Ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) spokesperson Francis Kasaila has described as childish, Peoples Party (PP) assertions that its acting president Uladi Mussa was arrested on politically motivated charges. The PP acting leader was arrested after he handed over himself to Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) which accuses him of corruptly receiving money when he was Minister […]
Malawi has proposed March 3 for the commemoration of the Southern Africa Liberation Day, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Development Francis Kasaila has said. Kasaila said all Southern Africa Development (SADC) countries were requested to propose a date for the commemoration of the Southern Africa Liberation Day at the SADC Summit held in Gaborone, Botswana, […]
The ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has taken its turn on Malawi Congress Party (MCP) president Lazarus Chakwera accusing him of creating anarchy and disorder by inciting Malawians to rise up against President Peter Mutharika’s administration. Over the weekend Chakwera issued a stern warning that he will be forced to lead a mass protest against worsening […]
Minister of Foreign Affairs and ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) publicity secretary Francis Kasaila has called for investigations into president of Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Lazarus Chakwera on the construction of his personal mansion in Lilongwe and other opposition lawmakers, saying they may be involved in financial crimes. Chakwera’s mansion sits on a 5-acre land in […]
The ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is indecisive as on what action to take against its vice president for south George Chaponda currently being investigated by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) over his involvement in the procurement of maize from Zambia. Chaponda was on Wednesday relieved of his duties as minister of agriculture, irrigation and water development […]
Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation minister Francis Katsaira has told parliament that Malawi will not join the mass withdrawal of African countries who are pulling out from International Criminal Court (ICC) designed to prosecute those who commit the gravest atrocities. The Hague-based ICC, launched at the turn of the century as an ambitious effort to bring […]
The Malawi/Rwanda Joint Permanent Commission of Cooperation (JPCC) will among others pave way for Malawi to learn from Rwanda on programmes implementations. Speaking during the official opening of a three day session, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Francis Kasaila said Malawi as a country has well documented programmes, but lack of commitment to […]
Foreign Affairs ministers Francis Kasaila has said the governments of Malawi and Tanzania are discussing to have direct flights between the two countries. Kasaila said the direct flights would boost trade between the two countries . He said this after a Malawi/Tanzania Joint Cooperation meeting which ended on Sunday in Lilongwe. This a sign of […]
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) spokesperson Francis Kasaila, who is also Minister of Foreign Affairs , has openly revealed that Malawi will never adopt any universal subsidy programme as long as the DPP is in power. Kasaila said Malawi is a poor country that generate its revenues through collecting taxes from Malawians and there is no […]
Foreign Affairs minister Francis KasaiLa says President Peter Mutharika only chartered the jet from Lilongwe to South Africa and connected to the US for the United Nations General Assembly on commercial flight. He could however not say whether Mutharika will have the same transport arrangement on his way back from the US. “State House and […]
Malawi government has said President Peter Mutharika, currently in New York for UN General Assembly is in good health, dismissing an social media rumours that he suffered a cardiac arrest. Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Francis Kasaila trongly dismissed the claims. Heassured Malawians that Mutharika is enjoying good health in the United States. This […]
Foreign Affairs minister Francis Katsaira says the government has rejected many applications for the UN trip following tough control measures the government has put in place this year to avoid a repeat of last year when a staggering 116 people went on the trip. Katsaira said many people, who were irrelevant to the trip, were […]
Malawi President Peter Mutharika leaves for the 71st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) which begins at the UN Headquarters in the U.S. on Tuesday, 13 September. Mutharika leaves for the UN General Assembly this Thursday but government officials are tight lipped on the size of the presidential entourage and the cost to the tax payer. […]
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International cooperation Francis Kasaila, Monday disclosed that Government has put strict measures to ensure that a reasonable number of people attend the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) 2016. Briefing the media in Lilongwe, Kasaila said instructions have been given to American Embassy not to issue visa to anyone to travel […]
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Francis Kasaila Friday launched a revised national foreign policy at Golden Peacock hotel in Lilongwe. In his remarks, the Minister said the policy which was presented was first drafted in 2000 and has been revised in order to meet current and the prevailing geographical socioeconomic developments of the […]
Malawi has described the just ended SADC Summit as successful in that in brought about various initiatives that will benefit its citizens more especially the youth. Speaking at the end of the Summit, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Francis Kasaila, who represented President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika, said Malawi had gained a lot […]
Malawians resident in Swaziland were Sunday assured that government is working on a bill that will allow Malawians to have dual citizenship. Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Francis Kasaila said this when he met Malawians living in Swaziland at the Royal Swazi Spa Hotel in Mbabane on the sidelines of the 36th Ordinary […]
Malawi is happy with the evolvement of the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) and the benefits Malawi derives from being a member. Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Francis Kasaila said this Friday morning on the sidelines of the Opening Session of the SADC Council of Ministers Meeting in Swaziland. Kasaila said SADC had […]