National – Page 73 – Maravi Express – Your Kind of News. Clear and accurate.

Former director of Information Chikumbutso Mtumodzi passes away

May 5, 2025

* Mtumodzi will be remembered as a hardworking and patriotic son of Malawi who dedicated his life to serving the country—Information Minister Kunkuyu * As Machinga district information officer Martin Chiwanda, who died on Friday is laid to rest today in home district Mangochi By Prisca Promise Mashushu & Ernest Mfunya, MANA Chikumbutso Mtumodzi, former director at the Department of Information, has passed away after a short illness at Partners in Hope Hospital in Lilongwe. The news was confirmed…

Feature highlighting challenges to rights of the LGBTI+ community wins MISA Malawi award

May 5, 2025

| No Comments

| Health, National, News

The co-authors, Florence Mwale (centre) and Wezi Nyirongo (tight) * The Silent Health Crisis Facing Malawi’s LGBTQ+ Community by Capital Radio Malawi’s Florence Mwale and Wezi Nyirongo * I am particularly excited because it touches on issues most journalists avoid reporting on due to their personal biases By Duncan Mlanjira Capital Radio Malawi’s Florence Mwale and Wezi Nyirongo have been honoured with the award of ‘Best Woman and Reproductive Health Journalists of the Year (Online)’ for the feature story…

Malawi amongst 20 countries in the world exempted from Visa requirements to enter Namibia

May 4, 2025

| No Comments

| Business, International, National, News

* Along with 10 other southern Africa members; South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Botswana, eSwatini, Lesotho, Mauritius, Angola, Seychelles * And Russian Federation, Jamaica, Brazil, Cuba, Indonesia, Singapore and Hong Kong & Macau, which are special administration regions of the People’s Republic of China * “Namibian government is open to negotiating reciprocity visa agreements with countries that have been listed” By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi is in Visa reciprocity principle with the Republic of Namibia alongside 20 countries in the…

‘Government and the media need to work together in combating misinformation and disinformation’—President Chakwera

May 3, 2025

| No Comments

| National, News

* As he hosts journalists to breakfast treat at Mzuzu State Lodge to commemorate World Press Freedom Day 2025 * MISA Malawi praised the President for supporting diverse media platforms, including podcasts * And for answering questions in the National Assembly — actions described as significant milestones for media freedom By Aliko Munde, MANA & Duncan Mlanjira, Maravi Express President Lazarus Chakwera has emphasised the need for mutual respect and collaboration between the government and the media to help…

MACRA engages with various stakeholders to sensitise on framework for data protection registration regulation it has developed

May 3, 2025

| No Comments

| Law Enforcement, National, News

Daniel Chiwoni, MACRA’s head of data protection framework * The regulations will outline the information to be submitted during the registration process and the fees to be paid * The framework will specify when the registration process is complete and how MACRA will communicate to the registrants By Pempho Kantayeni, MANA Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) organised a validation workshop with various stakeholders in Lilongwe yesterday to sensitise them on draft framework for data protection registration regulation it has…

MCTU commends Chakwera’s leadership for working towards decent jobs for all

May 2, 2025

| No Comments

| Business, National, News

Chakwera being briefed of contents of Code of Conduct * Following several engagement meetings with Ministry of Labour and other departments, let me assure you that our challenges were answered and we hope to see more positive changes in future * However, let me also urge the government together with other stakeholders to work on addressing some of gender based violence issues happening in working places * As International Labour Organisation (ILO) hails Malawian workers for actively contributing to…

Mangochi Police patrol intercepts 212 bags of charcoal and 27 pieces of timber at a man’s residence without permit

May 2, 2025

| No Comments

| Law Enforcement, National, News

* The suspect is expected to appear in court soon to answer charges related to the illegal possession of forest products, contrary to the country’s forestry regulations * As government takes steps to protect the country’s forest reserves, which have been under siege from deforestation and other environment threats Maravi Express Acting on a tip-off from well-wishing members of the public that Mark Yusuf was offloading bags of charcoal at his compound, a patrol team from Mangochi Police raided…

Official 60-day campaign period for September 16 General Elections scheduled from July 14

May 1, 2025

| No Comments

| National, News, Politics

* Code of Conduct available to regulate the conduct of the campaign which will provide guidance on acceptable campaign behaviour * That include: (i) Equal access to public media; (ii) peaceful and respectful campaign practices; (iii) prohibition of hate speech, incitement, and misinformation * (iv) observance of campaign schedules and designated venues; and (v) respect for the rights of voters and other contestants By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has announced that the official campaign period for September…

MEC unveils elections dispute resolution framework

May 1, 2025

| No Comments

| National, News, Politics

MEC chairperson Justice Mtalimanja delivering her statement * The framework incorporates both mechanisms provided for under electoral laws and alternative dispute resolution methods — promoting efficiency and flexibility in resolving disputes * MEC will collaborate with other relevant institutions to resolve disputes beyond its jurisdiction, ensuring that all electoral grievances are effectively addressed By Patience Longwe & Santos Zefania, MANA Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has unveiled a comprehensive election dispute resolution (EDR) framework that it developed to enhance the…

State-owned enterprises thriving—Comptroller of Statutory Corporations Peter Simbani

April 30, 2025

| No Comments

| Business, National, News

Simbani at the helm of statutory corporations * Airport Development Limited, Umodzi Holdings making profits as ESCOM and water boards struggle * MDC is coming back and it has already been registered as Malawi Development Corporation Holdings Limited * It is going to have other subsidiary companies including Malawi Mining Investment Company which has also been established The Department of Statutory Corporations, domiciled in the Office of the President & Cabinet and established in 1982, has made tremendous strides…