South African Parliament elects New Speaker
South Africa’s former Defence Minister, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, who is ruling the African National Congress(ANC), Member of Parliament, has been elected the National Assembly’s new speaker...
Read More
“Deeper Disruption”, IMF Warns Malawi Over Political Pressure and Covid-19 Outbreak
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that Malawi risks a "deeper disruption" in economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While commending authorities for..
Read More
Malawi’s $170,000 campaign that yielded no results
Former ruling People's Party (PP) Secretary General Paul Maulidi, who dragged the party's President Joyce Banda to court for attempting to block him from contesting..
Read More
Malawi Congress Party’s Masintha rally—Special Pictorial Focus
Malawi Congress Party central region committee led by its governor Daniel Mlomo conducted a rally at Masintha ground in Lilongwe on Saturday to thank supporters..
Read More
“MCP was ready for war during the 20th may chaotic election if it was not for Chakwera appealing for calm” – claims Central Region Governor Daniel Mlomo
Opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has revealed that if its leader Lazarus Chakwera had not appealed for calm during the post-May 20 election impasse, the..
Read More
Peter Mutharika must win back donor support by showing he is more than just Bingu’s brother – By Frank Jomo
Three weeks into his first term in office, Malawi’s new leader Peter Mutharika finally named the 20-member cabinet he promised Malawians on the campaign trail...
Read More
List of names of Independent MPs who have joined DPP, MCP
The following List of names of Members of Parliament (MPs) have joined DPP. They were voted as Independent MPs; 1. Allan Ngumuya - Blantyre City..
Read More
Malawi suffers a heavy setback on efforts to promote gender balance in parliament
From a 22% representation to a 16 % representation, Malawi has suffered a heavy setback on efforts to promote a gender balance in parliament. Among..
Read More
Will the new government and local councils improve service delivery in Malawi?
Local administration and service provision are failing in Malawi. Overall human development indicators have improved in the past couple of decades (e.g. life expectancy and school enrolment)...
Read More
Why Joyce Banda lost Malawi’s presidency
On Sunday May 18, 2014 just two days before Malawians went to polls, the Malawi director of information asked me what I thought Joyce Banda's..
Read More
Where does Malawi go from here?
Quick reflections on the 2014 elections and what they mean for the future of democracy in Malawi Introduction To be sure, elections do not equate..
Read More
‘I am not surprised that Joyce Banda lost the elections’ – John Kapito
John Kapito of Cama says he is not surprised that Joyce Banda lost the elections because she was an absent president",: "She was always outside..
Read More
Malawian president Joyce Banda faces electoral humiliation – and possibly jail
"I learned that leadership is about falling in love with the people and the people falling in love with you. It is about serving the..
Read More
Malawi’s election: What a job!
ON A plot next to the ultra-modern parliament building in Lilongwe is a shrine to Hastings Kamuzu Banda, who ruled Malawi for its first 33..
Read More
Malawi election threatens violence after two decades of democracy
Malawi’s tumultuous elections, held last week, have left the country reeling and at risk of violence. While peaceful campaigns marked the lead-up to the vote,..
Read More
Malawi vote recount may take up to a month
Malawi is only likely to have an official result of its chaotic 20 May election in 30 days, as the Malawi Electoral Commission embarks on..
Read More
Malawi poll another stain on Africa
The outcome of the Malawi General Election characterises a malady that afflicts electoral processes in Africa. Having started off on the wrong footing, the resultant..
Read More
Malawi stares at constitutional crisis after disputed election
Malawi's electoral authorities said Sunday they will re-open ballot boxes after finding evidence of irregularities, as the country was thrown into a constitutional crisis over..
Read More