By Burnett Munthali In a significant policy shift, President Lazarus Chakwera has issued an executive order discontinuing military parades, political party dances, and press briefings at the airport apron during his flight departures and arrivals. The decision marks a departure from long-standing traditions that have characterized presidential travel in Malawi for decades. Historically, whenever the […]
By Burnett Munthali Mbenje Health Centre in Nsanje District has been forced to shut down after flash floods submerged the facility on Tuesday, following days of relentless rainfall. The sudden deluge has disrupted essential healthcare services, leaving patients and medical personnel stranded as authorities scramble to manage the crisis. Confirming the development, Nsanje Director of […]
By Burnett Munthali In a historic achievement for Malawian education, primary school teacher Tionge Mtambo has secured a spot among the top 10 finalists for the prestigious Global Teacher Prize 2024. Mtambo, who serves as the Headteacher at Tondola Primary School, has now emerged as the only African educator remaining in the elite global competition, […]
By Vincent Gunde Leader of Opposition in Parliament Dr. George Chaponda, says he has noted with great concern over the abuse of relief food distribution exercise by the MCP government saying the exercise is being shamefully manipulated for political gain describing this as a grave injustice and a betrayal of the trust and welfare of […]
KONDWANI KANDIADO There was low turnout in most registration centres in Dowa as the Malawi Electoral Commission’s supplementary voter registration exercise came to an end on Tuesday in the district under the second phase of the supplementary voter registration exercise. During a media tour organised by Malawi Electoral Commission to some centres showed that most […]
By Twink Jones Gadama A crippling funding crisis has struck Malawi’s 28 district councils, bringing essential services in health, education, and agriculture to a grinding halt. The crisis, which began in November 2024, has seen the government fail to disburse critical funds, leaving local councils scrambling to cope. According to Hadrod Mkandawire, Executive Director of […]
I looked at the picture but I couldn’t identify the ruling class among them. I tried looking twice but I was unable to Identify the richest person among them. I tried zooming at a close angle yet I couldn’t figure out the most educated or influential individual among them ,then I said to myself “Indeed […]
By Comrade jumbe “A goat that follows a hyena to the bush will not return home.” My fellow countrymen and women, the time for idle complaints is over. The time for action is now. September is not just another election; it is a rare chance to decide whether we continue suffering under a government that […]
Twink Jones Gadama President Lazarus Chakwera has assented to nine new bills, marking a significant milestone in Malawi’s development journey. The bills, which were passed by Parliament in 2024, cover a range of critical areas, including constitutional amendments, judicial service administration, financial services, insurance, public procurement, and taxation. According to a statement from the State […]
By Twink Jones Gadama In a bold move to protect workers’ rights and boost Malawi’s international reputation, Minister of Labor Vitumbiko Mumba has shut down Field 17A of Makande Tea Estates in Thyolo. The closure comes after an inspection revealed non-compliance with employment and labor laws, including safety, scale weighing, and hygiene concerns. Mumba emphasized […]
