Malawi

Malawi launches $40 cash transfer to cushion the poor

Malawi launches emergency cash transfer programme targeting about 1 million people and small businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic, President…

April 29, 2020

‘We could die at home’: Malawians resist lockdown protocol

While much of the world labours under strict coronavirus lockdowns, Malawi has bucked the trend after a court blocked attempts…

April 21, 2020

Malawi court halts govt coronavirus lockdown plans

A High Court in Malawi has ordered government to restrain from implementing a lockdown aimed to help curb the spread…

April 18, 2020

Malawi: MEC Plans July Vote Despite Coronavirus fears

Malawi's Electoral Commission (MEC) says it is pushing ahead with voter registration for July’s presidential election re-run, despite a government-ordered…

April 10, 2020

Malawi president, ministers take 10% salary cut to fight coronavirus

Malawi’s president and cabinet will take a 10% salary cut and redirect the money towards the fight against coronavirus, President…

April 5, 2020

Malawi reports first three cases of Coronavirus infection

Malawi has reported its first three confirmed cases of coronavirus, the nation’s government has confirmed. The southern African nation was…

April 3, 2020

Malawi’s former VP files complaint against president

Malawi’s former Vice President Saulos Chilima has filed a complaint against President Peter Mutharika, challenging his decisions in the crisis…

March 27, 2020

Malawi election body sets July 2 for rerun of annulled poll

The Malawi Electoral Commission, MEC, on Monday announced 2nd July as the new date for the rerun of annulled presidential…

March 24, 2020

Malawi president sacks army chief

Malawi President Peter Mutharika on Tuesday fired the country's army chief whose men have in recent months protected demonstrators protesting…

March 18, 2020

Malawi president rejects vote reform bill

President Peter Mutharika of Malawi has refused to assent to the electoral reforms bill passed by parliament last February. Presidential…

March 17, 2020

President Peter Mutharika of Malawi dissolves cabinet

President of Malawi Peter Mutharika has dissolved his cabinet 150 days before the country is due to hold a fresh…

March 16, 2020

Malawi president dissolves cabinet

Malawian president Peter Mutharika has dissolved his cabinet with immediate effect and transferred all ministerial powers, functions and responsibilities to…

March 14, 2020

Malawi ruling party forms coalition ahead of May presidential poll re-run

Malawian president Peter Mutharika’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) on Tuesday entered into an alliance with United Democratic Front (UDF).…

February 26, 2020

Malawi name Meke Mwase new coach

The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) have announced on Sunday the appointment of Meke Mwase as the new head coach…

June 17, 2019

Malawi’s Electoral Fever – VP’s Wife Drops A Rap Campaign Song

Mary Chilima, wife of vice-president and presidential hopeful Saulos Chilima, has released a rap song in a bid to campaign for her…

May 6, 2019

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