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PAC raps Pres. Chakwera over poor, weak leadership

Thawale told President Lazarus Chakwera that his administration has failed to heal the economy, and has instead put the economy in bad shape.

PAC Warns Malawian Government of Waning Public Trust

During an interface meeting with State President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera at Kamuzu Palace on Monday, PAC Chairperson Monsignor Dr. Patrick Thawale warned that inaction could result in political instability and potentially harm the President’s chances in the 2025 elections.

Cabinet reshuffle: Experts question impact amid economic & political crisis

The reshuffle, seen by many as politically strategic, has failed to inspire confidence in its capacity to address Malawi’s urgent issues. With the cabinet’s size expanded and questions about ministerial competencies, the reshuffle has added to public dissatisfaction over governance and fiscal responsibility.

Cabinet insensitive to Gender Law, doesn’t make economic sense- Gender NGO, PAC

Following the changes to the Cabinet on Wednesday, NGO- Gender Coordination Network (GCN) says with about 35 percent...

CCJP capacitates youth leaders with mining governance skills

The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) under the Episcopal Conference of |Malawi (ECM) has challenged the youth in Malawi to assume a greater role in demanding transparency and accountability from mining investors.

Governance expert deems National Union for Concerned Citizens’ calls for regime change illegal

One of the country's governance and human rights advocate, Undule Mwakasungula, has described as illegal demands by the National Union for Concerned Citizens to change the country’s regime before elections.

Analysts describe Usi’s appointment as a unifying factor for Tonse Alliance government

Governance and political commentators Undule Mwakasungula, Ernest Thindwa and George Chaima have hailed President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera for appointing Dr. Michael Bizwick Usi as the new Vice President replacing the late Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima who died in a tragic plane crash on June 10, 2024.

NAP welcomes Chakwera’s appointment of new MEC Commissioners

The National Advocacy Platform (NAP) has welcomed the appointment of Justice Annabel Mtalimanja as the new Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson replacing Justice Dr. Chifundo Kachale whose tenure expired.

NAP asks President Chakwera to urgently appoint Vice President

The National Advocacy Platform (NAP) – a grouping of civil society organizations championing good governance in Malawi – has called for urgency in the appointment of Vice President to ensure the departure of Vice President Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima does not create a vaccum in the presidency.

NGOs excited with Chakwera’s appeal to int’l community for support in plane crash inquiry

Malawi President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has heeded calls from the local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to have an independent investigation into circumstances that led to the plane crash that killed Vice President Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima and eight others on Monday.

National Advocacy Platform demands transparent recruitment process for new ACB czar

The National Advocacy Platform (NAP) – a network of civil society organizations advancing principles of good governance, transparency and accountability – has called upon the Government of Malawi to level the field in the recruitment of the new Director General of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB).