Month: April 2025 Posts

Government silencing of public officers: A dangerous erosion of democracy and accountability

Apr 05, 2025 Burnett Munthali 0 &

In recent months, there has been an alarming trend in Malawi, where government officials and public servants are increasingly being silenced by the very institutions they serve. This practice is not just a minor inconvenience,… ...

Freedom under fire: Mutharika speaks out against rising oppression in Malawi

Jan 20, 2025 Ephraim Mkali Banda 0 &

Former President Peter Mutharika has raised the alarm over what he describes as the increasing oppression and erosion of democratic freedoms in Malawi. In his national address, titled Freedom Under Fire, delivered on January 19,… ...

The parliamentary system in Malawi

Dec 21, 2024 Burnett Munthali 0 &

Malawi, therefore, has a unicameral legislature in practice. The National Assembly has 193 members of Parliament (MPs) who are directly elected in single-member constituencies using the simple majority (or first-past-the-post) system and serve five-year terms.… ...

Democracy Works Foundation committed to supporting political parties ahead of 2025 elections

Nov 16, 2024 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

Democracy Works Foundation has expressed its commitment to ensuring that political parties are well prepared with meaningful and strategic preparation and participation in the electoral process. The organization's regional director, Augustine Magolowondo, said they intend… ...

UK Jails Activists for Planning a Demonstration

Jul 20, 2024 Sibu M. Mokoena 0 &

The British government has sentenced environmental activists to up to five years in prison for organizing a non-violent protest via Zoom, putting democracy and human rights in the UK under threat. The activists were convicted… ...

Democracy Works Foundation for improved Malawi Parliament oversight role

Sep 30, 2023 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

Democracy Works Foundation (DWF) says it working towards the improvement of the oversight role of Malawi Parliament by making sure that parliament is acting and following up on recommendations that are given to different committees… ...

An open letter to the Former President of Malawi, Prof. Arthur Peter Mutharika

Sep 08, 2023 Rick Dzida 0 &

“A stable democracy needs a strong government but no less importantly also a strong opposition. Without the latter, the road to corruption is wide open." - Raphael Cohen-Almagor, Political Scientist, Human Rights, and Peace Activist.… ...