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Dissemination of fake news not only misleads the public but also undermines confidence of electoral process—MEC

June 3, 2025

* As MEC disputes as fake report of chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja resigning ahead of the September 16 * The chairperson remains fully committed to her role and continues to discharge her duties in line with her constitutional mandate By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) is imploring on Malawians not to disseminate fake news on social media of September 13 general elections process saying, this “not only misleads the public but also undermines confidence of electoral process and…

Mpox Resurgence Strains Malawi’s Fragile Health System

June 3, 2025

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Lilongwe faces rising infections amid dwindling donor support and low public awareness Malawi’s health authorities are grappling with a growing outbreak of Mpox after three more cases were confirmed in the capital, bringing the national total to 15 since the virus was first detected in April. According to the Public Health Institute of Malawi, the newly identified patients range in age from 17 to 41. Health officials are investigating how the infections were transmitted and are currently tracing contacts. The…

The public should expect windy, cloudy and chilly conditions with patches of fog and rain drizzle from Thursday, June 5

June 2, 2025

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* Mwera winds will also blow over Lake Malawi and other lake water bodies due to the influence of a cool and moist southeasterly air mass * This weather will start to weaken over southern and central areas by Sunday, June 8 By Duncan Mlanjira The Department of Climate Change & Meteorological Department (DCCMS) indicates that from Thursday, June 5, the public should “expect windy, cloudy and chilly conditions with patches of fog and rain drizzle”. “Mwera winds will…

ACB arrests former Cabinet Minister Jappie Mhango over corruption allegations

June 2, 2025

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* Misused his public office for the advantage of Cuthbert Mhango and 11 others when he arbitrarily authorised the sale of houses * Belonging to the Ministry of Transport & Public Works at under-valued prices of MK2.95 million leading to loss of Government revenue Maravi Express The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) announces that it has arrested former Minister of Transport & Public Works, Jappie Mhango today, June 2 on allegations that in 2016 an 2017, as a Cabinet Minister “misused…

ICAM still maintains that Malawi does not meet the full criteria of a hyperinflationary economy under International Accounting Standard (IAS) 29

June 1, 2025

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* Hyperinflation refers to rapid and unrestrained price increases and inflation in an economy over time, typically at rates exceeding 50% each month * Hyperinflation can occur in circumstances affecting the underlying production economy in conjunction with a central bank printing excessive money By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAM) still maintains that despite exceeding quantitative inflation thresholds, the overall assessment remains that the country does not meet the full criteria of a hyperinflationary economy under International…

Political parties urged to promote tolerance ahead of September elections

June 1, 2025

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* It is possible to conduct political campaigns without violence — leaders should strive to promote coexistence with members of different political parties * As the media are urged to counteract disinformation by disseminating information that is true and factual and to not propagate malice amongst electoral players By Augustus Nkhwazi & George Bulombola, MANA Police in the Northern Region have called upon political party directors of youth to promote tolerance ahead of the September 16 general elections —…

MEC hosting SADC’s Electoral Commissions Forum for chief electoral officers and executive committee meetings in Lilongwe from tomorrow June 1-4

May 31, 2025

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* Hosting these important meetings reflects our commitment not only to our national mandate, but also to regional cooperation in strengthening democratic electoral processes * These engagements provide valuable space for sharing lessons, addressing common challenges, and advancing electoral professionalism * The meeting shall give a platform to member commissions conducting elections in 2025, Malawi, Seychelles, Tanzania and Zanzibar, to make presentations on their state of preparedness By Duncan Mlanjira The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) will from tomorrow (June…

Minibus fares fund corruption but government isn’t doing enough to stop it

May 30, 2025

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* Passengers are jam-packed in minibuses; drivers of over-capacity minibus corrupt the police to pass their check points * When police officers collect money, we can’t even lift up our phone cameras and make a video and load it up on YouTube or Facebook reels * Minibus touters continue to be a nuisance to passengers at almost all bus stops. You know you are going to Lilongwe and the bus is clearly marked Lilongwe, the touters come, ask you:…

Malawi’s creative practitioners petition President Chakwera not to assent two Bills passed by Parliament in February

May 30, 2025

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* The Bills are Copyright (Amendment) Bill, 2025 and the Companies, Registrations & Intellectual Property Centre Bill, 2025 * Deemed to strip the Copyright Society of Malawi (COSOMA) of its statutory mandate and transfer copyright enforcement to a new entity that is not aligned with the sector * Creators and sector leaders were not consulted, no public engagement was conducted, and the sector was excluded from decisions that directly affect its rights, income and future By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi’s…

Mulanje Mountain Conservation Trust unite with police to curb deforestation around the iconic tourist attraction mountain

May 29, 2025

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* We will continue to work with the communities, particularly in traditional authorities Njema and Sunganinzeru, to stop the illegal cutting down of trees * We will soon implement a comprehensive project aimed at addressing deforestation in the mountain reserve By Mirriam Bwanali, MANA Mulanje Mountain Conservation Trust (MMCT), in collaboration with Mulanje Police Station, have strengthened collaboration between the law enforcers, community-based policing structures and other key stakeholders in addressing deforestation around Mulanje Mountain. At a meeting held…