Malawi media Archives

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… ...