Month: May 2020 Posts

Court says ban on phone-in programs illegal

May 29, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The High Court sitting as a Constitutional Court in Lilongwe has lifted a ban on phone-in programs which Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) instituted last year. Justice Charles Mkandawire ruled that the ban was an… ...

HRDC, YAS and Livingstonia Synod want MBC temporarily closed

May 12, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Livingstonia Synod and two civil society organizations have demanded the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) to suspend the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation’s license by Friday this week. The organisations - Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC)… ...

World Press Freedom Day: MISA Malawi concerned over ATI delay

May 03, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

On this World Press Freedom Day (WPFD), MISA Malawi has expressed concern over Government’s delay to operationalize the Access to Information (ATI) Act. In a statement today, MISA Malawi chairperson Teresa Ndanga said Malawians cannot… ...

MISA pens APM to denounce hostility towards journalists

Mar 18, 2020 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

MISA Malawi has  penned president Peter Mutharika, requesting him to denounce acts of violence, assault and intimidation of journalists by members of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), United Democratic Front (DPP) as well as government… ...

MACRA commends community radio for promoting diversity

Feb 27, 2020 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

The Malawi Communications and Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has commended Nyathepa FM in Nsanje for its role in promoting diversity and socioeconomic development. MACRA director general Godfrey Itaye said this on 25 February when he toured… ...

Brian Banda back at Times Group

Feb 21, 2020 Archangel Nzangaya 3 &

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… ...