Month: July 2021 Posts

State House Head of Marketing Martha Chikuni dies

Jul 09, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

State House Head of Marketing Martha Chikuni has died at Mwaiwathu Hospital in Blantyre. Minister of Information Gospel Kazako has confirmed. “Martha was a fine, hardworking and friendly personality who had an open heart for… ...

We agree with Mutharika that Malawians are suffering – State House

Jul 05, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

State House says it fully agrees with former President Peter Mutharika that the economy has slowed down and that there is a lot of suffering among Malawians. State House Director of Communications Sean Kampondeni made… ...

MCP’s paramilitary cadets are not State House employees – report

Apr 20, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Despite claims by Homeland Security Minister Richard Chimwendo Banda that people getting paramilitary training in Dedza are State House employees, an investigative report has revealed that youth from Msundwe are among people being trained. The… ...

Cabinet reshuffle: Leave Chakwera alone, demands Kampondeni

Apr 13, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

State House Director of Communications Sean Kampondeni has demanded Malawians to leave President Lazarus Chakwera alone, saying the president will reshuffle his cabinet when he is ready. Kampondeni made the remarks yesterday during the State… ...

Malawi destined for greatness under Chakwera – State House

Mar 29, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Despite concerns that President Lazarus Chakwera is a man of words and not action, State House has claimed that Malawi is destined for greatness under Chakwera’s leadership. State House Press Secretary Brian Banda made the… ...

Chakwera relocates to Mtunthama

Mar 29, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

President Lazarus Chakwera has relocated to Mtunthama Residence as Kamuzu Palace is being renovated, with State House accusing previous administrations of not renovating state residences despite funds being allocated in the budget for several years.… ...

Superstitious? Chakwera brings “chair” along

Mar 14, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

President Lazarus Chakwera has been described as superstitious after he reportedly brought his own "chair" to a meeting with ex-Malawi leader Bakili Muluzi. The Muluzi reportedly moved one of their Victorian couches to a corner… ...

Criminals using Malawi First Lady’s name to solicit donations

Feb 17, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

State House has complained that criminals have opened Facebook accounts in Malawi First Lady Monica Chakwera’s name and are using the accounts to solicit donations from people. Presidential Press Secretary Brian Banda said this in… ...

CDEDI demands probe into State House officials over bribery claims

Feb 14, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

A rights group has asked President Lazarus Chakwera to launch an inquiry into senior State House officials accused of soliciting bribes from businesspersons. The grouping Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) said this… ...

Tony Blair helping Chakwera at zero cost – State House

Nov 30, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

State House has defended President Lazarus Chakwera’s decision to engage former British Prime Minister Tony Blair as governance advisor saying Blair and his institute will provide the services for free. Director of Communications at State… ...

State House calls for patience on Tonse Administration projects

Nov 10, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

State House says the Tonse Alliance administration will initiate several projects including an international airport in Mzuzu but there is need for patience from Malawians. Speaking at a press briefing in Mzuzu on Monday, presidential… ...

Chakwera rebuffs IMF on AIP: State House says Malawi leader wants to fight hunger

Nov 02, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 1 &

State House has questioned why the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has problems with the Affordable Input Programme (AIP), saying President Lazarus Chakwera introduced the programme to fight hunger in Malawi. Speaking in Lilongwe during a… ...

Chakwera challenged to reveal foreign trip expenses

Oct 29, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Activists have challenged President Lazarus Chakwera to reveal the expenses incurred during the four foreign trips he undertook last month and earlier this month. The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) wants Chakwera… ...

Chakwera to attend Chilima’s lecture after cancelling State House cocktail

Oct 29, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

President Lazarus Chakwera will attend Vice President Saulos Chilima's public lecture on Friday after the president cancelled a State House cocktail which clashed with the public lecture. The Public Lecture titled "The Mindset Change" will… ...

Chakwera calls for patience on trimming presidential powers

Oct 27, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Written by  Glory Msowoya  -Mana President Lazarus Chakwera has called for patience on reduction of presidential saying it cannot be done overnight. During his inauguration at Kamuzu Barracks soon after being sworn in as Malawi… ...