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Tanzanian Rights Group Rejects Commonwealth Proposal for Chakwera to Mediate Political Crisis

By Suleman Chitera A major human rights organization in Tanzania, Sauti ya Watanzania, has strongly rejected a proposal by the Commonwealth to appoint former Malawian president Dr. Lazarus Chakwera as mediator in the country’s escalating political standoff. In a statement released this week, the group said Tanzanians “do not have confidence” in Dr. Chakwera, arguing […]

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NBM plc commits K20.5 million to LCC activities

By Suleman Chitera National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has committed K20.5 million to the Lilongwe City Council (LCC) to support the on-going sanitation efforts, and the orientation of newly elected councillors. From the donation, K15 million is for sanitation and maintenance of the tools, while K5.5 million goes to the councillors’ orientation programme scheduled […]

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UGI donates K3 million food supplies to visually impaired learners

By Suleman Chitera United General Insurance (UGI) has donated food supplies valued at K3 million to St Maria Goretti Resource Centre for visually impaired children in Nkhata Bay, to help the institution sustain its feeding programme. The donation, made in partnership with Sprodeta on Monday, is intended to benefit the learners since they do not […]

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Chihana Warns Farmers Against Hoarding Maize Amid Rising Food Insecurity in Malawi

By Burnett Munthali Vice President Enock Kanzingeni Chihana has issued a stern warning to maize traders and farmers who are currently hoarding the crop, cautioning that such actions could drive up future prices and worsen food insecurity in Malawi. Chihana made the remarks during a meeting with traders, youth representatives, and senior government officials at […]

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Patridge launches EDF’s 2025 MalawiTrade Report

By Brighton Tchongwe The Minister of Industrialization, Business, Trade and Tourism, Dr. George Patridge, has launched the inaugural Malawi Trade Report 2025, highlighting key challenges in the country’s trade dynamics, including a 7 percent drop in exports for 2024. The report serves as an evidence-based roadmap to guide Malawi through global economic turbulence towards a […]

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Kunkuyu Demands Immediate Suspension of Dr. Bobe’s Burial to Protect Integrity of Investigation

By Burnett Munthali Hon. Moses Kunkuyu, MP, has called on the government to immediately suspend the burial of Dr. Victoria Bobe until all investigations surrounding her death are fully completed. He raised the concern in Parliament, warning that proceeding with the burial tomorrow may jeopardize key forensic processes needed to uncover the truth behind her […]

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Minister Msaka Warns Schools Against Illegal Extra Fees on World Children’s Day

By Burnett Munthali The Minister of Education, Science and Technology, Bright Msaka (SC), has issued a stern warning to school authorities who continue to demand extra payments from learners despite government policy on free primary education. He expressed his disappointment on Tuesday at Mpondamwala Primary School in the area of Traditional Authority Khongoni in Lilongwe […]

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Bushiri prays for Ngwira to bring innovational skills

By Vincent Gunde Leader of Enlightened Christian Gathering Church (ECG) Prophet Shephered Bushiri, has prayed to the Lord to grant newly appointed Chief Executive Officer for the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Institute (SMEDI) Kondwani Kachamba Ngwira wisdom, excellence, and divine insight for his leadership at SMEDI to bring innovation, stability and progress to the […]