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To improve health outcomes and strengthen health systems, Malawi needs to adopt the One Health approach, a concept that recognises the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health, according to the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST). Director of Research and Outreach at MUST, Professor Alfred Maluwa said this on Tuesday in Blantyre during […]
In a bid to celebrate the Mexican culture and cuisine, Amaryllis Hotel in Blantyre has organized an event dubbed; Mexican Fiesta on November 30, 2024 as Rosalba Ortega Rosas from Mexico will lead the culinary showcase and share her expertise in the Mexican cuisine. In an interview with the Malawi News Agency (MANA) on Tuesday, […]
Seven non- residential envoys on Tuesday presented their letters of credence to President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera at Kamuzu palace in Lilongwe.The seven are from Rwanda, Qatar, Jamaica, Sweden, Algeria, Georgia and Chad. In an interview after presenting her letter, new High Commissioner of Republic of Jamaica to Malawi, Joan Elaine Thomas Edwards said her country […]
By Burnett Munthali As Malawi gears up for the 2025 General Elections, a group of concerned citizens has raised alarm over serious issues surrounding the voter registration process. The group, led by activists Edwards Kambanje, Joseph Peshi, and Oliver Nakoma, has sent a formal letter to the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC), demanding immediate corrective measures […]
By Burnett Munthali The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has officially announced that there is only one day left to begin the third phase of voter registration for the 2025 general elections. This is a critical time for all eligible citizens to ensure they are registered to vote in the upcoming elections. Don’t miss this opportunity! […]
By Burnett Munthali In recent years, Malawi has been embroiled in political promises and public frustrations, particularly surrounding the government’s ambitious economic and employment initiatives. One of the most notable promises was President Lazarus Chakwera’s pledge to create one million jobs. However, the harsh reality that has unfolded seems more like a dystopian turn as […]
By Burnett Munthali Lilongwe, Malawi’s capital city, witnessed another dramatic act of public dissent on Tuesday morning when a group of irate young men armed with machetes disrupted the erection of a billboard featuring President Lazarus Chakwera. The technicians, hired to install the billboard in one of the city’s suburbs, were forced to flee as […]
By Burnett Munthali Renowned Malawian lawyer Bright Theu has penned a bold and thought-provoking open letter to President Lazarus Chakwera and Inspector General of Police, Merlyne Yolamu, challenging their silence and perceived inaction in the face of rising machete-wielding violence. His message is a scathing critique of leadership, offering both a reflection on historical parallels […]
Dr. George Chaponda, the leader of opposition in Malawi’s National Assembly, has questioned the government’s motives for restricting demonstrations organized by the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI). Speaking during parliament session on Monday 25th November 2024, Chaponda described the government’s actions as “dictatorial” and accused them of trying to silence the opposition. […]
The Commission of Inquiry investigating the crash of the Malawi Air Force Dornier 228 (MAF-T03) on June 10, 2024, has been granted a two-week extension by President Lazarus Chakwera. The commission, chaired by Justice Jabbar Alide, had requested more time to complete its investigation and document evidence from the 120 witnesses who have come forward. […]
