NCDs: Silent killer in Malawi
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), also known as chronic diseases, are medical conditions that are not passed on from person to person and have a long duration and slow progression, or that…
Fund dangles K2 billion for councils growth
The Development Fund for Local Authorities (DFLA), a project within the Ministry of Local Government, Unity and Culture, has said it has up to K2.6 billion resource envelop from which…
Temwa Chawinga scores 7 in 2 matches
Malawi National Women’s Football Team striker Temwa Chawinga continues to hog the limelight in China after scoring seven goals in two cup matches. Temwa netted a brace as Wuhan defeated…
Firm advocates savings culture
By Thomas Chilaya: Local consultancy and financial advisory firm, Sycamore Consult Limited, has urged Malawians to make saving and investing a priority and take proactive steps to secure their retirement…
Sulom to engage clubs on fixture exemption
Super League of Malawi (Sulom) has said it will engage all clubs that have contributed players to Malawi National Football Team’s Cosafa Cup squad in deciding whether to exempt them…
DPP National Governing Council for Peter Mutharika in 2025
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) National Governing Council (NGC), which met in Mangochi Monday, has endorsed former president Peter Mutharika as torch-bearer in the 2025 presidential election. DPP spokesperson Shadric…
Mixed views on new custom tariffs
There is panic and uproar among consumers and experts over the just gazetted customs and excise tariff by Minister of Finance Sosten Gwengwe, which some circles have since rated as…
Referees body furious
By Williams Gondwa & Peter Fote The wrangle between TNM Super League teams and referees over poor and biased officiation will likely turn sour after the National Football Referees Association…
Government awards 13 suppliers AIP contracts
The Ministry of Agriculture has awarded contracts to 13 companies to supply 149,164 metric tonnes (mt) of NPK and Urea fertiliser under the Affordable Inputs Programme (AIP). Minister responsible Sam…
Protests called against Senegal leader’s 3rd term
The Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has called on the public to “come out en masse” to protest against President Macky Sall seeking a third term. The incumbent is scheduled…
