- The Muslim community salutes Malawi Gvt for observing peace By Owings Chawanda An Islamic charitable organization called ZamZam Foundation has commended the Malawi government for maintaining peace and harmony in the country. The Chairman for ZamZam Foundation Sheikh Saad Al Talib said this in an interview during the official opening of Ndirande-Malabada Mosque which his organization jointly built with Nidaal Fitra Foundation in Blantyre. Sheikh Saad said peace and harmony is a favorable weapon for propelling a meaningful development to any country. He described peace and harmony which is prevailing under the leadership of Bingu wa Muthalika as the best ever, a thing which he said is g…

- BY OWINGS CHAWANDA Colgate Palmolive- Malawi says it is contributing 25 percent of its products on the International Market. Senior Customer Development Executive Lillian Thindwa-Ng'ong'ola said in Blantyre during the launch of New Colgate Herbal Fresh Gel. Thindwa-Ng'ong'ola said the company decided to change the ingredients of Colgate, after research interventions revealed that most customers prefer products with natural ingredients' content. "This is especially true with health-related products like toothpaste. That is why we have decided to change from paste (previous Colgate) to gel toothpaste," said Thindwa-Ng'ong'ola. Thindwa-Ng…

Mozambican and Malawian gays ended private meetings Tuesday, with the gays issuing a strong-worded ultimatum to African Union Chairperson Bingu wa Mutharika for the unconditional release of Monjeza and Chimbalanga. Mutharika has come under a heavy spate of criticism for violating gay rights. - "Failing which, we will begin to lobby African countries to relinquish Mutharika of his African Union Chairmanship," reads part of the communiqué signed by Magrim spokesperson Wongani James Phiri. It was also countersigned by Magrim's Mozambican counterparts through Denis Mesquita, a representative of the Mozambican gays and lesbians. Malawi is currently dogging in the internationa…

- The meeting between Mozambican and Malawian gays ended on Tuesday this week, with the gays assuing a strong-worded ultumatum to African Union Chairperson Bingu wa Mutharika. Mutharika is also Malawi's president, who has come under a heavy spate of criticism for violating gay rights. Malawi is currently dogging in the international limelight over the arrest of Steven Monjeza and Tiwonge Chimbalanga, two Malawian gays arrested in December last year for staging the country's first ever gay engegement ceremony. They have since December 28, 2009 been held in custody, much to the chagrin of human rights organisations such as Human Rights Consultative Committee, Centre for Human Righ…

- Metal Works Limited, a Malawian registered private sector institution, has been commended for improving the lives of rural communities through the construction of medical facilities and improved perks for its labour force. The company has been helping government in the construction of public healthcare delivery systems at subsidised fees, when other companies are charging prohibitive prices. This has prompted Minister of Health Moses Chirambo and his Labour counterpart Yunus Mussa to hail the company, saying its efforts were helping alleviating poverty for both the arbun and rural poor. "This is one of the very few companies living the talk on corporate social responsibility. Other…

A delegation of Mozambican gays and lesbians are in Malawi on a solidarity mission over the arrest of Tiwonge Chimbalanga and Steven Monjeza. The two were arrested on December 28 last year, two days after staging Malawi's first-ever public gay engagement in the country's commercial city, Blantyre. - The two gay suspects have been held in custody since then, prompting human rights activists and the Malawi Gay Rights Movement (Magrim) to cry wolf. Magrim Spokesperson James Wongani Phiri confirmed the development, saying the Mozambican gays and lesbians have been in Malawi since this week and will go back home Tuesday next week. "In fact, we have received a gays and lesbian…

- A delegation of Mozambican gays and lesbians are in Malawi on a soridarity mission over the arrest of Tiwonge Chimbalanga and Steven Monjeza. Monjeza and Chimbalanga were arrested on December 28 last year, two days after staging Malawi's first-ever public gay engagement in the country's commercial city, Blantyre. The two gay suspects have been held in custody since then, prompting human activists and the Malawi Gay Rights Movement (Magrim) to cry wolf. Magrim Spokesperson James Wongani Phiri confirmed the development on Thirsday, saying the Mozambican gays and lesbians have been in Malawi since Sunday this week and will go back home Tuesday next week, "In fact, we have r…

- Malawi President spices up Islamic Ziyarah Parade By Owings Chawanda President Bingu wa Mutharika and the first lady to be Callista, on Saturday, spiced up the Islamic Ziyarah Parade by joining the Parade, abandoning their private tour in Blantyre ,making it their first appearance on such Islamic events. The president and his partner, who have just engaged on 14th February this year, and are planning to wed later in May this year, were on their private trip to Limbe when they coincidently encountered Muslims parading from Kanjedza Mosque to Mpingwe Sports Club in Limbe. The two, who were in a jovial mood stopped and got out of the posh car which they were traveling in, and joi…

The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) has called on all parties in the global economy and international trade to work together and form a strong chain if the global economic crisis is to be stamped out. - The Commissioner General for MRA, Lloyd Muhara made the appeal in Blantyre, Malawi during the commemoration of international Custom Day under the theme, Custom and Business: Improving Performance through Partnership. Muhara said the global problems require integrated solution through multiple partnerships. He said Malawi is a good example of international supply chain; therefore it needs to work closely with business partners to effectively facilitate free flow of trade. He added that…

