Prophet Bushiri files defamation lawsuit against Malawi24 news site: Seeks K1.1billion damages

South Africa-based leader of the Enlightened Christian Gathering Church (ECGC) Prophet Shepherd Bushiri  has filed a lawsuit against Malawi24 an online news site for defamation over a “malaicious and reckless” article it published against the Man of God. Bushiri is  also suing the publication’s owner Dr Pearson Nkhoma for the same  article which was posted online […]

Malawian blogger says calling for JB’s resignation ‘misplaced’

A vocal Malawian blogger, Pearson Nkhoma, who recently called for the resignation of Justice Minister Ralph Kasambara and has been critical of the People’s Party led administration, has trashed calls for ouster of President Joyce Banda over economic turmoil. Malawi is facing public workers indefinite strike, affecting nearly all government departments and airports have been […]

Blogger tells off Kasambara: Demands resignation of Malawi Justice Minister

A vocal Malawian blogger, Pearson Nkhoma has accused Justice Minister Ralph Kasambara for being behind the new University of Malawi Act which is said to be threatening academic freedom and kill unionism. Nkhoma, a  PhD in Sociology and Social Policy student at Durham University in United Kingdom, had a Facebook discussion with Kasambara in private inbox, […]

Malawi court discharges online journalist Mponda: ‘Arrested wrong person’

The Lilongwe Magistrates Court on Friday freed Malawi  Voice online journalist, Justice Mponda on charges of publishing false news likely to cause fear and alarm among people after the State failed to provide witnesses. The State was expected to parade three witnesses, President Joyce Banda aid Reverend Malani Mtonga, Police IT expert Supritendent Jere and […]