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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.

CHRR, CEDEP call for concerted efforts to end stigma, discrimination against LGBTIQ

Local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have called for concerted efforts to eliminate stigma and discrimination, which sometimes result in violent attacks against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) individuals.

Mzimba communities impress MPs with initiatives to avert hunger

Members of the Parliamentary Committee on Education, Science and Technology have expressed satisfaction with initiatives community members in Traditional Authority Kampingo Sibande in Mzimba have undertaken to avert food insecurity in the area.

MPs tout science, technology as key to socio-economic development of Malawi

Parliamentary Committee on Education, Science and Technology says science and technology are key to the attainment of Malawi's social and economic development.

NCST courts MPs to support rural-based innovators

In its continued effort to promote local talent and innovation, the government-funded National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST) on Wednesday took members of Parliament (MPs) to Mzimba where a young man by the name Colred Nkosi invented hydroelectricity to address energy problems in his community.

Fired DPP officials demand immediate reinstatement

Recently fired Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) officials, Ackim Mwanza, Kelvin Chirambo and Joyce Chikukula, have written to their party leader Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika, demanding their immediate reinstatement into their respective positions, arguing their dismissal was illegal.

Chakwera meets Scottish First Minister in UK, pleads for support to cyclone survivors

Malawi President Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera on Saturday held bilateral talks with newly-elected Scottish First Minister, Humza Yousaf, hours after he attended the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.