Politics Posts

Malawi opposes UN resolution on Israel’s withdrawal from Palestine

Sep 19, 2024 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Malawi has joined 13 other countries in opposing a recent United Nations resolution calling for Israel to withdraw its troops from the West Bank and East Jerusalem in Palestine within a year. The resolution, although… ...

Piped water scheme project progressing well -Mia

Sep 18, 2024 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Abida Sidik Mia, says the piped water scheme that the government of Malawi is implementing is progressing well. Mia disclosed this in parliament when she was answering questions from… ...

Parliament passes Real Estate Management Bill

Sep 18, 2024 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

Parliament yesterday passed the Real Estate Management bill that seeks to repeal the Land Economy Surveyors, Valuers, Estate Agents, and Auctioneers Act (Cap. 53:08), replacing it with new legislation to regulate the practice of real… ...

In the skies again: Chakwera set to visit America, sixth international trip in two months

Sep 18, 2024 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

President Lazarus Chakwera will travel to the United States of America (USA) today to attend the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly that will be held at the United Nations Headquarters in New… ...

Kenya President signs labour export deal with Germany

Sep 17, 2024 Mike J. Kangwele 0 &

…skilled and semi-skilled young Kenyans expected to benefit…drivers already welcomed in a pilot project Weeks after Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera showcased his cycling skills in the country, Germany has signed a labour export deal with… ...

AG warns PIJM: demands retraction, apology

Sep 17, 2024 Ephraim Mkali Banda 0 &

Malawi's Attorney General, Thabo Chakaka Nyirenda, has demanded a retraction and apology from the Platform for Investigative Journalism in Malawi (PIJM) over a story alleging abuse of office in mining contract negotiations. The allegations, first… ...

Malawi grapples with surge of unethical politicians

Sep 17, 2024 Ephraim Mkali Banda 0 &

Since Malawi embraced multiparty democracy in 1994, the country has witnessed politicians frequently switching allegiances from one party to another.  The common justification given is, “People together with chiefs in my constituency have asked me… ...