Politics
-
Police catch election fever
On Monday, the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) met with Mzuzu City Council chief executive officer, district commissioners and officers in-charge…
Read More » -
If I were Catherine Gotani Hara
Speaker of Parliament, I would take decisive action on the truant lawmakers who continue to be absent from the National…
Read More » -
‘Democracy is an ongoing project’
Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Chifundo Kachale delivered a keynote address at the Malawi Law Society (MLS) annual general meeting…
Read More » -
Lessons from China’s democracy
From the Western perspective, China is considered undemocratic. But the Eastern giant says it practises democracy the Chinese way. Our…
Read More » -
Strengthening party caucuses
“We believe that government will not willfully disobey the order of the court and will have to explain why the…
Read More » -
‘No one slept at AIP selling point’
The Affordable Inputs Programme (AIP), the government flagship initiative that offers smallholder farmers subsidised fertiliser and seed, faces chronic setbacks,…
Read More » -
‘MEC can’t work alone’
Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Chifundo Kachale recently delivered a public lecture on democracy, law reform and preparation for the…
Read More » -
We need consistent focus—Oxfam chief
On February 9 2024, President Lazarus Chakwera delivered his fourth State of the Nation Address (Sona) in Parliament. The statement…
Read More » -
‘Refugees are tired of handouts’
Eight months have elapsed since the Malawi Government enforced the refugee relocation to Dzaleka Camp, currently home to over 52…
Read More » -
‘DPP will go solo’
The opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is set to hold its elective convention in July in readiness for the 2025…
Read More » -
Parliament’s role in fighting corruption
Since 2022, Members of Parliament have been commemorating its Anti-Corruption Day. Politicians who form the Parliament are often perceived as…
Read More » -
Breaking barriers in women’s political participation
With about 20 months before Malawians go to the tripartite polls slated for September 2025, efforts are intensfying to help…
Read More » -
Kaliya’s long walk in activism
On December 9 this year, gender activist Emma Kaliya received a lifetime Human Rights Achiever Award in recognition for her…
Read More » -
People still suffer devaluation effect
Over a month after the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) devalued the kwacha against the dollar by 44 percent. Our…
Read More » -
If I were Peter Mutharika
President of the main opposition Democratic Progressive of Party (DPP), I would ensure to be on top of things all…
Read More » -
‘Chitu-leku’ slackening fight against graft
Malawi continues to slacken in the fight against corruption with the 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) by Transparency International rating…
Read More » -
Solving identity crisis through national ID
When Nelson Banda, 31, left Mangochi for South Africa for greener pastures in 2021, his 24-year-old wife Glory and seven-year-old…
Read More » -
Take to act tough—Mills
Renowned author Greg Mills established the Brenthurst Foundation in South Africa to strengthen African economics. Recently, he launched his new…
Read More » -
Correctional Service Law in limbo
The Centre for Human Rights Education, Advice and Assistance (Chreaa) is petitioning hard for the government to swiftly table the…
Read More » -
What’s in un human Rights seat for us?
Malawi recently retained its position in the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) with 182 votes. The council upholds and…
Read More »