Month: March 2021 Posts

Ombudsman urged to investigate MBC boss recruitment

Mar 27, 2021 Thula Chisamba 0 &

Reports that the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) board has settled on George Kasakula to head the state broadcaster have compelled some concerned Malawians to urge the Ombudsman to investigate the recruitment procedure. In an interview,… ...

Covid-19 patient “rescued” from hospital

Feb 25, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Community members in Nkhotakota stormed the district's hospital and “rescued” a Covid-19 patient who later died. Minister of Information Gospel Kazako confirmed the incident during a press on Wednesday. Reports show that the communities members… ...

Kazako attacks HRDC: They are confused

Feb 03, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 2 &

Malawi Minister of Information, Gospel Kazako, has told HRDC off for demanding President Lazarus Chakwera to deliver campaign promises. In response to Human Rights Defenders Coalition's (HRDC) claims that the Tonse led government is taking… ...

The Bad News: Gospel goofs

Jan 22, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Malawians have lambasted Minister of Information Gospel Kazako over plans to spend taxpayers' money on 16 musicians for a Covid-19 song. Kazako recently asked his Twitter followers to recommend 16 musicians who can be part… ...

Malawi yet to receive extradition request for Bushiri

Dec 03, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The Malawi Government says it is yet to receive a formal request from the South African Government for the extradition of self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary. This comes as South African Justice… ...

MISA Malawi questions recruitment of Director of Information Mtumodzi

Oct 28, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

MISA Malawi has expressed concern over the government’s failure to follow procedures in the recruitment of appointment of the new Director of Information (DOI) Chikumbutso Mtumodzi. In a statement today, MISA said the government is… ...

ATI crucial for transparent governance – Kazako

Oct 15, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Andrew Magombo - Mana Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Gospel Kazako, has described the Access to Information Act (ATIA) as a crucial tool in achieving the long awaited transparent government in the era… ...

Fired White says politicians will not change Malawi’s destiny

Sep 24, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 2 &

Former Chief Director for Public Sector Reforms Seodi White says politicians cannot change the destiny of this country. White who was removed from the public sector reforms on Wednesday said her biggest takeaway from the… ...

CSO hails govt for operationalizing ATI

Sep 19, 2020 Lusekero Mhango 0 &

Justice and Peace under the Karonga Diocese has commended Government for operationalizing the long awaited Access to Information Act saying the move will give people the opportunity to seek information from duty bearers. Speaking in… ...

MISA Malawi welcomes operationalization of ATI Act

Sep 12, 2020 Russell Kondowe 0 &

MISA Malawi has applauded the government for operationalizing the Access to Information (ATI) Act. Minister of Information Gospel Kazako on August 31 gazetted 30th September, 2020 as the date on which the Act will become… ...

Kazako justifies plan to build MPs’ houses: ‘Govt will save money’

Sep 10, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

Minister of Information Gospel Kazako says the government will save billions of Kwacha after building houses for Members of Parliament in all 193 constituencies. The minister made the remarks in an interview with public broadcaster… ...

Malawi Veep tells MACRA to depoliticize

Aug 27, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

Vice President Saulos Chilima has told Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) to stop acting like a regulator of politics. During a meeting with MACRA management on Wednesday, Chilima said MACRA should depoliticise and its employees… ...

Tonse Govt will create as many jobs as possible – Kazako

Aug 20, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Minister of Information and Communications Technology, Gospel Kazako, has said the Tonse Alliance government will create as many job opportunities as possible in order to stop the migration of youth to other countries in search… ...

Private emails should not be used for government business – Chilima

Aug 05, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

Vice President Saulos Chilima says senior government officials must stop transacting government business on private emails. Chilima made the remarks after meeting Minister of Information Gospel Kazako on Tuesday. During the meeting, the ministry presented… ...

Kazako takes on mobile service providers over data prices

Jul 20, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Minister of Information Gospel Kazako says the issue of data prices need to be looked into since service providers charge high prices and make huge profits despite complaining of taxes. Speaking to the local media,… ...