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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.

Health rights movements ask WHO to stop closed-door meetings with alcohol lobbyists

Leading global health rights movements have called upon the World Health Organization (WHO) to stop engaging with alcohol companies and their lobbyists, arguing repeated efforts by alcohol producers to undermine public health reforms are contributing to the rising number of premature deaths of productive people around the world.

Chakwera says his govt is reviewing policy, administrative framework to boost productivity

President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has disclosed that his administration has been reviewing policy, legislative, and administrative framework to make the changes necessary for creating an environment for boosting production in agriculture, tourism and mining.

Judge Fiona Mwale says 2.4m people suffer human trafficking globally

Judge of the High Court of Malawi, Fiona Mwale, has disclosed that 2.4 million people suffer the misery of human trafficking and smuggling globally, with traffickers earning an estimated US$32 billion from sale, exploitation and abuse of trafficking victims annually.

Lilongwe City Mayor signs International Walking Charter

Lilongwe City Mayor Councilor Richard Banda on Thursday became the first Mayor in Africa to sign the International Walking Charter in a show of commitment that Lilongwe city will ensure a more friendly mobility environment that is more conducive to pedestrians and cyclists to promote walking and cycling.

MHRRC fights GBV, nips suicide in Dedza

Brave and caring men, faith leaders and chiefs in Traditional Authority (T/A) Tambala in Dedza district are mobilizing their subjects to tame twin problems of suicide and violence targeting girls and women in the area.

CEM banks hope on Kuphikira Moganizira Chilengedwe Project to address environmental degradation

Community Energy Malawi (CEM) – a Malawian organization advancing usage of cleaner energies to save the remaining natural resources from depletion – has disclosed that it is banking its hopes on the ongoing Kuphika Moganizira Chilengedwe Project to address environmental degradation.