Vice President Jane Ansah will officially inaugurate the MACODA Flagship Week in a parliamentary ceremony. The Malawi Council of Development Associations organized this development-focused program to highlight ongoing national progress and strengthen public involvement.
The Vice President is expected to emphasize the importance of collaboration between the government, civil society, and development partners for sustainable growth. The event will gather senior officials, traditional leaders, and agency representatives to assess achievements and improve current interventions.
Holding the launch at Parliament is intended to demonstrate a commitment to a transparent and accountable national development agenda. Media outlets are...
Education authorities report that poverty, child labor, and parental neglect are severely hindering educational advancement in the Mgomwa Education Zone of Balaka District. Harmony Martin, the Primary Education Advisor, stated that a significant number of students, particularly girls, drop out of school to enter early marriages or the workforce.
Statistics from Mgomwa Primary School illustrate a sharp enrollment decline in higher grades. Village Headman Kayamba, representing local traditional authority, acknowledged that a fine for non-compliant parents has been ineffective. He pledged stricter enforcement of community bylaws.
These concerns were raised at a meeting organized by the Centre for Alternatives for Victimized Women and...
Jani Grey Kasunda, a Malawian postgraduate student in China, has announced his intention to run in the 2030 presidential election. Kasunda, who is studying international relations in Guangzhou, stated that the country requires new leadership focused on citizen welfare, which he termed a People's Revolution. He argued that years of unfulfilled promises and economic difficulties have damaged the relationship between the government and the people.
His platform emphasizes accountability, transparency, and inclusive development, with a focus on empowering ordinary citizens and creating youth opportunities. While the current political landscape is dominated by the Malawi Congress Party and the Democratic Progressive Party, Kasunda has not...
A delegation of police chaplains from National Police Headquarters visited the Ndirande police station to offer encouragement to its personnel. Led by Deputy Director of Spirituals Senior Superintendent Canon Meja, the team reinforced the new Inspector General of Police Richard Luhanga's mandate for excellence. They conducted sessions on stress management and shared spiritual guidance.
Meja advised the officers to practice patience and avoid financial pressures such as unneeded loans. He used biblical narratives to illustrate his points, encouraging senior officers to remain humble and receptive to counsel from all ranks, including their juniors. The visit concluded with a blessing for the officers' professional success and personal...
A leadership dispute within the African National Congress Youth League was resolved through mediation by the party's Secretary-General, Fikile Mbalula. The intervention addressed a conflict described as a civil war, which had involved competing suspensions between President Collen Malatji and Secretary-General Mntuwoxolo Ngudle. This reconciliation occurred just weeks before the league's scheduled National Congress at the University of Limpopo.
The African National Congress released a statement commending the youth wing for its maturity and discipline in resolving the internal challenges. The parent organization expressed full confidence in the league's leadership as it prepares for its upcoming congress.
The dispute had centered on...
Over a thousand demonstrators gathered at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, demanding an end to gender-based violence. Participants from across South Africa, many wearing purple, called for the government to treat the issue as a national disaster. The protest coincided with the nation's hosting of the G20 Summit, a platform organizers used to draw international attention to the crisis.
This nationwide action followed President Cyril Ramaphosa's recent declaration of gender-based violence and femicide as a national disaster. Protesters expressed hope that this official designation would lead to increased resources and more urgent governmental intervention. The demonstration was built upon a growing public movement, which includes a...
Following the release of an interim report on the Tembisa Hospital corruption scandal, Special Investigating Unit head Andy Mothibi disclosed that certain health department officials have voluntarily offered to return stolen funds. Mothibi stated that these individuals hope to avoid potential criminal charges. The investigation has uncovered a vast network of fraud and corruption totaling approximately two billion rand, involving syndicates that misused public money intended for patient care.
The probe, initiated after the murder of whistleblower Babita Deokaran, has thus far connected fifteen officials to suspect payments worth 122 million rand. The SIU's ongoing work has identified multiple criminal syndicates and led to the freezing...
The Ngwathe Local Municipality leadership has reaffirmed its commitment to improving essential services for residents. Municipal Manager Dr. Futhuli P. Mothamaha, supported by Executive Mayor Victoria De Beer-Mthombeni, stated that providing reliable water, electricity, and waste management is fundamental to restoring public dignity. This focus has already resulted in significant infrastructure upgrades across various towns, including Parys, Koppies, and Vredefort.
Key achievements under Dr. Mothamaha's administration include installing new water pipelines, repairing street lighting, and extensively patching potholes. The municipality has also revived its traffic services department and acquired new fleet vehicles, such as refuse...
The corruption trial of former National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has been postponed to July 2026 by the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria. She faces twelve counts of corruption and one count of money laundering related to her previous role as Defence Minister, where she is accused of soliciting bribes from a defence contractor.
Her legal representative informed the court she would not be making further representations to the National Prosecuting Authority and was prepared to proceed to trial. The case has experienced several delays since her arrest in 2024. Her existing bail of 50,000 rand was extended until the new court date.
