Lazarus Chakwera Archives

‘New MRA boss appointed to stop destruction of evidence’

Jul 10, 2020 Russell Kondowe 0 &

President Lazarus Chakwera has admitted that he does not have power to appoint the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) boss but has said he has done so to stop the destruction of evidence at the tax… ...

Malawi president maintains cabinet

Jul 10, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

President of Malawi, Lazarus Chakwera, has maintained his cabinet despite criticism over the inclusion of a husband and wife as well as two siblings in the 31-member cabinet. After the cabinet was announced on Wednesday,… ...

You have five months to produce results – Chakwera tells ministers

Jul 10, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

President Lazarus Chakwera has told newly appointed ministers and their deputies in his transitional cabinet that they should produce results or risk being replaced. The Malawi leader made the remarks this afternoon in Lilongwe during… ...

Marital status was not considered when selecting cabinet – Chakwera

Jul 10, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

President Lazarus Chakwera has defended his cabinet saying marital status was not considered when he was forming his cabinet. The Malawi leader has come under fire from Malawians for selecting family members in his cabinet… ...

Chakwera goofs: Has no power to appoint MRA tsar

Jul 10, 2020 Russell Kondowe 0 &

President Lazarus Chakwera illegally appointed the new Commissioner General of the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA). The Malawi leader on Wednesday appointed John Bizwick as MRA boss to replace Gray Malata. Chakwera also appointed Henry Ngutwa… ...

Youth organization announces demos over Chakwera’s cabinet

Jul 10, 2020 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

As stakeholders continue reacting to the newly appointed 31 member cabinet, a youth organization, Youth For Change (YFC) Association has announced date for mass demonstrations over selection of members of the cabinet. On Wednesday evening… ...

Kainja appointed new Inspector General of Malawi Police

Jul 09, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

President Lazarus Chakwera has appointed Dr George Kainja as the new Inspector General (IG) of Malawi Police Service (MPS). Chakwera appointed Kainja on Wednesday. He also appointed Demister Chigwenembe as Deputy Police IG. Kainja has… ...

HRDC to meet Chakwera over new cabinet

Jul 09, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) says it will meet President Lazarus Chakwera this afternoon to express Malawians’ concerns over the new cabinet. Gift Trapence who is the chairperson of the grouping said this at… ...

Chakwera cabinet is trash: Malawians give their verdict

Jul 09, 2020 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Malawians say President Lazarus Chakwera’s cabinet is trash and have condemned the president for handing positions to questionable characters. Chakwera released his cabinet on Wednesday night and list has disappointed many Malawians. The Malawi leader… ...