Politics Posts

This day in history: JB becomes Malawi President after Mutharika’s failed coup attempt

Apr 07, 2016 Aubrey Makina 2 &

On 7 April 2012, Joyce Hilda Mtila Banda became Malawi’s fourth republican President following the death of President Bingu wa Mutharika who died on 5, 6 and 7 April respectively. Before ascending to power, DPP… ...

Kwelepeta pumped up to fight hunger

Apr 07, 2016 Macmillan Mhone 1 &

It has not been raining as much as everyone would have liked in Malawi this growing season. The little rains the country has had have already dampened hopes for bumper harvests. But the rainwater have… ...

Blantyre youths urged to focus on entrepreneurship

Apr 07, 2016 Saed Abdul-Rahman Smart 0 &

Active for Youth Initiative for Social Enhancement (AYISE), a non-governmental organisation in Bangwe has told the youths in Blantyre to be entrepreneurs and not to rely on others for employment. AYISE-Bangwe Youth Centre youth coordinator… ...

Briton denied bail on child trafficking case

Apr 07, 2016 Mwayi Mkandawire 4 &

The Chief Resident Magistrate Court in Lilongwe on has denied bail to a British national, Roy Michael Robson together with his accomplice, Rabson Mwale on charges they trafficked seven Malawian children. The two were arrested on… ...

Malawi’s Ethiopian diplomats in trouble!

Apr 07, 2016 Richard Jimu 1 &

Malawi's deputy ambassador Doreen Kapanga and secretary Fletcher Chowe in Ethiopia have been suspended on allegations that they were involved a series of corrupt activities that saw the Malawi government being defrauded money amounting to K20 million, government… ...

Malawians anger the UN: stop killing thieves

Apr 06, 2016 Paul Nthala 126 &

The United Nations has issued a stern warning against Malawians who indulge in mob justice against suspected thieves, saying they will face the law. Cécile Pouilly, spokesperson for the Office of the High Commissioner for… ...

Blantyre Water Board to hike water tariffs

Apr 06, 2016 Luke Bisani 10 &

The Blantyre Water Board (BWB) is considering raising water tariffs in the wake of high electricity bills the board is paying to the Electricity Supply Cooperation of Malawi (Escom). This comes amid incessant worries BWB has… ...