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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.

Minister Sendeza says structural challenges hampering electricity, internet access in Malawi

Minister of Gender, Community Development and Social Welfare, Jean Muonaowauza Sendeza, has disclosed that structural challenges continue to hamper digitalization in Malawi.

Ireland asks developed countries to support Malawi’s social protection programs

Head of Cooperation in the Embassy of Ireland, Mark Montgomery, on Thursday made an impassioned appeal to his fellow development partners to collectively work together in order to maximize the outcome of funding invested in social protection programs in Malawi.

‘Effective social protection systems key to successful and sustainable economies’

The Embassy of Ireland in Malawi has emphasized the need for Malawi to pursue effective social protection systems, saying these are an imperative component of successful and sustainable economies across the world.

Oxfam Malawi drills journalists in Public Finance Management reporting

In an effort to deepen knowledge and understanding of the Public Finance Management issues, Oxfam Malawi on Wednesday organized a one-day training for journalists to enable them to acquire knowledge and skills for reporting on budget, public finance management and public expenditure.

Zikhale Ng’oma expresses Chakwera’s commitment to improving professionalism among police officers

Newly appointed Minister of Homeland Security, Kenneth Zikhale Ng'oma, on Friday expressed President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera’s commitment to improving professionalism among police officers in order to achieve quality service delivery.

Chilima challenges Southern Africa to find lasting solutions to cholera, climate-related public health emergencies

Malawi State Vice President on Friday opened a high-level emergency ministerial meeting on cholera epidemics and climate related public health emergencies in Lilongwe with a call to delegates to identify a lasting solution to the diseases.