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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 […]

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) […]

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, […]

Reshuffle cabinet – poll indicates

The opposition United Democratic Front (UDF) has written speaker of the National Assembly, Henry Chimunthu-Banda to allocate UDF MPs seats […]

Nyakyusa of Tanzania press their govt on Lake Malawi

People living in the Tanzanian district of Kyela have pressed their government to get back a portion of Lake Malawi […]

Heavy storm destroys houses in Kasungu

Scores of households are rendered destitute after a heavy down pour coupled with strong winds blew off roofs of several […]

Civil servants want labour minister reassigned

Civil Servants Trade Union (CSTU) has written President Joyce Banda to address different issues that are said to be affecting […]

Police impounds 111 bags of Indian Hemp in Nkhotakota

Police in Nkhotakota have seized 111 bags of Indian hemp from traffickers who were reportedly to have been destined for […]

Zodiak Radio clocks 7 years, TV next year

The directorate of Zodiak Broadcasting Station says the broadcaster will begin TV broadcasting by mid next year after it was […]

Malawi,China sign stadium construction deal

Officials of the Chinese and Malawi governments formally signed a US$70 million loan agreement on Tuesday for the construction of […]

Courts allow Callista Mutharika to remain at Ndata for now till November 22

Former first lady Callista Mutharika can temporarily stay at Bingu wa Mutharika’s opulent Casa Blanca Manor at Ndata in Thyolo […]

Chikaonda faults Malawi leadership

Press Corporation Limited (PCL) group chief executive officer Matthews Chikaonda has said Malawi is a sad case of failed leadership […]

Under the late Mutharika, Malawi was self-reliant and exporter of food

July 17 — President Barack Obama need look no further than Malawi to support his argument that with the right […]

Govt to put in strategies to regulate alcohol consumption

Government says there is need to put in strategies to regulate alcohol consumption if the country is to develop. This […]

Police arrests man for killing own baby after being denied sex

Police in Dedza have arrested a man for killing his one month-old baby while beating up his wife who had […]

Queries over Joyce Banda maize

Eye brows have been raised in some quarters regarding the source of relief maize that President Joyce Banda is distributing […]