Lecturers from Josophat Mwale Theological Institute (JMTI) at Nkhoma Synod in Lilongwe on Sunday challenged Christians to invest in pastoral training to shape the future of the Church of God. The two lecturers, Rev Dr. Daniel Robins and Rev Dr. Maxwell Chiwoko gave the challenge to Kapita Church of Central African Presbyterian (CCAP) congregants during the commemoration of JMTI which was established in 1993. JMTI is an official theological seminary where pastors under CCAP Nkhoma Synod are trained in preparation for pastoral ministry and provides in-service training for serving ministers. Spea ..read more

One the country’s prominent agriculture players Paramount Holdings Limited (PHL) has this week exported 240 tons of soya beans to China, the first largest Malawi’s soy bean export to China. The development comes barely a week after the Ministry of Agriculture contracted PHL as one of the buyers of soya beans from mega farms farmers’ initiatives. Malawi Investment and Trade Centre (MITC) in a brief statement has lauded PHL for breaking market barriers on the country’s cash crops. PHL Executive Director Prakash Virji Ghedia said the first soya bean consignment is a breakthrough for Malawi’s prod ..read more

Yesterday at Kamuzu Stadium, the stage was set for a clash of titans as FCB Nyasa Big Bullets and Mighty Mukuru Wanderers reignited their storied rivalry. The air buzzed with anticipation as fans filled every corner, their fervent cheers painting the stands in vibrant hues of blue and red. But despite pride and prestige being at stake in all battles for supremacy in the country’s top flight Blantyre and Mzuzu derbies, no team managed to pull out a victory as both derbies ended in a draw . In Blantyre, FCB Nyasa Big Bullets and Mighty Mukuru Wanderers played out to a one all draw at the country ..read more

All is set for 2024 US-Africa Business Summit which is scheduled to commence on May 6, 2024 in Dallas, Texas, with President. Dr Lazarus Chakwera among the African leaders taking part. During the visit, President Chakwera is expected to hold bilateral talks and investment agreements among other engagements. The Summit and all other engagements will provide another platform for Malawi to bolster its economic transformation. Since ascending to power in 2020, President Chakwera has consistently articulated his vision for Malawi’s economic transformation. Central to this vision is the shift toward ..read more

Former Reserve Bank of Malawi Governor Dalitso Kabambe has pointed out corruption as one of the issues hindering the development of this country . Kabambe made the remarks last night during a Business In-Detail forum in Lilongwe that brought together economic experts, entrepreneurs and business people to share insights on the operating environment and shaping the future of business where he proposed a seven point plan to improve the country’s economy and development. In his remarks Kabambe proposed that the country must completely root out corruption if it is to develop by prosecuting perpetra ..read more

Paramount Holdings has won a trophy as the best Yamaha Distributor in the country, Paramount Holdings won the trophy on saturday night during a Business In-Detail forum in Lilongwe that brought together economic experts, entrepreneurs and business people to share insights on the operating environment and shaping the future of business where proposed a seven point plan to improve the country’s economy and development. Paramount Holdings signed an agreement with Yamaha Motor corporation of Japan as authorised distributor of Yamaha motor cycles in the country, The document this paper has seen Pa ..read more

FCB Nyasa Big Bullets and Mighty Mukuru Wanderers played to a goalless draw in a Blantyre Derby at Kamuzu Stadium on Saturday 4th May 2024. In a post match interview, Assistant Coach for Bullets Heston Munthali hailed Wanderers for their dynamics and described the match as a good yard stick for upcoming champion’s league games. “There were lessons learnt from the game of course our problem is that we lose three to four players every season now we are trying to restart with new players in a new system,” Munthali said. In his remarks, Meke Mwase, Assistant Coach of Mighty Mukuru Wanderers, attri ..read more

International Labour Organization (ILO) through the Acceleration Action in the Elimination of Child Labor (ACCEL Africa) project has donated 28 bicycles and 70 reflector jackets to community child labour committees in Ntchisi. National Project Coordinator for ACCEL Africa Project, Misheck Chirwa said the organisation has donated the items in order to ease mobility challenges the community child labor committee members were facing when conducting their job. Chirwa said the project in Ntchisi was inspired by the increasing number of children involved in child labour in coffee and tobacco farms a ..read more

By Vincent Gunde The Dowa District Education Network (DADEN) working under the Civil Society Organizations Network for the district, says it is committed to make sure that the quality of education in the district’s schools is improving for effective teaching and learning. The Network said the success of one institution can contribute to the successes of other institutions in the district by sitting down together to share the common projects which are being implemented the district. Speaking during a meeting which brought together members drawn from CSOs implementing education projects in the ..read more

By Vincent Gunde Fount for Nations has successfully concluded its transformative 30-month PAMODZI for Inclusive Education in South East Africa (PIESEA) project in Dowa with calls to Dowa District Council to invest in civic awareness campaigns that champion inclusive education within the district.The organization has emphasized the importance of scaling up community advocacy efforts and fostering regular interactions among stakeholders, including duty bearers and community members, to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Pamodzi project in Dowa districtPatience Mkandawire, the Executive D ..read more