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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.

Governance experts fault APM for shunning meeting with President Chakwera

Governance experts have faulted former President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika (APM) for refusing to attend the engagement President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera called to discuss and identify solutions to the effects of Tropical Cyclone Freddy.]

Undule against blank cheque approach to abortion advocacy

Centre for Human Rights and Rehabilitation (CHRR) Board Member Undule Mwakasungula has urged human rights activists in Malawi to exercise caution when advocating for abortion, stressing that life must not be terminated willy-nilly.

Federalism Institute proposes declaration of Bushiri, Moses Mkandawire, Onjezani Kenani as National Treasures of Malawi

The Federalism Institute in Malawi has proposed that government should declare Dr. Prophet Shepherd Bushiri, Moses Washington Mkandawire and Stanley Onjezani Kenani as national treasures.

President Chakwera commends Nsanje communities for resolving to relocate to higher, safer places

Communities in Nsanje district on Wednesday assured President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera that they will now move out of their flood-prone areas and relocate to higher and safer places in order to avert future disasters.

Governance expert Chaima salutes President Chakwera for engaging former Heads of State on national issues

Governance expert Dr. George Chaima has saluted President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera for demonstrating statesmanship and servant leadership by engaging former Heads of State in a discussion on what the country needs to do to address challenges emanating from Tropical Cyclone Freddy.

Minister Gwengwe assesses impact of Cyclone Freddy on Malawi’s roads

The Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs Sosten Gwengwe on Tuesday took a tour of the roads in Chikwawa, Thyolo and Mulanje to appreciate the extent of the damage Tropical Cyclone Freddy has made.