Smooth handover of political power critical
THE handover of power, in any country and especially after the death of a sitting president, is a critical moment. […]
Malawi revives debate on gay rights
By selling the presidential jet and getting rid of 60 limousines driven by high-ranking officials, Joyce Banda, Malawi’s new president, […]
Tobacco earnings hit US$ 116 million
Earnings from Malawi’s major cash crop, tobacco, have gone up to US$ 116 million, which is about K31 billion, since […]
Nigerian president vows to ‘deal’ with Boko Haram
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday vowed to “decisively deal” with members of Islamist sect Boko Haram which has pressed […]
Big Brother Stargame Update: Zambia and Malawi up for eviction
Zambia and Malawi are next on the chopping block. Who will survive? After a dramatic Live Eviction Show, which saw […]
Malawi gets Miss East Africa rep
Elidas Ella Chirwa secured the slot for representing Malawi in this year’s Miss East Africa beauty contest planned for Dar […]
Burundi and Malawi’s agriculture investment boosted
Burundi and Malawi are among the six African countries that have been awarded grants to support their National Agriculture Investment […]
Malawi Lawyers encourage law reform to promote the rights of LGBT
On 21 June 2012, lawyers affiliated to the Malawi Law Society attended a workshop in Blantyre to discuss how they […]
Malawians deserve better – JB
The leader of Malawi, one of the world’s poorest countries, recounts to Aljazeera how she fought to protect her country’s […]
UNDP pumps in K9 million for 50-50 representation campaign
United Nations Development Programme-UNDP-has pledged to a continue supporting the design and implementation of a new 50-50 representation campaign program […]
‘Devaluation only way to economic recovery’ – MCCCI defends govt
The Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MCCCI) has defended government’s decision to devalue the kwacha, saying it […]
Crossroads National Bank ‘panga knife’ robbers arrested
Malawi Police in Lilongwe on Monday arrested five robbers out of the seven suspects who robbed Crossroads National Bank of […]
DPP changes tune on Sec. 65 Injunction
The Democratic Progressive Party DPP says it will pursue issues surrounding section 65 in parliament, backtracking on its earlier stand […]
Mvula, Makande exit UDF
United Democratic Front (UDF) has downplayed the departure of three of its top officials, describing it as ‘good riddance’. The […]
Lynas Corp. likely to give up rare earths project in Africa
With its highly-controversial Malaysian rare earths processing plant an already ample source of headache, Lynas Corp. has been reported to […]
Three CNN Heroes are working together to help AIDS orphans in Malawi
In the movies, it’s a familiar storyline: superheroes joining forces to tackle a world crisis. But CNN Heroes can do […]
People’s Party not shaken with Section 65
Malawi’s ruling People’s Party wore a brave face over the weekend, saying it rank and file is not shaken with […]
Section 65 is straight-forward matter – Professor Edge Kanyongolo
A constitutional lawyer has said the Section 65 matter that rocked Malawi Parliament on Friday is a straightforward issue which […]
Bingu wa Mutharika’s doctor faces disciplinary action
Personal doctor for former president late Professor Bingu wa Mutharika faces disciplinary action for removing his former boss’s hospital file […]
Big Brother: Evictions on despite Zimbabwe pair dismissal
The evictions in the Big Brother Africa (BBA) Stargame will still go on in the Upville House this Sunday despite […]
U.S. restores $350 million aid package to Malawi
The United States restored a $350 million aid package to Malawi to recognize political reform under new President Joyce Banda, […]