By Noel Mkwaila–Bvumbwe, THYOLO People gathered at Bvumbwe Research Ground in Thyolo district attending Alliance for Democracy-AFORD political rally, have shared pathetic tales of frustrations and despair amid worsening harsh economic hardships. Their challenges range from unemployment, hunger and low cash flow which they say have pushed them down into deep poverty levels. Emily Diton […]
Over the past decade growing numbers of women in Kenya have been opting to have fewer children, according to new data. But the government says Kenyans should not worry, since the country’s population will still continue to grow based on the findings from the Kenya Demographic Health Survey. It shows that the fertility rate – […]
Malawi is facing economic difficulties and ranks third among the poorest countries in the world.If we continue at this pace, we may soon become the poorest country of all. In fact, being in third place is just as detrimental as being in first position. Increased unemployment, loss of income, and heightened vulnerability have been dominant […]
The Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) has today taken its 30th Anniversary celebrations at Bvumbwe Research Ground in Thyolo district. The party’s president, Enock Chihana is presiding over a political rally to mark the commemoration of the event. Deputy national director of youth in the party, Edward Kambanje said the party is here to surprise doubting […]
By Noel Mkwaila & Rachael Julaye Human rights groups are threatening to seek legal action if the Tonse Alliance administration goes arrogant on their calls to adjust downwards duty tax rates on imported vehicles; describing them as too exorbitant and unrealistic. For instance, Human Rights Defenders Coalition-HRDC says the imposition of the punitive taxes violate […]
By Racheal Julaye–LILONGWE Tanzanian President Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected to pay a three day visit to Malawi from tommorow, Wednesday. A statement from Foreign Affairs Ministry says while in the country she will attend national prayers and Independence Day Celebrations marking the country’s 59 years of self-rule. “Hassan will also hold bilateral talks […]
Minister of information and digitalization has dismissed claims that President Lazarus Chakwera has been interfering in the operations of law enforcement agencies. Earlier in the day, Youth and Society, a rights lobby group claimed that high profile corruption cases involving some senior government and MCP members are failing to take shape due to their connection […]
By Romeo Umali–LILONGWE Flames mentor Patrick Mabedi has named a 25-member squad that leaves today for Durban, South Africa for the 2023 Hollywoodbets Cosafa Cup from July 5-16 Malawi is in Group B alongside Zambia, Comoros and Seychelles. The Flames will first take on Zambia on July 6 before dating Seychelles three days later and […]
By Racheal Julaye–LILONGWE Former Salima Sugar Company chairperson, Sherieesh Betgiri has been released on bail and has had his cash bail bond reduced from the initial K100 million to K20 million. Lawyer for the accused, Wapona Kita had prayed to the court to reduce the bail bond to anything not more than K10 million; arguing […]
As the corruption case involving Vice President Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima goes for plea and direction this morning (Monday 3rd July) at the High Court in Lilongwe, senior prosecutors at the Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) have been recusing themselves citing “weak and political interference.” Chilima, arrested in November 2022 by the ACB, The Investigator can […]
