Dec12025 by By Suleman ChiteraNo Comments

Private Sector Pumps K1.5 Billion Into Hunger Response Efforts

By Suleman ChiteraMinister of Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralization, Joseph Mwanamvekha, has disclosed that Malawi’s private sector has so far contributed at least K1.5 billion towards the national hunger response plan.Mwanamvekha revealed this at Capital Hill on Monday where he received a K125 million donation from Nyasa Tobacco. He said the mobilisation of resources for food interventions continues to receive overwhelming support both locally and internationally, raising confidence that government will meet the financial requirements for the response plan.“This positive response demonstrates the spirit of unity and shared responsibility in addressing the hunger situation affecting thousands of households across the country,” said Mwanamvekha.Nyasa Tobacco chairm...

Nov302025 by By Suleman ChiteraNo Comments

Malawi Cabinet Retreat Officially Opens in Mangochi

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By Burnett MunthaliThe official opening of Malawi’s Cabinet Retreat took place on Saturday at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge in Mangochi, marking the start of an intensive session aimed at shaping the nation’s development agenda.Government ministers, senior officials, and development partners attended the event, which provided a platform to discuss strategies for economic growth, governance reforms, and sustainable development.The retreat was inaugurated with speeches emphasizing the importance of unity, accountability, and strategic planning in achieving the goals set under Malawi’s long-term development frameworks, including MW2063.Vice President Dr. Jane Ansah officially opened the session, calling on Cabinet members to demonstrate visionary leadership and take bold, peop...

DPP must act decisively to vacate unwarranted injunctions and restore rule of law

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By Jones GadamaThe recent injunction granted to former President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera, preventing police from searching his Area 11 residence in Lilongwe over allegations of missing dogs reportedly stolen from State House, represents a troubling precedent that risks undermining the equitable application of law in Malawi.This development calls for urgent and decisive intervention from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) or the Attorney General to challenge and seek the vacation of this injunction, ensuring that no individual, regardless of stature, is placed above the law. The integrity of our justice system and the principle of equality before the law depend on such assertive actions.The police have been conducting searches in various households across the country as part...

Nov272025 by By Suleman ChiteraNo Comments

“How Chakwera’s Palestine Policy Echoed in Malawi — and Why Some Activists Celebrated His Defeat”

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By Suleman ChiteraWhen the Malawi Electoral Commission declared Peter Mutharika winner of the 16 September presidential election, the reaction within Malawi’s pro-Palestine circles was immediate, emotional, and unusually loud.While no official statements emerged from Gaza or the West Bank, local activists who advocate for the Palestinian cause interpreted Chakwera’s defeat as a symbolic victory — a response to what they describe as his “political indifference” to the suffering of civilians in the Israel–Palestine war.A Foreign Policy That Left Scars at HomeThroughout his tenure, former president Lazarus Chakwera walked a delicate diplomatic path during the escalating conflict in Gaza. Malawi’s votes and positions at international forums were criticized by pro-Palestine grou...

Breaking: Police Swarm Former President Chakwera’s Lilongwe Residence Amid Questions

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By Burnett MunthaliFormer President Lazarus Chakwera’s residence in Lilongwe has been reportedly visited multiple times by officers from the Malawi Police Service (MPS), sparking concern among political circles.A senior Malawi Congress Party (MCP) official told reporters that the officers arrived in three vehicles yesterday, but did not present any official documentation.“The police came three times yesterday in Cruiser vehicles, and again today without proper authorization,” said the source, expressing frustration over the unusual visits.He added, “That is not how you approach a former President. You inform the person and bring documentation. If it is about a court matter, we should be notified. This is unacceptable.”The purpose of the police visits remains unclear, ra...

PAC Endorses Fostino Maele as Malawi’s New Director of Public Prosecutions

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By Burnett MunthaliParliament’s Public Appointments Committee (PAC) has approved Fostino Maele as Malawi’s new Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).The confirmation follows a vetting process led by PAC Chairperson Felix Njawala, who said the committee’s primary focus was restoring public confidence in the country’s prosecution system.Njawala noted that the approval comes at a time when Malawians have raised concerns over persistent delays in high-profile prosecutions.He added that the vetting process also assessed Maele’s approach toward addressing cases that have been discontinued without clear justification.Njawala emphasized that the credibility of the criminal justice system relies heavily on the DPP’s ability to act independently, transparently and in the public i...

Nov262025 by By Suleman ChiteraNo Comments

NBM plc honours 6 Innovation Jam winners

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By Suleman ChiteraNational Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has awarded six outstanding innovators for their impactful solutions at the 2025 ICT Association of Malawi (ICTAM) Innovation Jam Awards held in Mangochi at the weekend.Staff Nyoni emerged the overall winner under Imagine Tech category with an assistive learning platform called ‘The Blind Classroom’ designed for visually impaired learners, a solution he says is already transforming learning outcomes.Nyoni said his innovation emerged from witnessing first-hand the academic struggles faced by visually impaired learners.Chirwa (left) gives nyoni a chequeHe thanked NBM plc for believing in the project which walked away with K2.5 million and a fully funded incubation programme sponsored by the Bank.“Sometimes an idea al...

EDF urges private sector to prioritize infrastructure development

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By Brighton TchongweThe Board Chairperson of the Export Development Fund (EDF), Dr. Ted Nankhumwa, says singled out inadequate infrastructure as a major barrier to trade competitiveness and export growth, including for Malawi.Speaking at the official opening of a three-day workshop on public-private partnerships (PPP) in Lilongwe, Nankhumwa said that the workshop offers a vital platform to build capacity, deepen knowledge, and share best practices that will shape the future of infrastructure development and financing in Malawi and the wider region.He explained that infrastructure such as roads, energy systems, water supply, and ICT networks forms the backbone of economic transformation which is essential for businesses to thrive, products to reach markets, and for investors to ...

Nov252025 by By Suleman ChiteraNo Comments

Speaker Suleman Outlines Vision in First Engagement With Parliament Management

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By Suleman ChiteraSpeaker of Parliament, Right Honourable Sameer Suleman, MP, on Monday morning held his first official engagement with the Parliament Secretariat’s management team, outlining a transformative vision aimed at strengthening the effectiveness and relevance of the legislative arm of government.During the meeting, the Speaker emphasised his commitment to making Parliament “relevant, responsive and responsible,” noting that this could only be achieved through unity of purpose within the institution.“My vision is to make Parliament relevant, responsive and responsible. I know this can only be achieved if we are to read from the same book, same chapter, same page and same paragraph,” he said.Focus on Impact, Not NumbersSpeaker Suleman stressed that his le...

Nov242025 by By Suleman ChiteraNo Comments

Calls Mount for Full Audit as Critics Accuse Former President Chakwera of Mismanaging Billions”

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Who Is Behind Lowe’s K30 Billion Scandal? AIP Funds Shared At Barkaat ButcheryBy Suleman ChiteraA storm of public outrage is brewing as critics intensify calls for a full forensic audit into the financial decisions made during former President Lazarus Chakwera’s administration. Civil society groups, political commentators and social media activists are demanding answers on how billions of kwacha were spent within unusually short periods, accusing the former leader of leaving Malawi in deep economic distress.Nation newspaper reports K17 trillion stolen, a worrisome newsAccording to allegations circulating among concerned citizens, Chakwera is said to have spent K67 billion in just six months, followed by another K3 trillion within a four-month period. These figures—yet to b...