By Suleman Chitera A special parliamentary committee tasked with investigating the tragic Malawi Defence Force aircraft crash that claimed the life of former Vice-President Saulos Klaus Chilima and eight others has elected Walter Nyamilandu as its chairperson. The military aircraft went down on June 10, 2024, at Nthungwa in the Chikangawa Forest, in an incident […]
By Staff Reporter Reports emerging from geopolitical circles suggest that Russia has urged North Korea to urgently deploy military personnel to Iran, a move that, if confirmed, could significantly intensify an already volatile regional situation. According to the claims, the request underscores growing military cooperation among the three nations at a time when tensions in […]
By Suleman Chitera A storm is brewing over a controversial US$105,650 (about K183 million) consultancy contract at the Electricity Generation Company of Malawi (EGENCO), with the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiative (CDEDI) accusing authorities of presiding over what appears to be a “ghost contract” and a shocking collapse of accountability systems. In a […]
By Suleman Chitera Malawi’s economic trajectory has become a subject of renewed political and policy debate, with supporters of Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamveka crediting him with stabilizing and reviving what they describe as a “sick, bedridden economy” inherited from the administration of former president Lazarus Chakwera under the Malawi Congress Party (MCP). A Troubled Economic […]
By Staff Reporter A Malawian activist, Suleman Chitera, has delivered a scathing and uncompromising message to the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC), accusing the civil society grouping of deliberately undermining national progress despite what he describes as clear signs of economic recovery and stable governance. In a strongly worded statement, Chitera argued that HRDC has […]
By Suleman Chitera Tehran says the United Arab Emirates is actively participating in the US-Israeli war on Iran and could face widespread retaliation if a ground invasion is launched, two senior Iranian sources told Middle East Eye. Officials said Emirati facilities have been used to support operations against Iran, alongside intelligence and targeting support tied […]
By Burnett Munthali In a powerful sermon, Vice President Jane Ansah emphasized the need for moral revival and unity in Malawi, speaking at the 16th anniversary celebrations of the Pentecostal International Church of Christ (PICC) in Lilongwe. Addressing the congregation, she praised Pastor Esau Banda’s faithfulness and commitment, highlighting his achievement of writing 125 books. […]
By Suleman Chitera Iran’s President, Ebrahim Raisi, has issued a strong warning to Gulf countries, urging them not to allow their territories to be used for actions against Iran as tensions continue to escalate across the Middle East. The statement comes at a time of heightened regional instability, with ongoing military confrontations involving Iran, the […]
By Burnett Munthali Vice President Dr. Jane Ansah arrived at the Pentecostal International Church of Christ (PICC) at exactly 09:30, amidst jubilant celebrations, with attendees erupting in ululation and cheers as she took her place among the congregation. The atmosphere was electric, with the Vice President’s presence injecting a sense of excitement and reverence into […]
By Burnett Munthali Malawi’s Vice President, Dr. Jane Mayemu Ansah, has called for a comprehensive approach to advancing women’s rights across Africa, emphasizing that achieving gender equality requires more than just legal frameworks. Represented by her daughter, Janet Ansah, at the 60th birthday anniversary of renowned human rights advocate, Joy Ezeilo, in Enugu, Ansah stressed […]
