Youth Empowerment through Supportive Education (YESE) project has awarded scholarships to over 23 students from various universities and colleges to pursue their tertiary education. The project is implemented by Sunhawk Energy International (SEI), We Are One, Center for Concerned Youth in Development (CECOYD), and Child Legacy International. This brings the total number of beneficiaries to 40, including 17 students from previous cohorts, with two more expected to be recruited soon according to Loveness Kaomba, the Project Coordinator. She further said that beyond tertiary education, the YESE project is also making a tangible difference in secondary schools by covering school fees and providing essential learning materials to over 50 learners. Speaking on the impact of the project, SEI Director of Operations William Banda assured the beneficiaries of continued support throughout their academic journey. “I want to assure them that we will continue supporting them until they finish their studies. We are...

His Majesty Kalonga Gawa Undi, King of the Chewa people in Malawi, Zambia, and Mozambique, has appointed a new steering committee to lead the Chewa Heritage Foundation (CHEFO) for the next three years. According to a statement signed by newly reappointed CHEFO Chairperson Stanley Chakhumbila Khaila, the appointments are made under Section 5.4 of the Foundation’s Constitution and take effect immediately. The new leadership team is as follows: Chairperson: Stanley Chakhumbila Khaila Vice Chairperson: Eliot Lungu Phiri Secretary General: Ellia Chizimba Deputy Secretary General: Josiah Mayani Treasurer General: Humphrey Murray Director of Investment: Dwight Kambuka Director of Education and Research: Mathias Mbuzi The announcement comes at a critical time, with many Malawians eager to see if the new team can unite the foundation and heal the divisions that have long plagued the Chewa cultural group.   Follow and Subscribe Nyasa TV : Sharing is caring! Source link

As Malawi inches closer to the September 16 general elections, the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has issued a searing condemnation of the political rot undermining the country’s electoral integrity, blasting those who stir panic over election technology while conveniently ignoring the real problem—the people who corrupt the process from within. Trapence:  In a sharply worded statement released today, HRDC didn’t mince words: “Whether the system is manual or electronic, the integrity of the electoral process depends on the integrity of those managing it. It’s not the tool that rigs elections—it’s the hands that wield it.” The coalition is responding to rising tensions and orchestrated violence by politically aligned groups, as well as an orchestrated smear campaign against the Smartmatic system—an electoral technology designed to bring transparency and efficiency to the voting process. HRDC says the hysteria around Smartmatic is a distraction by power-hungry actors terrified of losing control over...

Maranatha Pvt Schools has taken a bold step toward transforming the educational landscape in Malawi by partnering with Sharda University, a globally renowned institution ranked 88th in the world. This exciting partnership opens new doors for Maranatha students, offering them a unique opportunity to pursue international education with a generous 50% scholarship. Through this collaboration, Maranatha students will gain access to a world-class learning environment, international exposure, and a vibrant, multicultural academic community. Sharda University’s globally recognized degrees, exceptional faculty, and cutting-edge resources will provide students with the skills and qualifications needed to thrive in an increasingly globalized world. The benefits of this opportunity go far beyond academics, extending into future global career prospects and personal development. This partnership clearly places Maranatha in a league of its own. While many local institutions, such as Chancellor College (CHANCO), are still ranked in the 1,500s globally, Sharda University’s ranking within the top...

Two years ago, Atupele Muluzi ignited a national conversation around the creation of a Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF)—a bold idea outlined extensively in his “Business First” strategy. His argument was simple but compelling: Malawi must take control of its mineral wealth and reinvest it in the future of its people. Today, that vision is finally being embraced at the highest levels of government. Atupele Muluzi: Ignited the discussion on sovereign wealth fund This week, government officials, civil society leaders, private sector players, and academics gathered in Lilongwe for a two-day workshop on mining revenue management, under the Open Government Partnership (OGP). The centerpiece of the discussions? The establishment of a Sovereign Wealth Fund. Speaking at the event, Deputy Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Janet Banda, reaffirmed government’s commitment to setting up the fund, describing the workshop as “timely” and acknowledging the urgent need to build technical capacity in this...

