Parliament approves 8 Trillion Kwacha budget increase
Parliament has approved the 2025/2026 Mid-Year Review Budget, increasing the total package to K8.589 trillion.
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JB appointed among Global Fairness Initiative board
Malawi’s former President Joyce Banda has been appointed Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Global Fairness Initiative, a US-based NGO focused on equitable economic development. Banda replaces Kabine Komara, former Prime Minister of Guinea, and brings her experience as a champion of African development to the role. She expressed her honor and readiness to…
Mutharika travelling to South Africa on a private trip today
President Peter Mutharika is embarking on a private visit to South Africa today, as announced by Chief Secretary Justin Saidi.
Mutharika urges Malawi military to be proffesional
President Peter Mutharika has pledged to ensure the safety and security of Malawians through a collaborative approach between security agencies and communities.
Court stops redeployment of senior police officers
The High Court in Lilongwe has granted an injunction to five senior officers of the Malawi Police Service (MPS), stopping the government’s decision to redeploy them to the civil service.
Thousands of Malawians deported from South Africa
Malawi is facing a significant influx of returnees, with over 1,500 citizens arriving through the Mwanza border alone this month, after being deported from South Africa for being in the country illegally.
‘We have not arrested Chakwera’-Malawi Police
The Malawi Police Service (MPS) has categorically denied rumors regarding the arrest of former President Lazarus Chakwera. Deputy National Police Public Relations Officer Alfred Chimthere emphasized that no arrest warrant has been issued for Chakwera, urging the public to verify information through official channels before dissemination.
“Leave my money”-MPs and Councillors may fight against over CDF money
Members of Parliament (MPs) and ward councillors in Malawi are bracing for a potential fight over the control and management of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), now valued at 5 billion kwacha.
Malawi to review GUN ownership
The Malawi government says it reviewing gun ownership regulations to enhance public safety, with efforts to ensure all firearms are properly registered.
” Use local languages”- Activists demand of Malawi Parliament
The Center for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) and Lost History Foundation (LHF) have petitioned Parliament to allow indigenous languages alongside English in parliamentary debates.