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Burnett Munthali

Burnett Munthali

Articles by Burnett Munthali

Court adjourns Chawezi Banda, Hannah Jabes case to July 14 amid dispute over witness location, procedure 
Malawi News

Court adjourns Chawezi Banda, Hannah Jabes case to July 14 amid dispute over witness location, procedure 

The court has postponed proceedings in the high-profile case involving Chawezi Banda, popularly known as Cha-Cha, and co-accused Hannah Jabes, also known as Tamia Ja, to Monday, 14 July 2025. The adjournment follows a formal… ...

Copper Queens triumph over Senegal to top Group A at WAFCON 2024
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Copper Queens triumph over Senegal to top Group A at WAFCON 2024

The final whistle in Mohammedia signaled a significant victory for Zambia’s Copper Queens as they emerged victorious over Senegal in their latest Group A clash at the TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2024.… ...

Chakwera’s presidency: Silent transformer or one-term disappointment?
Malawi News

Chakwera’s presidency: Silent transformer or one-term disappointment?

Malawi's president, Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, entered office in 2020 on a wave of hope, fueled by the promise of ending corruption, strengthening institutions, and delivering prosperity under the Tonse Alliance banner. His ascension, following a… ...

Women in the race: Is Malawi ready to elect a female president?
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Women in the race: Is Malawi ready to elect a female president?

As Malawi prepares for the September 2025 presidential election, one question demands renewed attention: Is the country finally ready to elect a female president? Despite having had a female president once before— Joyce Banda, who… ...

Regionalism or reform: What drives the Malawian voter in 2025? 
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Regionalism or reform: What drives the Malawian voter in 2025? 

As Malawi approaches its highly anticipated September 2025 presidential election, a familiar question resurfaces: Is regionalism still the key deciding factor in how Malawians vote? Historically, Malawi’s political landscape has been heavily shaped by regional… ...

Justice served or gaps in accountability? Closer look at Paramount Holdings’ acquittal, its implications for Malawi’s legal, procurement systems 
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Justice served or gaps in accountability? Closer look at Paramount Holdings’ acquittal, its implications for Malawi’s legal, procurement systems 

The Chief Resident Magistrate’s Court in Lilongwe recently delivered a landmark ruling, acquitting all directors of Paramount Holdings Limited and the company itself of criminal charges related to an alleged procurement scandal. The court’s ruling… ...

Who commands the security forces? Malawi’s constitutional dilemma amid anti-Smartmatic protests
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Who commands the security forces? Malawi’s constitutional dilemma amid anti-Smartmatic protests

The recent anti-Smartmatic demonstrations in Malawi have reignited a national debate about the role, conduct, and command of the country’s security forces—particularly the Malawi Police Service (MPS) and the Malawi Defence Force (MDF). Citizens, civil… ...

We are under siege: Edward Kambanje speaks after brutal attack on Namiwa
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We are under siege: Edward Kambanje speaks after brutal attack on Namiwa

In an exclusive interview with Malawi24, Edward Kambanje of Citizens for Credible Elections (CfCE) has strongly condemned the violent attack on activist Sylvester Namiwa that took place in full view of Malawi’s security forces during… ...

Prolonged mourning and the burden of loss: Unpacking the psychological and physical toll on African bereaved families
Malawi News

Prolonged mourning and the burden of loss: Unpacking the psychological and physical toll on African bereaved families

In African societies, death is not just a personal loss but a deeply communal affair, surrounded by cultural expectations, obligations, and prolonged mourning periods. While these rituals can offer comfort and connection, they also expose… ...

Malawi caught in fake ship registry storm as shadow fleet expands
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Malawi caught in fake ship registry storm as shadow fleet expands

The landlocked African nation of Malawi has been thrust into the centre of a growing maritime scandal after being identified as the latest hub for a fraudulent ship registry operation. According to an investigation by… ...