Day: December 20, 2024
MEC announces supplementary voter registration for 2025 General Elections
By Burnett Munthali The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has announced a supplementary voter registration exercise to address gaps identified during the initial phases of voter registration for the upcoming 2025 General Elections. The decision follows a meeting held on December 16, 2024, and a directive from the High Court in October 2024. Read moreMalawi Freedom […]
Richard Chimwendo’s Insensitive Remarks Spark Outrage Amid Malawi’s Hunger Crisis
By Burnett Munthali Malawi continues to reel under the weight of a severe hunger crisis, with reports of communities resorting to eating boiled maize husks (chitedze) due to the unavailability of food. Amid this struggle, remarks by Homeland Security Minister Richard Chimwendo Banda have sparked outrage, as he urged Malawians to sell two and a […]
Egenco unveils emergency preparedness plan for 2024-2025 rainfall season
By Burnett Munthali The Electricity Generation Company (Egenco) has introduced an emergency preparedness plan aimed at ensuring continued power generation and supply during the 2024-2025 rainfall season. This initiative comes in response to a weather forecast by the Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services, which predicts above-normal rainfall, as well as the possibility of […]
Malawi ranks fourth in Africa for high fuel prices as 2024 draws to a close
By Burnett Munthali Malawi has secured the fourth spot on the list of African countries with the highest fuel prices for vehicles, according to globalpetrolprices.com, a platform that monitors fuel prices and electricity tariffs around the world. Read moreMalawi Freedom Network advice President Banda to fight corruptionJohn Kapito, the Executive Director of the Consumers Association […]
Failed leadership and leadership crisis: The case of Malawi
By Burnett Munthali Leadership is the cornerstone of progress and development. When it falters, societies struggle to thrive. In Malawi today, the leadership crisis has permeated nearly every level of society—from families to political parties. This article examines the state of leadership in various institutions and why failure is so widespread. Read moreMalawi Freedom Network […]
TNM Mpamba partners with Football Legends Association for Malawi-Zambia friendly match
By Burnett Munthali TNM Mpamba has partnered with the Football Legends Association to support the upcoming international friendly match between Malawi Legends and Zambia Legends, scheduled for December 28 at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe. Read moreBiography Of Zuneth SattarAs part of the partnership, TNM Mpamba has agreed to facilitate the sale of entry tickets […]
Criticism surrounds MCP media spokesperson Chawezi Banda
By Burnett Munthali There is an undeniable truth in leadership: when only a few celebrate you while the majority complain, it is time to evaluate your actions. This sentiment has surfaced among critics of Chawezi Banda, the Media Spokesperson for the Malawi Congress Party (MCP). Read moreMalawi Freedom Network advice President Banda to fight corruptionBanda, […]
Malawian youngsters shine at Africa Schools Chess Championship in Ghana
By Burnett Munthali Malawian chess players Dominic Chitsime and Alipo Namangale continue to battle at the Africa Schools Individual Chess Championship in Accra, Ghana. The duo played two games each today in rounds six and seven, showcasing their skills against some of the continent’s best young talents. Read moreMalawi Government Faulted Over Arrests of Coup […]
Help Christopher Joel achieve his dream of becoming a Pharmacist
By Burnett Munthali Christopher Joel, a young and ambitious man from Traditional Authority Gumba in Mchinji, dreams of becoming a pharmacist. However, financial challenges have put his dream on hold. Read moreMalawi Freedom Network advice President Banda to fight corruptionChristopher was recently selected to pursue a Certificate in Pharmacy at the Malawi College of Health […]
Parliament reaches quorum to amend laws
By Burnett Munthali Today, Malawi’s National Assembly achieved a quorum, with 160 Members of Parliament (MPs) present. This milestone paves the way for the MPs to amend critical sections of the country’s laws, including those governing the judiciary. Read moreMalawi Freedom Network advice President Banda to fight corruptionYesterday, the House failed to proceed with such […]