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Mastering red carpets in Malawi
In Malawi, red carpet events have lately been a phenomenon. From presidential debates to fashion displays, red carpet functions in the country have come to stay. But just what does a red carpet entail?...
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Clergy turn to God on elections
Religious leaders on Monday sought God’s intervention before the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) released its May 20 Tripartite Elections results last week. One of the prayer coordinators Apostle...
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Bottlenecks in equating gender in church
From time immemorial, women have played second fiddle to men in almost all sectors of life. However, the question would be: gender equality, yes! But to which limit can women assume positions of...
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‘Let us put Malawi first’
Clergy on Monday conducted prayers for the electoral impasse that engulfed the country last week following disputed unofficial results. James Chimpweya who also attended the prayers talked to Reverend...
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Soche Anglicans in week-long crusade
Leaders and members of Soche Anglican Parish in the Diocese of Southern Malawi have organised a week-long revival crusade from June1-8 under the theme “Power of the Holy Spirit” derived from Acts 1...
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Ngalande comes to Flames rescue
Lanky forward Robin Ngalande last evening turned into a saviour for the Flames when he stepped off the bench to strike the consolation goal that proved vital at Idriss Mahamat Ouya Stadium in...
View ArticleCentral Region identify teams for Carlsberg Cup national phase
Three teams from the Central Region that will compete in the national phase of the Carlsberg Cup have been identified. The teams are Support Battalion, Kasungu Medicals and Dedza Young Soccer. To...
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JB says not invited to Peter inauguration
Former Malawi president Joyce Banda says she failed to attend the inauguration ceremony of her successor President Peter Mutharika at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre because she was not officially invited....
View ArticleTreasury waits for new policy direction on budget
Treasury has halted preparations for budget formulation as they await for the new political administration to provide policy direction. Speaking in an interview, Ministry of Finance Spokesperson...
View ArticleRefugee repatriation and human rights
On May 9 2014, The Nation published an article titled ‘UNHCR repatriates 44 refugees’. Despite that the article mentioned that the repatriation process was voluntary, it remains questionable...
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Silver demand quashing of punishment on referee
Silver Strikers are demanding the nullification of their punishment for featuring a suspended player in the wake of FAM referees’ sub-committee findings that referee Anthony Raphael failed to execute...
View ArticleMapa defends itself on ‘South’ pool death
Malawi Pool Association (Mapa) has parried claims from some quarters that its indifference was contributing to the sport’s death in the Southern Region. Davie Mallunga, a former tournament director for...
View ArticleCDHIB launches prime rewards promotion
CDHIB, one of the country’s commercial banks, has launched prime rewards promotion to cater for their customers who will open and maintain a prime investors account. Launching the promotion in Blantyre...
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Mutharika promises 7.5 percent economic growth rate
Malawi’s new President Peter Mutharika has said his government will implement policies that will turn around the country’s economy to achieve a 7.5 percent economic growth rate for the next five years....
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BENIN STAND IN FLAMES’ WAY
Benin’s Squirrels stand in the Flames’ way in the quest for qualification for the group stages of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations. Benin will meet the Flames after ousting Sao Tome 4-0 on aggregate last...
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Peter takes charge, Promises ‘new’ politics
New President Peter Mutharika, sworn in on Saturday as the country’s fifth Head of State and Government, on Monday called for a unity of purpose. Delivering his inaugural address under the theme ‘The...
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Power hitches interrupt Mibawa Lilongwe show
Lilongwe fun-seekers on Friday braved the potential risks emanating from the Tripartite Election impasse and thronged Chameleon Bar in Lilongwe where the Blantyre-based Mibawa Band performed. But a...
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Winning elections, losing legitimacy
Despite winning, the DPP faces a critical legitimacy challenge that, if not handled well, can be a recipe for their political storm. What should they do? Peter Mutharika and his late brother, Bingu,...
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‘Regionalism still a factor in elections’
The elections results were announced on Friday, putting to rest tensions and speculations that Malawians went through for over a week after the polling day on May 20. As the new president, Peter...
View ArticleIf I were: Peter Mutharika
President of the Republic of Malawi, I would live up to the pledges I made during the campaign to lead an inclusive, tolerant and non-confrontational government, as well as appointing a lean Cabinet of...
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