President Lazarus Chakwera has said he taken administrative steps to reduce presidential powers but urged Malawians – through his radio national address on Saturday night – to support his plan and realise the goal he has set was not mere talk as was the case before with his predecessors. Chakwera – who promised to reduce his presidential […]
First Lady Monica Chakwera isn’t shy on television to celebrate the love of his life – President Lazarus Chakwera – as ‘that handsome guy, very understanding, stable and resilient’. She also added that President Chakwera is a person who knows how to speak but he also listens a lot. In an exclusive interview monitored by […]
The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace of the Archdiocese of Lilongwe (CCJP) has challenged police and traditional leaders in the Lilongwe North West Constituency to be extra vigilant against political violence ahead of the impending by-election. The seat fell vacant because Malawi Congress Party (MCP) leader Lazarus Chakwera resigned to contest for presidential election […]
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 […]
First Lady Monica Chakwera has spoken for the first time with the media narrating her inspirational story of a typical Malawian girl who grew up in the remote of Mwazisi in northern region’s district of Rumphi. In an exclusive interview with Rainbow Television aired on Thursday, the calm and composed First Lady underlined that the […]
President Lazarus Chakwera, in compliance with the Constitution of Malawi, submitted his assets declaration form to the Office of Directorate of Public Assets Declaration. Presidential media liaison officer and executive assistant Sean Kampondeni confirmed that Chakwera presented a fresh asset declaration forms upon ascending to the office of President, saying he was trying to fulfil […]
President Lazarus Chakwera has received plenty of praise for his transformational, inspirational leadership and ‘clearing the rubble of corruption’ campaign which has now made him a cover star on Africa’s bestselling magazine, the London-based New African latest edition. Chakwera, Malawi Congress Party (MCP) leader, who won the June 23 2020 court-sanctioned presidientila elections, has been […]
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 faces a new wave of protests from the youth section of the Tonse Alliance led government who feel the President is being unfair to them by recalling retired individuals into the public service at the expense of the loafing youth, saying it does not reflect well on ‘Tonse Philosophy’. But Minister if […]
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.” […]
President Lazarus Chakwera on Tuesday met political party secretary generals amid heightened political tension as the state continues to arrest some officials from the opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). The secretary generals had an audience with the president under the umbrella of Centre for Multiparty Democracy (CMD). The CMD delegation included Grezelder Jeffrey who just […]
State House has warned that some people have created a fake Twitter handle for Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera. In a statement, State House director of communication and executive assistant to the president Sean Kampondeni warns people not to be misled by the fake twitter account impersonating the Head of State. Kampondeni says State House has […]
The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has given President Lazarus Chakwera five points that the Tonse Alliance government led by his Malawi Congress Party (MCP) should resolve within its first 100 days in office. Among the issues the coalition seeks government to implement, is the need to tackle corruption. According to a statement made available […]
President Lazarus Chakwera administration has come under intense pressure to fire all public officers who fail to declare their assets according to the law. The Office of the Director of Public Officer’s Declaration (OPDOD) newly-appointed director general Michael Chiusiwa said the previous governments, including the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the Peoples Party never acted […]
State President, I have taken sabbatical to writing mostly about your new administration. I strongly believe everyone should be given time to implement their manifesto and space to make mistakes. Your Excellency you are new to the job, but you will get along just like APM, JB, Bingu and Bakili did after the got the […]
The previous regime of Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) was suffocating the Office of the Ombudsman by underfunding and President Lazarus Chakwera has given the institution of governance hope as he has assured it that his administration will enable the public protector to operate freely and independently to fulfill their constitutional mandate. Ombudsman Martha Chizuma – […]
President Lazarus Chakwera has decided to revert the position of Chief Secretary to Government to its original name of Secretary to the President and Cabinet (SPC) which former president Bingu wa Mutharika changed.. According to government Notice dated July 27 2020, the restoration is effective August 1 2020. “In the exercises of the powers conferred […]