Lilongwe Archives

MEC remains committed to accountability,transparency in the upcoming elections – Mtalimanja

Nov 15, 2024 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Annabel Mtalimanja says they remain steadfast in their commitment to accountability and transparency in next year's elections. Mtalimanja said this yesterday in Lilongwe during a stakeholders meeting organised by Democracy… ...

CHRR expresses disappointment over violence at Lilongwe protest site

Nov 13, 2024 Ephraim Mkali Banda 0 &

The Centre for Human Rights and Rehabilitation (CHRR) has urged the police to investigate the acts of violence by unknown people on innocent civilians who were planning their demonstrations against the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC).… ...

Kabwila challenges opposition to provide evidence of alleged intimidation tactics

Nov 13, 2024 Burnett Munthali 0 &

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) spokesperson Jessie Kabwila has called on opposition parties to present evidence supporting their claims that the MCP is responsible for sending groups of men armed with pangas to intimidate protesters in… ...

Lilongwe District Council cancels opposition demonstration over Police commitments

Nov 12, 2024 Burnett Munthali 0 &

In a surprise move, the Lilongwe District Council has informed opposition parties that tomorrow’s planned demonstration has been cancelled. According to the council’s statement, the police are engaged in “equally important assignments” that prevent them… ...

Unemployment protests turn sour: leader arrested as youth demand action

Nov 11, 2024 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

A group of young people seeking employment opportunities in Israel were met with tear gas at Capital Hill in Lilongwe, Malawi, as they attempted to express their concerns to government officials. The youths, who gathered… ...

MLW hosts MacFarlane Mbewe National Science for all quizzes in Lilongwe

Nov 10, 2024 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

The Malawi Liverpool Wellcome (MLW) Research Programme, in collaboration with other stakeholders, yesterday hosted the inaugural MacFarlane Mbewe National Science for All (Sci4O) Quiz at Bingu International Conference Center in Lilongwe. Speaking at the event… ...

Malawi to host 2024 national youth summit on national growth

Nov 08, 2024 Ephraim Mkali Banda 0 &

The National Youth Council of Malawi (NYCOM) has announced plans for the 2024 National Youth Summit, set to bring together young people from all over Malawi to tackle the major challenges they face. This year's… ...