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Lilongwe mayor accused of sidelining MCP councillors
Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has accused Lilongwe City Council mayor Willie Chipondera of sidelining its councillors in terms of planning…
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JB exclusive: To contest at PP’s 2017 convention, has no regrets
Former Malawi president Joyce Banda has dropped a hint on her next political move by expressing interest to contest as…
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Mutharika accuses JB of assassination plot
Fired-up President Peter Mutharika yesterday tore apart his arrest on treason charges under the Joyce Banda administration as a “concoction…
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Fire Cabinet ministers—MCP
Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has asked President Peter Mutharika to fire his ministers, arguing their proposal for a pay hike…
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Kabwila arrives on APM jet
Malawi President Peter Mutharika, his press secretary Fredrick Ndala and Malawi Congress Party (MCP) outspoken spokesperson Jessie Kabwila on Tuesday…
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Mutharika taken to task over Chasowa probe
One of the vocal civil society organisations, Malawi Watch, has advised President Peter Mutharika to make a public statement on…
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Mejn warns on ‘barren’ 50 years
The Malawi Economics Justice Network (Mejn) has warned that the country risks another ‘barren’ next 50 years without any transformation…
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Govt denies intelligence presence at MEC warehouse
Minister of Information, Tourism and Civic Education Kondwani Nankhumwa says no National Intelligence Service (NIS) officer was present at Malawi…
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Mutharika under fire on advisers
Political and governance commentators have said the appointment of advisers and assistants to the President are a mockery to the…
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Lutepo arrested for lying to court
Businessperson Oswald Lutepo has been arrested in Kasungu and charged with perjury, his lawyer Ted Roka confirmed yesterday. Lutepo, a…
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APM appoints more advisers
President Peter Mutharika has appointed three Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) members and a family member as special advisers in his…
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NGOs suspect conspiracy in MEC fire
Two human rights’ groups have expressed doubt on the genuineness of the fire incident that destroyed disputed votes for Lilongwe…
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Vote recount hearing Thursday
The High Court in Lilongwe is this Thursday set to hear arguments from lawyers representing Lilongwe City South East Constituency…
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Scholar speaks on presidential powers
Dean of law at the University of Malawi’s Chancellor College Mwiza Nkhata has spoken on the need to reduce powers…
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Govt says no pay raise yet for civil servants
Civil servants will have to wait longer for their salary increment as government says it is still consulting with budget…
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Reflecting on Malawi’s 50 years of post-independence gains and losses
Introduction This week Malawi celebrated 50 years of independence. During these 50 years there have been episodes of progress punctuated…
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MCP chairs 14 parliamentary committees
Opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has scooped leadership of 14 of the 20 parliamentary committees during elections held on Friday.…
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JB’s son queries borrowing
Zomba Malosa Constituency Member of Parliament (PP) Roy Kachale Banda, son to former president Joyce Banda, says Malawi needs answers…
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Mwenefumbo rebuffs return to PP
Karonga Central Member of Parliament Frank Mwenefumbo has said he will maintain his independent status in Parliament and will not…
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Kaphale is new Attorney General
President Peter Mutharika has appointed private practice lawyer Kalekeni Kaphale as the new Attorney General (AG) with immediate effect, replacing…
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