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Mutharika has failed – PAC

Apr 07, 2017 Luke Bisani 2 &

The Public Affairs Committee (PAC) has claimed that the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) government under President Peter Mutharika does not have a vision for Malawi saying the president has failed dismally. Speaking to the members… ...

Hypocrisy blocking gender equality in Malawi – activist

Apr 07, 2017 Luke Bisani 0 &

Malawi's gender equality activist Emma Kaliya has said that hypocrisy is hindering the promotion of gender equality in the country. Kaliya said Malawi has a long way to go in promoting gender equality as compared… ...

Fresh water or oil: Kenani tells Malawi to choose

Apr 07, 2017 Victoria Milanzi 4 &

Renowned writer and social commentator Stanley Onjezani Kenani has advised Malawi government to choose one thing between a project to tap water from Lake Malawi or oil drilling. This is coming at a time when… ...

Mutharika owes Malawi explanation on Kaliati firing

Apr 07, 2017 Luke Bisani 1 &

A political expert in Malawi has taken to task President Peter Mutharika to explain the firing of minister of civic education, culture and community development Patricia Kaliati. Mutharika through his presidential secretary Mgeme Kalilani disclosed… ...

Winiko rejoins DPP

Apr 07, 2017 Archangel Nzangaya 4 &

Parliamentarian for Mulanje South Constituency Bon Kalindo has rejoined the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) almost a year after he was fired from the party. Kalindo, a comedian widely known by his moniker Winiko, was… ...

MCP demands re-run in LL City South East

Apr 07, 2017 Luke Bisani 0 &

The Opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has demanded a re-run in Lilongwe City South East constituency saying there should be no by-election. Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) disclosed this week that they are to hold a… ...

Be warned: Bird flu disease might attack you

Apr 07, 2017 Victoria Milanzi 0 &

Government has warned Malawians of an imminent outbreak of the deadly disease Bird flu. A joint statement released by the ministry of agriculture, irrigation and water development and the ministry of health has advised Malawians… ...

Abortion cases double in Malawi

Apr 06, 2017 Luke Bisani 1 &

As Malawi government is yet to make a stand on legalization of safe abortion in the country, recent research has disclosed that abortion cases have doubled. Research by Guttmacher Institute and University of Malawi shows… ...

Expert wants party membership cards back

Apr 06, 2017 Luke Bisani 2 &

Though party membership cards bring back memories of brutal treatment for people who lived during the one party era, a political scientist has called on parties to introduce party cards to get records of their… ...

50+1 will be a test of popularity

Apr 06, 2017 Luke Bisani 0 &

A local political analyst has expressed hope that the adopted 50 plus 1 percent system of electing a president will test popularity of Malawi political parties as it will break politics of regionalism in the… ...

Constitution blocks Lilongwe South East re-run

Apr 06, 2017 Luke Bisani 4 &

..Law expert faults MEC by-election decision Despite a court ruling that there should be a re-run in Lilongwe City South East, the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has disclosed that they are to hold a by-election… ...

BREAKING : Kaliati fired from Ministerial post

Apr 06, 2017 Bright Malenga 11 &

President Peter Mutharika has fired Patricia Kaliati as Minister of Civic Education, Culture and Community Development, Malawi24 has learnt. Mutharika has since replaced Kaliati with Cecilia Chazama. Chazama is deputy Secretary in the ruling Democratic Progressive… ...