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State Broadcaster or State Propaganda? The MBC’s defiance exposes Malawi’s media capture

By Burnett Munthali The Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) has once again shown its true colours as a taxpayer-funded institution that serves the ruling elite rather than the Malawian people. Director General George Kasakula’s brazen dismissal of calls for balanced coverage from respected media watchdogs is not only arrogant but deeply insulting to the principles of […]

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Tonse Alliance under fire: Reading between the lines on Michael Usi’s criticisms

By Burnett Munthali | Malawi Freedom Network Recent media narratives suggest that Vice President Dr. Michael Usi’s public criticisms of the Tonse Alliance government are driven by political frustration over personal ambitions. Political analyst Chimwemwe Tsitsi, attributes Usi’s criticisms to personal disappointment over being excluded from the running mate position in the 2025 elections; however, […]

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Jumbe calls opposition parties to rethink their strategy before elections

By Vincent Gunde A voice of the voiceless citizen of Malawi Comrade Alhhaji Imraan Jumbe, has called on opposition party leaders to rethink of their strategy before the 16th September, 2025 general elections so that the future of the country can well be defined. Comrade Jumbe says as Malawi approaches the 16th September, 2025 elections, […]

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Dowa Council appreciates support from TNM Mpamba services

By Vincent Gunde The Dowa District Council has expressed its deep appreciation for services which are being rendered by TNM MPAMBA Limited to Climate Smart participants and Social Cash Transfer Program(SCTP) beneficiaries in the district. The Council’s Director of Planning and Development Mercy Mpakule, said it is not the first time to work with the […]

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Sidelined but not silenced: VP Michael Usi, leadership, and coalition politics in Malawi

By Burnett Munthali President Lazarus Chakwera has assigned Minister of Trade and his presidential running mate, Vitumbiko Mumba, to lead Malawi’s delegation to the 45th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit in Madagascar. The decision has raised eyebrows because Vice President Dr. Michael Usi, who constitutionally holds the country’s second-highest office, has been noticeably sidelined […]

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Zambia 2026: Emotions, politics, and the battle for public trust

By Burnett Munthali | Malawi Freedom Network Zambian politics is entering a highly charged phase as the 2026 elections approach. Public discourse, particularly on social media and televised debates, reflects a complex mix of passion, frustration, and high expectations among citizens. The discussion above illustrates how emotional investment in political figures like Hakainde Hichilema (HH) […]

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“If they kill me, will they eat me?” – VP Michael Usi confronts threats during whistle stop tour

By Burnett Munthali | Malawi Freedom Network Vice President Dr Michael Usi delivered a fiery and fearless message during a whistle stop tour. Addressing a charged crowd, he asked, “If they kill me, will they eat me?” The crowd responded in unison, “No!” One person among them exclaimed, “You want to kill Michael Usi? What […]