Month: February 2020 Posts

Brian Banda back at Times Group

Feb 21, 2020 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Months after his departure, popular Malawi's Television and radio host Brian Banda has been recalled to Times Group. Banda was forced to resign at the Times Group after it was reported that he breached the… ...

Government regards Malawi media as partner not enemy – Botomani  

Feb 16, 2020 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

Minister of Information, Civic education and Communications Technology Mark Botomani says the government regards media houses as partners and not enemies. Botomani made the remarks on Friday night during discussions on media development and freedom… ...

MISA Malawi urges media to promote social accountability

Feb 14, 2020 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

As the world, commemorated world Radio Day on Thursday, MISA Malawi Chapter, called on radio stations and broadcasters in Malawi to actively promote social accountability and provide a platform to the voiceless. In a statement,… ...

Deputy Minister Mchacha apologises for swearing at Journalist

Feb 11, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Deputy Minister of Transport and Public Works Charles Mchacha has apologised for swearing at a journalist who was investigating Mchacha’s purchase of public land in Blantyre. Mchacha apologized to the journalist Bobby Kabango today at… ...

Malawi Police detain, release three journalists

Jan 08, 2020 Lonjezo Jamu 0 &

The Malawi Police on Wednesday detained three journalists at Kamuzu International Airport in Lilongwe accusing them of acting in a disorderly manner. The three were charged with “Acts prohibited on aerodrome, behaving in disorderly manner”… ...

We are a listening government – Botomani

Nov 05, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Minister of Information, Civic Education and Communications Technology Mark Botomani has said the President Peter Mutharika administration will continue to be a listening government in order to provide a conducive environment for the media. Botomani… ...

Malawian media professionals encouraged to apply for media freedom fellowship

Nov 04, 2019 Russell Kondowe 0 &

The British High Commissioner, Ms Holly Tett, has encouraged the media fraternity to apply for the Chevening Africa Media Freedom Fellowship, which offers them an opportunity to explore the mechanisms through which public trust in… ...

Protesters assault journalists

Sep 18, 2019 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Anti-Jane Ansah protesters in Lilongwe have attacked two journalists for taking pictures during today's demonstrations. The protesters claimed that the two, Nation Publications’ Golden Matonga and Gladys Nthenda of Kulinji, were sent by the police… ...

Journalists urged to base reports on evidence

Aug 11, 2019 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

Media practitioners in the country have been urged to base their news reports on evidence to avoid providing wrong information to the general public. The call was made by the Principal Secretary in the Ministry… ...

Media expert warns journalists against glorifying politicians

Feb 08, 2019 Andrew Mukhuwa 0 &

A media expert and trainer has told Malawian journalists to desist from glorifying politicians saying the tendency dilutes the power in them to probe and to fire relevant questions to generate answers that satisfy a… ...

Mutharika says TVs will help people make informed decisions

Aug 22, 2018 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

President Peter Mutharika on Tuesday hailed the ‘500 Malawian Villages Satellite TV Project” saying the televisions will help people to make informed decision. The launch of the project took place in Dowa. Mutharika said information… ...

101 FM back on air

Aug 17, 2018 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

Malawi’s oldest private radio station, 101 Power FM is now back on air, four months after it was sealed. The station was closed by the Malawi Revenue Authority on 20 April 2018 over tax evasion.… ...

Joy Station Manager Lloyd Zawanda to be laid to rest today

Jul 27, 2017 Archangel Nzangaya 24 &

The Malawi media industry has learnt with great shock about the death of Joy Media Group Station Manager Lloyd Zawanda who will be laid to rest today in Kasungu district. Zawanda a veteran journalist died… ...

Misa Malawi elections today

Jun 03, 2017 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Journalists will today elect new leadership for the Media Institute of Southern Africa (Misa-Malawi chapter) at an extraordinary Annual General Meeting (EAGM) in Lilongwe. Misa Malawi members were supposed to elect their favourite leaders on… ...

There is press freedom in Malawi – Mutharika

May 04, 2017 Bright Malenga 8 &

President Peter Mutharika has said that his government allows the Malawian media to operate without interference. In a statement issued by State House wishing media practitioners a happy World Press Freedom Day, the president assured… ...