By Suleman Chitera Arthur Peter Mutharika is being credited by his supporters with steering Malawi’s economy back from the brink, following a turbulent period under the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) administration led by Lazarus Chakwera. According to proponents of the current leadership, the previous administration presided over an economy weighed down by high inflation, commodity […]
By Mabvuto Kalawa, Correspondent Malawi Freedom Network As Catholic faithfuls gathered for Ash Wednesday prayers at Nathenje, Assistant Priest Father Francis Damaseke urged all Christians to pray hard during the Lent period. “Lent is a time to reflect on our Christian values, to suffer with Jesus Christ, and to be close to God,” he said. […]
By Suleman Chitera Today, we join thousands across Malawi and beyond in celebrating the birthday of Major Prophet Shepherd Bushiri — a spiritual leader, philanthropist, and visionary whose influence continues to shape lives and communities. As he marks another year, we do not only celebrate his life, but the enduring impact of his ministry. Through […]
By Suleman Chitera The debate over the newly constructed Lilongwe Bridge has reignited the familiar political tug-of-war between the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the Malawi Congress Party (MCP). Supporters of the DPP argue that it was during the tenure of president Arthur Peter Mutharika (APM) in 2017 that the concept and groundwork for the […]
By Staff Reporter RUMPHI — UTM shadow Member of Parliament for Rumphi Central, Mathews Ntumbuka, has sharply criticised Second Vice President Chakufwa Chihana over what he describes as “shocking neglect” of the main access road serving Rumphi District. In a strongly worded statement, Ntumbuka accused the Second Vice President of failing to intervene as a […]
By Suleman Chitera Political activist Bon Kalindo has underscored the need for Malawi’s anti-corruption fight to be firmly grounded in credible and verifiable evidence, warning against reckless accusations that risk undermining justice. “We are not saying people should stop condemning corruption. In fact, corruption is a serious vice that continues to undermine development in this […]
Wolemba: Comrade Jumbe Pali mawu achichewa akuti: “Yangeyange adaphetsa kangaude.” Mawu amenewa amatikumbutsa kuti nthawi zina zochita mwachangu komanso mopanikizika zimatha kubweretsa zotsatira zosayembekezeka. Momwemonso, pali chenjezo lina lakuti: “Woumitsa nkhosi akazuzulidwa kwambiri amasweka popanda chonchinjiriza.” Lero Malawi ili pa nthawi yofunika kwambiri yomwe ikufuna nzeru, kukhwima, ndi kuganiza mozama pa ndale, osati mikangano yopangidwa […]
By Suleman Chitera Communities in Dowa District have received a major boost in their fight against water scarcity after Malawi Relief Funds UK Organization drilled 12 boreholes across the district to improve access to safe and clean water. The latest borehole was officially handed over today to communities under Senior Group Mponela during a ceremony […]
By Vincent Gunde Minister of Information Shadric Namalomba has been quoted in the media having said that the tragic death of the former Vice President Dr. Saulosi Klaus Chilima and eight others, is very painful joining millions of Malawians that have questions without answers on his death. Namalomba said it is the wish of the […]
By Vincent Gunde Social commentator Onjezani Kenani, has expressed his grave concern over the money Malawi politicians are playing with to buy a suspiciously overpriced Amaryllis Hotel in Blantyre reminding them that the money is for the Public Service Pension Trust Fund (PSPTF). Kenani said the money is a stand-alone defined Contributory Pension Fund for […]
