Month: July 2021 Posts

Nkhotakota North East MP dies

Jul 14, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Member of Parliament for Nkhotakota North East, Martha Lunji Chanjo, has died. Deputy Speaker of Parliament Madalitso Kazombo has confirmed the death, saying Lunji died last night at Kamuzu Central Hospital in Lilongwe. The cause… ...

Speaker threatens to name and shame absent MPs

Jul 10, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Speaker of Parliament Catherine Gotani Hara has expressed concern over absenteeism among Members of Parliament and she has warned that in future sessions absent members will be named and shamed. The Speaker issued the warning… ...

Organization petitions Parliament over dubious land sales

Jul 09, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Youth Health Network on Thursday petitioned Parliament over dubious sale of land to foreigners in Lilongwe. The organisation presented its petition to Parliament asking the Members of Parliament to demand investigations into the sale of… ...

Parliament passes bill creating position of Deputy Chief Justice

Jul 08, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Parliament has passed the Constitution Amendment Bill which creates the position of Deputy Chief Justice at the Judiciary. The bill initially had a clause that said the president could appoint Judges on contract with the… ...

Chakwera plotting to ban workers’ strike

Jul 02, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The Tonse Alliance administration will table a bill which seeks to ban workers’ strike and give employers the right to deduct wages of striking workers. Bill No. 16 of 2021: Labour Relations (Amendment) is expected… ...

Chakwera wants Malawians to pay import duty in advance

Jun 30, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The ride to Canaan continues to be bumpy as President Lazarus Chakwera and his Tonse Alliance administration wants to make Malawians pay import duty in advance. Minister of Finance Felix Mlusu on Wednesday in Parliament… ...

Female legislators wear school uniforms in Malawi Parliament

Jun 29, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Female Members of Parliament today attended Parliament while wearing school uniforms to disseminate messages about girl child education. The Speaker of the National Assembly, Right Honourable Catherine Gotani Hara, along with all female Members of… ...

Malawi asked to spend $40 Million on Covid vaccines

Jun 29, 2021 Macmillan Mhone 0 &

Civil Society Organizations want Malawi Government to invest $40 Million (about K32 billion) on Covid-19 vaccines, which will enable Malawi to vaccinate 5 Million individuals. Organizations led by AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) and other concerned… ...

Chilima says Tonse Govt will take painful measures to revive economy

Jun 22, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Malawi Economy: Chilima says Tonse Govt will take painful measures Vice President Saulos Chilima says the government will take painful measures to stabilise the Kwacha and control prices of goods. He was speaking this afternoon… ...

Abortion motion withdrawn to pave way for civic education

Jun 17, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Chiradzulu West Member of Parliament Dr Mathews Ngwale has withdrawn his intention to table a private member's motion on Abortion Bill, saying stakeholders should continue sensitising and civic-educating people in the country about what the… ...

CDEDI asks parliament to review laws on refugees

Jun 01, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Centre for Democracy and Economic Initiatives (CDEDI) has asked Parliament to review laws regarding refugees and asylum seekers, saying it is unfair to force refugees to relocate to Dzaleka Camp. Executive Director Sylvester Namiwa on… ...

Malawi increases tax on the rich  

May 28, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Malawi has increased tax on the rich, with Minister of Finance Felix Mlusu saying the measure will promote distribution of wealth in the country. Mlusu presented the 2021/22 budget this afternoon at Parliament in Lilongwe… ...

Chakwera calls for reviewing of exorbitant Cannabis fees

May 26, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

President Lazarus Chakwera says the prohibitive cannabis license fees should be revisited to allow Malawians to be involved in the production of the crop. Chakwera made the remarks when he went to Parliament to answer… ...

Ntcheu West MP pleads for ambulance

May 21, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Member of Parliament for Ntcheu West has asked the Ministry of Health to consider providing an ambulance to Tsekera Health Centre, saying the health facility serves people from several areas. The legislator Simeon Salambula said… ...

Dodma accused of inadequate disaster response

May 21, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Member of Parliament for Machinga East Esther Jolobala has accused Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DODMA) of failing to adequately assist disaster victims in her constituency, saying DODMA gave victims rice after they asked for… ...