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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.

Word for the World embarks on Bible translation project

The Word for the World (TWFTW) has embarked on an ambitious project to translate the Bible into local languages in Malawi in its effort to reach all mankind with gospel in their mother languages.

Scripture Union of Malawi’s sports project draws deviant youths to Christ

The Smooth Stone Sport (SSS) Project, which Scripture Union of Malawi (SU Malawi) has been implementing targeting young people in residential areas of Lilongwe City, has yielded impressive results as over 200 youths have given their lives to Christ.

Underprivileged students receive K21m for small-scale businesses

Underprivileged students in seven schools have received a K21 million financial package to enable them establish small-scale businesses that can support their education and daily living.

CRS Malawi staff members transform Community Child Centre on Community Day

Staff members at the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Malawi on June 2, 2023, went beyond their normal working schedules and disconnected themselves from computers for an entire day to engage in community service.

NASFAM warns of food system destabilization by climate change effects

The entire food system is at risk of being destabilized if the government and non-state actors do not take decisive steps to mitigate effects of climate change, National Smallholder Farmers Association of Malawi (NASFM) has warned.

Lawyer Taulo says women found with 338 ATM cards are ‘chipereganyo’ members

The five women who were arrested at Kamuzu International Airport (KIA) in Lilongwe for being found with 338 ATM cards have claimed that they are members of ‘chipereganyo’ [village savings and loan association – VSLA] and that the cards belong to other members who sent them to buy goods in Dubai on their behalf.