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Dowa Police collaborates with Inua Advocacy to address bottlenecks in provision of security at Dzaleka Refugee Camp

July 13, 2025

* Improving and maintaining security is a responsibility of all — but as police, we will continue with interventions to improve security within the camp and surrounding communities * We have intensified patrols within the camp in coordination with Dzaleka Community Policing Forum (Sungu-Sungu) * Community leaders should take an active role in maintaining security by sharing credible information with police, because collaboration is vital for effective law enforcement By Sylvester Kumwenda, MANA Dowa Police, in collaboration Inua Advocacy,…

Political parties never responded to MEC’s explanation as regards to independent audit of its election management system

July 13, 2025

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MEC chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja * Queries that were demanded by AFORD, DPP, UDF, PP and the UTM Party whose responses were sent direct to * The concerns attracted public attention that were a cause for violent demonstrations in Lilongwe By Duncan Mlanjira At the meeting with all the 24 registered political parties and representatives of aspiring independent candidates held yesterday in Lilongwe, Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson, Justice Annabel Mtalimanja reported political parties never responded to MEC’s explanation…

MACRA warns of punitive measures against violation of ethical broadcasting standards throughout the election period

July 10, 2025

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* As it activates election broadcasts monitoring committee ahead of campaign period set to be launched on Monday * We are not here to police media houses but to ensure professionalism—MACRA Deputy Director of Broadcasting, Kelton Masangano By Mervis Mwale, MANA Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has activated the Election Broadcasts Monitoring and Enforcement Committee (EBMEC) to oversee fair media coverage during the campaign period starting on Monday, July 14. Speaking at a sensitization meeting held at Bingu International…

ACB establishes mobile digital application dedicated to making corruption reporting easier

July 10, 2025

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* Ahead of this year’s African Anti-Corruption Day to be commemorated tomorrow in Mchinji under the theme; ‘Deeper citizenry engagement in combating corruption’ * The app, ACB-Connect allows the public to report suspected corruption cases anytime and from anywhere while guaranteeing user privacy and confidentiality Malawi News Agency & Maravi Express The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has established a mobile digital application dedicated to making corruption reporting easier and more secure. This was announced yesterday by acting ACB Director General,…

September 16 campaign period officially launch Monday under the theme; ‘Promoting Democratic Leadership Through Your Vote’

July 10, 2025

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* To run from 08h30-11h00, the event will be broadcast live on 24 TV and radio platforms where MEC chairperson will deliver a keynote address * Highlighting MEC’s commitment to conducting credible, inclusive and transparent elections By Duncan Mlanjira To be held at Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe on Monday, July 14, the official launch of the 60-day campaign period of the September 16 general elections will be celebrated under the theme; ‘Promoting Democratic Leadership Through Your…

Government moves in to bring sanity in real estate sector through establishment of Management Council

July 5, 2025

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Lands Minister, Deus Gumba * The sector has long been plagued by unethical practices, including the rise of ‘briefcase estate agents’ who have taken advantage of regulatory loopholes to dupe unsuspecting Malawians * These individuals lack professionalism and have used tricks to siphon resources from Malawians * This is not only unethical but undermines the credibility of the entire sector—Minister of Lands, Deus Gumba By Fostina Mkandawire, MANA Minister of Lands, Deus Gumba has said the establishment of the…

Airtel Malawi launches country’s first AI-powered spam alert service to combat mobile money fraud

July 3, 2025

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* Requires no application downloads and is automatically activated for all Airtel customers at no extra cost * Spam in this context refers to unsolicited SMS messages to phones, often from fraudsters and scammers * The messages are usually socially engineered and potentially lead to harvesting of data, spreading malware and swindling of money from unsuspecting mobile users By Duncan Mlanjira In a bold move to protect its customers from mobile money fraud, Airtel Malawi has launched a ground-breaking…

None of concerns have been addressed that were contained in a petition by creative artists for President Chakwera not to assent to two Bills affecting their industry

July 3, 2025

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* Bill No. 1 of 2025: Companies, Registration and Intellectual Property Centre and Bill No. 2 of 2025: Copyright (Amendment) * We didn’t receive a response from State House, Office of the President & Cabinet (OPC), or the special advisor to the President on creative industries * We did what we could to impress upon the President the importance of withholding assent to the two Bills affecting the creative, arts and heritage sector By Duncan Mlanjira Of the 13…

Lilongwe District Council stops DPP vice-president Gangata’s planned political demonstration by calling for meeting with Malawi Police Service

July 1, 2025

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* Gangata plans to lead a peaceful anti-violence-free demonstration on Friday, July 4 in the volatile political violence hub of the Capital City’s violence against any political protest * The demonstration is being organised in response to increasing concerns about acts of violence and intimidation * That have, in recent times, undermined the rights of citizens to hold peaceful demonstrations — especially within Lilongwe By Duncan Mlanjira Lilongwe District Council has summoned vice-president of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)…

Police yet to respond to Malawi Human Rights Commission’s demand for public explanation of its inaction to Thursday’s brutal violence

June 29, 2025

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* The inaction of the Malawi Police Service in these matters is a clear dereliction of that Constitutional responsibility * While emphasising that continued silence in the face of such attacks is utterly unacceptable Analysis by Duncan Mlanjira Three days after being demanded by Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) to immediately provide a public explanation of its inaction to Thursday’s brutal violence in Lilongwe, Malawi Police Service has not responded. A day after panga knife-wielding gangs violently attacked peaceful…