UDF breakaway group forms new party
By Chancy Namadzunda: Members of the United Democratic Front (UDF) breakaway group led by Friday Jumbe have formed a ndw […]
Laptop usage reduces fertility in men, study reveals
Could using your laptop be shrinking your chances of having kids? New research seems to think so. The WiFi signals […]
Mugabe attacks fake prophets
President Mugabe has attacked husbands and wives teams calling themselves prophets and prophestesses saying there were now too many people […]
Manchester United to unveil Sir Alex statue
Manchester United will commemorate manager Alex Ferguson’s 26th year in charge of the team by unveiling a statue of the […]
Anti-homosexuality law suspension in Malawi a historic step forward
The Malawian government’s decision to suspend enforcement of laws that criminalize consensual same-sex conduct is the right thing to do, […]
US Presidential Elections 2012 : Barack Obama, Mitt Romney end tumultuous White House campaign
Barack Obama and Mitt Romney made their final cases to Americans on election eve on Monday, capping a grueling, negative, […]
Economic crisis halts abortion law review
Lack of financial resources is affecting the Malawi law commission’s (MLC) work in reviewing abortion laws in the country, officials […]
Jumbe’s UDF camp form new party
Some disgruntled members of the United Democratic Front (UDF) have announced the formation of a new political party a week […]
Malawi suspends anti-gay laws
Malawi is shelving its laws against homosexuality pending a vote on whether to repeal them, a rights group said, a […]
PAC tells JB not to negotiate with Tanzania on Lake claim
Representatives of the Public Affairs Committee (PAC) have advised President Joyce Banda and her government to take a tough stand […]
Economic conference for more recovery measures
Participants at the Multi-Stakeholders Economic Conference on inclusive growth in Malawi held in Lilongwe on Friday and Saturday have called […]
Malawi to cut freight costs by 40% through Nacala corridor
Malawi is set to reduce its international freight costs by about 40 percent once the rehabilitation phase of the Nacala […]
Education: The most powerful weapon we can use to change the world
In the early 1940’s Malawi, Japan, and Dubai had one thing in common. They were growing at almost the same. […]
Second-hand vehicles congestion at Songwe border post
Hundreds of imported second-hand vehicles are congested around the Songwe border post, a key link between Malawi and neighbouring Tanzania, […]
Malawi govt legalises gays indirectly, orders police to stop arrests
Malawi has suspended legislation against homosexuality which was among the hot button issues that forced donors to withdraw support last […]
People’s Party spits fire at DPP
The ruling People’s Party (PP) has fired back at its predecessor Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) describing it as “fitted with […]
JB’s Hunger Initiative raises K42 million
A fundraising event hosted by president Joyce Banda in the capital Lilongwe has raised up to K42 million(about $138, 000) […]
Cutting carbon and alleviating poverty
When it comes to climate change, individuals have traditionally been in a frustrating position. Our daily activities cause fossil fuels […]
Carlsberg Cup: Eagles boot out Nomads
Ironic! Two teams sponsored by Carlsberg Malawi Limited have been booted out of a competition which is sponsored by the […]
75% prisoners in Malawi unaware of bail right – NGO
Blantyre-based Centre for Human Rights, Advice and Assistance (CHREAA), an NGO which champions the rights of prisoners and vulnerable citizens, […]
Lessons from Hurricane Sandy
At the time of writing this column this week the number of Americans or those living in the US who […]