Luke Bisani, Author at Malawi 24

MEC to proceed with Lilongwe by-election

Apr 10, 2017 2

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has insisted that it will hold a by-election in Lilongwe South East constituency despite some quarters being critical of the move. MEC announced that it will hold a by-election in… ...

Economic expert welcomes move to regulate mobile phone tariffs

Apr 10, 2017 0

Though Malawi has a liberalized economy, the country's decision to regulate mobile phone charges through Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has been described to be positive as citizens are to benefit. Earlier last week, MACRA… ...

Abortion law has failed in Malawi – Expert

Apr 08, 2017 0

Malawi's law on abortion has been said to have failed following high reports of cases of complications and deaths that come due to unsafe, clandestine procedures when terminating pregnancy. According to a study by Guttmacher… ...

PAC mad at Malawi’s economic growth projections

Apr 07, 2017 0

The Public Affairs Committee (PAC) has blasted reports that Malawi’s economy is on track arguing that people in the country are still facing harsh economic environment. The sentiments follow reports of economic growth for Malawi… ...

Mutharika has failed – PAC

Apr 07, 2017 2

The Public Affairs Committee (PAC) has claimed that the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) government under President Peter Mutharika does not have a vision for Malawi saying the president has failed dismally. Speaking to the members… ...

Hypocrisy blocking gender equality in Malawi – activist

Apr 07, 2017 0

Malawi's gender equality activist Emma Kaliya has said that hypocrisy is hindering the promotion of gender equality in the country. Kaliya said Malawi has a long way to go in promoting gender equality as compared… ...

Mutharika owes Malawi explanation on Kaliati firing

Apr 07, 2017 1

A political expert in Malawi has taken to task President Peter Mutharika to explain the firing of minister of civic education, culture and community development Patricia Kaliati. Mutharika through his presidential secretary Mgeme Kalilani disclosed… ...