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Analysis: PAC’s grim assessment of President Chakwera’s Leadership

By Burnett Munthali The Public Affairs Committee’s (PAC) latest critique of President Lazarus Chakwera’s leadership underscores a deepening public frustration and mounting challenges facing his administration. PAC’s statements, delivered by Chairperson Monsignor Patrick Thawale, paint a picture of a government struggling with governance, corruption, economic management, and public trust—a combination that could significantly affect Chakwera’s […]

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Mount Sinai International School Student achieves global recognition in Cambridge Exams

By Burnett Munthali In a moment of pride for Malawi, 17-year-old Angelina Mabote, a student at Mount Sinai International School in Lilongwe, has been honored by the Cambridge Assessment International Education for her outstanding academic performance in the May/June 2024 Cambridge IGCSE examinations. Mabote achieved an extraordinary feat by earning the highest mark in the […]

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Analysis: Concerns over the presence of private militias and security in Malawi

By Malawi Freedom Network reporter On January 13, 2025, a message shared by social commentator Stevie Kauka raised serious concerns about the presence of individuals dressed in army uniforms and carrying firearms outside the legal framework of Malawi’s security apparatus. According to Kauka, these individuals appeared in court while attending the trial of Alfred Gangata, […]

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Tragic loss of Lcpl Chifundo Msumba in bomb blast at Sake, DRC

By Burnett Munthali The Southern African Development Community (SADC) peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been struck by a tragic loss. Lcpl Chifundo Msumba, a dedicated soldier, has passed away following a bomb blast while serving in the Sake region of the DRC. According to reports, the deceased, Lcpl Msumba was […]

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Police in Eastern Region investigating death of 33-year-old Samalani Wariwa in Mozambique Police Incident

By Burnett Munthali The police in the Eastern Region are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of 33-year-old Samalani Wariwa, who tragically passed away during a police operation in Mozambique yesterday. According to Patrick Mussa, the regional police spokesperson, the deceased, a resident of Chakame village in Traditional Authority Mchinguza, was involved in an […]

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Analysis: Is the Mutharika family the one who should address the controversy or has DPP’s stance gone beyond the family?

By Burnett Munthali As Malawi prepares for its 2025 general elections, the political atmosphere is increasingly characterized by deepening divisions and complex maneuvers. One such issue that has recently ignited political flames is the controversy surrounding Samuel Thom Mutharika, who has emerged as a self-proclaimed sibling of the late President Bingu wa Mutharika and current […]

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Malawians accuses PAC of coming too late that Chakwera has failed

By Vincent Gunde Malawians in various social media platforms have accused the Public Affairs Committee (PAC) of coming too late to side with them after leaving President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera and his MCP government destroying the country for 4 years. Malawians have observed that the 4 years of President Chakwera and his MCP have been […]

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Mutharika Imposter Exposed: DPP Condemns MCP’s Manipulative Tactics

By Twink Jones Gadama The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has exposed an imposter claiming to be a member of the Mutharika family. Samuel Thom Mutharika, a 60-year-old man, has been masquerading as the brother of the late President Dr. Bingu Wa Mutharika and current President, Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika. According to a statement released by […]

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DPP slams MCP for alleged exploitation of Mutharika legacy

By Burnett Munthali The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has issued a scathing statement condemning the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) for allegedly manipulating the legacy of the Mutharika family for political purposes. At the heart of this controversy is Samuel Thom Mutharika, a man who recently surfaced at an MCP rally, claiming to be a sibling […]

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Vice President Dr. Michael Usi to attend swearing-in ceremony of Mozambique’s President-Elect Daniel Chapo

By Burnett Munthali Vice President Dr. Michael Usi is scheduled to leave for Maputo, Mozambique, this morning to attend the swearing-in ceremony of President-Elect Daniel Chapo. A statement from the Vice President’s Office confirmed that Dr. Usi will depart from Kamuzu International Airport in Lilongwe at 10:30 AM. The event in Maputo is expected to […]