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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.

FARMSE invests K11.6bn in 17 rural financial inclusion projects

Financial Access for Rural Markets, Smallholders and Enterprise Programme (FARMSE) has invested K11.6 billion in the 17 projects aimed at reducing poverty, enhancing resilience and improving livelihoods in rural areas.

IFAD pledges recovery assistance to Cyclone Freddy survivors

The International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD) has pledged to provide assistance towards the recovery efforts among survivors of the Tropical Cyclone Freddy.

Continental women’s assembly demands sanctions, penalties on polluters

The Southern Africa Rural Women’s Assembly (RWA) has demanded that African countries should impose sanctions and penalties on companies and organization that pollute the environment in the continent.

Journalists urged to triple coverage on cholera pandemic in Malawi

Co-chairperson of the President Taskforce on Covid-19 and Cholera, Dr. Wilfred Chalamira Nkhoma, has appealed to journalists to triple their efforts in disseminating information on the two pandemics.

Malawi launches first-ever National Research Agenda

The Minister of Education Madalitso Kambauwa-Wirima says Malawi needs to embrace and integrate research, science, technology and innovation in its development planning and the transformative process if the country is to attain its developmental aspirations.

Malawi Government commits to promoting small and medium enterprises

Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) William Matambo has expressed government commitment to supporting and promoting micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to thrive.