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Burnett Munthali

Burnett Munthali

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MHRRC intensifies citizen engagement activities in Dowa, Ntchisi, Nsanje
Malawi News

MHRRC intensifies citizen engagement activities in Dowa, Ntchisi, Nsanje

The Malawi Human Rights Resource Centre (MHRRC) is implementing the Citizen Participation in Local Governance and Development Processes 111 (fighting inequalities) project in Dowa, Ntchisi and Nsanje districts in a joint country programme supported by… ...

Landmark Constitutional Conference hailed as catalyst for legal reform in Malawi
Malawi News

Landmark Constitutional Conference hailed as catalyst for legal reform in Malawi

Attorney General (AG) Thabo Chakaka Nyirenda, SC, has described the recently concluded two-day constitutional conference in Blantyre as one of the most successful gatherings of legal and policy experts in Malawi’s history. Speaking to journalists… ...

Critical implications of Chakwera’s victory in the 2025 Elections 
Malawi News

Critical implications of Chakwera’s victory in the 2025 Elections 

If President Lazarus Chakwera wins the 2025 presidential elections, Malawi will enter a politically charged second term that will test both his leadership and the public’s patience. A renewed mandate could be seen as a… ...

Kabambe visits burning Balaka Hospital amid firefighting crisis
Malawi News

Kabambe visits burning Balaka Hospital amid firefighting crisis

Upon receiving the distressing news that Balaka District Hospital was on fire,  Dalitso Kabambe immediately made his way to the scene to witness the situation firsthand. His prompt response reflects a level of leadership and… ...

Valid marriage is recognised only between a man and a woman – Pope Leo emphasises
Malawi News

Valid marriage is recognised only between a man and a woman – Pope Leo emphasises

Pope Leo has reaffirmed that a valid marriage, according to the teachings of the Catholic Church, is only recognised between a man and a woman. He made these remarks during a meeting held at the… ...

Hope or Hype? Mchesi Road rehabilitation faces criticism from residents 
Malawi News

Hope or Hype? Mchesi Road rehabilitation faces criticism from residents 

The long-awaited road rehabilitation project in Mchesi, one of Lilongwe’s most densely populated informal settlements, has finally begun. For years, residents of Mchesi have grappled with dilapidated roads, riddled with potholes and impassable during rainy… ...

Smartmatic controversy sparks debate ahead of voting 
Malawi News

Smartmatic controversy sparks debate ahead of voting 

Concerns and controversies surrounding Smartmatic have dominated political discussions and media reports in recent weeks. Opposition leaders, including former President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika, have publicly declared their refusal to accept the use of Smartmatic… ...

MEC under fire: DPP accuses electoral body of political bias
Malawi News

MEC under fire: DPP accuses electoral body of political bias

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has accused the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) of serving the interests of a political party and specific individuals instead of representing the will of all Malawians. Speaking during a press… ...

Malema accuses UK of silencing dissent after visa denial for Cambridge event
Malawi News

Malema accuses UK of silencing dissent after visa denial for Cambridge event

South African opposition leader Julius Malema has publicly criticised the United Kingdom following the denial of his visa application, which has effectively barred him from attending a prestigious conference at the University of Cambridge scheduled… ...

Msusa calls for support to vulnerable university students 
Malawi News

Msusa calls for support to vulnerable university students 

Archbishop Thomas Luke Msusa of the Blantyre Archdiocese in the Catholic Church has expressed concern that the belief that students in private universities are financially stable is contributing to high dropout rates among those who… ...