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Burnett Munthali

Burnett Munthali

Articles by Burnett Munthali

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

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
Malawi News

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… ...

Citizens challenge MBC’s ethical standards, demand action from MACRA
Malawi News

Citizens challenge MBC’s ethical standards, demand action from MACRA

A wave of discontent is rising among Malawians concerned with the state of public broadcasting in the country. A group of concerned citizens has taken a bold step by petitioning the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority… ...

Unanswered signals: What Chilima’s phone activity tells us—and what it doesn’t
Malawi News

Unanswered signals: What Chilima’s phone activity tells us—and what it doesn’t

The tragic plane crash that claimed the life of Malawi’s Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima has left the nation in mourning, but a new layer of mystery threatens to overshadow the grief. At the centre… ...

Chakwera’s Chikangawa event snubbed as families, opposition and gospel artists flock to Nsipe
Malawi News

Chakwera’s Chikangawa event snubbed as families, opposition and gospel artists flock to Nsipe

Families of the victims who perished in the Chikangawa Forest plane crash at Nthungwa have unanimously decided not to attend the official memorial function hosted today at Chikangawa Forest. The event, graced by President Lazarus… ...

Lingering silence: Families hold back on Chikangawa plane crash report 
Malawi News

Lingering silence: Families hold back on Chikangawa plane crash report 

The release of the final investigation report into the Chikangawa Forest plane crash has not yet drawn public reaction from the families of the victims. This silence has prompted widespread speculation, but family representatives have… ...

While Africa moves toward openness, Malawi’s MEC closes voter data access
Malawi News

While Africa moves toward openness, Malawi’s MEC closes voter data access

In a time when many African democracies are embracing transparency and inclusive electoral processes, Malawi’s Electoral Commission (MEC) has taken a step that observers say undermines this progressive trajectory. In a letter dated 5th June… ...

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… ...