Politics Posts

Barbarism in Malawi army: A minority tarnishing the image of the MDF

Jul 17, 2016 Malawi24 Reporter 228 &

Soldiers in Blantyre have severely beaten a civilian whom they accused of pummeling one of the soldiers. According to reports, the civilian who resides in Chilobwe beat up the military officer at a drinking joint… ...

No Holds Barred! Issa Njauju: No justice, one year on

Jul 17, 2016 José Safarao 19 &

On 2 July last year, Issa Njauju left his office at the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to head home. He never reached his destination. His body was discovered two days later behind Presidential Villas in Lilongwe.… ...

MRA intensifies tax collection: Tells consumers to demand receipts 

Jul 17, 2016 Archangel Nzangaya 5 &

The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) has called on Malawians to demand Electronic Fiscal Device (EFD) receipts whenever they buy goods from shops that have EFDs. According to MRA chairperson Evelyn Mwapasa, this would enhance Value… ...

MPs – NGO clash over abortion law

Jul 16, 2016 Martha Chikoti 8 &

Member of Parliament (MP) for Dedza North Patrick Chilondora says legislators are worried that they will lose their seats if they sensitise people in their constituencies on the need to legalise abortion. Speaking during political… ...

Expert applauds Malawi for introducing trade portal

Jul 16, 2016 Luke Bisani 1 &

An expert on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) has applauded government for introducing a trade portal saying the initiative will help small scale traders in the country. Speaking in an interview with Malawi24 on Friday,… ...

ATI not good enough: MPs refer back Bill to committees 

Jul 16, 2016 Victoria Milanzi 2 &

Members of Parliament on Friday referred the Access to Information (ATI) bill to the Legal Affairs and Media and Communications committees of Parliament for further scrutiny. The decision was arrived at after opposition political parties… ...

MESN calls for a changed MEC

Jul 15, 2016 Luke Bisani 3 &

The Malawi Electoral Support Network (MESN) has urged the newly elected commissioners of Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) to work honestly towards proposed reforms. Speaking to the commissioners on Wednesday in Blantyre, MESN board chairperson Stevie… ...