By Suleman Chitera Lilongwe, Malawi – Citizens are reporting noticeable improvements in Malawi’s economy and living standards under President Arthur Peter Mutharika, compared to the tenure of Lazarus Chakwera and the Malawi Congress Party (MCP). During Chakwera’s administration, many families faced food shortages, with staple commodities such as maize often difficult to access. Observers say […]
By Suleman Chitera Many Malawians are calling on the Minister of Gender, Children, and Social Welfare, Mary Navicha, to intensify public awareness campaigns and education for girls and women regarding behavior, dressing, and personal safety. Citizens argue that a holistic approach is needed to reduce incidents of sexual exploitation, harassment, and other forms of gender-based […]
By Suleman Chitera Anthu ambiri m’dziko la Malawi apempha nduna ya za Gender, Ana ndi Chitetezo cha Anthu, Mary Navicha, kuti awonjezere mphamvu pa kulangiza atsikana ndi azimayi komanso kulimbikitsa maphunziro a chikhalidwe kwa anthu onse, pofuna kuthana ndi milandu ya kugwiririra yomwe ikuwonjezeka. Ena mwa anthuwo akuti pali kufunika koti atsikana azilimbikitsidwa kupewa kupempha […]
By Suleman Chitera The Malawi Government has indicated that it is actively exploring the introduction of castration as a form of punishment for men convicted of rape, a proposal that has ignited widespread public and legal debate across the country. Minister of Gender, Community Development and Social Welfare, Mary Navicha, told Parliament on Monday that […]
By Suleman Chitera In an era where political noise often overshadows substance, Simplex Chithyola Banda is steadily carving out a different path—one defined not by loud ambition, but by measured clarity and disciplined restraint. Appearing on Cruise 5 on Zodiak Broadcasting Station, in a continuation of his conversation with Joab Chakhaza, the Leader of Opposition […]
By Suleman Chitera A prominent Islamic scholar in Malawi, Sheikh Hussein Ubin, has praised the leadership of the Muslim Association of Malawi (MAM) for their commitment to upholding the rule of law following a recent court directive regarding the organization’s elections. In February this year, the High Court nullified MAM’s previous elections, which had been […]
By Staff Reporter The Directorate of Road Traffic and Safety Services (DRTSS) has taken a significant step toward improving access to public services for Malawians living abroad by launching a pilot phase of the Mobile Malawi Traffic Information System (MalTIS) at Malawi’s Consulate in Sandton, South Africa. The initiative is designed to bring essential road […]
By Vincent Gunde The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, says registration of land requires coordinated efforts by all stakeholders for all to feel ” My land my wealth- Malo anga chuma changa. The Ministry is continuing to implement land related reforms through the operationalization of the 2016 land laws, their 2022 amendments and […]
By Vincent Gunde Veteran journalist speaking on a strict condition of anonymity, has called on activists and journalists who fought courageously for change of government from MCP to DPP not to lose heart, saying President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika would not be happy to see them suffering. The journalist who once worked for the Daily […]
By Staff Reporter The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has failed to proceed with its scheduled engagement with former Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Colleen Zamba, in connection with the ongoing inquiry into the controversial acquisition of the Amaryllis Hotel by the Public Service Pension Trust Fund (PSPTF). PAC Chairperson Steve Malondela confirmed […]
