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A friend in need is a friend indeed – the case of Malawi and Scotland

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A friend in need is a friend indeed – the case of Malawi and Scotland

By Linda Kwanjana

On 6 March, 2022, the Scottish Government donated £400,000 to Malawi Government in order to support recovery from tropical storms Ana which affected Malawi agriculture.

At that time Hundreds of thousands of people were displaced by severe flooding as a result of Tropical Storm Ana. The money was part of the Storm Ana Emergency Appeal to support the survivors.

Apart from that, the Scotland has been helping Malawi in areas of Health so that people here are able to access Covid- 19 vaccine.

President Chakwera with Scotland First Minister Humza Yousaf



That is why having this in mind , barely hours after witnessing the coronation of King Charles lll on Saturday, President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera held bilateral discussions with the newly- elected Scottish First Minister- Humza Yousaf.

During the discussion, President Chakwera expressed hope of continued cordial relationship between the two countries.

The Malawi leader acknowledged the good relationship which has existed between two countries and expressed hope that the ties will grow because the First Minister has a better understanding of Malawi.

The First Minister visited Malawi in 2014 when he was Minister of External Affairs and International Development.

According to an update on President Chakwera’s official Facebook page, the
Malawi leader further expressed gratitude to the Scottish government for its pledge and support for Cyclone Freddy victims and cholera outbreak respectively.

Silver Strikers survive early scare to secure win against Ekwendeni Hammers

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Silver Strikers survive early scare to secure win against Ekwendeni Hammers


By McLloyd Kudzingo


Capital City giants Silver Strikers survived a first-half scare as they were forced to come from behind to claim a 3-1 victory against Ekwendeni Hammers at Mzuzu Stadium.

The home side claimed an unlikely 1-nil lead in the first half before being pegged back three times in the second half.

Mphatso Magaleta scored for Ekwendeni just 7 minutes in the first half but the central bankers equalized 13 minutes in the second half through Stain Davie.

Patrick Macheso increased Silver’s lead in the 75th minute before veteran striker Atusaye Nyondo scored the third goal for the Lilongwe, Area 47 side, five minutes later.

In Blantyre, Mighty Mukuru Wanderers failed to return to the top of the log table as they were held by Mighty Tigers 1-1 at Kamuzu Stadium.

Both the Nomads and the Kau-Kau Boys got their goals from the penalty spot through Stanley Sanudi and Precious Chiudza in the 64th and 67th minute respectively.

Elsewhere, rookies Bangwe All Stars recorded their first victory in the TNM Super League following their 2-1 away win over Karonga United at Karonga Stadium.

Michael Tetteh and Innocent Msowoya were on target for the visitors while Davie Tobias scored for the home side from the penalty spot.

Red Lions FC were 2-1 winners against Dedza Dynamos at Balaka Stadium.

Humphrey Minandi and Davie Major scored for the Zomba-based soldiers while Promise Kamwendo scored a consolation goal for the visitors towards the end of the match.

Bottom-placed Extrem FC got Baptism of fire as they were thrashed 1-4 by Kamuzu Barracks at Civo Stadium.

Zeliat Nkhoma, Herbert Wayekha, Chimwemwe Chisambi and man of the match Kelvin Hanganda were among the scorers for KB while Extrem FC got their consolation through Francis Black.

After Sunday’s results, FCB Nyasa Big Bullets remain top with 10 points level with second placed Silver Strikers and third placed Mighty Mukuru Wanderers but the People’s team have a superior goal difference.

Bangwe All Stars have now moved to fourth with 6 points followed by Blue Eagles who are fifth on the log table after accumulating 5 points from four games.

Chakwera means business in UK, meets heads of Governments during Commonwealth Indaba

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Chakwera means business in UK, meets heads of Governments during Commonwealth Indaba

By Linda Kwanjana

Malawi Leader President Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera on Friday mingled and interracted with heads of state and Governments when he attended a Commonwealth Leaders Meeting hosted by Baroness Patricia Scotland, the Commonwealth Secretary-General at Marlborough House in the United Kingdom.

The Malawi leader engaged with other Commonwealth Leaders including the Head of the Commonwealth, King Charles III.



Prior to that, Chakwera requested Republic of South Korea for additional support towards Tropical cyclone Freddy recovery.

While the Prime Minister extended his condolences on behalf of Koreans for the devastation Malawi suffered months ago from Cyclone Freddy.

He then pledged Seoul’s solidarity and support to Malawi.

The Republic of South Korea renders support to Malawi and recently released a package of US$200,000 humanitarian assistance for Cyclone Freddy victims.

There was also a similar package last year for victims of Tropical Storms Ana and Gombe.

President Chakwera asked the Prime Minister to support the post-Cyclone Freddy recovery and reconstruction program which is pegged at US$700 million.

Other forms of assistance President Dr Chakwera also expressed gratefulness include a motor vehicle and IT equipment to Ministry of Foreign Affairs worth US$150,000, a US$200,000 package towards cholera fight and US$500,000 to the Daeyang Mission Hospital for the procurement of medicines, medical equipment and an ambulance.

MISA Malawi Mourns Journalist Nomsa Mkandawire Taulo

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MISA Malawi Mourns Journalist Nomsa Mkandawire Taulo

By Staff Reporter


MISA Malawi says it is deeply saddened and shocked with the sudden death of journalist Nomsa Mkandawire who was working with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) South Sudan as a Communication and Innovations Analyst

Reports indicate that Mkandawire died on Saturday, May 6, 2023, after a short illness.

Mkandawire worked for the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) as a reporter, editor and producer between 2004 and 2012 before joining Save the Children International as Campaigns and Communications Specialist.

Nomsa Taulo



Later, Nomsa joined United Nations in Malawi as a Communications Officer for Spotlight Initiative. She joined UNDP South Sudan in 2022.

According to a statement signed by MISA Chairperson Golden Matonga, Mkandawire will be remembered as a dedicated and ambitious communications professional who worked tirelessly to improve the lives of the vulnerable, more especially rural women.

“Our condolences go to the Mkandawire and Taulo families, colleagues at the UNDP and the media fraternity.” reads the statement in part.

The death of Nomsa Mkandawire Taulo comes on a day when MISA Malawi was holding an award ceremony in Lilongwe as one way of commemorating the World Press Freedom Day

Critical shortage of midwives hit QUECH labour ward

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Critical shortage of midwives hit QUECH labour ward

By Staff Reporter

Operations at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital ‘s delivery suite (labour ward) have heavily been affected with the critical shortage of midwives, we can reveal.

Tonight, the suite only has got three midwives on duty against the required number of 13 midwives on a shift.

The three are expected to attend to 24 delivery beds in the ward. They will also be attending to other duties.



An insider who confided in us said the situation has been like that for a while but the facility’s management is failing to address the situation.

We can also reveal that currently, the hospital Management is relying on nurses working on upkeep basis.

The development puts a heavy risk on expectant mothers as they may hardly be attended to when in labour.

On average, over 35 newborns are delivered at Quech every day.

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