Politics Posts

No holds barred: Mutharika must be impeached for meddling with the Muluzi case

May 15, 2016 José Safarao 102 &

One day in December last year, President Peter Mutharika arrived at Chisitu Community Ground in Mulanje District wearing a grey suit and dark glasses. He was here to preside over the commemoration of the International… ...

BEAM bankrolls girl child education initiative

May 15, 2016 Bright Malenga 27 &

The number of girls who drop out school in the country is expected to dwindle after Beautify Malawi (BEAM) bankrolled a new initiative targeting girls. BEAM has pumped in K2.5 Million into the Bring Back… ...

NGOs told to be accountable

May 15, 2016 Victoria Milanzi 9 &

Presidential advisor on Non-Governmental Organisations Mavuto Bamusi has advised non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to be serious on issues of financial accountability. This follows reports from ActionAid that many Malawian NGOs will not be able to get… ...

Malawi govt caught sidelining the poor

May 15, 2016 Victoria Milanzi 4 &

The Consumers Association of Malawi (Cama) has asked government to prioritize issues which will benefit poor Malawians in the forthcoming national budget. Executive Director for Cama John Kapito said government should focus on issues of… ...

Poverty, ignorance and politics fueling the murder of albinos – UN envoy

May 15, 2016 Aubrey Makina 103 &

In the face of increased attacks against people living with albinism in Malawi, UN independent expert on human right and albinism has said that the attacks are largely increasing as a result of poverty, witchcraft… ...

Malawi trade fair beckons more foreign exhibitors

May 14, 2016 Luke Bisani 1 &

The Malawi Confederation of Chambers and Industry (MCCI) has disclosed that many exhibitors have confirmed to participate in the 28th International Trade fair to be opened on May 17. Speaking to members of the press… ...

MBS lifts suspensions of six companies

May 14, 2016 Mphatso Khutcha Richard 17 &

The Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) has lifted suspensions of six businesses which have now met the bureau’s hygienic conditions. The bureau says the general public can now patronise Krazy Foods situated at Ginnery corner,… ...