By Burnett Munthali The Malawi Government has moved to forfeit assets belonging to Norman Chisale, the Director of Youth for the opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). Chisale, whose assets were preserved by the state in 2021, has been served with a notice to have them permanently forfeited. The hearing is scheduled to take place on […]
People’s Development Party (PDP) President His Excellency Dr. Kondwani Nankhumwa has today handed over a cow to Paramount Chief Kaduya at her residence in Phalombe district. This is in fulfilment of a pledge that Dr. Nankhumwa made to the Paramount Chief on Sunday during this year’s Mulhako wa Alhomwe Cultural festival at Chonde in Mulanje […]
By Jan Vermeulen South Africa should scrap its driving licence card and vehicle licence discs and replace them with digital-only permits that never expire. “There is no need for analogue documents for licensing when every driver has fingerprints, and every vehicle has a VIN,” said road safety expert and Driving.co.za managing director Rob Handfield-Jones. This comes […]
By Burnett Munthali In a significant development in Malawi’s political landscape, the National Police Headquarters’ Fiscal Police has initiated a series of arrests involving officials from the opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). Among those summoned is Gift Dulla, the former Chief Executive Officer of the National Oil Company of Malawi (NOCMA). This move marks the […]
By Burnett Munthali In a recent post on his Facebook page, Bon Kalindo, a prominent political figure and social commentator, shared his thoughts on the current state of affairs in Malawi, particularly criticizing the behavior of certain politicians. His message, directed towards “Team Bon Kalindo the DC,” has sparked discussions among his followers regarding leadership […]
In preparation for World Post Day, Malawi Postal Corporations (MPC) has affirmed its dedication to serving Malawians with integrity. During a media tour organized ahead of World Post Day, which is celebrated annually on October 9th, MPC’s International Mail Processing Manager for Kamuzu International Airport (KIA), Enala Jumpha, emphasized the importance of security in their […]
By Burnett Munthali As the rainy season approaches, the Malawian government has disclosed that it has so far secured only 39,354.3 metric tonnes (MT) of fertilizer for the Affordable Inputs Programme (AIP), falling significantly short of the 104,845 MT required for this year. This development has sparked concerns among farmers and agriculture experts about the […]
By Burnett Munthali The governing Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has recently leveled a serious accusation against opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) leader, Peter Mutharika, alleging that he is mobilising youths to stage nationwide protests against the national identity (ID) card registration system. This development has stirred the political waters in Malawi, as both parties prepare […]
By Burnett Munthali Machinga, a district in southeastern Malawi, is grappling with a severe food crisis as the region faces escalating hunger levels. The situation has been exacerbated by a combination of climatic challenges, economic instability, and limited agricultural productivity, placing immense pressure on the local population. The agricultural landscape in Machinga has been significantly […]
