Ephraim Mkali Banda, Author at Malawi 24

Trump dismantles USAID

Mar 29, 2025 0

U.S. President Donald Trump has taken formal steps to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), an organization that has provided billions of dollars in humanitarian and development aid worldwide since its establishment in… ...

Mponela, Mzimba police units strengthen community policing collaboration

Mar 29, 2025 0

In a bid to enhance security, members of the Mponela Community Policing branch and its structures have engaged with Mzimba Police Station to share experiences and strategies for addressing security challenges in their respective areas.… ...

Malawi eyes nurse export resumption

Mar 29, 2025 0

Malawi is preparing to revive its nurse export program, with Israel positioned as the initial destination for Malawian healthcare professionals. Health Minister Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda revealed that advanced discussions are underway, and a formal agreement… ...

Chakwera’s rejected stone: World Bank appoints Martha Chizuma as key anti-corruption official

Mar 29, 2025 0

In a twist of fate that has sparked debate across Malawi and beyond, Martha Chizuma, once sidelined and arrested under the Lazarus Chakwera administration for her anti-corruption stance, has been elevated to a prestigious position… ...

Political analysts urge Chakwera to reflect honestly on five-year performance

Mar 28, 2025 0

Political analyst Wonderful Mkhutche has called on President Lazarus Chakwera and his ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP) to conduct an honest reflection on their governance track record as the 2025 general elections approach. Speaking on… ...

Stakeholders in Mzimba decry delays in access to justice

Mar 28, 2025 0

Stakeholders in Mzimba District have raised concerns over delays in accessing justice in Malawi, describing the situation as a violation of human rights, particularly for vulnerable groups. Speaking during a public hearing organized by the… ...

Legal firm pledges free support for injured Bigmart employee

Mar 26, 2025 0

There is renewed hope that Mphatso Phiri, an employee at Bigmart store in Mzimba Boma who was injured while on duty, may finally receive compensation and relief following the intervention of a legal firm. The… ...