Month: May 2022

By Burnett Munthali The opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has accused the ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP) of orchestrating violence during demonstrations that took place yesterday in Lilongwe. The protests, which drew a large crowd at Lilongwe Community Ground, descended into chaos as two vehicles were set ablaze by unidentified assailants. Organizers of the demonstrations […]

By Burnett Munthali What began as a political demonstration in Lilongwe has quickly descended into violence and destruction, leaving many residents fearful and uncertain about what lies ahead. The protests, initially aimed at demanding the resignation of Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja and Chief Elections Officer Andrew Mpesi, have escalated beyond peaceful […]

By Burnett Munthali There is something profoundly disturbing about a society where state security officers reach for teargas before they extend a hand to protect. In the heart of Lilongwe, as demonstrators gathered to exercise their constitutional rights, chaos erupted—not because of uncontrolled violence, but because of deliberate state response rooted in fear, force, and […]

By Burnett Munthali A chilling message broke out across social media platforms on June 26, alleging the death of one of Sylvester Namiwa’s associates due to severe beatings. The post pleaded for divine intervention and promised more details, insisting the truth would only be found through their platform. “If this is true,” one user warned, […]

By Suleman Chitera, Lilongwe, Malawi Tensions flared in Malawi’s capital on Thursday as the opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) accused the ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP) of orchestrating violent attacks against peaceful demonstrators during a protest held at Lilongwe Community Ground. The demonstration, organized to demand the resignation of Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Chairperson Annabel […]