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Political analyst tells MCP to shut the mouth up
Nov 06, 2025 11:12 AM Dyson Kamwana

Events continue to unfold following the arrest of 15 suspects who are answering charges of acts of political violence that occurred in multiple districts prior to the 16th September 2025 general elections. The suspects are appearing before the magistrate court in Lilongwe where they have been ...

CHRR urges joint efforts in the fight against corruption
Nov 06, 2025 08:08 AM Patrick Kachere

The Centre for Human Rights and Rehabilitation (CHRR) has called on Malawians and key stakeholders to unite in the fight against corruption by raising awareness and promoting transparency across all sectors of society. Speaking to Umunthu FM, CHRR Project Officer Dennis Mwafulirwa said advocac...

Njira project boosts farmer’s livelihoods in nkhotakota
Nov 05, 2025 04:38 PM Humphreys Bomba

Local farmers in the area of Traditional Authority Mwadzama in Nkhotakota district have lauded Njira imodzi project under Umunthu Plus, describing it as a crucial step towards transforming their livelihoods. Eerier in February this year, Umunthu Plus through the project distributed various see...

ECAMA commends MPC decision to maintain policy rate
Nov 04, 2025 03:34 PM Patrick Kachere

The Economics Association of Malawi (ECAMA) has commended the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)’s decision to maintain the policy rate which is currently at 26%, citing persistently high inflation and ongoing risks, including food shortages. Speaking on Monday during the fourth 2025 Monetary P...

Bodybuilding Association appeals for more support for 2025 Mr Malawi
Nov 04, 2025 06:48 AM Gift Asibu and Sam Luhanga

Bodybuilding and Fitness Association of Malawi (BFAM) executive committee has called for more support for the 2025 Mr Malawi body building competition whose budget is Twenty-five million kwacha (K25m). BFAM spokesperson, Mphatso Nkuonera has told Umunthu FM that the money will be channelled t...

Jolobala Becomes Second Deputy Speaker After Contenders Withdraw
Oct 29, 2025 11:21 PM Ivy Tunkete Mwanyongo

In a rare show of support for women’s leadership, Members of Parliament on Wednesday elected Esther Jolobala as Second Deputy Speaker after her male contender, Owen Malijani, withdrew from the race to promote gender balance in the August House. The elections, held on Wednesday following the sw...

Sameer Suleman Elected Speaker of Parliament
Oct 29, 2025 07:25 PM Ivy Tunkete Mwanyongo

Members of Parliament have elected Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Member of Parliament for Blantyre City South East, Sameer Suleman, as Speaker of the August House. The election took place on Wednesday in the deliberation chamber, following the swearing-in of new MPs earlier this week. ...

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