Malawi In Headlines – allAfrica News

• Political Analyst Calls for Arrest of Norman Chisale for Inciting Violence
  [Nyasa Times] Political Science Association President, Joseph Chunga, has urged Malawi Police to arrest Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Director of Youth, Paulos Norman Chisale, for inciting violence. Chisale, speaking at a political rally in Bangwe, called on DPP youth to "rise and fight" against any institution attempting to arrest DPP leader Peter Mutharika.
• The DPP Must End Its Dangerous Dance With Violence
  [Nyasa Times] The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is walking a perilous path, one that threatens to drag Malawi back into the dark days of political chaos and unrest. From the recent arrest of Victor Musowa, MP for Mulanje Bale, to the inflammatory remarks by the party's Director of Youth, Paulos Norman Chisale, the DPP has […]
• Excitement As Salima/Lilongwe Water Supply Project Progresses Into Construction Phase
  [Nyasa Times] The Salima/Lilongwe Water Supply project aimed at enhancing water access in Malawi's capital city and transit communities has officially entered its construction phase, marking a vital step towards realization of the highly anticipated mega water project.
• Malawians Oppose Corporal Punishment, See Lack of Support Services for Vulnerable Children
  [Afrobarometer] Fewer than half say help is available for children who have been abused or neglected, have physical disabilities, or have mental health problems.
• Where Are the Key Population HIV Funds Going?
  [Nyasa Times] This year's World AIDS Day on December 1, the global community reflected 43 years since the CDC first alerted the world to the AIDS epidemic among young gay men in California. During this period, significant strides have been made in combating HIV and AIDS, particularly through international goals such as the 95-95-95 target, […]
• MRA Still Mum On Allegations of Procurement Favors to Corruption-Tainted Sicpa in Fiscal Marks Contract
  [Nyasa Times] The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) is facing a fierce backlash from citizens, businesses, and concerned industry players after its controversial decision to award a key fiscal tax stamps contract to SICPA, a Swiss company mired in a web of corruption allegations. Despite mounting concerns and undeniable evidence that MRA flouted its own procurement […]
• Malawi Unveils Toolkits to Boost Private Sector Involvement in Tevet System
  [Nyasa Times] Malawi is taking a significant step towards improving its Technical Entrepreneurial and Vocational Education and Training (TEVET) system with the introduction of toolkits for establishing Sector Skills Councils (SSCs) and Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs). These initiatives aim to enhance private sector participation, ensuring the country's workforce is better equipped to meet the […]
• Storm Chido Kills At Least 7, Leaves Trail of Damage in Malawi
  [VOA] Blantyre, Malawi -- The storm named Chido killed at least seven people in Malawi and affected more than 30,000 others, disaster officials said Tuesday.
• Bushiri Exposes Deep-Rooted Biasness in SA Media - 'I Filled FNB With Over 110 000 People Four Times, Yet No Coverage.'
  [Nyasa Times] Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has taken to social media to publicly accuse South African media of a deep-seated bias and selective reporting, following what he describes as an intentional effort to undermine his ministry while elevating secular events.
• Three Reports Converge On the Cause of Chilima's Tragic Death - Bad Weather and High-Impact Injuries
  [Nyasa Times] As the nation continues to mourn the tragic loss of former Vice President Dr. Saulos Chilima and eight others in a devastating plane crash, three independent reports have now converged on a singular conclusion: the deaths were caused by severe injuries sustained from the crash, which was triggered by bad weather conditions, specifically […]