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Healthy employees is good business all round—Illovo Sugar Malawi Nchalo Estate in commemorating World AIDS Day

December 9, 2025

General Manager Ricky Pillay leading the commemoration parade * Under the theme; ‘We remember, we lead, we rise to transform the response’, which reminds that the fight against HIV/Aids is not over * Spread love, not HIV; let’s unite in the fight against AIDS by getting tested and if positive, start and stay on treatment * Support colleagues, fight stigma and be champions of change — together we can rise to transform the response and ensure a healthier, stronger…

‘MACRA’s Letter Writing Competition plays a crucial role in shaping secondary school learners in critical thinking’—Likangala headteacher Carol Mbewe

December 6, 2025

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The top three; overall winner Rheecious Luweya flanked by runner-up Allan Nkhoma (right) and 3rd-placed Favour Kalirani * They are able to research and organise information for effective communication which is the essence of letter writing competition * As Chichiri Secondary School Form 4 student, Rheecious Isaac Luweya is crowned Malawi’s best young letter writer * Of the 54th International Letter Writing Competition under the theme; ‘Imagine you are the ocean — write a letter to someone explaining why…

The CCAP stands in solidarity with CSOs’ and governance experts’ red flags raised against establishing CDF in the Constitution

December 6, 2025

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* Agrees with the observation that it was amended without due process and that it erodes governance principles * We add our voice to theirs in condemning this move, which we view as a detriment to our constitutional democracy * We, therefore, call upon all relevant institutions and leaders to reflect on the profound implications of this constitutional amendment * Prioritise robust, inclusive, and transparent processes in all matters of national governance and uphold the sanctity of the Constitution…

Of China’s US$20 million debt relief to Malawi

December 3, 2025

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Vice-President Justice Jane Ansah’s recent meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Malawi Lu Xu to strengthen Malawi-China partnership * Narratives suggesting that Chinese engagement fosters dependency do not reflect the realities of Malawi’s experience * Chinese-supported initiatives have strengthened the country’s physical and technological infrastructure, expanded educational and industrial capacity, and contributed to long-term national development goals * These contributions help lay the foundation for enhanced domestic revenue generation and structural transformation, aligning with Malawi’s own development strategies and aspirations…

Finance Minister Mwanamveka hails Airtel Malawi’s K300m investment via Airtel Africa Foundation to support national hunger crisis

December 2, 2025

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* This contribution from Airtel Malawi comes at a very critical moment as thousands of our people are facing hunger after the recent disasters, and this support will help us reach the communities most in need * This assistance will directly support vulnerable communities and ensure children are not going to school on empty stomachs * As government, we remain committed to working with the private sector to ensure urgent relief reaches all the Malawians who need it most…

IMF commends as positive DPP administration’s measures to control government expenditure

November 29, 2025

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* Applauds measures of reactivating the automatic fuel price mechanism while encouraging the operationalisation of the promised fiscal discipline and revenue mobilisation, starting with the mid-year budget review * IMF staff look forward to continued engagement with the authorities on their macroeconomic reform trajectory By Duncan Mlanjira The International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team, led by Justin Tyson that visited Malawi between November 3-7 as part of its regular engagement with the country’s authorities, has commended as positive, the…

Police investigating property looting at Kamuzu Palace including police shepherd dogs

November 27, 2025

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* As it dispels rumours circulating on social media alleging the arrest of the 6th President of Malawi, Lazarus Chakwera * The Police obtained a search warrant in pursuing evidence by suspect Godfrey Jalale that the police dogs are kept at Chakwera’s residence By Duncan Mlanjira The Malawi Police Service has issued a statement dispelling rumours circulating on social media alleging the arrest of the 6th President of Malawi, Lazarus Chakwera, clarifying that they are only investigating property looting…

MEC rolls out campaign on elimination of violence against women in daily reminders throughout the 16 Days of Activism Against GBV

November 26, 2025

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* Together, we stand for justice, safety, and respect for all persons—MEC chairperson, Justice Annabel Mtalimanja * A society free from violence is within our reach when we choose justice over silence, respect over discrimination, and compassion over indifference By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson, Justice Annabel Mtalimanja, yesterday joined the world to amplify the commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women — with a message that the Commission “stands firmly in…

Sexual Reproductive Justice Network calls for enforcement of High Court ruling affirming safe abortion rights for sexual violence minors

November 25, 2025

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* The ruling acknowledges the urgent need for comprehensive healthcare and reproductive rights for girls, particularly for those who fall victim to sexual violence * It is a step towards ensuring that victims of rape, incest, and defilement can access safe and legal abortion services as a vital component of their healthcare By Duncan Mlanjira As part of the commemoration of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Sexual Reproductive Justice Network (SEJUN) is calling on the Malawi…

MEC concludes handing over September 16, 2025 General Election polling records to Parliament

November 25, 2025

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Commissioner Richard Chapweteka handing over the polling documents to Deputy Clerk of Parliament, Joseph Manzi * With emphasis on the need for Parliament to retain void votes even at the expiry of preservation period of polling documents * The intention is to use the void votes to draw lessons from in the quest to significantly reduce the number of void votes in subsequent elections and that every vote should count * They will also be used to civic educate…