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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.

Chakwera says his govt is building new breed of leaders without greed

President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has disclosed that his administration working to build a new breed of leaders without greed in an effort to lay a foundation of strong institutions that deliver results for the benefit of Malawians. Read more: https://wp.me/pdc0gp-1P6

Chakwera clarifies his “I have no control over all govt functions’ remark

President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera on Tuesday took the trouble to clarify what he meant when he said he does not have absolute power all government institutions.

MACOHA rolls out Cyclone Freddy Disaster Response Project targeting persons with disabilities

Malawi Council for the Handicapped (MACOHA) has rolled out a Cyclone Freddy Disaster Response Project targeting persons with disabilities who lost their assistive devices during the tragedy.

Lilongwe DHO registers 13 leprosy cases in 5 months

Lilongwe District Health Office (DHO) registered 13 cases of leprosy between January and May 2023, a development that points to the fact that Hansen's disease is fast resurfacing in Malawi.

President Chakwera appoints telecommunications wizard Mayamiko Nkoloma as NPC Commissioner

President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has appointed telecommunications expert, Mayamiko Nkoloma, as a Commissioner for the National Planning Commission (NPC).

ILO calls for greater NGO involvement in social protection programmes

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has called for greater involvement of non-governmental organizations in social protection interventions in Malawi, stressing that this is key in complementing government efforts to improve the welfare of vulnerable communities.