The Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN), the country’s premier Film Trade Association Body, has announced good news for cinema lovers on the occasion of the International Cinema Day. Opeyemi Ajayi, the chairman of the…
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 of coronavirus in the southern African country. President Peter Mutharika imposed the 21-day measure earlier…
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 suspension because of the coronavirus. Malawi has so far eight confirmed cases of the virus…
Malawi president, ministers take 10% salary cut to…
Malawi’s president and cabinet will take a 10% salary cut and redirect the money towards the fight against coronavirus, President Peter Mutharika said on Saturday as he announced a stimulus package in an address on…
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 among the few African countries yet to report coronavirus cases. Others include Lesotho, Comoros, South…
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 that followed the annulment of last year’s presidential election, his lawyer said Thursday. Mutharika was…
Malawi election body sets July 2 for rerun…
The Malawi Electoral Commission, MEC, on Monday announced 2nd July as the new date for the rerun of annulled presidential elections. The country’s top court had ordered a rerun of the May 2019 vote after…
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 against the fraudulent election that returned the president to office. A statement from the presidency…
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 press officer Mgeme Kalilani told the press in Blantyre that the president had also rejected…
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 election. A statement released by the government chief secretary Lloyd Muhara at the weekend said…
Malawi president dissolves cabinet
Malawian president Peter Mutharika has dissolved his cabinet with immediate effect and transferred all ministerial powers, functions and responsibilities to the presidency, local media outfit The Nation newspaper reports. A 13th March 2020 statement from…
Malawi ruling party forms coalition ahead of May…
Malawian president Peter Mutharika’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) on Tuesday entered into an alliance with United Democratic Front (UDF). The UDF governed Malawi between 1994 and 2004, and has 10 parliamentary seats. The DPP…
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 for the national team on a permanent deal. Mwase, who has been in the role…
Malawi’s Electoral Fever – VP’s Wife Drops A…
Mary Chilima, wife of vice-president and presidential hopeful Saulos Chilima, has released a rap song in a bid to campaign for her husband in the forthcoming elections.
