The Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) says will probe President Lazarus Chakwera on fraud allegations circulating on Social media indicating that State House has been inflating figures for business at Crossroads Hotel. ACB’s Director General, Reyneck Matemba disclosed the development on Monday during a press conference held in Lilongwe. He said the body will soon commence […]
By Aisha Amidu Lilongwe, October 19, Mana: The United Nations Human Rights Council (the Council) is expected to review the 20215-2020 report on human rights during the first week of November this year. This comes as a result of Malawi being elected into the Council. Malawi secured 180 out of the 190 votes in order […]
By Shadreck Chaula Rumphi, October 19, Mana: Uncertified electrical installers in Rumphi have asked Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) to revise permit issuance frequency arguing that applicants wait for long to get a permit. One of the uncertified electrical installer, Lesta Munthali, told Malawi News Agency (MANA) on Monday that Mera’s issuance of new permits […]
The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) has asked Malawi President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera to denounce acts of mob justice as the country is degenerating into a lawless state. CDEDI Executive Director, Sylvester Namiwa made the comment in statement issued on Monday following the brutal killing of an elderly woman in Dedza district […]
By Elijah Phompho, MEC stringer One of the ruling Parties in the country, the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), has called upon party leadership to focus strengthening its grassroots structures across the country. MCP’s Deputy Director of Strategic Planning, Kelita Kanyandura made Sunday during the launch of Campaign for Makhwira south ward in Chikwawa ahead of By-elections slated for 10 November. […]
BY FOSTER FUNDI Who can justify sending a first time offender to jail for 4 years because of $330. This is excessive, harsh, cruel and inhumane Punishment by every standard. Mzomera Ngwira is a victim of compromised and politicized judiciary in Malawi. It’s a shame that judges and magistrates are opening involved in politics. Democratic […]
The London Political Summit, a global think tank has honoured Malawian President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera and former President Professor Peter Mutharika by conferring them with Uhuru/Raila Peace Accord Award. The two political figures were awarded because they ensured a smooth and peaceful transition of leadership through upholding the separation of powers of the arms of […]
A verbal war has erupted between Chief Mining Engineer in Ministry of Mining Cassius Chiwambo and owner of Ilomba Granite Company Limited in Chitipa Faisal Hassen following the leakage of audio clips in which the former is said to have been soliciting bribes from the latter’s business partner. It is alleged by Hassen that, in […]
Minister of Youth and Sports Ulemu Msungama on Sunday commissioned the multi-million Hockey Stadium project with a plan for Malawi to host Africa Hockey Club Championship. Msungama was speaking during the official inauguration of a magnificent Hockey Stadium located at Kamuzu Upper Stadium in Blantyre. The Hockey Stadium launch comes 4 years down the line […]
By Gladys Kamakanda Lilongwe, October 17, Mana: Parliamentary Committee on Natural Resources and Climate change has recommended that the National Oil Company of Malawi (NOCMA) should be getting the lions share in fuel importation as it is a Malawian company. Chairperson for Parliamentary Committee on Natural Resources and Climate Change Welani Chilenga made the remarks […]