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Zambia’s mourning in limbo: What lies ahead for the grief, politics, and legal wrangle over Edgar Lungu’s burial

By Burnett Munthali The death of former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu was expected to unite Zambia in solemn tribute, but instead, it has opened a chasm between collective mourning and political-legal confrontation. As the nation grapples with the reality of his passing, the High Court in South Africa has intervened with a dramatic halt to […]

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CFCE Stages Nationwide Protests Demanding MEC Leadership Resignation

By Suleman Chitera, Lilongwe, Malawi “There are nine ways to kill a cat,” said Sylvester Namiwa, Executive Director of the Citizens for Credible Elections (CFCE), as he defended his organization’s decision to hold nationwide demonstrations on Thursday, aimed at pressuring top officials of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) to resign. Speaking at a press briefing […]

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Kalindo advises opposition politicians joining MCP alliance forget about votes

By Vincent Gunde Political activist Bon Kalindo, has advised opposition politicians joining MCP alliance to forget about votes from the people claiming that Malawians are all aware that some other opposition leaders and MPs have pocketed money from MCP to destabilize opposition alliance. Kalindo said it is sad that in the DPP itself, there are […]

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NESA Kuyika Chiyembekezo kwa Ana Osowa Thandizo la Sukulu ku Malawi

Wolemba: Burnett Munthali Pali chiyembekezo chatsopano kwa ana ambiri omwe akuvutika kusamalira zofunikira za sukulu monga unifolomu, ndalama ya fizi, komanso zipangizo zophunzilira. Bungwe la Needy Students Aid (NESA), lomwe layambitsidwa ku Blantyre pa 26 July, 2025, likufuna kuthandiza ophunzira osowa kuti asamangodalira mwayi wa mwamwayi komanso m’tsogolo m’dziko lino. Bungweli layambitsidwa ndi mMalawi amene […]

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Water Infrastructure Sabotage: Two Chikwawa Youths Nabbed for Vandalizing Water Meters

By Burnett Munthali Police in Chikwawa have arrested two young men in connection with the alleged vandalism and theft of water meters belonging to the Southern Region Water Board. The suspects, identified as Flyton Ganizani, aged 19, and Mphatso Seleman, aged 18, are currently being held in police custody. According to the Deputy Public Relations […]

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NGORA Urges Nsanje NGOs to Align With Malawi 2063 for Greater Community Impact

By Burnett Munthali The Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) Regulatory Authority (NGORA) has urged NGOs operating in Nsanje to ensure that the funds they receive directly benefit the common man. Washington Kufakuwawa, NGORA’s Monitoring and Analysis Officer based in Nsanje, made the call during an engagement with local NGOs. He emphasized that NGOs have a duty to […]

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DPP Backs Nationwide Protests for Electoral Reforms and MEC Leadership Resignation

By Burnett Munthali The opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has thrown its full support behind the planned peaceful demonstrations organized by the pressure group Citizens for Credible Elections in Malawi. These demonstrations, scheduled to take place tomorrow, will be held across key cities including Lilongwe, Blantyre, Mzuzu, and Mangochi. The primary aim of the protests […]

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National Bank of Malawi Plc Posts Record K100 Billion Profit, Shareholders Call for Improved Mo626 Services

By Burnett Munthali National Bank of Malawi Plc has reported a remarkable profit after tax of K100 billion for the year 2024. This represents a significant increase compared to the K72 billion profit the bank made in 2023. The announcement was made during a stakeholders’ engagement meeting held in Blantyre today. Speaking at the event, […]