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Malawi · MalawiFormer president and People’s Party (PP) leader Joyce Banda has asked political parties to desist from hate speech as it may work against them when pursuing alliances ahead of the September 16 2025 General Elections. Speaking during a rally on Saturday at Kanjuchi in Mzimba South East Constituency, she said hate speech also breeds confusion among the electorate. Banda: Let us practice civilised politics Said Banda: “The reason I am telling you …See the Story
JB condemns hate speech
Malawi · MalawiMinistry of Agriculture has pledged to work with the new leadership of Fertiliser Association of Malawi to strategise on how they can work together to bring in the soil-enriching ingredient. Minister of Agriculture Sam Kawale said this in a written response last week following the ushering in of the association’s new executive committee. “We are looking forward to meeting the new team and forge the way forward,” he said. The minister’s assurance…See the Story
Ministry pledges to work with fertiliser association
European Union · MalawiMinister of Gender, Community Welfare and Development Jean Sendeza has asked political parties to clear the path for women, youth and other marginalised people aspiring for political positions. She made the call on Thursday in Lilongwe during a workshop for political parties organised by Oxfam in Malawi and the Women’s Legal Resource Centre (Wolrec). The minister said women, youths and other marginalised groups face setbacks, including name call…See the Story
Political parties asked to support women
World Press Freedom Day · MalawiUnited States (US) Embassy charge d’affaires Amy Diaz has deplored continued cases of attacks on journalists in the country, saying it poses a threat to media freedom and violates Section 36 of the Constitution. In her address during the Media Institute of Southern Africa (Misa) Malawi Chapter 2024 World Press Freedom Day Media Gala and Awards in Mangochi on Saturday night, she said the media plays a critical role in the promotion of democracy, …See the Story
US deplores harassment of journalists
Malawi · MalawiDespite the 72-kilometre Marka-Bangula railway project missing its April 26 2024 deadline, Minister of Transport Jacob Hara has expressed optimism that by the end of 2024, the railway line will have reached Nsanje from Villa Nova dar Fronteira. Hara made the sentiments in an interview on the sidelines of an inspection tour of various public projects under his ministry in the Lower Shire on Friday. The railway line project which is currently at l…See the Story
Govt optimistic on rail project
Corruption · MalawiThe State is expected to discontinue a corruption case against Vice-President Saulos Chilima, according to sources familiar with the matter. While both Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Masautso Chamkakala and Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) director general Martha Chizuma refused to comment yesterday, our sources said the DPP was scheduled to submit a certificate of discontinuance to the High Court Financial Crimes division last Friday. “This …See the Story
State moves to discontinue Chilima corruption case
Malawi · MalawiChallenges the Directorate of Road Traffic and Safety Services (DRTSS) is facing to issue new driver’s licences has pushed the government to look for a new supplier, Nation on Sunday has established. Minister of Transport and Public Works Jacob Hara confirmed the search in an interview on Friday, that the new supplier will supplement the current contractor, Data Net Limited, up until when its contract expires. DRTSS and Data Net Limited signed a…See the Story
Govt searches for new licence card supplier
Malawi · MalawiBritish High Commissioner Fiona Ritchie has challenged journalists to write more stories on democracy as one way of sensitizing Malawians to their rights. She was speaking in Mangochi yesterday during the World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) commemoration, held under the theme Guardians of Democracy Championing Media Independence for Free and Credible Elections. “You need to write more stories that deepen and promote democracy to keep Malawians inform…See the Story