Experts call for immediate action on urban governance lapses 

Lack of political will on urban governance has been identified as main cause of challenges facing town residents being perpetuated by urban migration. Deputy Chief Executive Director of Tilitlonse Foundation, Chandiwire Chisi, said research has revealed that 76 per cent of all residents’ in main cities are living in squatters while the 24 percent fairy […]

Tilitonse Foundation commits to improve urban governance

Tilitonse foundation has awarded over K500 million to four grant partners to assist them in implementing projects to enhance urban governance and management in Malawi. The award ceremony, which took place on Friday in Lilongwe, was under the theme ‘Functional Cities and Towns are Possible: Role of Good Governance in Urban Management’. Speaking during the […]

Ex-DPP MP Angie Kaliati follows wife Akweni to UTM

Former Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Mulanje Pasani legislator Angie Dishoni Kaliati has joined UTM Party and back the Tonse Alliance ahead of the court-ordered fresh presidential elections. Angie Kaliati, who is a husband to firebrand politician Patricia ‘Akweni’ Kaliati was seen clad in UTM Party colours at the Tonse Alliance  campaign rally  at Njamba Freedom Park […]

Tilitonse Foundation calls for active citizenship in governance

Local Grant making facility, Tilitonse Foundation has urged non state actors that focus on urban governance projects to emphasize on financial prudence to ensure that funds achieve their intended purpose. Tilitonse Foundation Director, Alipo Nyondo made the remarks on Monday at a post grant award workshop in Lilongwe. “We have provided 78,000 Euros (over K66.3 […]

Tilitonse Foundation to support urban governance projects in Malawi

Tilitonse Foundation has launched a thematic call for project proposals from non-state actors who will demonstrate creativity and innovation in addressing issues affecting urban governance and management. The call has been made based on the findings of a Political-Economy-Analysis study the foundation undertook in March-April, 2019. Speaking during the information and guidance session in Lilongwe […]

Malawians should ask tough questions to move forward with change — Chilima

Malawi Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima has said Malawians need to start asking tough questions and get tough answers if the country has to change, saying change hurts but is the only way out to meaningful development. Chilima said this on Wednesday at Bingu International Convention Centre in Lilongwe. He was opening a two-day conference […]