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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.

Undule criticizes govt for selective response to natural disasters

Governance and human rights advocate Undule Mwakasungula has criticized the government for what he has termed as ‘selective response to natural disasters’.

President Chakwera declares state of disaster in Southern Region as Cyclone Freddy continues to wreck havoc

Malawi President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has declared some parts of Southern Region as state of disaster following the devastation caused by Tropical Cyclone Freddy.

Malawi holds 2023 National Monitoring and Evaluation Week

Government of Malawi, through the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs and the National Planning Commission (NPC), is from Monday, March 13, 2023, to Friday, March 17, 2023, holding the first National Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Week.

YAP urges Malawi Government, donors to deploy mobile clinics to cyclone-ravaged areas

Youth Advocacy Platform (YAP), a not-for-profit organization supporting youth-led participation in the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), has appealed to Government of Malawi and its development partners to make haste in responding to the needs of families affected by the Tropical Cyclone Freddy.

Govt commends Catholic Church for spearheading development projects

Government of Malawi has commended the Roman Catholic Church in Malawi for initiating various development projects aimed at improving the social and economic livelihoods of the people.

Parley Committee commends NCHE for introducing online application system

Member of the Parliamentary Committee on Education, Ben Phiri, on Saturday commended the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) for introducing an online application system for the selection of students to public universities.