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Opinion: Malawi Must Wake Up — We Change Leaders, Not Government

By Suleman Chitera Malawi’s political story reads like a revolving door of leaders — Kamuzu Banda, Bakili Muluzi, Bingu wa Mutharika, Joyce Banda, Peter Mutharika, and now Lazarus Chakwera. Every election cycle brings fresh promises, fiery campaigns, and hopeful chants of “this time, things will change.” Read moreMalawi Freedom Network advice President Banda to fight […]

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Opinion: Malawi Must Wake Up — We Change Leaders, Not Government

By Suleman Chitera For decades, Malawi has witnessed the rise and fall of leaders and political parties — from Kamuzu Banda’s autocratic era, to Bakili Muluzi’s dawn of multiparty democracy, Bingu wa Mutharika’s ambitious projects, Joyce Banda’s short-lived leadership, Peter Mutharika’s second DPP era, and now Lazarus Chakwera’s Tonse Alliance government. Read moreBiography Of Zuneth […]

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Kabambe presents certificates to UTM candidates in the North ahead of September Polls

By Burnett Munthali UTM president Dalitso Kabambe on Friday led a key party event at Springs Park in Mzuzu, where he presented certificates to parliamentary and local government election candidates for the Northern Region ahead of the September tripartite polls. Read moreBiography Of Zuneth SattarThe ceremony attracted senior UTM officials and party supporters, marking an […]

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Kabambe Eyes Big Parliamentary Win for UTM in September Polls

UTM Party leader Dalitso Kabambe has declared that his party is poised for a major victory in the upcoming September 16 general elections, predicting a strong showing in the National Assembly. Speaking in Mzuzu during a certificate presentation ceremony for parliamentary and councilor candidates from the northern region, Kabambe said UTM’s internal research gives them […]

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Malawi High Court declares defamation law unconstitutional, sparks calls to review free speech restrictions

By Burnett Munthali The High Court of Malawi, sitting as a Constitutional Court, has declared Section 200 of the Penal Code unconstitutional. Read moreBiography Of Zuneth SattarThis section, which criminalised defamation, was struck down in a landmark ruling delivered on Wednesday. The decision has ignited widespread calls for a comprehensive review of laws that limit […]

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Residents in Despair as Killings Continue Unabated in Lilongwe’s Area 25

“We’ve got leads and we’re on top of it,” say police By Malawi Freedom Network Read moreMalawi Freedom Network advice President Banda to fight corruptionA growing wave of brutal killings in Lilongwe’s Area 25 has left residents gripped with fear, with at least five lives lost and several others injured since May 2025. The violence, […]

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NPC certifies Adil James Chilungo’s manifesto, aligns with national development agenda

By Jones Gadama Independent presidential candidate Adil James Chilungo has received a significant endorsement for his 2025 manifesto, with the National Planning Commission (NPC) certifying that it aligns with Malawi’s national development agenda. Read moreBiography Of Zuneth SattarThis development comes barely a week after the Malawi Institute for Policy Analysis and Research (MIPAR) praised Chilungo’s […]

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Ngoni Culture Takes Center Stage at Umuthetho Festival

By Martha Phiri Mzimba, Malawi: The 2025 Umuthetho Festival at Hora Mountain is just around the corner, scheduled for August 6-9. Charles Zimba, Chairperson of the Resource Mobilization Committee for Mzimba District, shared exciting updates on the preparations. Read moreMalawi Freedom Network advice President Banda to fight corruptionThis year’s festival aims to raise K300 million, […]