As Malawi marks 62 years of independence, the usual celebrations are colliding with a sobering national conversation: Can a country truly call itself free when millions of its people remain trapped in poverty? While the nation reflects on the sacrifices that secured political freedom in 1964, political, economic and governance scholar Professor Paul Aaron Gadama […]
The United Democratic Front (UDF) has called on Malawians to embrace what it describes as a “Third Liberation,” saying the country’s future depends on creating jobs, expanding opportunities, and ending the economic system that has failed to deliver prosperity for many citizens. In a statement commemorating Malawi’s 62nd Independence Anniversary, UDF President Atupele Austin Muluzi […]
President Lazarus Chakwera has said he has together with his deputy Saulos Chilima made “great progress in the formulation of Cabinet” and will announce the names of full cabinet officials before his inauguration on July 6 during the Malawi Independence Day. Chakwera is Malawi’s sixth president after winning the historic election held last week, the […]
“Necessity is the mother of invention.” ― Plato. So today is our Golden Jubilee! Wow! A time to party and make merry indeed. It is not everyday that one clocks 50. In fact the United Nations Development Programme puts our national average life expectancy down to 36. So for all of us to collectively hit 50, it […]
President Prof, Peter Mutharika said on Sunday, that Malawians have every reason to merry-make and celebrate their hard-won independence on July 6 and consolidate the unity of purpose in the country. Malawi attained independence from the British Government on 6 July 1964 and Sunday marked its golden jubilee at a public stadium in Lilongwe which […]
Malawians living in Germany on Tuesday kick-started Malawi’s 50th Independence celebrations at an event hosted by the honorary Consul of the Republic of Malawi in the city of Hamburg, Dr. Heiko Meinhardt. Charge de Affaires at the Malawian Embassy in Germany, Oliver Kumbambe graced the occasion and said Malawi’s Golden Independence Jubilee is a critical moment […]
Vice President Saulosi Klaus Chilima on Friday disclosed that this year’s 6 July Independence Celebrations will be done within the budget line of MK 200 million. Malawi will be celebrating 50 years of independence ‘Golden Jubilee’ on 6th July this year. The events marking the day will all take place in Lilongwe which is the […]
Malawi national football team will face neighbouring Mozambique as part of Golden Jubilee of Malawi’s independence. Football Association of Malawi (FAM) General Secretary Suzgo Nyirenda confirmed that the Flames would use the game as part of preparations for final Africa Cup of Nations Group qualifying round against Benin in September. Nyirenda said the Flames coach […]
The country with the largest Malawians diaspora in the Western Hemisphere is set to paint the United Kingdom black, red and green to commemorate the Warm Heart of Africa’s Golden Jubilee. The Malawi High Commission in London, has announced that over 10 events are scheduled in all parts of the United Kingdom and might be […]
In a bid to show solidarity to the country’s leadership, the Evangelical Association of Malawi (EAM) has organised a week of prayers for peace and prosperity as the country commemorates 48 years of independence next week. The week of prayers will start on Sunday, July 1 and will run through Friday, July 6, the day […]