Month: January 2022 Posts

Fuel prices to go up in Malawi

Jan 27, 2022 Chisomo Phiri 0 &

The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has revealed that it is planning to increase fuel prices in the country due to an increase in fuel transportation costs and depreciation of Kwacha against United States Dollar.… ...

Chakwera appoints 12 cabinet ministers

Jan 27, 2022 Chisomo Phiri 0 &

President Lazarus Chakwera has appointed 12 cabinet ministers, including Sam Dalitso Kawale and Mark Katsonga Phiri as Ministers of Lands and Trade and Industry respectively. The president has also promoted former deputy ministers Vera Kamtukule… ...

DPP wants cabinet to have less than 20 members

Jan 26, 2022 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has asked President Lazarus Chakwera to reduce the size of his cabinet from 31 members to less than 20, including the president and his vice president. The party's Spokesperson Shadreck… ...

Nankhumwa urges Chakwera to declare state of disaster

Jan 26, 2022 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Leader of Opposition Kondwani Nankhumwa says President Lazarus Chakwera should declare Malawi a State of Disaster following devastation in the Southern Region caused by Tropical Storm Ana. Nankhumwa in a statement this morning noted that… ...

Julius Malema tears into Chakwera

Jan 26, 2022 Mwayi Mkandawire 1 &

South African opposition politician Julius Malema has bashed President Lazarus Chakwera, saying the Malawi leader overpromised and is now struggling to deliver on his promises. Malema who is leader of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) made… ...

Unites States praises Chakwera over fight against corruption

Jan 26, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Embassy of the United States of America has hailed President Lazarus Chakwera for taking bold steps to further his administration’s fight against corruption in Malawi. In a statement yesterday, the embassy noted that corruption… ...

Chakwera pushes for implementation of energy projects amid power outage across Malawi   

Jan 25, 2022 Russell Kondowe 0 &

As many areas across Malawi are experiencing power outage, President Lazarus Chakwera this morning met technocrats and relevant stakeholders to tackle red tape and administrative obstacles that have delayed the implementation of three electricity projects.… ...

Chizuma’s remarks are painful — Chakwera

Jan 25, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

President Lazarus Chakwera has issued a stern warning to the Director General of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Martha Chizuma, over remarks she made in a recorded conversation which the president has described as painful and… ...

Chakwera dissolves cabinet

Jan 24, 2022 Mwayi Mkandawire 1 &

President Lazarus Chakwera has dissolved his cabinet, saying the move is a demonstration of his resolve to confront all forms of lawless conduct by public officials. Chakwera made the announcement during a national address tonight.… ...

Chakwera told to declare his support for Chizuma

Jan 24, 2022 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Human rights activists have demanded President Lazarus Chakwera to make a public statement rallying his support towards Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Director General Martha Chizuma, failure which they will conduct demonstrations. The demand is in a… ...

Talking Blues: She came, she saw, she made them uncomfortable

Jan 24, 2022 Mapwiya Muulupale 0 &

“I want to make this country feel uncomfortable with corruption. As it is, it is like it is now part of our lives. So, I would want to see to it that Malawians start feeling… ...

Chakwera not supporting Martha Chizuma

Jan 23, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Anti-Corruption Bureau Director General Martha Chizuma has revealed in a leaked audio alleged to be hers that she is not getting support from the Lazarus Chakwera administration. Chizuma in the leaked audio was asked by… ...

Malawi revokes diplomatic status of envoys

Jan 23, 2022 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Diplomats who have been refusing to return to Malawi after being recalled have had their diplomatic status revoked. Minister of Foreign Affairs Eisenhower Mkaka has confirmed that the government has made the decision after the… ...

Chakwera reminded of his promise to repeal draconian laws

Jan 23, 2022 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI), has challenged President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera and his Tonse Alliance Government, to walk the talk by having all draconian laws repealed. In a statement made available… ...

Malawi Homeland Minister tells Police not to arrest activist Kalindo

Jan 22, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Homeland Security Minister Richard Chimwendo Banda has told Malawi Police to withdraw the warrant of arrest against Bon Kalindo who is accused of insulting President Lazarus Chakwera. Chimwendo has confirmed to the local media that… ...