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Fr. Petro Chepesi marks 28 years of priesthood with gratitude and reflection

By Mabvuto Kalawa, Correspondent – Malawi Freedom Network As the saying goes, “Munda wakula, antchito achepa; Ndilipo Ambuye, munditume,” and indeed, Fr. Petro Chepesi answered the call to serve God. Read moreMalawi Freedom Network advice President Banda to fight corruptionToday, he is celebrating 28 years of priesthood, a journey filled with both successes and challenges. […]

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Pentagon confirms Iranian missile strike on U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar

By Burnett Munthali The Pentagon has confirmed that Iran launched a barrage of missiles targeting a major United States military installation in Qatar last month. Read moreLets Not Forget Why US/British Killed Muammar Gaddafi?One of the missiles successfully struck Al Udeid Air Base, a key hub for U.S. operations in the Middle East. This revelation […]

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CfSC Champions Peace Ahead of Elections in Mangochi

Reported by Suleman Chitera, Mangochi, The Centre for Social Concern (CfSC) has urged political leaders, religious figures, traditional authorities, and key stakeholders in Mangochi to unite in promoting peace and tolerance ahead of Malawi’s General Election scheduled for September 16. Read moreMalawi Freedom Network advice President Banda to fight corruptionThis call was made during a […]

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Kabambe Pledges to Uplift the Poor and Youth, Honours Lucius Banda’s Legacy

Reported by Suleman Chitera, Balaka, UTM President Dalitso Kabambe has pledged to uplift the lives of Malawi’s poor and unemployed youth if his party is elected into power during the September 16 polls. Kabambe made the remarks today in Balaka at a memorial ceremony for the late legendary musician and former parliamentarian Lucius Banda. Read […]

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Political Winds Shift as Doubts Grow Over MCP’s 2025 Electoral Prospects

Reported by Suleman Chitera, Lilongwe, With just over two months before Malawians head to the polls, the ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP) is facing growing skepticism over its chances of securing victory in the upcoming presidential election. Read moreMalawi Government Faulted Over Arrests of Coup SuspectsOnce viewed as the dominant force in Malawian politics, the […]

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Rising Murder Cases Spark Fear, Disrupt Businesses in Lilongwe’s Area 25

Reported by Suleman Chitera, Lilongwe Malawi Lilongwe, July 10, 2025 — A wave of brutal killings in Area 25, Lilongwe, has sparked widespread fear and disrupted the lives and businesses of residents, with many now calling for stronger community protection and more decisive police action. Read moreMalawi Freedom Network advice President Banda to fight corruptionSince […]

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Stuck in the slow lane: Can Malawi Reverse its economic decline before it’s too late?

The World Bank’s latest Malawi Economic Monitor has delivered a sobering assessment of the country’s economic trajectory, revising the 2025 growth outlook downward to just 2.0%. This downgrade represents more than a shift in figures—it reflects a deepening concern about Malawi’s macroeconomic stability and the slow pace of reforms necessary to stimulate meaningful development. Read […]