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Government assures Dowa East of food provision amidst dry spell

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Government assures Dowa East of food provision amidst dry spell

By Shaffie A Mtambo


The Minister of Agriculture, Sam Kawale, has assured the people of Dowa East that the government will provide them with food following a dry spell that has hit the district.

Kawale made this announcement during a rally at Nalunga Trading Centre in the area of Senior Chief Chiwere on Sunday April 06,2025 .

Kawale emphasized that Parliament has allocated sufficient funds to ADMARC for the purchase of maize, ensuring that nobody dies of hunger in the country.

MCP leaders in Dowa



He also highlighted the importance of irrigation farming, citing the unpredictability of rain-fed agriculture.

Member of Parliament for Dowa East, Richard Chimwendo Banda, urged the people to continue supporting the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) for continued development.

He credited President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera’s leadership with bringing numerous development projects to the area over the past four years.

Chimwendo Banda also encouraged the people to vote for President Chakwera, who has distributed various developments across the country, including road infrastructure.

MCP Chairperson for the Centre, Patrick Zebron Chilondola, echoed this sentiment, urging the people to give President Chakwera another mandate during the September 16, 2025, polls.

The rally was attended by Cabinet Ministers, members of Parliament, chiefs, and MCP officials. With at least 347,130 people registered to vote in Dowa.

Women’s empowerment key to socio-economic development, says CTS Malawi MD

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Women’s empowerment key to socio-economic development, says CTS Malawi MD

By Shaffie A Mtambo


Jacquieline Bokosi, Co-founder and Managing Director of CTS Malawi, emphasizes that empowering women is crucial for achieving socio-economic development in the country.

Bokosi’s sentiments come after she was recognized as a remarkable woman who has made a significant impact in Malawi by Miss Heritage, a local beauty pageant company.

The award has reignited Bokosi’s passion to engage in more charity work and expand her business, which currently employs over 100 Malawian youths and women.

According to Bokosi, this recognition has motivated her to continue making a positive difference in her community.

Jacquieline Bokosi


Miss Heritage Chief Executive Officer, Maddie Soko, shares Bokosi’s views, stating that financial empowerment is key to unlocking the potential of women in Malawi.

Soko believes that with the right support, women can achieve great things and contribute significantly to the country’s development.

Other notable women recognized by Miss Heritage for their contributions to helping disadvantaged people in Malawi include Deborah Mbale of Mayi Mbambande Foundation, Tusaiwe Yana, and Cha Cha.

These women are examples of the many individuals making a positive impact in their communities.

The recognition of these women highlights the importance of women’s empowerment and the impact it can have on socio-economic development.

Woman arrested for attempting to sneak cellphones into Zomba Maximum Prison

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Woman arrested for attempting to sneak cellphones into Zomba Maximum Prison

By Shaffie A Mtambo

A 49-year-old woman, Esmey Hamisi from Makanjila Village in Mangochi District, is currently being held at Zomba Police Station for attempting to smuggle eight brand new Itel cellphones and loose cannabis sativa into Zomba Maximum Prison.

Speaking with 247 Malawi News Zomba Police Public Relations Officer Inspector Partilia Zilipano,says the incident occurred on April 6, 2025, during a visit to see her relative, Alli Candida, a Mozambican national serving an 18-year sentence for robbery.



Salipilano added that Hamisi had concealed the cellphones, along with five phone chargers, five memory cards, and eight brand new Itel batteries, inside an empty plastic sugar packet within a food basket she brought as a gift for her relative.

However, a thorough search by a prison warder uncovered the hidden items, leading to her arrest.

Following her arrest, Hamisi was taken to Zomba Police Station for questioning and has since been charged with introducing prohibited items into a prison.

She is expected to appear in court soon to face the charges. The incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by correctional facilities in preventing the smuggling of contraband.

Nyamilandu seeks Nsanje seat under DPP

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Nyamilandu seeks Nsanje seat under DPP

By Chisomo Phiri

Former president of the Football Association of Malawi (FAM) and current Confederation African Football (CAF) executive committee member, Walter Nyamilandu,has announced his candidacy for the Nsanje South West Constituency in the upcoming September 16 general elections on the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) ticket.

According to a message posted on DPP’s Facebook page,the former FAM President met with Nsanje’s traditional leaders on Friday to formally introduce himself to the community.

Nyamilandu holds Masters of Business Administration from the University of Reading Berkshire in United Kingdom(UK ).

Nyamilandu



He was FAM president for 19 years.

Nyamilandu claimed victory in the 2004, 2007, 2011, 2015 and 2019 FAM general elections.

He assured Malawi’s return to the African Cup of Nations continental tournament twice during his tenure as president.

Before taking up his role, Malawi had struggled to qualify for over 20 years.

Nyamilandu became the first Malawian in history and one of a few Africans to be elected onto the prestigious world football governing body, FIFA as an Executive Council member.

He beat the president of the South African Football Association in a series of voting rounds to attain the council seat.

He repeated history when he was voted into the continental sports governing body, CAF, in 2023.

At the FAM elective general conference held in Mzuzu on 16 December 2023,Nyamilandu lost the Presidency of the Association to former Super League of Malawi(SULOM ) President Fleetwood Haiya marking the end of a 19-year era.

MCP Leaders Rally Support in Nkhata Bay South as Party Strengthens Northern Dominance

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MCP Leaders Rally Support in Nkhata Bay South as Party Strengthens Northern Dominance

By Durell Namasani

Nkhata Bay, Malawi– Malawi Congress Party (MCP) heavyweights, including Speaker of Parliament Catherine Gotani Hara and Homeland Security Minister Ken Zikhale Ng’oma, stormed Nkhata Bay South on Sunday, rallying support for President Lazarus Chakwera’s administration ahead of the 2025 elections. The rally, held at Kachere Ground, underscored MCP’s push to consolidate its stronghold in the Northern Region . 

Kazombo, Zikhale and Gotani Hara



Gotani Hara, MCP’s First Vice President, praised Ng’oma for his development track record in the constituency, citing ongoing upgrades to the M5 road and agricultural initiatives ensuring fertilizer access for farmers . “MCP delivers development, not empty promises,” she declared, urging voters to back Chakwera’s re-election bid. 

Ng’oma, the area’s MP, spotlighted local projects like piped water systems and the Kande Bridge, funded through increased Community Development Funds under Chakwera’s government . He donated MK100,000 to small-scale entrepreneurs, symbolizing the party’s commitment to grassroots economic empowerment . 

Reverend Mahau Manda of Ministers’ Network International endorsed Chakwera’s leadership, calling the rally a “testament to MCP’s unity and vision” . The event, attended by traditional leaders and thousands of supporters, featured cultural performances and netball matches, amplifying the party’s outreach . 

Analysts note MCP’s strategic focus on Nkhata Bay—a historical MCP stronghold—to counter opposition inroads. With Ng’oma and Gotani Hara jointly campaigning, the party aims to replicate its 2020 Northern sweep . 

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