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Balaka chiefs forced to denounce Lucius Banda

Apr 05, 2017 Archangel Nzangaya 4 &

Chiefs in Balaka district were on Tuesday forced to denounce Balaka North legislator Lucius Banda days after he exchanged words with President Peter Mutharika. On Tuesday afternoon officials from the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)… ...

MEC to use 50+1 in 2019

Apr 05, 2017 Luke Bisani 1 &

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has disclosed that it will adopt the 50+1 percent system for electing presidential candidates during the 2019. According to MEC, Parliament's decision on the proposed law will help the electoral… ...

Opposition parties urged to end wrangles

Apr 05, 2017 Victoria Milanzi 0 &

A political scientist in the country has advised opposition parties to sort out disagreements in their various parties in order for them to get into power. This is coming at a time when the Economic… ...

Workers retrenchment continues haunting Malawi

Apr 05, 2017 Lyonike Mughogho 0 &

Despite the country`s economy being recently deemed to be on the right track by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), local companies continue to post low profits thus cutting their workforce. The business sector has suffered… ...

Malawians’ views must be taken on board – CCJP

Apr 05, 2017 Victoria Milanzi 0 &

The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) says there is need for the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development to take into account citizens’ views when preparing the next national budget. This is coming… ...

Admarc hailed for suspending Mulumbe

Apr 05, 2017 Victoria Milanzi 0 &

A political scientist in the country has hailed the Agricultural Development and Market Corporation (Admarc) for suspending its Chief Executive Officer Foster Mulumbe as well as its Director of Operations Feckson Kantonga to pave way… ...

Malawians should expect high interest rates – NBS

Apr 05, 2017 Bright Malenga 1 &

NBS Bank has warned Malawians to expect a high interest rate environment even though the economy of the country is projected to be on rebound mainly on account of improved food situation. NBS has said… ...

MEC to conduct by-elections in June

Apr 05, 2017 Victoria Milanzi 0 &

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has announced that will conduct by-elections in Lilongwe City South East constituency on 6 June this year. This follows the ruling by the supreme court of appeal regarding the May… ...

Persons with albinism in Malawi receive sunscreen lotion

Apr 05, 2017 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Over 80 Persons with albinism in Machinga have undergone skin screening and have received sunscreen lotion. According to the Association of People with Albinism (APAM), out of 286 people with albinism in Machinga, 87 have… ...

Admarc CEO Mulumbe suspended

Apr 04, 2017 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (Admarc) has suspended chief executive officer (CEO) Foster Mulumbe and its director of operations in order to pave way for Admarc’s investigations into the maize procurement scandal. At an extra-ordinary… ...

Mutharika to win 2019 elections – EIU

Apr 04, 2017 Richard Jimu 4 &

Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU) of the Economist Magazine has predicted that President Peter Mutharika will emerge victorious in the 2019 presidential elections. The London based research institute has claimed that the president and his Democratic… ...

Malawi Parliament summons Goodall over Lake Malawi water project

Apr 04, 2017 Chilenje Chilenje 0 &

Malawi's Members of Parliament have summoned Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Goodall Gondwe to clarify further on the Lake Malawi Water project. Chairperson for Parliamentary Committee on Agriculture, Dr Joseph Chidanti Malunga, confirmed to… ...