Mwayi Mkandawire, Author at Malawi 24

MEC postpones September 13 by-election

Aug 13, 2021 0

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has postponed the by-elections which were set for September 13, saying it is not safe to proceed with the conduct of the by-elections due to the Covid-19 pandemic. MEC chairperson Dr.… ...

Women Lawyers Association secures K48 million compensation for four women

Aug 12, 2021 0

The Women Lawyers Association (WLA) has secured K48.8 million compensation for four women who were sexually assaulted by former Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) boss Aubrey Sumbuleta. WLA held negotiations with MBC which have seen the… ...

Malawi Minister of Energy fired

Aug 11, 2021 0

President Lazarus Chakwera has fired Minister of Energy Newton Kambala. Secretary to the President and Cabinet ZangaZanga Chikhosi has confirmed in a statement, saying Kambala’s removal from cabinet is with effect from today, 11 August.… ...

Malawi activist arrested near SADC summit venue

Aug 11, 2021 1

Malawi Police have today arrested a rights activist who led protests near the venue of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) summit in Lilongwe. Mr. Sylvester Namiwa, executive director of CDEDI, has been arrested at… ...

K255 million legal fees shock Malawi Law Society

Aug 09, 2021 0

Malawi Law Society (MLS) has described the K255 million in legal fees awarded to Women Lawyers Association (WLA) as unusual and unjustified in a normal Judicial Review case ending at the High Court level. The… ...

Tonse Alliance fuelled by greed, nepotism – CCJP

Aug 09, 2021 0

The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) says Tonse Alliance partners are fuelled by greed, nepotism and partisan interests and this is affecting the running of public affairs amid continued socio-economic hardships which Malawians… ...

Lawyers urged to clarify pro bono services rendered to Msundwe Women

Aug 08, 2021 0

Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has urged Women Lawyers Association (WLA) to provide clarification on the pro bono services rendered to Msundwe women so that the general public should understand what entails pro bono services.… ...