Month: January 2025 Posts

Malawi’s government concedes economic, governance issues

Jan 15, 2025 Ephraim Mkali Banda 0 &

For the first time since taking office, Malawi’s government under President Lazarus Chakwera has openly acknowledged the national challenges the country is facing, signalling a shift in its approach to public accountability. In a recent… ...

Seven-year jail term for robbing K68 000

Jan 15, 2025 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

The Lilongwe First Grade Magistrate's Court sitting on January 14, 2025, has convicted and sentenced 26-year-old Steven Chitsotso to 7 years imprisonment with hard labour for robbery.  According to Kawale Police Deputy PRO Prisca Kuyere,… ...

Government allocates MWK 5 Billion to target Bakili Muluzi TV: Public outcry and expert insights

Jan 15, 2025 Burnett Munthali 0 &

Amidst a backdrop of pressing national challenges such as hunger, fuel shortages, and a strained healthcare system, the Malawian government’s decision to allocate MWK 5 billion to target Bakili Muluzi TV has ignited widespread criticism. … ...

Citizens for Justice, Equity calls for action for Admarc operationalization

Jan 15, 2025 Synd Kalimbuka 0 &

Citizen for Justice and Equity has asked Malawi's attorney general and other concerned stakeholders to act swiftly and make sure that the Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (Admarc) is well-capacitated. Recently, the Court ordered the… ...

Criticism of Chakwera’s leadership sparks concerns over re-election chances

Jan 15, 2025 Ephraim Mkali Banda 0 &

Governance and political analyst George Chaima has warned that recent criticism of President Lazarus Chakwera by the Public Affairs Committee (PAC), a prominent religious organization in Malawi, could jeopardize his chances of re-election. PAC has… ...

Chithyola says 2025/26 budget to resonate with people’s aspirations

Jan 15, 2025 Synd Kalimbuka 0 &

Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Simplex Chithyola Banda has assured stakeholders that this year's national budget will be pro-Malawians and will resonate with people's aspirations. Speaking during the first Ministerial pre-budget consultation meeting at… ...

Mfumu Mwanyanja yaphedwa poiganizira kuti ndi mfiti

Jan 14, 2025 Peter Mavuto 0 &

Apolisi m'boma la Chitipa akhazikitsa ntchito yosakasaka amaliwongo osadziwika omwe apha mfumu Mwanyanja, m'dera la mfumu yaikulu Nthalire m'bomalo. Gladwell Msimwaka, Mneneri wa apolisi ku Chitipa ndiye watsimikiza za nkhaniyi ponena kuti mfumu Mwanyanja, yomwe… ...