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Malawi 2063-stimulateddecentralisation off track
Malawi 2063 (MW2063)-inspired bid to press the central government to fully devolve power to district councils has railed off track,…
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Recovery plan misses targets
Implementation of Malawi’s ambitious three-year K580 billion Socio-Economic Recovery Plan (Serp), which sought to build post-Covid-19 pandemic recovery, ends this…
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National News
Health workers pay dispute taken to MHRC
The Ministry of Health and health workers’ labour dispute over demands for 44 percent pay rise has hit stalemate, forcing…
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National News
Humanitarian crisis looms
The picture being painted tells it all. Janet Ng’ong’ola’s child, tightly wrapped to her bosom, buries his face onto her…
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Revised budget sparks controversy
The Ministry of Finance slashed millions from the Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) funding in its revised 2023/24 National Budget,…
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National Sports
End of an era
After 19 years, the Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president, Walter Nyamilandu today ceded power. It was some humbling end…
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National News
Chakwera blames national failures on pride, wickedness
President Lazarus Chakwera has blamed the country’s failure to achieve some developmental and governance goals on pride and wickedness, and…
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Feature of the Week
Awakening project monitoring spirit
In a virtually wall-less learning shed at Mponda Primary School, a few kilometres from Mangochi boma, chiefs, seemingly pregnant with…
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National News
Embrace migrants for economic growth—US
United States (US) Ambassador David Young has urged Malawi to embrace migrants to achieve economic growth, pointing out that driving…
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RBM, MCTU differ on pay rise
Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) governor Wilson Banda has spoken against salary increment demands in response to the 44 percent…
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National News
Security fears cloud Israel labour deal
Government says it will send hundreds of youths to Israel as part of labour export deal which the Ministry of…
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National News
Revised budget draws discipline calls
Economists have said discipline in budget implementation will be critical to achieving fiscal objectives outlined in the Mid-Year Budget Review…
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National News
Heavy fines, jail for political gifts publicity
Draft Political Parties (Prohibited of Handouts) Regulations have spelt out hefty fines of up to K10 million and five-year imprisonment…
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National News
UTM mobilising Chilima support—Kaliati
UTM Party secretary general Patricia Kaliati says her party has embarked on a drive to mobilise support for its leader…
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Front Page
Toilets boom threatens lives
At the heart of Mtandile, a Lilongwe slum plagued by poor sanitation and hygiene, hangs a shabby looking pit-latrine or…
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Chakwera amplifiesdebt cancellation call
President Lazarus Chakwera has reiterated his call for debt cancellation for vulnerable countries like Malawi to address economic imbalances between…
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National News
Sacrifice more, Chakwera dared
Fresh calls have emerged for President Lazarus Chakwera to introduce additional measures to stabilise the country’s ailing economy, including cutting…
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Chakwera outlines economic rescue plan
President Lazarus Chakwera has unveiled a tranche of austerity measures which include freezing all international travel and cutting by 50…
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Entertainment News
Lawi, Amira deliver the Kumbali concert goods
It was an inaugural event, but the Standard Bank Plc sponsored Kumbali Live music show on Saturday night tasted like…
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National News
Private sector faces gender quotas law
In its bid to end male monopoly in workplaces, government is drafting law amendments that seek to extend gender quotas…
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