Tag: george chaponda

Chaponda caught with pants down, contradicts Mutharika on Zambia maize deal

Published on January 6, 2017 by Robert Ngwira

Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development Dr. George Chaponda has contradicted President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika in his recent […]

Pressure forces Chaponda to explain his involvement in Zambia maize deal

Published on January 5, 2017 by Robert Ngwira

As calls for the resignation of Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development Dr. George Chaponda continues to grow over […]

Ndau speaks out over his firing as Minister of information

Published on December 20, 2016 by Robert Ngwira

The fired Minister of Information and Communications Technology Malisoni Ndau has said his is not bitter with the decision taken […]

CHRR commends Parliament for Passing Access to Information Bill

Published on December 15, 2016 by Robert Ngwira

Centre for Human Rights and Rehabilitation (CHRR) has commended the National Assembly for passing the much awaited Access to Information […]

Parliament passes Access to Information Bill amid strong opposition from govt

Published on December 15, 2016 by Robert Ngwira

Opposition members of Parliament (MPs) on Wednesday braved the strong opposition from government MPs in the National Assembly to pass […]

Govt blocks debate on Access to Information Bill in Parliament: MISA-Malawi not amused

Published on December 14, 2016 by Robert Ngwira

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) members of Parliament on Tuesday unanimously blocked debate on the much awaited Access to Information […]

More maize arrive in Malawi from Zambia

Published on December 7, 2016 by Robert Ngwira

Over 1000 from a total of 100, 000 metric tons of maize purchased from Zambia for food insecurity response has […]

MCP MP Richard Chimwendo Banda ask DPP to consult JB on electricity, water

Published on November 25, 2016 by Robert Ngwira

Member of Parliament (MP) for Dowa East (Malawi Congress Party-MCP) Richard Chimwendo Banda has advised the ruling Democratic Progressive Party […]

Govt denies proposal by opposition MPs to reduce maize prices in ADMARC

Published on November 22, 2016 by Robert Ngwira

Government through Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development Dr. George Chaponda has refused to bow down to the proposal […]

Fisp coupons ready next week-Chaponda

Published on November 17, 2016 by Robert Ngwira

The Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development on Wednesday said government will roll out distribution of coupons for Farm […]

Parliament to resume meeting on November 21

Published on November 3, 2016 by Robert Ngwira

Members of Parliament will resume meeting for the 46th session of Parliament on November 21 at the August House in […]

Mutharika shun Chakuamba’s burial ceremony in Nsanje, opt for Mulhakho on Sunday

Published on October 28, 2016 by Robert Ngwira

Thousands of Malawians have today ignored the hot weather in the Southern District of Nsanje to witness the burial of […]

Govt starts distribution of maize

Published on September 9, 2016 by Robert Ngwira

By Robert Kumwenda As the country is experiencing acute shortage of the country’s staple food maize due to floods and […]

CHAPONDA’S PRIDE ANGERS UN

Published on July 20, 2016 by FACE OF MALAWI

It was just a pride for no gain but only a shame on Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development […]

Bingu’s wealth turns Parliament to a political battle field

Published on June 17, 2016 by Robert Ngwira

Deliberations nearly came to a standstill in the National Assembly on Thursday when opposition Members of Parliament demanded that the […]

Drama in Parliament as MPs refuses to speak

Published on June 15, 2016 by Robert Ngwira

There was drama in Parliament on Tuesday as Members of Parliament refused to contribute on the 2016/17 national budget forcing […]

Goodall to table 2016/17 national budget today

Published on May 27, 2016 by Robert Ngwira

Minister of Finance and Economic Development Goodall Gondwe is this afternoon expected to table the 2016/17 national budget in the […]

Uladi captured sleeping in Parliament

Published on May 27, 2016 by Robert Ngwira

Opposition People’s Party (PP) Interim President Uladi Mussa and leader of the Party in Parliament stunned the house on Thursday […]