Kassim Kalukwete, a subsistence farmer in his 60s in the lakeshore district of Mangochi in southern Malawi said his family and many others in his village, Kungumbe, do not have food.

Why is Country's Former President Still Popular?

Opinion polls have already predicted that Malawi?s former president Bakili Muluzi who is a presidential candidate for the opposition United Democratic Front will bounce into power in 2009 general elections by beating the incumbent leader Bingu wa Mutharika.

UDF Should Hold Primaries

Political party primary elections are not the easiest or the smoothest of processes, particularly when a nation follows the competitive multiparty system of government.

Poor Legislation Exposes Women to HIV

Women in Malawi continue to be exposed to the risk of HIV infection as the country does not have laws criminalizing social or cultural practices that negatively impinge their rights basing on their sex.

New Nomination Fees a Threat to Democracy - MDU

OPPOSITION Malawi Democratic Union (MDU) says the newly hiked nomination fees for both presidential and parliamentary candidates are a threat to democracy.

Supporters of Presidential Aide Promise to Vote for the Opposition

If President Bingu wa Mutharika?s presidential aide Nicholas Dausi will not contest as an independent candidate in Mwanza Central Constituency, his diehard supporters will vote for an opposition United Democratic Front candidate.

Former Minister Predicts Opposition UDF Victory

Prominent Lilongwe based business magnet cum politician Iqbar Omar has predicted United Democratic Front (UDF) victory in next year?s general elections.

President Rapes the Constitution in Daylight

Analysts have said that apart from using arrests to entrench his alleged dictatorship, the violation of the Malawi Constitution is another tell-tale sign that President Bingu wa Mutharika is steering the country to autocracy.

Political Arrests Punctuate President's Leadership

Is President Bingu wa Mutharika a dictator or a democrat? This is a question which bothers many people when they are discussing political issues in Malawi.

Country's Leader Revolves Into a Dictator

Malawi President Bingu wa Mutharika?s continued persecution of his opponents through politically-motivated arrests coupled with his sustained violation of the Malawi Constitution is a demonstration that he is revolving into a failed and insecure dictator, analysts have said.

Silver Strikers on the Brink

Silver Strikers FC are the 2008 Malawi soccer kings after their closest rivals, Bullets FC, lost to Tiger FC, effectively giving the capital city giants a clear chance to claim the title.

President Medals - For Aiding Hunger or Food Security?

Analysts and starving people have started condemning international organisations for bestowing upon President Bingu wa Mutharika with awards in recognition of his personal support and determination to end hunger.

Malawi/Zambia - Food Crisis Looming in Early 2009

Zambia and Malawi may face a food crisis in early 2009, a regional food security study has warned, as Zambia announced it was importing maize as a pre-emptive measure.

Phiri Checks on SA-Based Players

Malawi's Flames coach Kinnah Phiri has been in South Africa since Thursday last week monitoring the performance of his players in the National First Division and the Absa Premiership.

Joy Radio Allowed to Resume Broadcasting

Joy Radio station resumed broadcasting on 16 December 2008, 30 days after the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) revoked its broadcasting license for non-compliance with the Communications Act and its licence agreement.