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Ephraim Mkali Banda

Ephraim Mkali Banda

Articles by Ephraim Mkali Banda

Criticism of Chakwera’s leadership sparks concerns over re-election chances
Malawi News

Criticism of Chakwera’s leadership sparks concerns over re-election chances

Governance and political analyst George Chaima has warned that recent criticism of President Lazarus Chakwera by the Public Affairs Committee (PAC), a prominent religious organization in Malawi, could jeopardize his chances of re-election. PAC has… ...

Chihana demands answers from police over alleged home raid
Malawi News

Chihana demands answers from police over alleged home raid

Enock Chihana, the leader of the Alliance for Democracy (AFORD), has written to the head of the Malawi Police Service, demanding the names of five police officers who allegedly visited his house in Area 9,… ...

Raiply Malawi donates 5,000 Seedlings to support tree planting season
Malawi News

Raiply Malawi donates 5,000 Seedlings to support tree planting season

As Malawi prepares for the annual tree-planting season, Raiply Malawi Limited has taken a significant step by donating 5,000 tree seedlings to the Reformed Timber Millers Union (RTMU). Raiply’s spokesperson, Dalitso Chimwala, highlighted the company’s… ...

Man with violent history arrested for deadly stabbing in Mzimba
Malawi News

Man with violent history arrested for deadly stabbing in Mzimba

A 60-year-old man has been arrested in Mzimba for allegedly killing his 36-year-old neighbour following a heated argument. Emanuel Panganani, also known as Cosmas, from Mtola Village under Traditional Authority M'mbelwa, is accused of stabbing… ...

Police in Euthini accused of corruption in rape case
Malawi News

Police in Euthini accused of corruption in rape case

The Chindi Women’s Forum in Mzimba has accused the Euthini police of corruption and mishandling a rape case involving Group Village Headman Maqawani Mabaso well known as Sadam. Mabaso, who is suspected of raping a… ...

Football tournament to inspire youth in Mzimba
Malawi News

Football tournament to inspire youth in Mzimba

Excitement will fill the air in Mzimba as four local football teams, Chanthomba Academy, Danger Boys, Kizomba United, and Mzimba Young Bullets, compete in the Pemba 4 Giants Bonanza.  This tournament aims to showcase local… ...

Mzuzu City Hammers Sign Star Striker James Gwayi
Malawi News

Mzuzu City Hammers Sign Star Striker James Gwayi

Mzuzu City Hammers Football Club has signed talented forward James Gwayi from Raiply United. The striker has committed to a three-year deal with the Castel Challenge Cup finalists, making him the club's first signing ahead… ...

MBC director general faces criticism for controversial comments
Malawi News

MBC director general faces criticism for controversial comments

George Kasakula, the Director General of the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC), is under fire for the remarks he made on the Timvetse program on January 2, 2025.  Many Malawians feel his comments about two political… ...

Chakwera has missed opportunity to make things right on cabinet reshuffle – Analysts
Malawi News

Chakwera has missed opportunity to make things right on cabinet reshuffle – Analysts

Political commentators have criticized President Lazarus Chakwera's newly announced cabinet, calling it a missed opportunity to bring meaningful change to Malawi.  The criticisms centre on concerns about the country's economic challenges and the president's decision… ...

Usi faces criticism over comments on UTM’s communication practices
Malawi News

Usi faces criticism over comments on UTM’s communication practices

Vice President Michael Usi is facing backlash after making controversial remarks criticizing his party, UTM, for its communication practices.  Usi recently questioned the party’s habit of addressing letters to social media platforms instead of submitting… ...