MPs Archives

MCP U-turns on K4 billion: It is legal money

Jul 09, 2018 Russell Kondowe 5 &

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Members of Parliament have received their share of the K4 billion allocation with the party saying there is nothing illegal about the money. The new stance is a far cry from… ...

Malawi approach on electoral reforms worrisome – PAC

May 17, 2018 Russell Kondowe 0 &

…act could lead to elections disputes The Public Affairs Committee (PAC) says failure by Malawi to pass new electoral laws is recipe for election disputes in the forthcoming elections. This comes months after Members of… ...

Lilongwe residents warned on cruelty against animals

Apr 07, 2018 Bright Malenga 1 &

Police and animal activists in Lilongwe have warned the city’s residents that they will be arrested if found torturing animals or selling animals anyhow. The warning has been made in a statement that has been… ...

Young politician vows to change constituency

Apr 04, 2018 Bright Malenga 1 &

A 26-year-old politician who is aspiring to become Member of Parliament (MP) for Machinga East constituency has vowed to develop the area. The young politician Jannah Shaban told Malawi24 that he decided to join politics… ...

Msowoya calls for review of policies affecting refugees

Apr 01, 2018 Bright Malenga 0 &

Malawi's Speaker of National Assembly Richard Msowoya has called upon the global community to review policies affecting refugees and immigrants. Msowoya made the call in Geneva, Switzerland where he was attending 138th General Assembly of… ...

Govt suspends recruitments, promotions

Mar 27, 2018 Malawi24 Reporter 4 &

Government has suspended the recruitment of new workers and promotion of current civil servants as part of measures aimed at cutting expenditure. The measures which will take effect immediately have also hit cabinet ministers, top… ...

Malawi Police brings back 997

Mar 26, 2018 Archangel Nzangaya 1 &

The Malawi Police Service (MPS) has brought back 997 and 990 rapid response services. This is according to deputy national police spokesperson, Thomeck Nyaude, who confirmed the return of the services. Nyaude said 997 and… ...

NGOs submit proposals for next budget

Mar 22, 2018 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Various organisations on Wednesday submitted their proposals to Malawi Economic Justice Network (MEJN) for the next budget. Organisations working in various sectors gathered in Lilongwe to submit their concerns during Pre-budget Consultations Validation meeting. MEJN… ...

Phalombe MPs, councillors reject stadium project

Mar 21, 2018 Chikondi Magalasi 0 &

…As they hike honoraria by 25% Phalombe Councillors and legislators have rejected a proposal to construct a stadium in the district claiming it will not be making enough money to meet their new honoraria demands.… ...

Kachama heading to MCP for 2019 polls

Mar 20, 2018 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 1 &

Malawi Police Inspector General Lexten Kachama has joined key figures contesting for various posts in the 2019 tripartite elections which will be taking place after he retires from the civil service. Reports Malawi24 is following… ...

APM hits at critics over groundbreaking ceremonies

Mar 16, 2018 Luke Bisani 10 &

The Malawi leader Arthur Peter Mutharika (APM) has hit at his critics saying they are "blind" to appreciate what his government has achieved. Speaking at the launch of National Transport Master Plan in Lilongwe on… ...

Parliamentary caucus to fight for women

Mar 11, 2018 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Parliamentary Women Caucus has said it will continue to fight for all women and make sure their views are represented in Parliament. Chairperson for the caucus Jessie Kabwila made the remarks on the sidelines of… ...

Goodall again! Finance minister caught pants down

Mar 10, 2018 Malawi24 Reporter 12 &

Minister of Finance Goodall Gondwe has been caught lying over Malawi’s debt levels. In December, Gondwe told Parliament that the country’s debt is at K2.4 trillion including a domestic debt of K1.1 trillion. The minister… ...

Catholics join calls for Goodall, Nankhumwa to resign

Mar 09, 2018 Archangel Nzangaya 19 &

Calls for Minister of Finance Goodall Gondwe and Minister of Local Government Kondwani Nankhumwa to resign are growing louder. The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace, (CCJP) has added its voice to the calls for… ...

CONGOMA demands public hearing on K4bn fund

Mar 08, 2018 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Council of NGOs in Malawi (CONGOMA) has called for the institution of a public hearing over the K4 billion given to Members of Parliament (MPs) for projects. CONGOMA which is the umbrella body for… ...