independence Archives

Martyrs: Do they really matter?

Mar 03, 2024 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

When we talk of martyrs to many the first thing that comes to mind is the Christians who died for their belief in Jesus Christ and Christianity, and closer to Africa, the martyrs of Uganda,… ...

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Malawi at 59 – Assessing Achievements and the Path Ahead

Jul 08, 2023 Burnett Munthali 0 &

On July 6, 2023, Malawi commemorated 59 years of independence. However, it is essential to reflect on the accomplishments of our nation and critically evaluate whether the celebration is truly warranted. Firstly, Malawi achieved full… ...

Mutharika pardons 88 prisoners

Sep 24, 2019 Russell Kondowe 0 &

President Peter Mutharika has granted pardons to 88 prisoners as part of this year’s Independence celebrations. In a statement dated 23 September, Secretary for the Ministry of Homeland Security Sam Madula said prisoners who have… ...

Mutharika mocked over ‘slip of history

Dec 09, 2018 Alex Chikanga 0 &

…Mutharika orders Chipembere’s statue be erected in Malindi not Blantyre like Gandhi President Peter Mutharika is being mocked on social media for claiming Henry Masauko Chipembere one of the founding fathers of Malawi “was sentenced to two-and-half… ...