By Burnett Munthali The Public Service Pension Trust Fund (PSPTF) has identified the ongoing foreign exchange shortage in Malawi as a key challenge affecting the timely construction of the K43 billion Cresta Lifestyle Hotel in Blantyre. According to George Jim, the Principal Officer for the Trust Fund, the scarcity of forex has significantly disrupted the […]
By Burnett Munthali Approximately one hour after a group of violent youths set ablaze a vehicle meant to transport public address equipment for protestors in Lilongwe, our correspondent Joseph Mazizi returned to the scene to assess the aftermath. What he discovered was the complete destruction of the vehicle, which had been fully consumed by flames. […]
By Burnett Munthali The Bankers Association of Malawi (BAM) has announced a significant rise in commercial bank lending to the agricultural sector, with credit increasing from K14 billion in 2023 to K44 billion in 2024. This threefold increase in credit injection is being hailed as a strong vote of confidence in the agricultural sector’s potential […]
By Suleman Chitera, Lilongwe, Malawi – June 26, 2025 The quasi-religious governance watchdog, Public Affairs Committee (PAC), has strongly condemned both the Malawi Police Service (MPS) and the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) for their failure to act when panga-wielding thugs violently attacked demonstrators in Lilongwe earlier today. In a hard-hitting statement jointly signed by PAC […]
By Suleman Chitera | Lilongwe, Malawi The Independent Complaints Commission (ICC) has launched an investigation into the role played by the Malawi Police Service during a recent violent incident in which Citizens for Credible Elections (CCE) Executive Director, Sylvester Namiwa, was assaulted by panga-wielding thugs in full view of law enforcement officers. Chief Legal Officer […]
The United Transformation Movement (UTM) has demanded the immediate resignation of the Minister of Homeland Security, Ezekiel Ching’oma, and Inspector General of Police, Merlyn Yolamu, following violent scenes that marred recent anti-Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) demonstrations. Speaking at a press briefing in Lilongwe on Wednesday, UTM leader Dalitso Kabambe condemned the violence that erupted during […]
By Burnett Munthali There are moments in a nation’s history when institutions meant to protect the people shamelessly betray their very purpose. What happened to activist Sylvester Namiwa on Thursday, 26 June 2025, in Lilongwe is not just a tragedy—it is a disgrace of national proportions. In full view of the Malawi Police Service and […]
By Burnett Munthali Tensions escalated further in Lilongwe during ongoing anti-MEC protests as activist Sylvester Namiwa was physically assaulted by unidentified men while security forces stood by without intervening. The shocking incident occurred in full public view, as men in an unregistered Toyota Fortuner vehicle manhandled Namiwa and tore his clothes. Eyewitnesses, including Nation Online […]
By Rick Dzida Truth be told, it is concerning to observe that the current strategy of the Chakwera government involves sending armed individuals to disrupt peaceful demonstrations. Regrettably, Namiwa was today subjected to physical abuse and viciously attacked while being observed by police and military personnel, who appeared to be mere spectators of the disturbing […]
In a chilling scene that has sparked outrage and renewed concerns over the state of law enforcement in Malawi, prominent political activist Sylvester Namiwa was violently assaulted by unknown assailants in full view of both Malawi Police Service (MPS) and Malawi Defence Force (MDF) officers in the heart of Lilongwe. The incident occurred near the […]
