March 17
Malawi: Namalomba, Chithyola Clash in Explosive Amaryllis War
Parliament turned into a political battleground as Deputy Leader of the House Shadreck Namalomba and Leader of the Opposition Simplex Chithyola Banda tore into each other over the… Read more »
Malawi: 'Spare Him' - Pressure Mounts As Ailing Kalumo Denied Medical Access in Custody
A storm is brewing over the continued detention of former Immigration chief Brigadier Charles Kalumo, with growing calls for authorities to show restraint as the visibly unwell… Read more »
March 16
Malawi: PAC Moves to Subpoena Attorney General After Last-Minute No-Show in Amaryllis Hotel Probe
Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Steve Baba Malondera has informed members of the committee that officials from the Office of the Attorney General of Malawi will… Read more »
March 12
Malawi: Malawi Police Say Former MBC Director George Kasakula to Appear in Court Over Abuse of Office Charges
The Malawi Police Service has confirmed that former Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) Director General George Kasakula is expected to appear before court on Friday to answer… Read more »
March 10
Malawi: A Legal Lifeline - High Court Pauses Ban On BMEC Qualifications
In a significant turn of events for thousands of students and academic institutions, the High Court in Zomba has temporarily put a stop to a decision that had cast doubt on the… Read more »
Malawi: ACB Rolls Out Surveillance Vehicle to Target Corruption Hotspots
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has intensified its fight against graft by launching a surveillance vehicle that will patrol government offices identified as corruption hotspots,… Read more »
March 09
Malawi: Analyst Warns MCP Leadership Wrangles Could Destabilise Party
Political analyst George Phiri has urged leaders of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) to handle their internal disputes carefully, warning that growing divisions could weaken the… Read more »
March 05
Malawi: High Court Adjourns Defamation Case Involving Social Media Whistle Blower Alexious Kamangila and Justice Manda
The High Court has adjourned to May this year year a case Justice Kenan Manda is seeking damages for defamation from social media whistle blower, lawyer Alexious Kamangila. Read more »
March 03
Malawi: NBM Platinum Employee Award Winners Return Home Safely After Regional Unrest
National Bank of Malawi plc has confirmed that its Platinum Employee Recognition Award winners have safely returned to Malawi after regional airspace closures disrupted their… Read more »
February 25
Malawi: Second Vice President Chihana Applauds Fresh Inquiry Into Tragic Plane Crash
Second Vice President Enock Chihana has commended President Peter Mutharika for instructing parliament to establish a new commission of inquiry into the tragic plane crash that… 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: Prophet Magaya's Properties Face Auction As Debts Mount After U.S.$3 Million Court Loss
Controversial Zimbabwean preacher Walter Magaya is facing a deepening financial crisis, with some of his properties now heading for public auction over an unpaid debt to GetBucks… 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: 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 18
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 »
February 17
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 »
February 13
Malawi: Activist Onjezani Kenani Questions Anti-Corruption Appointments Despite Praising President Mutharika's Leadership
Renowned social media activist Onjezani Kenani has applauded President Arthur Peter Mutharika for what he describes as an "excellent" and "results-oriented" State of the Nation… Read more »
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: 'Illegal, Unreasonable and Null' - High Court Judge Kenyatta Nyirenda Destroys Justin Said's Decisions
In a hard-hitting judgment that has sent shockwaves through Capital Hill, High Court Judge Kenyatta Nyirenda has ruled that Chief Secretary Justin Said acted outside the law,… Read more »
Malawi: High Court Judge Kenyatta Nyirenda Slams Malawi Media for Ignorance, Propaganda and Embarrassing Journalism
High Court Judge Kenyatta Nyirenda has delivered one of the harshest and most humiliating attacks ever made by a Malawian judge against the country's media, accusing journalists… Read more »
February 11
Malawi: Exposed - Malawi's Fake Degree Scam - How Some Colleges Are Selling Worthless UK & U.S. Certificates
Malawi is facing a major crisis as private colleges sell fake diplomas from the UK and the US to students hoping for better jobs. A joint investigation by the National Council for… Read more »
