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MEC rolls out official campaign
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) yesterday launched the official campaign for the May 20 Tripartite Elections in Blantyre where it…
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Peter asks JB to withdraw accusation
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) president Peter Mutharika yesterday asked President Joyce Banda to withdraw her accusation that the DPP presidential…
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PAC says JB commits to calling Parliament
The Public Affairs Committee (PAC) says President Joyce Banda has assured the faith-based organisation that she is committed to convening…
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Donors, stakeholders condemn violence
Election stakeholders, including some of Malawi’s donors, the clergy and civil society organisations (CSOs), yesterday called for tolerance and an…
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JB rebuffs MHRC on maize
President Joyce Banda yesterday vowed to continue distributing maize to people despite concerns by human rights watchdogs, including the taxpayer-funded…
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PAC meets four more parties
The Public Affairs Committee (PAC) yesterday met four political parties in continuation of its meeting with presidential candidates on issues…
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Malawi-born man in US terror case
Saajid Badat, identified as a Malawi-born Briton, this week testified in a United States of America (USA) court in a…
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Court cases delaying MEC Calendar—Mbendera
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) said yesterday its electoral calendar ahead of the May 20 Tripartite Elections is stalling because…
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Mpinganjira resigned from civil service
People’s Party (PP) parliamentary candidate for Blantyre City Central Constituency Chipiliro Mpinganjira resigned from his post as assistant administrator general.…
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JB contradicts Mkwezalamba
Malawi President Joyce Banda yesterday contradicted her Minister of Finance Maxwell Mkwezalamba on use of proceeds from the sale of…
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Catholic Church tips flock on candidates
The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) has given Malawians tips on the quality of leaders to look for…
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MCP not convinced on jet deal—Kaliwo
Opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) says it is still not convinced with the explanation provided by Minister of Finance Maxwell…
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MEC official convicted
The Blantyre Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday sentenced Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) employee Hanleck Mbwetule to two years imprisonment with hard…
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Convene Parliament by March 10—PAC
The Public Affairs Committee (PAC) has asked authorities to convene Parliament by March 10 this year to discuss several sticky…
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Environment
CD4 vs viral load test for monitoring HIV
John Phiri (not real name) has been feeling unwell for some time and decides to get an HIV test. The…
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MEC, lawyer differ on JB advisers’ candidacy
Debate has risen on whether presidential advisers are public servants, with a lawyer suggesting that they are whereas the Malawi…
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CSOs march, give govt two weeks
Civil society organisations (CSOs) on Thursday staged a peaceful protest march in Blantyre and petitioned President Joyce Banda’s administration, giving…
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Tempers flare at PAC meet
Tempers flared on the second day of the Public Affairs Committee (PAC) Third All-inclusive Stakeholders’ Conference in Blantyre as government…
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Mkwezalamba claims Malawi expenditure within budget
Malawi’s Finance Minister Maxwell Mkwezalamba claims government is spending within the budget approved by Parliament from July 1 last year.…
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Norway faults leaders, says corruption on the rise even in churches
Norwegian Ambassador Asbjorn Eidhammer on Tuesday faulted Malawi’s leaders and civil society organisations (CSOs) for rising corruption which he said…
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