May 2021

Chimwendo wants detailed report on Chizuma’s rejection

May 12, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Leader of the House Richard Chimwendo Banda will move a motion in Parliament this morning demanding a detailed report from the Public Appointments Committee (PAC) over its decision to reject Martha Chizuma’s appointment. PAC yesterday… ...

Taps run dry at Mapale Health Centre

May 12, 2021 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Mapale Health Centre in Mzuzu has been operating without potable water for close to a month now. The hospital that provides both outpatients and maternity services is facing a water crisis. “The clinic has been… ...

Malawians suspect foul play in Chizuma’s rejection

May 11, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Malawians have questioned Members of Parliament’s decision to reject the appointment of Martha Chizuma as Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) boss. Chizuma appeared before Public Appointments Committee (PAC) of Parliament this morning for confirmation following her appointment… ...

FAM reveal dates for FDH Bank Cup

May 11, 2021 Andrew Cane Chilapondwa 0 &

Football Association of Malawi (FAM) and FDH Bank have announced the dates for different rounds of the inaugural FDH Bank Cup competition. The competition, which was scheduled to kick off last year, was delayed to… ...

HRDC’s pro-Chizuma demos set for May 18

May 11, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) will conduct demonstrations on May 18 to demand the confirmation of Martha Chizuma as Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Director General. The grouping has notified Lilongwe City Council and Inspector General of… ...

CDEDI wants budget sitting to address high cost of living

May 11, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) says Members of Parliament (MPs) should ensure that the budget sitting of Parliament translates into a drop in the current high cost of living. In a… ...

MPs reject Martha Chizuma

May 11, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The Public Appointments Committee (PAC) of Parliament has voted against the appointment of Martha Chizuma as the Director General for the Anti-Corruption Bureau. Chizuma who passed interviews before being appointed by President Lazarus Chakwera, appeared… ...