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Constituents condemn DPP’s move to impose candidate, protest disenfranchisement of aspirant legislator with albinism

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Former governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has come under heavy criticism for its alleged attack and discrimination against a person with albinism – Alex Machila – who intends to contest for a parliamentary seat in Salima South Constituency.

CMD condemns growing political intolerance, fake news and disinformation ahead of Sept 16 General Elections

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Centre for Multiparty Democracy (CMD) has strongly condemned the growing political intolerance and a wave of political violence as Malawians prepare for the September 16, 2025, General Elections, fearing this would prevent some registered voters from casting their ballots.

Undule rejects CDEDI’s proposal for pre-election governing council

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Renowned Governance and Human Rights Advocate, Undule Mwakasungula, has urged Malawians to take the provisions of the Republican Constitution seriously ahead of the September 16 General Elections, warning that calls to establish a governing council to oversee the management of the national elections are dangerous to the country's democracy.

CSEIF calls for patriotic responsibility ahead of PAC indaba

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The Civil Society Election Integrity Forum (CSEIF) has cautioned political parties and other stakeholders against turning the forthcoming Public Affairs Committee (PAC) all-inclusive conference into a talk show for political expediency.

Anambawala Rest house denies involvement in Mponela political violence

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Officials from Ntcheu-based hospitality firm - Anambawala Resthouse - have denied allegations that they was involved in the political violence that occurred at Mponela in Dowa district.

Book Review: How to Make Money Grow on Trees

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Tendai M. Shaba’s How to Make Money Grow on Trees is a guide to personal finance and investment, tailored to the economic context of Malawi while addressing broader African realities.

TZ President Suluhu Hassan to attend Malawi’s 59th Independence Celebrations

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President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan, arrived in Malawi on Wednesday, a day ahead of Malawi’s 59th Independence Celebrations, which she is expected to attend at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe.

Malawi Government still negotiating the Kayerekera successor arrangement with Lotus Resources

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Principal Secretary (PS) in the Ministry of Mining, Martin Phiri, has disclosed that the Malawi Government is still negotiating a Mining Development Agreement (MDA) with Lotus Resources to ensure that the country does not repeat the Kayerekera saga.

Govt says recruitment process for District Mining Officers at advanced stage

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The Ministry of Natural Resources has disclosed plans to recruit District Mining Officers in response to proposal from civil society organizations (CSOs) to have mining inspection powers devolved to the district level.

NCA-DCA urges Malawi to ensure inclusive resource governance to prevent conflicts in extractive industry

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Norwegian Church Aid – Dan Church Aid (NCA/DCA) Malawi Country Joint Programme has warned that misunderstandings and conflicts would continue characterizing the extractive industry unless the Government of Malawi addresses governance systems that perpetrate social inequalities in the sector.

Govt contracts 13 companies to supply fertilizer in 2023-2024

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Government has awarded contracts to 13 companies to supply fertilizer under the 2023-2024 Affordable Input Programme (AIP), the Minister of Agriculture Sam Dalitso Kawale has disclosed.

Zikhale Ng’oma trashes EIU report, says Chakwera will scoop 71% in 2025

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Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Director of Research, Ken Zikhale Ng’oma, has projected that President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera will scoop 71 percent of the total votes to be cast in 2025, trashing a forecast by a United Kingdom (UK)-based Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).
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