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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Malawi losing 30 tonnes of soil nutrients per hectare to erosion annually

Malawi is losing 30 tonnes of soil nutrients to erosion per hectare annually, a development that threatens the future of agricultural food production for the next generations as soils become acidic.

Sant’ Egidio urges youths to safeguard rights of elderly people

Community of Sant' Egidio - a lay Catholic movement that propagates the rights of elderly people, children and prisoners - has called upon young people to take a leading role in safeguarding the rights and welfare of older people.

Chakwera says Africa, China have not utilized partnership to full potential

Malawi President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has lamented failure by Africa and China to utilize their partnership to the full potential, stating that the two have only scratched the surface of their relationship.

Chakwera calls for Chinese support towards integrated African economy

Malawi President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has made an impassioned appeal to the Government of the People’s Republic of China to rally behind Africa’s wish for an integrated economy.

Disasters, food insecurity affect Malawi’s fight against malnutrition

The Government of Malawi has highlighted natural disasters and food insecurity as some of the major contributing factors affecting the country’s fight against malnutrition.

NASFAM recommends AIP restructuring, improvement in farmer : extension worker ratio

National Smallholder Farmers Association of Malawi (NASFAM) has recommended the restructuring of the Affordable Input Programme (AIP) in order to maximize its benefits to individual farmers and the nation at large.