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Malawian Dr. Louis Nthenda who made history by inviting Malcolm X to Oxford Union debate in 1964 dies aged 86

October 14, 2025

Dr. Nthenda (left) with Malcolm X in 1964 * Dr Nthenda has departed in body, but your spirited fight for a better Malawi will always march on. You loved Malawi more than Malawi ever loved you. One day, a better Malawi will sooner than later definitely come * Dr Louis Nthenda, a bastion of intellect, wit, wisdom, knowledge and scholarship, has left us while remaining in us in the memory of things that we can read and recall By Duncan…

AACC Economic Justice and Accountability Champion Rev. Maulidi commends President Mutharika’s decision to relocate some key parastatals back to Blantyre and Zomba

October 13, 2025

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Rev. Maulidi * For Malawi to develop, there is indeed the need to enhance administrative balance that will lead to efficiency as the leadership works towards rebuilding the economy * Let us pray for Malawi and its leadership as the citizenry looks forward to a stable economy for the improvement of their livelihood—Rev. Maulidi By Duncan Mlanjira The All Africa Conference of Churches Economic Justice and Accountability (AACC) Champion, Rev Baxton Maulidi has commended the speed at which the…

President Mutharika relocates MACRA, MEC, MHC headquarters back to Blantyre; Malawi Prisons to Zomba City

October 13, 2025

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* Reversing Malawi Congress Party (MCP) administration’s decision that was ordered for government institutions to be based in the Capital City * Government is committed to ensuring effective governance, equitable regional development, and enhanced service delivery across the country * There is need to strategically realign and relocate certain government institutions to promote administrative balance and efficiency By Duncan Mlanjira In exercise of his Executive Order, President Arthur Peter Mutharika has relocated headquarters of Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA),…

Speaker and Deputy Speakers of Parliament to be elected October 22 as MP’s assemble for orientation and swearing-in

October 9, 2025

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* Under the theme; ‘From Election to Action: Empowering Parliamentarians for Impactful Legislation, Governance and Transformative Leadership’ * Key note opening address to be presented by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative, Fenella Frost * Other speakers include Chinese Ambassador, His Excellency Lu Zu and European Union EU Ambassador, His Excellency Daniel Aristi Gaztelumendi By Duncan Mlanjira The Speaker of the National Assembly as well as Deputy Speakers are expected to be elected on Wednesday, October 22 as…

UN Secretary-General António Guterres hails Mutharika’s choice of female Vice-President

October 6, 2025

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* Describes it as a significant step towards achieving gender parity at all levels and encouraging continued efforts to promote women’s participation in governance * African Union Commission and its observers states that the appointment of a woman to the vice-presidency reinforces regional calls for inclusive leadership across Africa * As expectations are high with experts outlining key priorities for Mutharika’s new government administration * Analyst George Chaima commends Mutharika for announcing partial Cabinet appointment of Ministers Mwanamveka and…

ESCOM beats electricity connection target under Malawi Electricity Access Project

October 6, 2025

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* We are proud of this milestone, which demonstrates ESCOM’s unwavering commitment to expanding access to electricity and improving the quality of life for Malawians * Surpassing our target ahead of schedule is a clear indication that we are on the right path toward achieving universal access to electricity—CEO Kamkwamba Kumwenda By Duncan Mlanjira As of Friday, October 3, 2025, Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited successfully connected a total of 180,752 households to electricity through the Malawi…

Mutharika officially declares AFORD leader Chihana as Deputy State Vice-President

October 6, 2025

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* Mwanamvekha, Chaponda and Gangata appointed as Minister’s of Finance, Foreign Affairs and of State respectively * Lieutenant General George Alexander Jafu is Malawi Defence Force Commander and Richard Chakupaleza Chikoko Luhanga as Inspector General of Police By Hastings Yobe, MANA President Arthur Peter Mutharika has made a series of key cabinet and official appointments as he continues to form his administration following his return to power — and officially declaring Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) leader Enock Kanzingeni Chihana…

‘Past government administrators who plundered public resources must be held to account’—economic analyst Kadyampakeni

October 5, 2025

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Dr. James Kadyampakeni * It is now incumbent upon the incoming administration to restore trust, strengthen institutions and govern with integrity and transparency By Duncan Mlanjira Canada-based economic analyst, Dr. James Kadyampakeni, maintains that the past five years under President Lazarus Chakwera “have laid bare unprecedented levels of corruption, abuse of power, and lack of accountability this cannot, and must not, go unaddressed”. “Those who plundered public resources, betrayed public trust, or engaged in acts that undermined the…

New administration’s plan to implement Letter of Credit facility as solution to obtain stable forex will give immediate temporary relief to the economy

October 5, 2025

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* The Malawi economy is dead and nowhere does this death manifests itself more prominently than in forex shortage area with long fuel queues * Government-guaranteed revolving Letter of Credit (L/C) facility is used to finance strategic imports such fuel, fertilizer, medicines without draining national forex reserves * L/Cs are used only for short term but not long term and it is very costly option — but for now it will resuscitate the economy but long term solution is…

Economic analyst Thomas Ngoma advises President Mutharika’s administration to consider adopting Currency Board Arrangement as monetary policy

October 5, 2025

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* The system can reduce inflation to 2%, lower interest rates, and provide ample foreign exchange to purchase essential items like fuel, food, medicine, machinery, and spare parts, supporting industrialisation efforts * Unlike the IMF’s ECF conditionality-based approach, a currency board can embed rule-based discipline into Malawi’s institutional framework * Making fiscal prudence and reserve adequacy non-negotiable and self-enforcing as part of daily operations By Duncan Mlanjira Economic analyst, Thomas Ngoma — a UK-based Malawian executive management consultant —…