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Ephraim Mkali Banda

Ephraim Mkali Banda

Articles by Ephraim Mkali Banda

Ensuring free, fair elections: responsibilities of political parties, voters
Malawi News

Ensuring free, fair elections: responsibilities of political parties, voters

As the country approaches the upcoming elections on September 16, 2025, political parties and voters must fulfil their respective roles to ensure a free, fair, and credible electoral process.  Elections are the foundation of democracy,… ...

Chakwera’s rejected stone: World Bank appoints Martha Chizuma as key anti-corruption official
Malawi News

Chakwera’s rejected stone: World Bank appoints Martha Chizuma as key anti-corruption official

In a twist of fate that has sparked debate across Malawi and beyond, Martha Chizuma, once sidelined and arrested under the Lazarus Chakwera administration for her anti-corruption stance, has been elevated to a prestigious position… ...

Malawi eyes nurse export resumption
Malawi News

Malawi eyes nurse export resumption

Malawi is preparing to revive its nurse export program, with Israel positioned as the initial destination for Malawian healthcare professionals. Health Minister Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda revealed that advanced discussions are underway, and a formal agreement… ...

Stakeholders in Mzimba decry delays in access to justice
Malawi News

Stakeholders in Mzimba decry delays in access to justice

Stakeholders in Mzimba District have raised concerns over delays in accessing justice in Malawi, describing the situation as a violation of human rights, particularly for vulnerable groups. Speaking during a public hearing organized by the… ...

Nkhata-Bay officers under fire after violent incident in Mzimba
Malawi News

Nkhata-Bay officers under fire after violent incident in Mzimba

The Mzimba Youth Organization (MYO) has condemned the actions of four officers from Nkhata-Bay Police Station who were arrested for allegedly assaulting a man and damaging his vehicle while on duty for the Malawi Electoral… ...

Kauzeni aphungu amzanu 44% itheke – Ogwira ntchito m’boma auza Kandodo
Malawi News

Kauzeni aphungu amzanu 44% itheke – Ogwira ntchito m’boma auza Kandodo

Ena mwa ogwira ntchito m'boma ku Kasungu anauza Phungu wawo Ken Kandodo kuti akameme aphungu amzake kuti boma liwakwezere malipiro. Poyankhula pa mkumano omwe a Kandodo anachititsa ndi anthuwo, m'modzi mwa anthu ogwira ntchito m'boma… ...

Teacher accused of inciting student protest at Emchakachakeni CDSS
Malawi News

Teacher accused of inciting student protest at Emchakachakeni CDSS

A teacher at Emchakachakeni Community Day Secondary School, Flemings Chimawaka, has been accused of orchestrating a student protest that led to property damage and the removal of the head teacher. An audio recording allegedly captures… ...

Msonda loses MCP primaries
Malawi News

Msonda loses MCP primaries

Unsettled politician Ken Msonda has suffered a crushing defeat in the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) primaries for the Rumphi East Constituency. MCP delegates overwhelmingly rejected Msonda, giving him only eight votes. Otton Thindwa received 285… ...

Mzimba Police Trio Thrashed Over Bribery
Malawi News

Mzimba Police Trio Thrashed Over Bribery

Three senior officers from Mzimba Police Station were severely beaten by angry passengers after being caught extorting money from a bus driver at Nine Miles. The officers, identified as Superintendent Thomas Kaira, Head of Operations… ...

Chiponda launches construction of health posts, a week after declared completed by Chakwera
Malawi News

Chiponda launches construction of health posts, a week after declared completed by Chakwera

In a surprising turn of events, Minister of Health Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda has launched the construction of four health posts in Nkhata Bay District, stating that they will be completed within three months. This comes… ...