Malawi's electoral body approves 17 presidential nominations

LILONGWE, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has approved 17 presidential candidates and rejected three ahead of the Sept. 16 general elections, citing failure to meet eligibility criteria. Sangwani Mwafulirwa, the MEC's director …

Ecobank Sells Mozambique Unit to Malawi’s FDH Bank in Strategic Shift

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) has agreed to divest its stake in Ecobank Mozambique S.A. to Malawi-based FDH Bank PLC, restructuring its African operations while maintaining regional connectivity. The transaction, announced Monday, transfers …

MHRC inquiry exposes deep flaws in Malawi’s justice system

The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has released a damning report exposing major systemic failures in the country’s justice system, following a months-long public inquiry into access to justice. The inquiry, conducted between October 2024 and March …

“No Power, No Progress!” – Kazako Challenges ESCOM to Power Malawi’s Future

ESCOM Board Chairperson Gospel Kazako has sent a strong warning: Malawi’s development will remain a dream without reliable and efficiently managed energy. Speaking after a visit to Tete, Mozambique, to inspect progress on the Mozambique-Malawi Power …

Chihana Tears Into Chakwera: “We Elected a Keynote Joker, Now Malawi Is Drowning in Poverty”

Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) President Enoch Chihana has unleashed a scathing attack on President Lazarus Chakwera and his administration, accusing them of turning Malawi into a “headquarters of poverty, corruption, tribalism, and failed leadership.” …

U.S. To Make Malawi And Zambia Visitors Pay Up To $15K Bond For Visas, Per New Trump Policy

Two African countries appear to have been singled out by the latest immigration policy of the Trump administration. Visitors to the United States from Malawi and Zambia will be required to pay $15,000 to enter the country. This new program is the latest in …

President of Turkmenistan Meets with Vice President of Malawi

On August 6, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met in Awaza with Vice President of the Republic of Malawi, Michael Bizwick Usi. Vice President Usi expressed gratitude for the warm welcome and the invitation to the international forum, noting …

MACRA joining forces with universities to train skilled cybersecurity professionals

The ICT students that MACRA is reaching out at MUST * Launches cyber drills through which university staff and students will be better prepared to effectively handle real-world cybersecurity threats * In order to build a competent and cyber-resilient …

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