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MEC engages religious leaders, schools over voter mobilisation

Oct 24, 2020 0

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Commissioner Steven Duwa on Thursday engaged religious leaders and some schools in Chikwawa urging them to be in the forefront in voter mobilisation to prevent voter apathy in the November… ...

MRA collects over K4.65 billion through voluntary compliance window

Oct 21, 2020 0

The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) says it has managed to collect about K4.65 billion during the voluntary compliance window the revenue body opened in April this year. The window is expected to be closed on… ...

Chikwawa council seeks to transform district into modern town

Oct 20, 2020 0

Chikwawa District Council has formulated an Urban Structure Plan which seeks to transform the district into a modern town. The formulation of the Urban Structure Plan follows the launch of Chikwawa District Physical Development Plan… ...

Bagus justifies his defection to ruling MCP

Oct 17, 2020 0

Former Minister in the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) led administration Salim Bagus says he has joined the ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP) to serve the interests of his constituents since he believes government is the… ...

MET complains over shortage of weather stations in Malawi

Oct 14, 2020 0

The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services says a lack of weather stations is one of the challenges the department is encountering in assessing and forecasting weather conditions. Chief Meteorologist for the Department responsible… ...

No primary elections for aspiring candidates in Makhwira South by-elections

Sep 25, 2020 0

Major political parties competing for a ward councillor position in Makhwira South ward in Chikwawa East constituency have revealed that they might not hold primary elections for aspiring candidates as their candidates have gone… ...

Local councils urged to embrace land reforms

Sep 24, 2020 0

Local councils in the country have been urged to embrace land reforms programs being implemented by Ministry of Lands in conjunction with Ministry of Local Government in order to enhance infrastructure development. Deputy Minister of… ...

Low turnout for voter registration worries MEC

Sep 19, 2020 0

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Chairperson Justice Dr Chifundo Kachale has expressed concern over the low turnout of new voters in the current voter registration and verification exercise for the November by-elections He was speaking when… ...

Chambo Fisheries seeks assistance in expansion drive

Aug 13, 2020 0

Chambo Fisheries, which breeds the local Tilapia fish commonly known as Chambo, has appealed for government’s assistance in its expansion drive in order to meet the growing demand for fish both on the local and… ...

CSOs demand referendum on tenure of MPs, Councillors

Aug 08, 2020 0

Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have asked Government to let citizens decided in a referendum on whether the tenure of Members of Parliament (MPs) should be extended by a year with parliamentary elections being shifted from… ...

Lower Shire Chiefs honour Mia with Mbuya title

Jun 15, 2020 0

Chiefs from the Shire Valley districts of Nsanje and Chikwawa have honoured Opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) vice president Muhammad Sidikk Mia with a traditional 'Mbuya' title for his interest to serve the aspirations… ...

Mia reiterates commitment to support Tonse Alliance

May 20, 2020 0

…Distributes maize flour to 1000 families Vice President for the opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP), Muhammad Sidik Mia, has reiterated his commitment to support the Tonse Alliance saying his focus is to see regime change.… ...

Electoral stakeholders in Chikwawa on guard against political violence

Apr 28, 2020 0

Electoral stakeholders in Chikwawa under the Multiparty Liaison Committee (MPLC) in Chikwawa say they are on high alert to guard against any form of political violence that might arise ahead of the forthcoming fresh presidential… ...

NGO says streets kids in Malawi at risk of contracting coronavirus

Apr 20, 2020 0

Step Kids Awareness (STEKA), a child care institution, has expressed fear that children particularly street kids in the country are at a high risk of contracting coronavirus should cases escalate hence the need for government… ...

MEC Commissioner urges people in Chikwawa to register

Apr 12, 2020 0

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Commissioner Yahaya M’madi has called on people in Chikwawa to register during the voter registration exercise currently underway in the district. On Saturday, M’madi addressed a group of Senior Group Village… ...