By Kumaliwopa Mawa Namuleri Farms Raid Exposes a Regime at War with Productivity The attempted raid on Namuleri Farms in Kasungu South is not an isolated law-enforcement action. It is a clear, calculated, and dangerous abuse of state power, exposing a ruling elite that has abandoned governance and embraced persecution as policy. Read moreMalawi Freedom […]
By Suleman Chitera The Senior Resident Magistrate’s Court in Lilongwe has temporarily blocked the State from executing a search warrant at Namuleri Farms Limited in Kasungu, owned by Leader of Opposition and former Finance Minister Simplex Chithyola Banda. The decision effectively freezes any search or seizure at the farm until the court determines a legal […]
By Suleman Chitera The First Meeting of the 52nd Session of Parliament concluded on Friday, 5th December 2025, after five weeks of intense deliberations. While the sitting had its share of highs and lows, one figure rose unmistakably to the centre of national attention—Kasungu South MP and new Leader of the Opposition, Simplex Chithyola Banda. […]
By Suleman Chitera Simplex Chithyola Banda accuses Police of Torture and Human Rights Groups of Silence, as Speaker Blocks Debate in Parliament Lilongwe, Malawi – The Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Simplex Chithyola Banda, has strongly criticized what he calls unlawful and politically motivated arrests of individuals accused of involvement in violent demonstrations that took […]
Minster of Finance and Economic Affairs, Simplex Chithyola Banda, has announced a groundbreaking initiative to stabilize price and ensuring affordability for consumers. He was speaking in Parliament on Friday when he presented the 2025/2026 national budget.He said government is developing a comprehensive price stabilization policy in collaboration with private sector players and consumer protection bodies. […]
By Draxon Maloya This year’s 2nd Pre-Budget Consultation meeting for the 2025/26 fiscal year, held in Mzuzu, brought together various stakeholders to discuss national priorities and proposals for the upcoming budget. Read moreMalawi Government Faulted Over Arrests of Coup SuspectsThe meeting aimed to ensure that the budget addresses the needs of all Malawians including the […]
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Simplex Chithyola Banda has described the 2025-2026 Pre-Budget Consultation Meetings as crucial for fostering economic stability and growth, especially when the economy faces significant challenges. He made the remarks on Monday at the opening of the 2025-2026 Pre-Budget Consultation meeting at the Bingu International Convention Centre in Lilongwe. Read […]
Government has said the 2025/2026 budget will utilise revenue from taxes and other revenues and not rely on borrowing from donors to develop the country. Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs Simplex Chithyola said this on Monday during the opening of the first 2025/26 pre-budget consultation meeting in Lilongwe. Read moreMalawi Freedom Network advice President […]
The Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Simplex Chithyola Banda has expressed satisfaction over the Parliamentarians positive nod of the Insurance Act of 2024 which aims to provide regulation of the insurance industry to promote safety and protection of the policy holders. The minister said this on Tuesday during the Parliamentary session in Lilongwe. Read […]
Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Simplex Chithyola Banda, on Thursday, presided over the opening of a high-level meeting organized by the National Statistical Office (NSO) of Malawi in partnership with the United Nations Statistics Division. The meeting focused on advancing the use of citizen-generated data (CGD) for evidence-based policymaking, emphasizing its critical role in […]
