Month: February 2024 Posts

Opinion: There is some reason in the proposed presidential age cap

Feb 17, 2024 Synd Kalimbuka 0 &

In an unprecedented move towards ensuring unwavering stability and steady leadership, some Members of Parliament set out to table a bill proposing a presidential age limit of 80 during the current parliamentary session which began… ...

Communities say National Parks Act favours  animals

Feb 15, 2024 Malawi News Agency (MANA) 0 &

Community members from areas surrounding Nyika National Park and Vwaza Marsh Game Reserve in Malawi have asked government to revise the current National Parks and Wildlife Act, saying it favours animals and is not serving… ...

Authorities in Madagascar asked to repeal proposal for chemical and surgical castration of rapists

Feb 10, 2024 Malawi24 Reporter 1 &

Madagascar has made amendments to the Malagasy Penal Code which now allows for chemical and surgical castration as punishment for rape against minors but rights group Amnesty International has described the proposed measures as inhuman… ...

10 reasons why  age limit shouldn’t be imposed on presidential candidates?

Feb 01, 2024 Rick Dzida 0 &

There is a hypocrisy going around that there must be an age limit for presidential candidates while members  of parliament and councilors can be discharging their duties as long as they wish or up to… ...

We have not nullified new electoral boundaries – MEC refutes rumours

Jan 13, 2024 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC), has vehemently refuted rumours circulating on social media platforms alleging that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has ordered it to nullify all newly demarcated electoral boundaries. For the past few… ...

CONGOMA develops policy papers to strengthen civic participation

Dec 21, 2023 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

The Council for NGOs in Malawi - CONGOMA has developed policy papers which will help in strengthening civic participation in development processes. Speaking at a press briefing in Lilongwe, Simekinala Kaluzi Programmes manager for CONGOMA,… ...

Catholic priests told to bless same sex couples

Dec 19, 2023 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

In a landmark ruling approved by Pope Francis, the Roman Catholic Church says priests can now administer blessings to same-sex couples as long as they are not part of regular Church rituals or liturgies. This… ...