Martha Chikoti

We are committed to remain impartial, neutral and independent – Kachale

Jun 14, 2020 0

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Chifundo Kachale has assured Malawians that MEC commissioners are committed to remain impartial, neutral and independent in their operations and decision making. Kachale made the remarks in Lilongwe on Saturday… ...

CHRR, YAS question secrecy over Coronavirus spending

Jun 13, 2020 0

Human rights groups have demanded the Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority (PPDA) to provide information regarding the procurement of COVID-19 materials, saying there is secrecy over expenditure of Coronavirus funds. The demand is… ...

Child labour: Ministry says children may be forced to work due to Covid-19

Jun 12, 2020 0

Malawi has today joined the rest of the world in commemorating the World Day Against Child Labour amid concerns that Covid-19 may push children into child labour as families look to increase income. The… ...

Parliament sets 23 June as date for fresh elections

Jun 09, 2020 0

Members of Parliament have passed a motion to set June 23 as date for the Fresh Presidential Elections. When the proceedings started today, Chairperson of the Legal Affairs Committee Kezzie Msukwa asked the House… ...

Malawi Judiciary condemns Mutharika’s attacks on Judges

Jun 09, 2020 0

The Magistrates and Judges Association of Malawi (MAJAM) has condemned President Peter Mutharika's continuous attacks on the Judiciary saying the attacks can spur the country into a state of lawlessness. In a statement released by… ...

Three children die in separate road accidents in Kasungu

Jun 08, 2020 0

A six-month-old baby, a boy aged 11 and a boy aged 9 died in Kasungu on Friday in separate accidents, including one accident involving a hit and run driver. Kasungu Police Station Public Relations Officer… ...

Cyclist dies after being hit by car

Jun 08, 2020 0

A 29-year-old man, identified as Alexander Maganga, has died after being hit by a motor vehicle which was being driven by a Zimbawean national in Mangochi. According to deputy public relations officer for Mangochi police… ...