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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.

World Bank’s IDA approves US$80m absence-of objection grant for Malawi’s Fiscal Governance Program for Results

The Board of Executive Directors of the International Development Association (IDA), a subsidiary of the World Bank, has approved on an absence-of objection basis a grant in the amount of US$80 million to the Republic of Malawi for the Fiscal Governance Program for Results.

Undule welcomes appointment of Tenthani as First Registrar of Political Parties in Malawi

Governance and Human Rights Advocate Undule Mwakasungula has welcomed government decision to appoint Dr. Kizito Tenthani as Malawi's first Registrar of Political Parties, describing it as a sign of growth of the country's democracy.

Chakwera highlights development projects Iceland has implemented in Malawi

President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has reiterated his administration’s gratitude to the Government of Iceland for the various development projects the latter has implemented to improve the living standards of Malawians.

Lilongwe Mpenu chiefs pen former MALGA president Samson Maziya, ask him to contest for parliamentary seat

Chiefs from Lilongwe Mpenu Constituency have written former Malawi Local Government Association (MALGA) president, Samson Maziya, pleading with him to contest for a parliamentary seat in the September 2025 General Elections.

Citizen Alliance, LCC agree to strengthen collaboration in uplifting residents’ livelihoods

Citizen Alliance (CA), a local civil society organization advancing human rights and good governance, and the Lilongwe City Council (LCC) have agreed to strengthen their collaboration in addressing social and economic challenges affecting the residents in the city

NAP disappointed with MPs’ endorsement of discontinuance of high-profile corruption cases

The National Advocacy Platform (NAP) – a network of civil society organizations (CSOs) championing good governance, transparency and accountability in Malawi – has expressed disappointment with the decision by the Legal Affairs Committee (LAC) to approve the discontinuance of high-profile corruption cases.