By Comrade Jumbe Abale ndi Alongo, Tawona ndi maso athu, ndipo tamva ndi makutu athu. Chipani cha Malawi Congress Party chatilephera ndipo chalephera dziko lathu. Zonse zomwe amalonjeza asanalowe m’boma zinali zogwira mtima ngati maloto okoma, koma tawonani lero zonse zija zasanduka kukhala maloto owopysa ndi malawi enieni amoto monga mwadzina lake la dziko lino. […]
By Burnett Munthali The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has issued a strong rebuttal against widely circulating social media rumours alleging the resignation of its Chairperson, Justice Annabel Mtalimanja. In an official statement released by the Commission’s Director of Media and Public Relations, Sangwani Mwafulirwa, MEC categorically dismissed the claims, calling them “completely false” and urging […]
By Burnett Munthali The Youth and Society (YAS) organisation has announced that it will host a landmark Presidential Youth Debate on August 10, 2025, in Lilongwe. The event aims to bring together presidential candidates on one stage to engage directly with the youth of Malawi on issues that affect them most. The debate is expected […]
By Burnett Munthali It is true that opposition stakeholders initially agreed to the procurement of advanced electoral technology for the 2025 elections. However, just like when buying something online, it is wise to first examine reviews—both positive and negative—before making a final decision. Consensus, while important, is not a license for blind trust. Sometimes, it […]
By Mabvuto Kalawa – Malawi Freedom Network correspondent Along the busy M1 Road near Nathenje, a group of women were recently seen scrambling to collect maize grains that had fallen from a moving truck. This scene, captured during Malawi’s maize harvesting period, paints a grim picture of the deepening hunger crisis in the country. Rather […]
By Burnett Munthali Chairperson for the Dynamic Leaders and Gatekeepers Forum (DLGF), Reverend Zacc Kawalala, has called for national unity as a crucial ingredient in Malawi’s journey toward economic recovery. Speaking ahead of the 8th Annual DLGF Conference, slated for 20 June 2025 at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC), Rev. Kawalala emphasized the need […]
By Burnett Munthali FDH Bank Plc has credited the dedication and hard work of its employees for the institution’s remarkable financial performance in 2024. In the period under review, the bank registered a profit after tax of K74 billion, more than double the K35 billion recorded in the previous year. This impressive growth was achieved […]
Reported by BBC on 2 August 2017 Turnout numbers for Venezuela’s controversial vote on Sunday were allegedly tampered with, according to the company that provided the voting system. Venezuela’s electoral authorities had claimed that more than eight million people — 41.5% of the electorate — voted for a new constituent assembly. However, Antonio Mugica, the […]
By Burnett Munthali Odya Zake Alibe Mlandu led by Michael Usi, is now officially recognized as a registered political party in Malawi. This development means that the party is no longer operating illegally, as it has been formally entered into the national political party register. The party’s Secretary General, Happy Kondowe, confirmed the news today […]
By Vincent Gunde Oxfam, a prominent international organization, reports that Malawi’s economy is highly reliant on agriculture, with more than 80 percent of the population depending on it for their livelihood. Additionally, 71 percent of Malawians live below the poverty line, surviving on just $2.15 per day. Oxfam will implement the Improving Communities’ Livelihoods Resilience […]
