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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.

Malawi’s Prophet Kambale’s church attracts international congregants: “We come to receive our share of true anointing, healing and prophecies”

Foreign Christians have started flocking to Life International Church in Lilongwe where they say they have their share of anointing, healing and prophecies from Prophet Amos Kambale.

Global clinicians, physicians body backs industrial action by Malawi healthcare workers

The Global Association of Clinical Officers and Physician Associates (GACOPA) has added its voice to the decision by the Physician Assistants Union of Malawi (PAUM) and Nurses Union of Malawi (NONM) to call for nationwide strike over poor wages.

Counting on media, CSOs’ roles to achieve transparency, accountability in mining sector

The increasing need for raw materials in infrastructure development, such as road and housing construction, has significantly spurred the mining sector's growth in Malawi. However, despite this growth, the country’s extractive industry remains relatively small, contributing less than one percent to the gross domestic product (GDP) as of 2020.

265 Energy Limited extends free delivery special offer on its gas products

265 Energy Limited, Malawi’s premier energy company specializing in the supply of gas and solar solutions, has disclosed that it has extended its free delivery special offer following the overwhelming response to the promotion.

Chakwera nods to the Museum of African Liberation establishment

President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has nodded to an idea of establishing a Museum of African Liberation, stressing that this will serve as a reminder to the future generations about the struggles of the African continent.

Malawi’s Dzaleka Refugee Camp registers first Somalian to volunteer to return to his country

Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Dowa district in Malawi has registered the first Somalian national who has volunteered to return to his country. All along, they have been Burundians and Rwanda who have been flying back to their countries.