Public Affairs Committee (PAC) Archives

Mutharika says Malawi economy can be revived

May 21, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Former President Peter Mutharika has advised the Lazarus Chakwera administration to devise clear policies in order to revive the country's economy. The former Malawi President says he faced a similar situation in 2014 when he… ...

Chakwera told to reshuffle cabinet in three months

Jan 19, 2022 Russell Kondowe 0 &

The Public Affairs Committee (PAC) has told President Lazarus Chakwera to reshuffle his cabinet, saying the current cabinet has spectators who lack seriousness and influence. The committee which comprises religious leaders made the remarks yesterday… ...

CDEDI condemns demonization of PAC

May 12, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) says threats and insults against Public Appointments Committee (PAC) members are uncalled for and very bad for democracy. PAC has been lambasted on social media for rejecting… ...

We need to be part PAC, says Rastafari community

Oct 12, 2020 Cyrus Bengo 0 &

Members of Rastafarian community in Malawi say they want to be acknowledged as one of the interfaith communities and have asked to be included in Public Affairs Committee (PAC). The call was made after the… ...

Be careful of people who surround you – PAC tells Chakwera

Aug 07, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Public Affairs Committee (PAC) has warned President Lazarus Chakwera to be careful of people around him saying they may guide him into a wrong direction. PAC chairperson Patrick Thawale made the remarks on Thursday… ...

“I feel alive again”: Mutharika jokes that he has resurrected

Apr 29, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

President Peter Mutharika on Wednesday commented on rumours that he had died saying he was happy to meet religious people following his resurrection. Over the past few days, there were rumours that Mutharika had died… ...

Police disperse congregants in Balaka

Apr 26, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

Police officers in Balaka on Sunday stormed churches and told worshippers to go back home amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Police officers were enforcing a ban on church gatherings which government effected over two weeks… ...

PAC calls for peace ahead of election case ruling

Jan 31, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Public Affairs Committee (PAC) has called on Malawians to maintain peace before and after judgment in the presidential elections case. The remarks were made during a press briefing which the organization conducted at Capital Hotel… ...

New PAC chairperson elected

Dec 18, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Monsignor Dr Patrick Thawale has been elected as chairperson of the Public Affairs Committee (PAC). Thawale has replaced the Very Reverend Felix Chingota following the polls which took place today at the organisation’s Annual General… ...

House of confusion: Chakwera, Mkaka contradict

Dec 12, 2019 Lonjezo Jamu 0 &

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) leader Lazarus Chakwera on Wednesday said repeatedly that he is ready to meet with President Peter Mutharika but the party’s Secretary General has contradicted his boss. Chakwera spoke after meeting with… ...

Chilima pulls out of peace talks

Dec 12, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Former Vice President Saulos Chilima and the UTM have pulled out of talks on the country’s post-election impasse. The party said this today after Chilima met the Public Affairs Committee (PAC) which is mediating the… ...

PAC to meet Chilima

Dec 12, 2019 Madalo Ntawira 0 &

After holding talks with President Arthur Peter Mutharika and Malawi Congress Party's Lazarus Chakwera, the Public Affairs Committee (PAC) will today meet UTM leader Saulos Chilima. The grouping will also hold talks with the Human… ...

Mutharika, PAC locked up at State House

Dec 09, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Malawi President Peter Mutharika and members of the Public Affairs Committee (PAC) remained locked up at State House in Lilongwe on Monday night. The President and PAC officials started their meeting at 2pm. The Public… ...

Malawi election results lack credibility – PAC

May 30, 2019 Archangel Nzangaya 4 &

The Public Affairs Committee (PAC) has said that the results of the May 21 elections lack credibility. This is according to PAC's chairperson, Felix Chingota, who was speaking at a press briefing at Mount Soche… ...

Anglican, Nkhoma Synod join PAC demo

Dec 04, 2017 Mphatso Khutcha Richard 154 &

The CCAP Nkhoma Synod and the Anglican Church in Malawi have urged their members to join the December 13 nationwide demonstrations organised by the Public Affairs Committee (PAC). Malawi Council of Churches (MCC), a mother… ...