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- Malawi Queens crowned COSANA champions By Nyasa Times Malawi national netball team aka The Queens were Thursday crowned the champions of the Confederation of Southern Africa Netball (COSANA) Zone VI Bingu calls for UN reforms, lectures world leaders on climate change By Thom Chiumia Malawi President Dr Bingu wa Mutharika has called for reforms at UN and says there is need for leaders to strengthen collaboration Investigators found Viagra in Chafukira’s room By Nyasa Times South African police purportedly found impotence-busters including Viagra in a hotel room checked-in by Ishmael Chafukira, Nyasa Times understands. Our correspondent assigned Catholic Commission wary of ur…

- Africa Virtual Job Fair Find a Job With an NGO in Africa! Free - Register Today www.zebrajobs.com/avjf Malawi’s economic future lies in exporting technology’ By Nyasa Times ‘Malawi’s economic future lies in exporting technology’ | read this item Malswitch deputy general manager, Dr Mathews Mtumbuka (pictured) says without oil reserves, with limited mineral and with small land, Malawi’s future lies Is Malawi descending to autocracy? By Godwin Yindoli Mkamanga Is Malawi descending to autocracy? | read this item The one party state government in Malawi came about because the United Federal Party and the Christian Liberation Party wer…

- Malawian clinches Bell Squash title in Tanzania By Nyasa Times Malawian Chikumbutso Mkutumula beat Tanzanian Ahmed Gulamali by one point to claim Bell Squash title in a fiercely fought final match held Malawi to recognise Kosovo, establish diplomatic relations- Mutharika By Nyasa Times Malawi to recognise Kosovo, establish diplomatic relations- Mutharika | read this item Malawi President Bingu wa Mutharika met the President of the Republic of Kosovo, Dr. Fatmir Sejdiu, and discussed the issue of independence Malawi and Zambia prisons services keen to co-operate By Nyasa Times Commissioner of Prisons Gibbie Nawa says the Zambia Prisons Service is looking forward to working tog…

- Malawi and Zambia prisons services keen to co-operate By Nyasa Times Commissioner of Prisons Gibbie Nawa says the Zambia Prisons Service is looking forward to working together with the Malawi’s Prisons Service. Nawa

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- THE Federation of Disability Organization in Malawi (FEDOMA) has urged epileptic persons in the country to rush to hospital to seek for medical attention whenever they develop epilepsy Speaking during the National Epilepsy Day on 29th August, the programm Manager for FEDOMA, Action Amos said an epileptic person need to quickly rush to hospital whenever She/he develops symptoms of epilepsy so that it is treated while at a tender age Amos expressed a concern over most persons with epilepsy who waste their time by not visiting the hospital a thing which he said is a threat to their lives “As an organization we are very worried with some epileptic persons attitude toward…

- Epilepsy urged to declare their status openly By Owings Chawanda The Sue Ryder Care and Sue Ryder Foundation in conjunction with the Federation of Disability Organizations in Malawi (FEDOMA) have urged persons with epilepsy to come out in the open to declare their status so that they benefit easily from the various projects aimed at improving their lives in the country. Briefing journalists on Thursday in Blantyre Program Manager for FEDOMA, Action Amos said, most persons with epilepsy lack support because they hide themselves from the public a thing which he said makes them lead a very difficult life as they do not get assisted. However, Amos observed that in most cases epilepsy…

- The Korean Taekwondo Coach, Grand Master Eun-Woo Lee has urged Malawi government to pump in a lot of resources on its Taekwondo team if it is to compete at World International Taekwondo Tournaments. Speaking in an interview he said the Malawi government should inject in more money in order to develop the sport so that it meets the international standard. Lee among other things cited the purchasing of training equipment and the need of hiring the first grade international coach for at least on two year contract so that he assists in building up a strong side The Coach who will be finishing his two week long training course on Wednesday July 22, commended the Malawi team’s perform…

- Malawi has intensified efforts aimed at reduced the number of gun violence cases, reducing cases the number of fire arms used in armed crime by over 700 per cent. This was revealed during 'Global Week of Action Against Gun Violence' commemoration held in Blantyre today. The event was organized by People's Federation for National Peace and Development (Pefenap), along with the Human Rights Consultative Committee, Centre for Conflict Resolution Malawian civil society organizations, and the Southern Region Chapter of Public Affairs Committee. Pefenap Executive Director, Edward Chaka, said it was commendable to note that the number of gun violence cases inn Malawi was decreas…

- Malawi has intensified efforts aimed at reduced the number of gun violence cases, reducing cases the number of fire arms used in armed crime by over 700 per cent. This was revealed during 'Global Week of Action Against Gun Violence' commemoration held in Blantyre today. The event was organized by People's Federation for National Peace and Development (Pefenap), along with the Human Rights Consultative Committee, Centre for Conflict Resolution Malawian civil society organizations, and the Southern Region Chapter of Public Affairs Committee. Pefenap Executive Director, Edward Chaka, said it was commendable to note that the number of gun violence cases inn Malawi was decreas…