Outrage against Malawians of Asian origins will fan xenophobia, say Mtambo and Malopa

Minister of Civic Education and National Unity Timothy Mtambo and local investor Bright Malopa have both cautioned against  the outrage between citizens calling themselves indigenous Malawians and those of Asian descent,  saying it only fan xenophobia and slide the country to economic woes. Mtambo called for “honest conversation’’ over growing backlash both within and outside Parliament […]

Malopa’s repositioning in Tonse courts him public anger: ‘Malawi should reject opportunists’

Former Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) director general, Bright Malopa, has drawn public anger over his alleged maneuvering to seek the attention and sympathy of the State Vice President and Tonse Alliance running mate in the just ended election Saulos Chilima. Malopa is viewed by the public as a staunch follower and sympathizer of the Democratic […]

Malopa says Chakwera has his work cut out

Former Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) director general, Bright Malopa has sent congratulatory messages to opposition leader Lazarus Chakwera who is set to defeat incumbent President Peter Mutharika in the fresh presidential elections. However, Malopa cautions that the task ahead is huge for  the in-coming administration since it comes at a time the country faces the […]

Malopa pitch for $2.6bn Cape Maclear Project at UK-Africa investment summit

Promoter of an ambitious Cape Maclear the $2.6 billion (K1.9 trillion) project in lakeshore district of Mangochi, Bright Malopa,  attended the UK-Africa investment summit seeking to attract more investors to project that could change the face of Monkey Bay and turn it into a mini city. Malopa, who is an employee of Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (Macra), […]

From the wall of Bright Malopa: Bushiri needs Malawi govt consular help

Recent reports suggest Prophet Bushiri and his wife have been arrested in South Africa following claims that he was involved in money laundering. Further reports suggest authorities in that country intend to seize his property. Now this is what drew my attention but I shall come to that end later. Firstly I must say it […]

Malopa seeks partners in $2.6bn Cape Maclear Project

An ambitious Cape Maclear  project in lakeshore district of Mangochi that could change the face of Monkey Bay and turn it into a mini city is still seeking investors to fund part of the $2.6 billion (K1.9 trillion) project, its promoter Bright Malopa has said. Malopa, who is an employee of Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority […]

Malopa says ICT platforms need strong legal frameworks

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) said following the passing of the Communications and Electronic Transactions Acts, there is need to have strong legal frameworks that will allow an effective implementation of the two Acts recently passed by Malawi parliament. MACRA’s technical advisor Bright Malopa said this Friday during a stakeholder workshop on draft outcomes […]

$2.6bn Cape Maclear investment project to start 2018 – Malopa  

The ambitious US$2.6 billion (about K1.9 trillion) Cape Maclear Investment Project is set to commence in lakeshore district of  Mangochi in 2018 which if done may change the face of the area,  according to project promoter Bright Malopa. The Cape Maclear Investment  consists of  three projects conceived and pursued by Cape Maclear Hotel and Golf Resort […]

Malopa says investors ready to fund  K1.8 trillion Cape Maclear Initiative

Former presidential aide Bright Malopa has said investors have been beckoned to pump up to 40 percent for the $2.6 billion (K1.8 trillion)  Cape Maclear Initiative (CMI). Malopa is a project promoter for CMI venture consisting three projects conceived and pursued by Cape Maclear Hotel and Golf Resort  Limited. He is quoted in the local […]

MP Bon Kalindo hits back at Malopa, brands him coward: ‘Are you one of albino killers?’

The battle of words has just turned sour between Mulanje South Parliamentarian Bon Erias Kalindo and former State House official Bright Malopa over the former’s decision to march naked for the sake of people with albinism who lately have become victims of ritual abduction and killing. Malopa, however, took it to the social media on Wednesday to […]

Malopa censure MP Kalindo:  ‘Lawmaker not conversant with his own laws’

Former advisor to President Peter Mutharika on communication and strategy, Bright Malopa has taken to Facebook to censure garrulous Mulanje South member of Parliament (MP) Bon Kalindo for his push on death sentence following the dramatic rise in abductions and killing of persons with albinism. Kalindo,  a comedian-cum-politician,  has even  said he will  stage a […]

Ntaba back as presidential aide: Malopa moved to Macra

Bright Malopa who since 2014 has been Presidential aide on Communication Strategy has finally been removed from State House and relocated to Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) as Technical Advisor on Broadcasting. Information from State House shows that Malopa has been “irrelevant” to the President’s office as he has been absent from duties will- nilly […]

Malawi govt to train journalists in economic reporting, says Minister

Malawi Government plans to train journalists in economic reporting to improve their data interpretation skills. The training follows recent failure by journalists to interpret data which also turned out to be from wrongly attributed to as the World Bank said it had not even issued out that particular data. Minister of Information, Tourism and Culture […]

Malawi presidential aides in bitter infighting

As the governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) struggles to maintain its foothold on political power, another power matrix game between President Peter Mutharika’s Personal Assistant (PA), Ben Phiri, and Senior Advisor to the President on Strategy and Communication, Bright Malopa, has also entered an intense phase that nearly culminated into physical fight. According to a […]

Mutharika to address New York Stock Exchange

Malawian President Peter Mutharika will on September 22 2014, make a presentation at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on the trade and investment opportunities that exist in Malawi for international investors, the President’s chief communication strategist, Bright Malopa has disclosed. He said the Malawi leader will be participating in a number of engagements and […]

APM says Malawi owes Flames, Queens ‘unpayable debt’

Minister of Sports and Youth Development Grace Obama Chiumia promised for more support from government to the Flames following their 4-3 victory against Benin. Malawi President Peter Mutharika has congratulated the national football team, the Flames for reaching the group stage of qualifying for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations after beating Benin on penalties […]