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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.

Chakwera assures Mchinji citizens of government support during lean period

Malawi President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has assured hunger-stricken households in Mchinji district of his government’s commitment to providing relief and support to all residents.

Emmanuel University commits to promote special needs education, sponsor upgrading female teachers

Emmanuel University (EMUNI) – an education institution of the Evangelical Association of Malawi (EAM) – has reaffirmed its commitment to complementing government efforts to promote special needs education in the country.

Undule calls for enhanced mobilization as MEC commences 2nd phase of voter registration

Governance and Human Rights Advocate Undule Mwakasungula has called upon the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) and its accredited civil society organizations (CSOs) to triple their efforts in mobilizing eligible Malawians to register for the 2025 General Elections.

Govt angers DPP veep Mhango  over distribution disparities in AIP

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) vice president for the north, Jappie Mhango, has expressed anger at the decision by the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) administration not to allocate adequate fertilizers to the Northern and Southern Regions in the implementation of the first phase this year’s Affordable Input Programme (AIP) this year.

WaterAid Malawi to drill first ever borehole in Ntchisi East’s Kandodo II Village

Seven villages under Senior Group Village Head (SGVH) Kandodo II and his subjects in Traditional Authority (T/A) Kasakula in Ntchisi will, for the first time since they were created, drink from safe source, thanks to WaterAid Malawi.

Authorities sensitize refugees on convention travel documents

Authorities have emphasized the need for refugees and asylum seekers in Malawi to follow laid down procedures when obtaining convention travel documents to enhance their security and wellbeing.