A fresh debate over media independence has erupted in Malawi after a prominent social media commentator accused one of the country’s largest newspaper groups of abandoning its watchdog role and aligning itself too closely with political interests. The controversy was sparked by writer and social commentator Onjezani Kenani, who questioned the editorial direction of Nation […]
Malawi’s political and media circles are braced for fireworks as Capital FM has launched a brand-new current affairs show, providing “explosive narrative setting” that could shake up the country’s broadcast landscape. The station — long regarded as one of Malawi’s most influential and fiercely independent broadcasters, renowned for championing democracy and good governance — has […]
Minister of Mining Thoko Tembo has called on journalists to play a more balanced role in reporting on Malawi’s mining sector, describing the media as a crucial tool for disseminating accurate information to the public. Tembo made the remarks in Salima during a Media Engagement on Mining and Mineral related matters, urging reporters to ground […]
Malawi’s Thursday daily newspapers and news outlets were dominated by coverage of the Scorchers’ return home, as the Malawi Women’s National Football Team arrived back in the country following their runners-up finish at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. The Daily Times led with “Heroines’ Welcome” across its sport pages, reporting […]
The Malawi Stock Exchange listed National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has taken 10 business journalists from various media houses in the country on an educational tour of Botswana aimed at strengthening business and financial reporting in Malawi. The tour forms part of the bank’s ongoing media engagement programme designed to enhance journalists’ understanding of […]
A prominent Malawian journalist and commentator has launched a blistering attack on Zodiak Broadcasting Station, accusing the outlet of failing basic journalistic standards in its coverage of President Peter Mutharika’s frequent trips abroad. Idriss Ali Nasser took to Facebook to deliver a scathing rebuke to the broadcaster, invoking a fundamental principle of journalism to make […]
ActionAid Malawi has called on journalists to play a stronger role in pushing the Fund Our Future Climate Justice Campaign, arguing that media collaboration is essential if Malawi is to build momentum behind climate justice. Speaking at a media orientation workshop in Mponela, ActionAid Malawi executive director Yandura Chipeta said the session was designed to […]
Inspector General of Police George Kainja has hinted that police have launched an investigations against outspoken human rights activist and head of the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (Cdedi) , Silvester Namiwa, over disparaging comments he made against President Lazarus Chakwera in which he described Chakwera as a joker, time-waster and a comedian […]
State-funded graft busting body, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), has appealed to journalists in Malawian to collaborate with the bureau in investigating, exposing and reporting corruption and bribery. The bureau made the appeal in Lilongwe when she opened a half-day sensitization workshop for the media pillar on the National Anti-Corruption Strategy II (NACS II). This is the […]
Media fraternity in the country is mourning the death of veteran journalist Cheu Mita who died on Saturday in Accra, Ghana where she was airlifted from Nigeria after suffering from Covid-19. Family members say program for her funeral will be announced later. Until her death, Mita was working for World Food Program in Nigeria, a […]
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has, while commending the role the media play in fighting corruption, urged journalists in the country to continue taking their role with knowledge of the Corrupt Practices Act (CPA). This was highlighted at Country Annex Lodge in Rumphi on Saturday where the Bureau was holding a workshop for media practitioners belonging […]
Veteran broadcaster and media administrator turned diplomat Tony Kandiero has died. Media Institute of Southern Africa (Misa) Malawi Chapter has confirmed of the death of Kandiero who worked for the state run Malawi Broadcasing Corporation (MBC) as a broadcaster before becoming its general manager. MISA Malawi has joined the media fraternity in mourning Kandiero who has died at […]
Brethren, I would want to imagine Felix Mponda wanting us all to know that his work here is done. Finito! That after nearly 42 years of storytelling, at 64 years young, he got what looks like a lucrative offer. That the new assignment would reunite him with his parents, kinsfolk, friends and colleagues that he’d […]
“Then Jonathan made a covenant with David, because he loved him as his own soul. 4 And Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was on him and gave it to David, and his armor, and even his sword and his bow and his belt. 5 And David went out and was successful…. — 1 Samuel 18: 3-5 If I could turn […]
The body of veteran journalist, Felix Mponda, who succumbed to Covid-19 on Friday at Queens Elizabeth Central Hospital was buried in an emotional ceremony on Saturday morning at Nancholi, Blantyre. Mponda, who once worked with MBC, Times Media Group was laid to rest with not more than 50 people due to Covid-19 restrictions. In his eulogy, […]
Journalists in the country are in a state of shock following the sudden death of veteran journalist, Felix Mponda who has practised journalism for 42 years. Mponda passed on at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital in Blantyre this morning, February 5, 2021. Until recently, Mponda was an Online Editor for Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC). Mponda practiced […]
An investigative journalist Henry Kijimwana Mhango is receiving treatement in hospital after being severe beaten by Malawi Police Service officer in Lilongwe while on duty. Speaking in a telephone interview, Mhango who work with local and international media organizations, said he was attacked by police officers on Friday around Lilongwe bridge in the afternoon hours. […]
Media Institute of Southern Africa (Misa) Malawi Chapter is urging journalists in the country to always carry with them valid identify cards following the introduction of 9pm-5am curfew under the recently gazetted Covid-19 containment rules. Misa Malawi chairperson Teresa Ndanga says journalists should ensure that they possess and always carry with them a valid Media Council of Malawi […]