• CAREGIVERS URGED TO FORM ASSOCIATION TO STRENGTHEN DISABILITY SUPPORT

    By: Kassim Kajosolo The Spiral Injuries Association of Malawi (SIAM) has called for the training and organisation of caregivers of persons with disabilities, saying such initiatives are key to improving the quality of care in the country. Speaking at the close of a two-day training in Lilongwe on Thursday, SIAM Executive Director, Bylon Kondowe, said…

  • FRIENDS OF ATUPELE DRUMS UP SUPPORT FOR UDF PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE

    By Aubrey Thom Vakhani Henry Makalani, National Campaign Director of Friends of Atupele Muluzi, recently held a meeting with various groups, including chiefs, in the area of Senior Chief Masula at Msinja Ground in Lilongwe. The purpose of the meeting was to garner support for United Democratic Front (UDF) presidential candidate, Atupele Muluzi, in the…

  • KAMBALA MARKS FOUR YEARS WITHOUT VERDICT, SLAMS JUSTICE DELAYS AND POLITICAL VICTIMISATION

    By: Kassim Kajosolo Former Minister of Energy Newton David Kambala has marked exactly four years since his arrest on alleged corruption charges, describing the drawn-out court process as “justice delayed, justice denied.” In a strongly worded statement released on 9 August 2025, Kambala lamented what he called “technical detention” being on bail since August 2021…

  • MZUZU WOMAN HITS K14.5M JACKPOT ON BET YANGA AVIATOR GAME

    By Aubrey Thom Vakhani A lucky woman from Mchengautuwa in Mzuzu has become K14.5 million richer after winning big in an Aviator game on Bet Yanga, a product of Supa Pesa online sports betting. On Friday, Supa Pesa officially presented a symbolic cheque of K14,544,276 to Patricia Chirwa, who placed a modest stake of K399…

  • PRESIDENT CHAKWERA TAKES ‘PEOPLE OVER POLITICS’ TO SEPTEMBER 16 ELECTIONS

    By Kassim Kajosolo President Lazarus Chakwera has officially entered the race for re-election, unveiling a bold new partnership with Minister of Trade, Engineer Vitumbiko Mumba, as his running mate for the 16 September 2025 elections. Speaking at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe on Wednesday, after submitting his nomination papers to the Malawi…

  • MUMBA ACCEPTS RUNNING MATE ROLE WITH GRATITUDE,  ENTHUSIASM AND HUMILITY

    By Aubrey Thom Vakhani The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) was abuzz with excitement as President Lazarus Chakwera presented his nomination papers to the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) on Wednesday afternoon at the Bingu International Conference Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe. By his side stood his trusted ally, Engineer Vitumbiko Mumba, who would be his running mate…

  • MALAWI’S FUTURE IS IN GOOD HANDS WITH ATUPELE; CLAIMS FRIENDS OF ATUPELE GROUP

    By Aubrey Thom Vakhani The Friends of Atupele Muluzi group says is thrilled about the United Democratic Front (UDF) president’s decision to run for presidency in the September 16, 2025 general elections. National Coordinator for the grouping, Willard Likwambe Msosa said in an interview Atupele Muluzi’s clean record and leadership experience make him the ideal…

  • COMMUNITY ACCEPTANCE KEY TO SUCCESSFUL REINTEGRATION – MZUZU PRISON

    By Aubrey Thom Vakhani Restorative and Justice Building Facilitator at Mzuzu Prison, Fumbani Gondwe, has asked faith leaders to bring awareness to the community at large to appreciate the importance of community acceptance of ex-prisoners. Gondwe said this in Mzuzu on Monday during an interface between Mzuzu Prison officials and the Muslim community, emphasising the…

  • MALAWI EMBRACES TECHNOLOGY TO STRENGTHEN CLIMATE RESILIENCE AND EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS

    BY: Kassim Kajosolo In a bold move to combat the growing impact of climate-related disasters, the Government of Malawi has pledged to enhance its early warning systems and invest in cutting-edge technology, aiming to safeguard lives and livelihoods across the country. Addressing a high-level stakeholder engagement workshop under the Climate Risk Early Warning Systems (CREWS)…

  • KAWECHE PROMISES TRANSPARENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT

    As the country is heading towards September 16, 2025 general elections, William Chikweta Kaweche, the independent candidate vying for the Mzuzu City South East Constituency parliamentary seat, shares his vision for the constituency’s development, outlines his plans for addressing key challenges, and highlights his commitment to transparency, accountability, and community empowerment. Our senior  reporter and…