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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.

Mwakasungula applauds MCP for exemplary democratic convention and leadership

Malawi’s revered governance and human rights advocate Undule Mwakasungula has commended the governing Malawi Congress Party (MCP) demonstrating commitment to democratic principles, unity, and the empowerment of all Malawians by holding an all-inclusive and peaceful convention.

Youth-led ‘ZATIKWANA’ campaign demands action against incompetence and corruption

A grouping of concerned Malawians have petitioned President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera demanding that he fires Minister of Homeland Security, Ken Zikhale Ng’oma, over incompetence.

CCJP moves to mitigate threats, intimidation of female aspirants in KK

The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace in the Archdiocese of Lilongwe (CCJP) says it is closely monitoring reports that men are issuing threats to female aspirants in Nkhotakota.

CADECOM touts Farmer Field School as a model for improving agricultural production

Concerned with declining yields resulting in endemic food insecurity and hunger among the majority of Malawi’s households, the Catholic Development Commission in Malawi (CADECOM) has moved in to build the capacity of the farmers so that they are able to adapt and become or remain self-reliant.

CAGYWI empowers child marriage survivors through piggery pass-on project

The Centre for Adolescent Girls and Young Women Initiative (CAGYWI), has rolled out an ambitious piggery pass-on project targeting girls and young women withdrawn from marriages.

NCST establishes Academy of Sciences

State-funded National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST) has announced the establishment of the Academy of Sciences, which is expected to play a key role in finding solutions to various challenges facing Malawi, including those related to science, technology and Innovation.