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Brenda Sanudi

DPP in contempt of court, CSOs planning to drag it back to court

Erstwhile ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has found itself in contempt of court for disobeying a ruling delivered by High Court of Malawi judge Zione Ntaba at the Zomba Registry in June 2023.

Chakwera shocked with Goodall Gondwe’s death, pays tribute to Malawi’s finest Finance Minister ever

President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera on Wednesday morning joined well-meaning Malawians in expressing shock and grief over the sudden death of former Minister of Finance Goodall Gondwe.

Chakwera laments his predecessors’ failure to prioritize water access

President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has lamented failure by the previous administrations to prioritize access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene for Malawians.

Soldier Emmanuel Ghost Mbewe to challenge Chakwera at MCP convention

Former Malawi Defence Force (MDF) soldier and musician Emmanuel Ghost Mbewe has come out in the open to declare his interest to contest for the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) presidency at its next convention.

DPP MP Chilenga’s hefty self-serving retirement package proposal courts HRDC wrath

Malawi’s firebrand human rights watchdog, Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC), has condemned a proposal by the members of Parliament (MPs) to introduce retirement packages for lawmakers amidst economic challenges that have slowed down general development of the country.

Senior DPP official Fredrick Malata reveals Chaponda’s plot to expel Nankhumwa

Senior Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) official Fredrick Billy Malata has revealed a political plot the erstwhile governing party has mooted to expel Mulanje Central legislator and Leader of Opposition, Kondwani Nankhumwa, from the party.

10 elderly persons killed in 6 months

Ten elderly persons were killed between January and June 2023 and there are fears that the figure could increase if authorities do not take corrective action.

CEPA launches project to address poor waste disposal in Blantyre, Lilongwe

Centre for Environmental Policy and Advocacy (CEPA) has launched a multimillion-kwacha Promoting organic Systems of Soil Improvement to Build a Lasting Economy (POSSIBLE) Project, which has been initiated to help in addressing the problem of waste management in the cities of Blantyre and Lilongwe.

Nigerian billionaire Mmobuosi commits MK500m towards construction of 75 houses for cyclone survivors

Nigerian billionaire Dozy Mmobuosi has committed to supporting Tigwirane Manja Housing Project with finances for the construction of 75 houses for cycle survivors in Phalombe and Zomba.

Chakwera, Chinese VP Han Zheng agree to strengthen bilateral relations, trade

Malawi President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera on Wednesday arrived in the People’s Republic of China and immediately held bilateral talks with the Vice President of China, Right Honourable Han Zheng.

Malawi now generating adequate energy to supply all sectors – Energy PS

Energy Generation Company (EGENCO) is now generating adequate energy to supply to various sectors, including manufacturing and agriculture, Principal Secretary (PS) in the Ministry of Energy, Alfonso Chikuni, said on Saturday.

Chakwera says Malawi has huge potential for carbon trading

President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera on Friday launched the Malawi Carbon Markets Initiative while casting hope that the country huge potential for carbon trading.