The Non-Communicable Diseases Alliance of Malawi (NCDAMW) has called upon Malawians to take precautionary measures in protecting themselves from hypertension (also known as high blood pressure) and other NCDs. NCDAMW Project Officer Esther Nyirenda made the call on Friday ahead of the commemoration of the World Hypertension Day 2025, which falls on May 17 annually. The event will be commemorated under the theme: “Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer.” Nyirenda said the theme, “Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, and Live Longer,” is a reminder of the importance of regular screening, early diagnosis and timely treatment in preventing complications caused by hypertension. “Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a serious health condition that poses a major threat to our overall health and well-being. It greatly increases the risk of life-threatening conditions such as heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, and premature death, among other health complications. “In...

The country’s leading pension service providers, NICO Pension has expressed that it is committed to providing the much required services in order to ensure the company meet clients needs all the time despite experiencing a period of economic turbulence. The company emphasized the development at Sunbird Mount Soche Hotel in Blantyre where, in collaboration with NICO Life and NICO Asset Managers hosted its Annual Client Engagement Seminar which was under the theme: ‘Building Resilience in Turbulent Times’, where it convened key stakeholders and thought leaders from the financial, regulatory, psychological spheres to engage in meaningful dialogue around long-term financial planning in an economically challenging environment. Delivering his keynote address, NICO Pension, Chief Executive Officer, Gerald Chima reaffirmed the Group’s commitment to delivering performance and trust for its clients, even during periods of economic turbulence. Chima admitted that they decided to come up with the theme considering the huge impact being...

Umodzi Party, a key member of Malawi’s ruling Tonse Alliance, has reaffirmed its support for President Lazarus Chakwera’s leadership while addressing a series of critical national issues, including the suspension of the IMF loan facility, rising political violence, and the introduction of digital voting technology ahead of the September tripartite elections. In a statement signed by Party President Hon. Thomas Wezzie Kaumba, Umodzi praised the government’s decision to pause the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement with the International Monetary Fund, describing it as a “bold and positive” step toward economic independence. “For decades, Malawi’s economy has relied heavily on foreign aid and loans. This decision marks a turning point towards building a truly self-reliant economy,” Kaumba stated, noting that the country’s public debt—now over K12 trillion—has placed immense pressure on citizens. On political violence, Umodzi strongly condemned recent incidents in the lead-up to the elections, urging the Malawi Police Service...

Old Mutual (Malawi) Limited says it is committed to contributing to human capital development by providing opportunities to fresh graduates to experience the practical nature of their training through internship programs. The company has recently onboarded 10 young graduates who have been deployed within the company’s IT space for a period of 6 months. The internship program is being run in collaboration with the Information and Communication Technology Association of Malawi (ICTAM) with funding from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Speaking in an interview, Old Mutual Group IT Executive Gerald Chungu, says the program is aimed at providing young ICT professionals with hands-on experience in a corporate environment. According to Chungu, Old Mutual views this opportunity as a win-win situation. The program presents a chance for the business to learn fresh perspectives and innovative ideas from the graduates while on the other side the program offers a talent pipeline...

Today, the flags fly high, the politicians speak with affected reverence, and school children sing songs of national pride. It’s Kamuzu Day in Malawi—a public holiday dedicated to celebrating the life and legacy of Hastings Kamuzu Banda, the self-proclaimed Ngwazi, the ‘founding father’ of the nation. But I do not celebrate. I cannot. To celebrate Kamuzu Day is, for me, to participate in a national amnesia—a willful forgetting of the bloodied footprints that littered the road to this so-called independence. It is to silence the screams of those who were detained without trial, disappeared without trace, or exiled into oblivion for daring to dream of a Malawi that didn’t revolve around the whims of one man and his iron-fisted regime. I write not from abstraction but from lived experience. I was one of the exiled. My family was one of the many who fled the tightening grip of Kamuzu’s paranoid...