Month: July 2024 Posts

President Lazarus Chakwera appoints four new High Court Judges, including Steven Kayuni

Jul 11, 2024 Burnett Munthali 0 &

President Lazarus Chakwera has announced the appointment of four new High Court judges, expanding the judiciary's capacity. Among the new appointees is Steven Kayuni, a youthful and notable figure, who takes on his new role… ...

Tchereni given seven days to resign

Jul 11, 2024 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Center for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) has given Secretary to the Treasury Betchani Tchereni seven days to resign honourably for insensitive remarks made in a viral video clip. In a letter made… ...

Chakwera tells IG not to work with force on Malawians

Jul 06, 2024 Synd Kalimbuka 0 &

President Lazarus Chakwera has told the Inspector General of Police not to work with force while delivering services to Malawians. Chakwera said Police should work as Malawi Police Service not as Malawi Police Force during… ...

President Chakwera’s Independence Day declaration sparks mixed reactions

Jul 06, 2024 Burnett Munthali 0 &

President Lazarus Chakwera's statement on Independence Day, July 6, 2024, declaring "ndidzafera mbendera ya dziko la Malawi monga Chilima" (I'm ready to die for the Malawian flag just like VP Saulos Chilima), has ignited a… ...

MCP’s social media tactics: Hollow gestures and political fallout

Jul 05, 2024 Burnett Munthali 0 &

In the digital age, political parties often turn to social media as a battleground for public perception and influence.  For the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), however, their online presence seems to be more about optics… ...

Gone but not forgotten, Legacy to Live On: Lucius Banda Buried

Jul 04, 2024 Macdonald Kaleso 0 &

Thousands of people defied all odds and endured the scorching sunshine to witness the burial of Malawis' legendary music icon, soldier Lucius Banda. From Andiamo location where the body of the late Banda was lying… ...

Analysis: Corruption escalation under the MCP Government and ineffectiveness of Anti-Corruption efforts

Jul 03, 2024 Burnett Munthali 0 &

The issue of corruption in Malawi has taken a concerning turn under the leadership of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), as highlighted by recent assessments from the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB). This analysis delves into the… ...