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By Jones Gadama In the annals of Malawian history, the words of former President Bakili Muluzi resonate with a haunting clarity: the tendency of Malawians to forget their past atrocities is a perilous trait. This observation is particularly poignant in the context of the current political landscape, where President Lazarus Chakwera, despite having inflicted significant […]
By Jones Gadama The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) finds itself at a critical juncture. As the party engages in discussions with potential alliance partners, the question of leadership looms large. At the forefront of this conversation is Arthur Peter Mutharika, the former president and a figure whose political acumen and experience could prove pivotal in […]
By Allan Ngumuya Malawi is in crisis. What was once a land brimming with promise and pride has decayed into a nation crippled by tribalism, moral compromise, political plunder, and institutional failure. The Central Region—formerly a pillar of national unity and wisdom—has tragically descended into tribal allegiance, where ethnic identity now trumps reason and merit. […]
By Burnett Munthali A quiet unease has settled over the usually vibrant border crossing between Tanzania and Malawi, as the fallout from a simmering trade dispute begins to take tangible form. From the stroke of midnight, Tanzanian authorities enforced a total ban on the entry of all agricultural imports from Malawi and South Africa. This […]
By Jones Gadama The Comesa Competition Commission (CCC) has issued a warning to the public to exercise caution when buying a Mercedes-Benz Model GLE (167) following a recall in South Africa due to a high voltage issue on its starter alternator processor load. The recall was announced by the National Consumer Commission of South Africa […]
By Jones Gadama The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has appointed Maggie Chombo as the Head Coach of the Malawi U20 Women’s National Team ahead of the 2026 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifiers. Chombo, a former Scorchers captain, returns to the helm of the team she previously led in 2021 during the 2022 FIFA World […]
By Jones Gadama The Ministry of Health has intensified its efforts to contain the Mpox virus, with measures including enhanced screening, training health workers to recognize symptoms, and isolating suspected and confirmed cases. According to Penjani Chunda, Chief Preventative Health Officer for Zomba, these measures aim to prevent the spread of the disease and protect […]
By Jones Gadama The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has taken a significant step towards improving its service delivery by partnering with the Department of E-Government to digitalise diplomatic protocol services. The partnership aims to bring efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery, aligning with Malawi’s vision for a more digitalised and technologically advanced public service. During […]
By Jones Gadama Malawi has generated $12.4 million in the first two weeks of the tobacco selling season, with over 5 million kilogrammes of the leaf sold at an average price of $2.29 per kilogram. According to Telephorus Chigwenembe, Public Relations Officer for the Tobacco Commission, the market has seen steady activity, with encouraging sales […]
By Jones Gadama The producer for the upcoming film “Welcome to Maula” has spoken out on the recent arrest of one of its cast members, Tumpe ‘Phwedo’ Mtaya. Mtaya is currently in police custody on allegations of defiling a 15-year-old girl. Kendall Kamwendo, the film’s producer, emphasized the importance of allowing due process to take […]
