Politics
15 hours ago
Timothy Mtambo Will Be a Welcome Addition to Malawi Parliament
By Wadza BotomaniRecent reports indicate that former Cabinet Minister and human rights activist Timothy Mtambo will contest for the Chitipa Central parliamentary seat in the upcoming elections. If successful, his entry into the National Assembly would be…
News
23 hours ago
Analysis: Tanzania’s trade ban sparks economic alarm for Malawi: A costly rift in regional integration
By Burnett MunthaliTanzania has recently imposed a sweeping ban on all agricultural imports from both South Africa and Malawi.This decision, which came into effect at midnight, has already begun to affect the bustling trade that usually flows…
News
23 hours ago
Kasaila resigns as MEC commissioner, citing personal ground
By Jones GadamaFrancis Kasaila, a commissioner with the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC), has resigned from his position, citing personal grounds. The resignation, which was confirmed by MEC Director of Media and Public Relations, Sangwani Mwafulirwa, comes at…
Columns
2 days ago
Kabambe: From technocrat to UTM leader—A presidential contender’s journey toward Malawi’s 2025 elections
By Burnett MunthaliAs Malawi inches closer to its September 16, 2025, presidential elections, one of the candidates who has continued to capture public interest is Dr. Dalitso Kabambe, the former Reserve Bank Governor and now President of…
Columns
2 days ago
Chakwera: A profile of promise, performance, and public sentiment ahead of Malawi’s 2025 polls
By Burnett MunthaliAs Malawi heads toward the highly anticipated presidential elections scheduled for September 16, 2025, all eyes are once again on President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera—an incumbent seeking re-election amid a complex legacy of leadership.Lazarus Chakwera was…
