Month: February 2025 Posts

Malawi’s new industrial law: A threat to workers’ rights?

Feb 24, 2025 Burnett Munthali 0 &

The recent amendment to Malawi’s industrial laws, which limits employee strikes (sit-ins) to just three days before wages are withheld, has sparked serious concern among labour rights advocates.  While this law may offer reassurance to… ...

Phungu aphwanya pangano pa kalipilidwe ka antchito ake

Aug 01, 2024 Ephraim Mkali Banda 0 &

A Yeremiah Chihana omwe ndi phungu wa m'dera la kumpoto m'boma la Mzimba adandaulidwa ndi anthu 24 omwe amawagwirila ntchito kamba koti anaphwanya pangano la ndalama zomwe amayenera kuwalipira. Anthuwa omwe pakadali pano akuswera pa… ...

International Trade Union tells Chakwera not to assent to labour bill

Jul 15, 2021 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) has urged President Lazarus Chakwera not to assent to the controversial Labour Relations Amendment Bill. This is according to ITUC's statement released on Wednesday July 14, 2021, signed by… ...

Malawi anti-workers bill: Trade Union cancels demonstrations 

Jul 14, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Malawi Congress of Trade Union (MCTU) has called off protests over the Labour Relations Amendment Bill following a meeting with President Lazarus Chakwera. Secretary General for MCTU Madalitso Njolomole said they met President Chakwera, Deputy… ...

Tonse Govt accused of arrogance

Jul 08, 2021 Martha Chikoti 1 &

Leader of the Opposition Kondwani Nankhumwa has accused the Tonse Alliance government of executive arrogance after government Members of Parliament (MPs) passed anti-workers laws despite stiff opposition from labour unions and opposition legislators. Parliament yesterday… ...

Employers told to improve working conditions

Apr 25, 2016 Victoria Milanzi 6 &

As Malawi on Thursday joins the rest of the world in commemorating the Day for Safety and Health at Work, government has asked employers to make sure that they provide good working conditions to their… ...