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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.

Outreach Scout Foundation trains community leaders in palliative care

Outreach Scout Foundation (OSF) – a local non-governmental organization in Malawi – has challenged healthcare workers and community leaders to collaborate in championing palliative care as one way of reducing hospitalizations for patients and cutting costs on healthcare services.

WOCACA calls for greater investment in cervical cancer elimination programmes

Women’s Coalition Against Cancer (WOCACA) has called for greater and enhanced collaboration and resource mobilization in the fight against cervical cancer in Malawi.

NAP proposes dialogue between government and opposition to address electoral-related grievances

The National Advocacy Platform (NAP) – a network of civil society organizations dedicated to governance in Malawi – has appealed to governing and opposition politicians to engage in meaningful dialogue in an effort to address underlying grievances that fueled protests in Lilongwe on Wednesday.

NCD Alliance Malawi calls for greater efforts increase diabetes awareness

The Non Communicable Diseases Alliance Malawi (NCDAMW) has stressed the need to increase public understanding and awareness about diabetes for the country to tame the disease.

MAGGA project tames GBV, yields increased girl school enrolment in Dowa

Dowa District – located in the Central Region of Malawi – is one of the districts in Malawi synonymous with gender stereotypes and cultural norms, which have, for centuries, been used to justify violence against women.

Youth urged to participate in national budget, public debt debates

As the country grapples with national budget deficits at the back of soaring public debt estimated to be K15 trillion, ActionAid Malawi has urged the youth to take a leading role in championing policy direction towards the attainment of Malawi 2063 Agenda.