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An analysis of the unprofessional conduct of the Malawi Police Service: A case of wednesday demonstrations

By Burnett Munthali The disturbing presence of armed men wielding panga knives on the streets of Lilongwe today, with the Malawi Police Service (MPS) merely observing from the sidelines, is a stark reminder of the dangerous breakdown in law enforcement in Malawi. The situation, which unfolded during the Wednesday opposition demonstrations, paints a clear picture […]

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PACENET calls out National Registration Bureau’s Defiance of High Court ruling on voter registration

By Burnett Munthali Malawi’s democracy stands at a critical crossroads as the Pan-African Civic Education Network (PACENET) raises the alarm over the National Registration Bureau’s (NRB) failure to implement a crucial High Court ruling. This ruling, delivered on October 25, 2024, in Civil Cause No. 130, mandates that the NRB expand identification methods for voter […]

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Some Voter Registration Workers in Mulanje Complain of Unpaid Wages

By Suleman Chitera Several workers involved in the voter registration process in Mulanje District have expressed frustration over delayed wages, saying they have yet to receive payments promised at the start of their assignments last week. These workers, who requested anonymity, revealed that they were assured of their wages when they began, yet, to date, […]