March 2017

Simbi Phiri at the centre of controversy

Mar 29, 2017 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Malawian billionaire Simbi Phiri is at the centre of another controversy connected to $500 million (K350 billion) Malawi water scheme, an investigation has established. What has raised eyebrows is the discovery that Simbi Phiri’s companies,… ...

Official: FAM appoint Gerald Phiri as Flames head coach

Mar 29, 2017 Andrew Cane Chilapondwa 3 &

...Squad released The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has appointed Azam Tigers Head Coach Gerald Phiri as the new Flames mentor. The Fa made the announcement at Mpira Village in Chiwembe on Wednesday morning. Phiri,… ...

Ndawa takes over at Civo

Mar 29, 2017 Andrew Cane Chilapondwa 0 &

Initially, the Lilongwe based side wanted Azam Tigers coach Gerald Phiri to take over but he snubbed the offer despite becoming the first during interviews. This left the Civil Servants with no choice but to… ...

Expert calls for Malawi SMEs’ consortium

Mar 29, 2017 Luke Bisani 1 &

An expert on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) has called for the need to have a consortium to help in meeting the demand for local products on the international market. This comes at a time… ...

Unilia students protest over slow internet

Mar 29, 2017 Bright Malenga 5 &

After a strike by lecturers at University of Livingstonia (Unilia) Laws campus demanding the firing of three top bosses, students at Unilia-Ekwendeni campus have followed suit by demonstrating against poor internet services. In an interview… ...

Only 11 doctors employed by Malawi Govt since 2014

Mar 29, 2017 Luke Bisani 2 &

...doctors body demand recruitment of remaining graduates Despite Malawi remaining one of World Health Organization (WHO) priority countries perpetually failing to meet the target ratio of 23 doctors per 10 000 people, government is yet… ...

DFID boosts primary justice with 120 bikes

Mar 29, 2017 Samuel Majamanda 1 &

Provision of 120 bicycles worth over 21 Million Kwacha to Primary Justice Volunteers in Phalombe is expected to improve delivery of justice at community level in the district through a project that encourages local level… ...