• 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 seniorĀ  reporter and…

  • KAWECHE COURTS MUSLIM VOTERS

    By Aubrey Thom Vakhani William Chikweta Kaweche, a hopeful parliamentary candidate for Mzuzu City South East Constituency, was determined to win the hearts and minds of the local Muslim community. Kaweche had heard that the Sheikhs in the area were influential and respected, and he knew that gaining their support could make all the difference…

  • HIGH COURT ORDERS FRESH MCP PRIMARIES IN MZIMBA CENTRAL OVER FRAUDULENT VOTERS’ ROLL

    By: Kassim Kajosolo The High Court in Mzuzu has directed the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) to conduct fresh primary elections in the Mzimba Central constituency, citing irregularities in the previous process. Delivering the ruling, Justice Justus Kishindo found that the party had used a fraudulent electoral college, which disadvantaged claimant Vitumbiko Mumba. Khumbo Soko, lawyer…

  • HIJAB TASK FORCE DEMANDS RELIGIOUS FREEDOM FOR MUSLIM WOMEN IN UNIFORMED SERVICES

    By: Kassim Kajosolo An Islamic organisation known as the Hijab Task Force, which works under the Muslim Association of Malawi (MAM), has written to the Ministries of Defence and Homeland Security, advocating for the rights of Muslim women to wear the hijab (headscarf) while serving in theĀ  government security institutions. Abdus-Salaam Faduweck, spokesperson for the…