Three opposition parties, UTM, United Democratic Front (UDF) and People’s Development Party (PDP) have jointly called for the release of activist Sylvester Namiwa, saying the treason charge against him threatens freedom of expression and the rule of law.
Malawi has taken a major step towards improving the quality of education by advancing primary teacher training from certificate level to diploma and degree programmes.
CDEDI’s executive director, Slyvester Namiwa, has been formally charges of treason and the dissemination of false news that could incite public alarm.
President Peter Mutharika has delegated Second Vice-President Enoch Chihana to stand in for him at the 46th Ordinary Summit of the Southern African Development Community (Sadc) Heads of State and Government Summit in South Africa.
Minister of Lands Chimwemwe Chipungu has requested a public retraction and apology from the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiative (CDEDI) regarding statements made about him.
Malawi Vice-President Jane Mayemu Ansah will serve as the guest of honour and a key speaker at the International Pastors’ Wives Conference hosted by Christ-Citadel International Church (CIC), commencing tomorrow at the church’s Area 47 Sanctuary in Lilongwe.
The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has dismissed claims circulating on social media suggesting that a recent High Court ruling removed its leadership from office, maintaining that the court upheld the status quo by rejecting an application for an injunction.
Government says it has stepped up efforts to permanently resettle families currently living in temporary shelters at Kasasile in Nkhata Bay District, with plans to identify and acquire suitable land in a neighbouring district.
Details have emerged that Malawi Vice-President Jane Ansah was involved in an accident and was unhurt after her official vehicle suffered a tyre burst in Ntcheu while travelling from Blantyre to Lilongwe.
Electricity services in Malawi are expected to improve as the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) is slated to commission the country’s landmark 20MW/40MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) this Friday.
