Politics Posts

Violence in Mozambique leading to more refugees in Malawi – report

Dec 17, 2016 Luke Bisani 120 &

A United States of American (USA) based organization has disclosed that the violence between political parties in Mozambique is forcing more refugees to enter Malawi. The organization, Freedom House, has disclosed that people from Mozambique… ...

Alcohol Policy delay worries MAPA

Dec 17, 2016 Luke Bisani 8 &

The Malawi Alcohol Policy Alliance (MAPA) has again expressed worry over the delay for the approval of the alcohol policy in the country. Speaking to members of the press on Friday, MAPA chairperson Felix Chikalira… ...

No dry taps for Christmas – BWB

Dec 17, 2016 Lyonike Mughogho 24 &

The Blantyre Water Board (BWB) has assured residents in the commercial city that they are to have running water during the Christmas season. According to BWB, the residents should also be assured of continued water… ...

Malawi to lead on drone use for humanitarian support in Africa

Dec 16, 2016 Luke Bisani 2 &

The Malawi government and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) are set to establish an air corridor for drones to be used for humanitarian support. According to UNICEF, the project will help in responding to… ...

Analyst hopes Mutharika won’t reject ATI

Dec 16, 2016 Victoria Milanzi 10 &

As the Access to Information (ATI) bill is now in the hands of President Peter Mutharika, a political commentator  says the president has no choice but to assent the passed bill into law. On Wednesday… ...

Nurses and midwives to be deregistered for taking photos of victims

Dec 16, 2016 Archangel Nzangaya 30 &

Nurses and Midwives Council of Malawi (NMCM) has issued a warning to nurses and midwives to stop taking and sharing photos of victims. In a press statement issued today, signed by registrar and chief executive… ...

Malawians urged to follow weather forecast: warned on dangers of negligence

Dec 16, 2016 Thula Chisamba 7 &

Metrological expert Ennock Tembo has urged Malawians to be following weather forecasts in order to avoid being victims of natural disasters and other accidents. Speaking in an interview, Tembo said some of the accidents that… ...

JUST IN: Mutharika appoints Nyakwawa Usiwausiwa as High court Judge

Dec 15, 2016 Bright Malenga 46 &

President Peter Mutharika has appointed Nyakwawa Usiwausiwa as new high court judge Malawi24 can confirm. According to the statement from OPC Mutharika in exercise of the powers conferred upon him by section 111 sub section… ...

Malawians to observe Christmas on December 27

Dec 15, 2016 Bright Malenga 74 &

Malawi government through the Ministry of Local Development has said that this year's Christmas holiday will be observed on Tuesday, 27th December even though Christmas Day will be on Sunday. In a statement signed by… ...

Malawi Govt. told to speed up investigations into Issa Njauju murder

Dec 15, 2016 Archangel Nzangaya 20 &

Relatives of late Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) director of cooperate affairs Issa Njauju have asked for government’s intervention in speeding up investigations into his murder. Recently, national police publicist James Kadadzera said they are still working… ...

Thank Mutharika for ATI bill – Govt boasts

Dec 15, 2016 Patience Mandala 56 &

Government has praised President Peter Mutharika for the just passed Access to Information (ATI) bill saying the proposed law would not have been tabled if Mutharika was not in power. Speaking after Members of Parliament… ...

Govt wants climate change info in local languages

Dec 15, 2016 Luke Bisani 7 &

Amid efforts of giving information on climate change in the country, Malawi government has noted that the use of English is a block in having the masses not just listening but also responding to the… ...

Undule won’t let you criticise Mutharika: bites Chakwera for his unscathing remarks on APM

Dec 15, 2016 Victoria Milanzi 113 &

Former rights activist Undule Mwakasungula has described Malawi Congress Party president (MCP) Lazarus Chakwera’s recent criticism of President Peter Mutharika as cheap politics. Chakwera who is also leader of opposition last week organised a press… ...

MACRA criticised over Zodiak’s K930,000 penalty

Dec 15, 2016 Luke Bisani 79 &

The Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has faced criticism for handing local radio station Zodiak Broadcasting Station (ZBS) a K930,000 fine over an interview with opposition lawmaker Kamlepo Kalua. The media regulator earlier wrote the… ...

Delay of relief items worries affected Malawians

Dec 15, 2016 Martha Chikoti 15 &

Victims of heavy rains in the country have expressed concern over the Department of Disaster Management Affairs' (DoDMA) delay to assist them. The victims said the department is taking too long to distribute relief items… ...