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 […]
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 […]
Malawi bankrupt of leadership
Of late, interesting voices have been telling us much of what is wrong about our country’s leadership. The vibes make […]
Commercialise state houses, urges Chikaonda
Former Finance Minister Professor Mathews Chikaonda has urged the government to commercialise some sections of the country’s six state houses, […]
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 […]
IMF pledges continued support to bail out Malawi
Global lender International Monetary Fund (IMF), which in June gave impoverished Malawi a three-year $157 million loan package, has pledged […]
The best of African Fashion Week
The marquees are down and the ramps folded up, but for four days the Mercedes Benz African Fashion Week created […]
50% of subsidy inputs on the market
While farmers complain of delays in the disbursement of fertilizer under this year’s Farm Input Subsidy Program – FISP – […]
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 […]
Of coach Kinnah and cocktail of confusion
Fam is trying to play a funny game with Flames coach Kinnah Phiri, the man who has inflicted deep wounds […]
Unsafe abortion blamed for rising maternal deaths
A gynecologist at Kamuzu Central Hospital in the capital Lilongwe has said unsafe abortion remains a major challenge contributing to […]
IMF team starts tour of duty
A three day multi stakeholder’s conference on the Malawi economy started Friday in the capital Lilongwe with International Monetary Fund […]
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 […]