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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.

MCC Compact II to improve road infrastructure to spur agricultural production and productivity – Chakwera

Good road network plays a crucial role in improving agricultural production and productivity, and providing assurance for the supply of the agricultural inputs and facilitates the delivery of the farm outputs to the markets.

Malawi Government commends NASFAM for championing value addition in agriculture sector

Minister of Trade and Industry, Sosten Gwengwe, has commended the National Smallholder Farmers’ Association of Malawi (NASFAM) for championing and promoting value addition initiatives in the agriculture sector.

Chakwera urges varsity graduates to pay back loans

President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has urged university graduates to start paying back loans immediately they start earning an income, stressing that this will enable the government to sustain the provision of the support to needy students.

CSO leader Kambanje, his grouping dared to provide evidence on sudden wealth of minister’s daughter

Political and governance activists have demanded that Edward Kambanje and his grouping, Concerned Citizens of Malawi, should provide evidence substantiating allegations that Regina Chithyola bought 20 posh cars used money stolen from the public service.

Undule says World Bank’s US$80m grant is endorsement for Malawi’s fiscal reforms

Governance and Human Rights Advocate Undule Mwakasungula has described the US$80 million grant from the World Bank's International Development Association (IDA) to the Government of Malawi as an endorsement for the country's fiscal reforms.

Chakwera says Malawians’ appetite to import everything is undermining efforts to grow local economy

President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has complained that the desire among Malawians to import goods from foreign countries is undermining government efforts to grow the economy.