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By Aubrey Thom Vakhani As the country heads to September 16, 2025 general elections, some party leaders are making some impractical promises that are also against the laws. The leaders are telling supporters that they will start fulfilling campaign promises on September 17, 2025, a day after polling, yet election results could be released later…

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…

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…

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…

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 the  government security institutions. Abdus-Salaam Faduweck, spokesperson for the…

Muslim journalists urged to uphold professionalism ahead of elections By Aubrey Thom Vakhani Minister of Water and Sanitation, Abida Mia has called on Muslim journalists in Malawi to maintain high standards of professionalism as the country approaches the general elections. Mia made the appeal during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Association of Muslim…

BY: Kassim Kajosolo The Association of Muslim Journalists (AMUJO) is set to host its second Annual General Meeting (AGM) this Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the Malawi Sun Hotel in Blantyre. This comes after a rescheduling of the event initially planned for April. Confirming the development, AMUJO Publicity Secretary Cassim Aubi said all preparations are…

By: Kassim Kajosolo Bishop Alfred Mateyu Chaima of the Catholic Diocese of Zomba has hailed the World Union of Catholic Women Organisation (WUCWO) for their generous donation of food and essential supplies to two seminaries: St Peter’s Major Seminary and Nankhunda Minor Seminary. Speaking at Zomba Cathedral Church, Bishop Chaima expressed deep appreciation for the…

Two Arrested for Cannabis Possession at Dzaleka Refugee Camp By Kassim Kajosolo Police in Dowa District on 16 March apprehended two individuals for the illegal possession of cannabis sativa at Dzaleka Refugee Camp. The suspects have been identified as Remasi Mziiki, 22, a Congolese refugee, and Gosta Mvula, 52, a resident of Jeputala Village under…