By Kenson McCloud Director in the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Brighton Kumchedwa says tremendous progress has been registered over the past decade in combating wildlife crimes.Kumchedwa was speaking in Lilongwe on Wednesday during an overview meeting with the media on illegal wildlife trade assessment.According to Kumchedwa, strong laws that have stiffer punishment and fines […]

By Richard Tiyesi  The Malawi National Examinations Board has announced that the body is going digital for its registration and payment of exam fees for the 2021 national examinations. The measure is aimed at curbing rampant abuse of national examination fees by school authorities. In an interview with Timveni MANEB spokesperson Mayamiko Chiwaya said, "Currently […]

By Jecina Chikwelete  Stakeholders championing female representation in politics have stressed the need to level the playing field to create an enabling environment for young women.  Chief of Party for Democracy Works Foundation, Augustine Magolowondo said, "Political parties have a huge task to clear misconception that politics is a field meant for men." Magolowondo added […]

By Aamon Butao The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has disclosed that it is still engaging political parties on constituency demarcation exercise. MEC Chairperson Justice Dr Chifundo Kachale said this in an interview with Timveni as the electoral body entered in second week of its interface with political party leaders on the matter.  According to Kachale, […]

By Kenson McCloud  As pre-budget consultations are in progress, youth activist Lucky Mbewe has advised government to come up with a strategic plan to ensure youth development is prioritised in the 2021/2022 National Budget,. In an interview with Timveni, Mbewe said, "It is important for the Tonse administration to admit failure to meet campaign promises […]

By Aamon Butao The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has handed over to the National Assembly materials used in the March by-elections. The ceremony took place on Monday at the Parliament Building in Lilongwe. MEC Chairperson Justice Dr Chifundo Kachale said, "The procedure is not new as it is enshrined in the country’s laws that Parliament […]

By Kenson McCloud The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiative has written the Anti-corruption Bureau and Office of Ombudsman to probe Malawi Housing Corporation for allegedly implementing a K3.6 Billion housing project on a private property. Speaking to the media on Monday, CDEDI Executive Director Sylvester Namiwa said the piece of land, which belongs […]

By Aamon Butao Some child activists have expressed concern over continued rise in defilement cases. The remarks have come as Malawi recorded a number of arrests in connection to defilement over the past days.   Last week, a chief who had been on the run for allegedly defiling three girls in Dedza district was arrested […]

By Franklin Mtambalika  9 suspected hardcore thugs accused of masterminding criminal activities in Kawale Township in Lilongwe have finally been caught by law enforcers.  Police say the alleged gang leader Mussa Phiri, aged 31, is among the suspects in custody.  Kawale Police Station deputy spokesperson Mabvuto Phiri says Police acted on a tip from well […]