Politics Posts

Joyce Banda kills another landmark outside Malawi

Apr 06, 2016 Richard Jimu 299 &

Her success story rages on and now Malawi's  ex President, Joyce Banda has sealed a ninth world recognition by being listed among 12 most powerful female politicians in Africa by the influential ‘African Leadership’ magazine. In just… ...

Malawi to face more blackouts this year

Apr 06, 2016 Archangel Nzangaya 96 &

The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom) says Malawians should expect more power cuts following the dry spell Malawi has experienced this year. According to Escom board chairperson Jean Mathanga, the rains this growing season… ...

‘Commodity prices not reflecting kwacha appreciation’- Cama

Apr 06, 2016 Archangel Nzangaya 19 &

The Consumers Association of Malawi (Cama) has expressed concern that prices of different commodities in the country are still high even though the local currency has stabilized. The Kwacha has been gaining value over the… ...

MCP, DPP urged to break regional barrier

Apr 06, 2016 Luke Bisani 23 &

The ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) have been urged to make sure they appeal to Malawians from all regions if they are to have a serious battle in the… ...

This day in history: President Mutharika dies for the first time

Apr 05, 2016 Aubrey Makina 534 &

In 2012 on 5 April, rumours started making rounds that the Malawi leader Dr. Bingu wa Mutharika had died. People on Facebook started posting of strange events that were happening at the Kamuzu Central Hospital.… ...

Malawi, Zambia to sign tourism agreement

Apr 05, 2016 Baxter Mkumba 12 &

Malawi and Zambia are expected to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at promoting tourism. Zambia’s High Commissioner to Malawi Salome Mwananshiku told the press in Lilongwe that the MOU will help the two… ...

Poly facing image crisis after lecturers’ strike

Apr 05, 2016 Joseph Dumbula 9 &

Students at the Malawi Polytechnic say that the institution will need to restore its image which has been shattered locally and globally by the woes that have haunted the university. For a week now, lecturers… ...