The Public Affairs Committee (PAC) has entered the debate over President Peter Mutharika’s extended private visit to South Africa, arguing that the government’s limited communication on the matter is fuelling legitimate public concern about leadership and accountability. In a statement released on 27 October, PAC maintained that while government officials have repeatedly assured the public […]
Press freedom and civic groups have demanded arrests over violence that marred the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) Blantyre Synod’s 150th anniversary celebrations on Sunday. The Media Institute of Southern Africa (Misa) Malawi Chapter and the Public Affairs Committee (PAC) have called on authorities to arrest those involved. Misa wants the arrest of those […]
A parliamentary watchdog has questioned the government’s decision to divert nearly US$13.9 million from Blantyre Water Board towards the purchase of maize from Zambia, arguing the money could have been used to tackle the city’s persistent water shortages instead. The concerns were raised by Public Accounts Committee (PAC) chairperson Steve Malondera after the committee met […]
A furious row has erupted after a prominent activist claimed the country’s First Vice President could be swept into the top job within just two months — sparking accusations of “criminal” rhetoric from a leading church figure. The Public Affairs Committee has hit out at activist Sylvester Namiwa, branding his explosive claims “shocking” after he […]
The Public Affairs Committee (PAC) has reaffirmed the critical role of women and young people in promoting peace and resolving conflicts in Malawi, while urging faith leaders to take a leading role in ending Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and harmful cultural practices. The call was made during the opening of the Women in Faith Regional Forum, […]
The Malawi Law Society (MLS) has faulted quasi-religious body Public Affairs Committee (PAC) for their proposal that the State should discontinue the protracted prosecution of former president Bakili Muluzi on corruption charges relating to K1.7 billion, saying it is tantamount to elevating politics over rule of law. PAC raised the issue in its statement assessing […]
Public Affairs Committee (PAC), a quasi-religious governance watchdog, has asked government to discontinue the case of former president Bakili Muluzi’s alleged K1.7 billion corruption case, a position which it says was already advanced in parliament by President Lazarus Chakwera and his Malawi Congress Party (MCP) while in opposition. PAC formed in 1992 during the country’s political […]
The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) and Public Affairs Committee (PAC) have recommended the prosecution of perpetrators of violence that characterized the 10 November parliamentary by-elections especially in Karonga Central and Lilongwe North West Constituencies. CCJP and PAC have since challenged the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) and the Malawi Police Service to rise […]
The consortium of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) and Public Affairs Committee (PAC) has challenged the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) to go beyond merely warning the candidates and political parties of stiff punishment for inciting violence and start disqualifying the sponsors of the vice. Speaking during a news conference held at the […]
The quasi-religious grouping, Public Affairs Committee (PAC) has asked government to ensure that there is support and political will if the proposed National Peace Commission Bill is to be successful in achieving sustainable peace and unity in the country. PAC Chairperson, Monsignor Patrick Thawale made the call on Monday in Lilongwe as the country commemorated […]
Influential quasi-religious body, the Public Affairs Committee (PAC) did not mince words when it met President Lazarus Chakwera on Thursday, telling him that another challenge that has led to the downfall of presidents is believing in cronies or inner circles which PAC called backyard cabinet. PAC chairperson Monsignor Patrick Thawale told the president in the […]
Quasi-religious body, the Public Affairs Committee (PAC) has cautioned President Lazarus Chakwera against being corrupt with absolute power. PAC chairperson Monsignor Patrick Thawale told Chakwera on Thursday past state presidents settled on arrogance and retribution against political foes. “When one examines past regimes as presidents settle their position after being elected, executive arrogance becomes a […]
Quasi-religious body, the Public Affairs Committee (PAC) has met in Lilongwe on Thursday where members discussed how to ease religious tension between Christians and Muslims following the vandalism of a Muslim billboard. PAC spokesperson Gilford Matonga has confirmed the meeting, saying they were moved by the Minister of Civic Education and Unity Timothy Mtambo, who […]
A high-level delegation from the quasi-religious organization, the Public Affairs Committee (PAC) has told President Lazarus Chakwera to desist from selective justice in his crusade against corruption. PAC spokesperson Gilford MatoNga said in an interview that the quasi-religious body encouraged the President for his relentless war against graft but told him the war should not […]
President Lazarus Chakwera has granted an audience with the leadership of Public Affairs Committee (PAC) this Thursday at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe, State House has confirmed. State House director of communication and presidential executive assistant, Sean Kampondeni said: “Yes, I can confirm that the President has indeed granted an audience to PAC tomorrow in Lilongwe.” […]
Public Affairs Committee (PAC), a quasi-religious body formed in 1992 during the country’s political transition from one-party to multiparty democracy, has appealed to the contesters the court-ordered June 23 fresh presidential election that they should accept the results even if they will no go their way. PAC chairperson Monsignor Patrick Thawale and publicity secretary Bishop […]
Fresh from meeting President Peter Mutharika to find a lasting solution to political violence, the Public Affairs Committee (PAC) has accused Chief Secretary to Office of President and Cabinet (OPC), Lloyd Muhara, of attempting to stifle justice as Malawians prepare for the fresh presidential election. Malawians are scheduled to go to polls on June 23 […]
The National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Trust, Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) and the Public Affairs Committee (PAC) have agreed to undertake a joint voter education and election observation for the fresh presidential election. The forthcoming poll follows the nullification of the May 2019 presidential election by the Constitutional Court (ConCourt) and […]