November 2015

Malawi hunger: Locals back to eating Madeya

Nov 20, 2015 Thula Chisamba 131 &

As millions are expected to be affected by severe hunger in Malawi this year, this publication has established that some residents in parts of Mzuzu have already began depending on 'madeya' (maize husks) as a… ...

Opposition still stand on Mutharika’s path

Nov 20, 2015 Victoria Milanzi 71 &

Since President Peter Mutharika appointed Fiona Kalemba as Clerk of Parliament (CoP), there has been controversy surrounding the appointment and now some members of Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and People's Party (PP) are looking for… ...

Malawi to use Cecafa games as preparations for Afcon

Nov 20, 2015 Orton Nyirenda 11 &

The Malawi national team coach Ernest Mtawali has said that he will use the Cecafa cup as part of Malawi's preparations for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Mtawali was speaking at Kamuzu International… ...

Mutharika to charter private jet to Malta

Nov 20, 2015 Luke Bisani 302 &

Malawi President Peter Mutharika is expected to charter a private jet when he travels to Malta for the Commonwealth summit on Tuesday despite the economic hardships the country is going through. Mutharika said in October… ...

Peter Mutharika courts the wrath of CSOs again!

Nov 20, 2015 Joseph Dumbula 15 &

This time around the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have fired shot at Malawi President Peter Mutharika for not showing any commitment towards the tabling of the controversial Access To Information (ATI) Bill. The two vocal… ...

Fam polls: Deadline for appeals is today

Nov 20, 2015 Chimwemwe Mugwa 12 &

The Football Association of Malawi (Fam) has announced that it will stop receiving appeal letters from disqualified presidential aspirants on Friday 20th November 2015, at 12 midnight. This follows the disqualification of three aspirants: Willie… ...

Ramadhan for aggressive approach at the Cecafa

Nov 20, 2015 Lackson Kanyoza 18 &

Malawi national football team assistant coach Nswanzirimo Ramadhan has called for a more aggressive approach to this year's Cecafa senior challenge cup scheduled to take place from 21 November to 6 December in Ethiopia. The… ...