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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.

Stakeholders validate guide to improve social protection services

Stakeholders in the social protection sector converged in Lilongwe on Monday to discuss and validate a Social Protection Advocacy Guide in an effort to improve service delivery in the social protection interventions in Malawi.

Chakwera commends SACAU for supporting small-scale farmers in Malawi

Malawi President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has commended Southern African Confederation of Agricultural Unions (SACAU) for including small scale farmers in its programs and empowering them to be part of the value chain and migrate from being subsistence farmers. 

PayChangu paves the way for e-commerce growth in Malawi

In a significant leap for Malawi's digital economy, PayChangu is transforming the e-commerce landscape by providing businesses with a seamless and efficient online payment gateway. This innovative platform is not only streamlining transactions but also fueling the growth of digital products and services across the country.

Court orders MEC to pay ex-employee MK69.4m for unfair dismissal

The Industrial Relations Court (IRC) in Blantyre has ordered the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) to pay its former employee, George Khake, the sum of MK69, 361, 001.16 for unfair dismissal.

DPHRP advocates for support for persons who use drugs

Drug Policy and Harm Reduction Platform (DPHRP) Malawi  has expressed its strongest disapproval against what it describes as outdated laws, which were designed to punish persons who use drugs (PWUDs).

NICE, Kanengo Senior Politicians against violence

The National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) and Kanengo Senior Politicians Against Violence (KASEPAV) have agreed to intensify civic engagement in an effort to prevent andThe National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) and Kanengo Senior Politicians Against Violence (KASEPAV) have agreed to intensify civic engagement in an effort to prevent and mitigate electoral-related violence before, during and after the September 2025 General Elections. mitigate electoral-related violence before, during and after the September 2025 General Elections.