showdown At the Supreme Court - Govt Fights to Save Kalumo's Immigration Appointment

[Nyasa Times] In a legal drama with far-reaching implications for presidential powers and public service integrity, a full bench of the Malawi Supreme Court of Appeal on Tuesday heard a high-stakes appeal from the State, seeking to rescue the controversial appointment of Brigadier (Retired) Charles Kalumo as Director General of the Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services.

Joyce Banda Rallies Bangwe Voters - Promises Jobs, Free Education and Revived Development

[Nyasa Times] Former President and People's Party (PP) leader Dr. Joyce Banda has urged Bangwe residents in Blantyre to vote for her in the September 16 General Elections, promising to revive stalled development projects and improve people's lives.

Whose Interests Is AG Thabo Chakaka Protecting in Appealing CDF Ruling? Not Malawians

[Nyasa Times] The Attorney General's decision to challenge the High Court ruling on the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) is nothing short of an affront to progress, transparency, and the people of Malawi. It raises one unavoidable question: Whose interest is he serving? Because it is certainly not that of the Malawian public.

DPP Faces Fire Over Alleged Discrimination Against Aspirant With Albinism

[Nyasa Times] The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) - once in the spotlight for presiding over a reign of terror against persons with albinism - is once again under fire, this time for allegedly discriminating against one of its own aspiring candidates with albinism, Alex Machila, in Salima South Constituency.

President Chakwera Leads Nation in Celebrating Tay Grin's Global Honour

[Nyasa Times] Malawi is basking in pride as President Lazarus Chakwera has led the nation in congratulating celebrated musician and cultural ambassador Tay Grin, following his prestigious international recognition in the United Kingdom for promoting tourism and culture.

Gateway to Graduation - How Free Wi-Fi Is Helping Students Succeed in Malawi

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