Blantyre District Council is gearing up to enroll at least 11,909 ultra-poor households into the Social Cash Transfer Programme (SCTP) as part of its ongoing retargeting exercise. This initiative aims to provide financial support to… ...
In an extraordinary joint statement, former Presidents Bakili Muluzi, Joyce Banda, and Peter Mutharika have called on the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) to urgently revisit its decision to use Smartmatic, the controversial election management technology provider, for the 2025 General Elections.
It seems Malawi’s former presidents have found a new hobby: appearing relevant. Last Friday, when Bakili Muluzi, Joyce Banda, and Arthur Peter Mutharika issued their joint statement condemning the violence against peaceful protesters in Lilongwe on November 13, 2024, they set the stage for a national debate about democracy, justice, and the rule of law. On the surface, their concerns seemed legitimate: violence against peaceful demonstrators is, after all, a clear affront to the democratic principles the nation supposedly upholds.
Stanley Onjezani Kenani, the self-proclaimed literary genius and cultural commentator, has once again taken to his keyboard, this time to post a misguided commentary on the Reserve Bank of Malawi’s (RBM) directive to centralize foreign currency accounts. His recent remarks on social media have left many Malawians scratching their heads, struggling to understand the point of his musings.
As the political landscape heats up in Malawi, all eyes are on the United Transformation Movement (UTM) as it prepares for its much-anticipated convention. The event, which is set to shape the party’s future, will… ...
Democracy Works Foundation has expressed its commitment to ensuring that political parties are well prepared with meaningful and strategic preparation and participation in the electoral process. The organization's regional director, Augustine Magolowondo, said they intend… ...
With corruption and bribery remaining challenges in many rural areas, empowering youth through knowledge and collaboration has emerged as a key strategy. The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has prioritized building alliances with youth groups, including the… ...
People participating in the Climate Smart Enhanced Public Works Programme (CS-EPWP) in 17 catchment areas in Zomba, where participating communities do cash-for-work environmental conservation and agriculture-related activities, have hailed the initiative for improving their livelihoods.… ...
The Commission of Inquiry investigating the tragic June 10, 2024, military plane crash that claimed the lives of Vice-President Saulos Chilima and eight others has expressed disappointment over the lack of public participation in its… ...
