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MACRA hails Africa Broadband Mapping System as a game-changer for internet access

Oct 07, 2025 12:16 PM Patrick Kachere

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) says the introduction of the Africa Broadband Mapping System will help enhance high-speed internet connectivity and improve service delivery, even in remote areas across the country. Speaking on Tuesday at the Bingu International Conventio...

MHRC, partners all for inclusive digital Access to Information

Oct 01, 2025 08:40 AM Patrick Kachere

The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC), in collaboration with the Media Council of Malawi (MCM) and the Centre for Human Rights and Rehabilitation (CHRR), says there is a need to tackle challenges limiting access to information by promoting inclusivity in the use of digital technologies. Th...

INUA Advocacy, stakeholders monitor review of Refugees Act of 1989

Sep 30, 2025 01:16 PM Dyson Kamwana

INUA Advocacy, a refugees’ rights defender, has expressed optimism that stakeholders, including the National Assembly, will endorse key priority areas in the Refugees Act 1989, currently under review. The Public Relations Officer, Brenda Twea says the organization, together with other stakehol...

Illovo Reaffirms Commitment to Strong Ties with Cane Growers

Sep 23, 2025 04:55 PM Ivy Tunkete Mwanyongo

The Illovo Sugar Company has reiterated its commitment to maintaining a strong working relationship with cane growers. Illovo Malawi Managing Director, Lenald Ngwira, made the remarks on Friday during the Growers’ Open Day at Chitowe Stadium in Dwangwa, Nkhotakota District. Speaking after t...

Mutharika leads the contentious presidential race

Sep 22, 2025 10:57 AM Dyson Kamwana

The Malawi Electoral Commission MEC has announced the official results for the 2025 presidential election from the 13 councils in the country. The results show tight contention between the ruling Malawi congress party-MCP and opposition democratic progressive party-DPP with the United Transfor...

MEC calls for peace and calm as results touch down the national tally center

Sep 20, 2025 11:31 AM Dyson Kamwana

Malawi Electoral Commission Chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja has cautioned political parties and independent presidential candidates to desist from declaring themselves winner of the 2025 election. Mtalimanja made the call in Lilongwe during a press briefing held at the national tally ce...

Nkhotakota aspiring women candidates psychologically ready to accept poll results

Sep 12, 2025 05:05 PM Gift Asibu

Ex-Member of Parliament for Ntcheu Mbwanje, Nancy Chaola Mdooko has urged aspiring candidates to prepare their minds for the outcome of the 16th September polls. Mdooko says candidates must understand that in every election there is a winner and loser, hence the need to accept the results earl...