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Chaponda describes 2024 a year of darkness and void of leadership

2024 a year of MCP youths in masks armed with pangas in full view of police officers By Vincent Gunde Read moreMalawi Government Faulted Over Arrests of Coup SuspectsLeader of Opposition in Parliament Right Honorable Dr. George Chaponda has described 2024 as a year of darkness, marked by tragic loss, suffering, and a consistent failure […]

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Critical analysis of the December 2024 Commission of Inquiry Report on Saulos Chilima’s fatal plane crash

By Rick Dzida Malawi has witnessed mixed feelings over the recently released report surrounding the death of nine bonafide Malawians including the late Vice President Saulos Chilima. Read moreMalawi Freedom Network advice President Banda to fight corruptionMost prominent are the remarks from Archbishop Thomas Msusa who candidly and audaciously pointed out in his Christmas message […]

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Police Officers in Central West Region urged to maintain professionalism in their duties

By Burnett Munthali Police officers in the Central West Region of Malawi have been encouraged to uphold professionalism in the course of their duties. This call was made by Mr. Dennis Banda, Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police, during a junior officers’ end-of-year party in Lilongwe last night. Read moreMalawi Freedom Network advice President Banda to […]

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Opposition Leader George Chaponda warns of tough year ahead for Malawi

By Burnett Munthali In a statement marking the close of 2024, George Chaponda, leader of Malawi’s opposition parties, has warned that the country will face significant challenges in the upcoming year. Chaponda outlined a series of economic and political difficulties that he believes will make it hard for Malawians to forget 2024. Read moreMalawi Freedom […]

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21 years imprisonment for having sexual intercourse with a minor

By Burnett Munthali The Balaka Senior Resident Magistrate’s Court has convicted and sentenced a 68-year-old man, James Thom, to 21 years imprisonment with hard labour for having sexual intercourse with a minor. Read moreMalawi Freedom Network advice President Banda to fight corruptionThe court through state prosecutor Superintendent Bodwin Msukwa heard that the convict committed the […]

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Opinion: The implications of Dr. Michael Usi’s refusal to appear before UTM’s Disciplinary Hearing

By Burnett Munthali Vice President Dr. Michael Usi’s decision to snub the UTM disciplinary hearing after being summoned raises significant questions about his political future and the broader implications for party discipline and unity. Read moreMalawi Freedom Network advice President Banda to fight corruptionDr. Usi’s refusal stems from his belief that the UTM disciplinary committee […]

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Shadow MP Tiaone Hendry donates ambulance and launches MK7 million football league

By Burnett Munthali Phalombe South Shadow Member of Parliament for the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), Tiaone Hendry, has taken a significant step in improving healthcare and fostering unity in his constituency by donating an ambulance and launching a football league. Read moreMalawi Freedom Network advice President Banda to fight corruptionDuring a handover ceremony at Chiyaleni […]

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Retired soldiers warn against politicized security forces: A threat to national stability

By Burnett Munthali The involvement of untrained individuals as security personnel for political parties has become a topic of concern among retired soldiers in Malawi. During a discussion on the Retired Soldiers’ platform today, Retired Corporal Chiphwanya raised alarms about the dangers posed by the practice. He argued that hiring untrained bouncers to provide security […]

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Jumah says Chakwera owes Malawians Lake Malawi explanation

By Vincent Gunde President and Commander in Chief of Muvi wa Chilungamo Revolutionary Party (MRP) Bantu Saunders Jumah, has asked President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera to come out from silence to provide answers on the sale of half of Lake Malawi to the neighboring Tanzania. Read moreMalawi Government Faulted Over Arrests of Coup SuspectsJumah has warned […]