February 25
Malawi: Atupele Muluzi - World Bank Report Proves Malawi Must Put Business First
Malawi's economic problems have been exposed in the latest World Bank Malawi Economic Monitor, but Atupele Muluzi, President of the United Democratic Front (UDF), says this is not… Read more »
Malawi: Namiwa Demands Immediate Resignations of Chief Justice Mzikamanda and AG Mbeta, Sets 7-Day Deadline
The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) has delivered a bold ultimatum to two of Malawi's top legal officials, demanding the resignation of Chief… Read more »
Malawi: 270,000 Youth Enter the Job Market Each Year - but Malawi's Economy Creates Only 40,000 Jobs
Every year in Malawi, about 270,000 young people step into the labour market hoping to find work, but the economy is producing only about 40,000 formal jobs, leaving the vast… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Government Champions Protection of Tobacco Farmers' Welfare
Minister of Agriculture Roza Fatchi Mbilizi on Tuesday presided over the Tobacco Industry Conference held at the Capital Hotel in Lilongwe. Read more »
February 24
Malawi: High Court Reserves Ruling in Explosive MEC-Mutharika Headquarters Battle
The High Court in Lilongwe has reserved its ruling in a politically sensitive legal battle in which the Malawi Electoral Commission is challenging a presidential directive ordering… Read more »
Malawi: Bushiri Fires Back At Findings of South African Investigators
Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has launched a blistering attack on South Africa's Special Investigating Unit (SIU), accusing the agency of spreading falsehoods and misleading the South… Read more »
Malawi: Government Orders Fresh Probe Into Chikangawa Military Plane Crash
The government of Malawi has announced a fresh investigation into the Chikangawa military plane crash that claimed the life of former Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima and eight… Read more »
Malawi: Legal Community Slams DPP's Unchecked Powers After Collapse of High-Profile Corruption Cases
The Malawi Law Society has issued a sharp rebuke of the sweeping powers held by the Director of Public Prosecutions, warning that the recent collapse of several high-profile… Read more »
Malawi: Parliament Empty As 159 MPs Skip Sitting, Only 71 Show Up
Only 71 Members of Parliament turned up for parliamentary deliberations this morning while a staggering 159 legislators--including cabinet ministers who are not MPs--were absent,… Read more »
February 20
Malawi: No Charges, No Grounds - HRCC Slams Calls for Ag Mbeta's Resignation As Constitutionally Baseless
There is no charge. There is no conviction. There is no lawful trigger for removal -- and that is why the Human Rights Consultative Committee (HRCC) says demands for Attorney… Read more »
February 19
Malawi: MK128 Billion Gamble - Inside the High-Risk Amaryllis Deal Putting Civil Servants' Pensions On the Line
A high-stakes financial drama is unfolding in the corridors of power, pitting Malawi's top legal and anti-corruption offices against its central bank. At the heart of the storm is… Read more »
Malawi: Closure Delayed - DPP Government Yet to Outline Concrete Action On Chilima Crash Report
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) government is still not clear on when -- and how -- it will brief Malawians on the next course of action regarding the plane crash report… Read more »
February 18
Malawi: Minister of Finance Hails Ecobank for K175 Million Donation to National Lean Season Food Response
Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralisation, Joseph Mwanamvekha, has commended Ecobank Malawi for donating K175 million towards Malawi's National Lean Season Food… Read more »
Malawi: Chisankho Watch Demands Sweeping Electoral Reforms After 2025 Polls
In a bold and uncompromising call for change, Chisankho Watch has urged electoral stakeholders to move beyond routine observation reports and push for drastic electoral reforms… Read more »
Malawi: Parliament Blocks Neef's Move to Auction Farm Equipment On Auction, Says Farmers Should Benefit First
Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has rejected a proposal by the National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) to sell farming equipment worth about K16 billion through an… Read more »
Malawi: Eagles Institute - From the Ballot to Accountability - Why Defending Freedom Must Continue Beyond Malawi's Elections
Malawi has once again shown that its people believe in democracy. Citizens turned out peacefully to vote, proving a growing respect for constitutional rights and democratic values. Read more »
February 17
Malawi: Mutharika Bans Public Health Workers From Owning Private Clinics in Crackdown On Corruption
President Peter Mutharika has taken one of the toughest actions ever against corruption in Malawi's health sector by barring all public hospital employees from owning, operating or… Read more »
Malawi: SAPS Orders Funeral Home to Release Edgar Lungu's Body for Post-Mortem
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has ordered a funeral home holding the body of former Zambian president Edgar Lungu to release it for a post-mortem examination. Read more »
February 16
Malawi: Mutharika Moves to Reconstitute Judicial Service Commission As Pressure Mounts Over Supreme Court Finance Bank Ruling
President Peter Mutharika has initiated the process of constituting the long-awaited Judicial Service Commission (JSC), a move that comes just weeks after sustained public pressure… Read more »
Malawi: Public Questions Why Chisale Is Lawmaker and Presidential Guard At Once - Govt Says Its Legal, Critics Say Its Wrong
Government has defended the controversial multiple roles held by Deputy Minister of Homeland Affairs and Member of Parliament for Ntcheu Central, Norman Chisale, amid growing… Read more »
Malawi: Activists Demand Names, Figures and Arrests After Mutharika Claims Government Flushed Out Ghost Workers
President Peter Mutharika's revelation that government has removed ghost workers from the public payroll has triggered intense national debate, with governance and human rights… Read more »
Malawi: Activist Idriss Ali Nassah Questions Chisale's Dual Role As MP and Presidential Bodyguard - 'Parliament Should Not Have Happened for Chisale.'
Social media activist Idriss Ali Nassah has sparked fresh debate over the controversial dual role of Deputy Minister of Homeland Affairs and Member of Parliament Norman Chisale,… Read more »
Malawi: MP Fredokiss Kalua Takes SONA to His Constituency, Engages Communities in Soche, Zingwangwa, Nkolokosa, Calling for People-Driven Development
Member of Parliament for Soche Zingwangwa, Fred Penjani Kamlepo Kalua, has emphasized the need for a clear and inclusive development plan that reflects the priorities of his… Read more »
February 13
Malawi: Malawi Judiciary Strikes Back - Defends Supreme Court Ruling On Finance Bank Case Amid Public Outcry
In a firm response to mounting public criticism, the Malawi Judiciary has issued a hard-hitting statement defending the Supreme Court of Appeal's controversial ruling in favor of… Read more »
Malawi: 'No Malawian Should Die of Hunger' As Maize Prices Collapse After State Intervention
Food security occupied a central place in President Peter Mutharika's SONA address today, reflecting both the political sensitivity of hunger and the economic vulnerability of a… Read more »
