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Public resources and the SONA roadshow: A necessary outreach or a wasteful exercise?

By Burnett Munthali In an exclusive interview, Comrade Edwards Kambanje of the Concerned Citizens of Malawi has strongly criticized the government’s decision to embark on a nationwide campaign to explain the State of the Nation Address (SONA) to the public. Kambanje argues that such an exercise is an unnecessary expenditure of public resources and questions […]

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Mkazi Wabwino

BANJA Tsoka ngati simuli mmodzi wa awa, zimakhala zovuta kuti musangalale m’banja. Pemphani Mulungu kuti akuthandizeni kukhala mu mzonse mwa izi ndalemba pamwambazi, simungathe kuchita nokha. Moni kwa Akazi nonse omvera muno MKAZI WABWINO AMANGA BANJA LAKE YEKHA (Miyambo 31:10-31) Zonse zimayamba ndife za muno muchipatala. Moyo ndi mpamba usamalireni lero.

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MPs’ absence from Parliament sparks outrage

By Twink Jones Gadama A shocking display of absenteeism was witnessed in Parliament today, as only 51 out of 193 Members of Parliament (MPs) were present during the morning session. This blatant disregard for their duties has sparked widespread outrage among citizens, who are demanding accountability from their elected representatives. The absent MPs, who represent […]

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Vice president Dr. Michael Usi commends Mwanza district council’s reforms

By Twink Jones Gadama Vice President of Malawi, Dr. Michael Usi, is visiting Mwanza District Council today to appreciate the council’s efforts in implementing reforms and leveraging digitalization in their local revenue management information system. As the Minister of Governance and Service Delivery, Dr. Usi aims to assess the effectiveness of the council’s integrated health […]

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Labour minister orders immediate closure of Hongsheng Packaging Limited

By Twink Jones Gadama In a swift move to protect workers’ rights, Labour Minister Vitumbiko Mumba has ordered the immediate closure of Hongsheng Packaging Limited, located at Njewa in Lilongwe. The decision comes after the company was found to have committed massive violations of labour laws. According to Minister Mumba, the company has seven days […]

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Name shame: Pastor Mboro denied entry into Malawi

By Twink Jones Gadama South African pastor Paseka Motsoeneng, popularly known as Pastor Mboro, has been denied entry into Malawi due to his surname, which is considered obscene in the country’s cultural context. The pastor, who is known for his flamboyant lifestyle and claims of performing miracles, had planned to take his Incredible Happenings Ministry […]

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Cabinet ministers to embark on historic district visits amid SONA controversy

By Twink Jones Gadama In a unprecedented move, cabinet ministers in Malawi will be deployed to districts across the country to familiarize themselves with development projects mentioned in President Lazarus Chakwera’s State of the Nation Address (SONA). This decision comes amid growing controversy surrounding the SONA, with many Malawians expressing anger and disappointment over the […]