By Twink Jones Gadama The Ministry of Gender has issued a stern warning to parents who neglect their children and bar owners who allow underage girls into their establishments. This move comes in response to the alarming presence of underage girls in some drinking joints in Lilongwe. According to Pauline Kaude, spokesperson for the Ministry […]
The University of Malawi (UNIMA) has introduced a ban prohibiting unauthorized vending on campus. Confirming the development, Chief Security Officer for Kerma Security Services, Mr. Patrick Muliya, said the ban has been imposed on motorcycle taxi operators to enforce quietness on the campus, as they produce excessive noise. “Selling mandazi and other foodstuffs is also […]
By Burnett Munthali The controversial Age Limit Bill, if passed into law, would be an outright violation of Malawi’s Constitution, argues retired Supreme Court Justice Dustain Mwaungulu. In a strongly worded statement, Justice Mwaungulu has cautioned that should the legislature proceed with enacting the bill, all arms of government—the Executive, the Electoral Commission, and the […]
By Vincent Gunde Social Commentator Dr. Samuel Lwara, has lamented that out of 21 million plus population in Malawi, only 7 million people have registered in the just ended voter registration the Malawi Electoral Commission (Mec) conducted across the country. Lwara has noted with a great concern that 7 million people cannot transform decisions of […]
By Vincent Gunde Social Commentator Dr. Samuel Lwara, has lamented that out of 21 million plus population in Malawi, only 7 million people have registered in the just ended voter registration the Malawi Electoral Commission (Mec) conducted across the country. Lwara has noted with a great concern that 7 million people cannot transform decisions of […]
KONDWANI KANDIADO A local charitable organisation, Zoe Empowers Malawi has disbursed start-up kits worth K95 Million to about 131 orphans and vulnerable children in Dowa who had undergone training in different vocational skills which the organisation organized. Apart from the start-up kits, the organisation has also provided K72.4 million grants to 324 orphaned and vulnerable […]
Nyasa Big Bullets have given want-away defender Alick Lungu two options to resolve his contractual impasse with the club. According to acting CEO Albert Chigoga, Lungu can either buy out his contract or inform the club of any interested parties, who can then engage with Bullets to negotiate a transfer. Chigoga emphasized that if neither […]
Honorable Members of the Malawi National Assembly, I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the proposed legislation that seeks to introduce an upper age limit of 80 years for presidential candidates in Malawi. This contentious issue raises serious concerns about fairness, legitimacy, and age discrimination. While it is true that countries can restrict […]
By Twink Jones Gadama In a candid address to his cabinet ministers at State House during an impromptu meeting held on Sunday midi night, President Lazarus Chakwera of Malawi expressed his discomfort with being referred to as “Ngwazi,” a title historically reserved for revered leaders like Kamuzu Banda and Bingu wa Mutharika. Chakwera’s remarks come […]
