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Burnett Munthali

Burnett Munthali

Articles by Burnett Munthali

MBC under scrutiny: The perils of partisan broadcasting
Malawi News

MBC under scrutiny: The perils of partisan broadcasting

Felix Njawala’s open letter to MBC Director General George Kasakula highlights the dangers of turning a national institution into a tool for political propaganda, questioning journalistic integrity, accountability, and the future of Malawian democracy. In… ...

OPC begins nationwide review of senior government staff records
Malawi News

OPC begins nationwide review of senior government staff records

The Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) has written to principal secretaries, as well as heads of departments and agencies, notifying them of its intention to begin updating staff returns for all officers from… ...

Jane Ansah exposes Facebook impersonator behind false Vice-Presidency posts
Malawi News

Jane Ansah exposes Facebook impersonator behind false Vice-Presidency posts

Vice-President Dr. Jane Ansah has come out strongly against a fraudulent Facebook page that has been spreading false information in her name. She revealed that someone had opened a fake account impersonating her and published… ...

Mumba highlights poor longevity of Malawi’s roads compared to global standards
Malawi News

Mumba highlights poor longevity of Malawi’s roads compared to global standards

Minister of Trade and Industry, Vitumbiko Mumba, has raised serious concerns over the short lifespan of tarmac roads in Malawi, noting that while well-constructed roads should last at least 25 years, many in the country… ...

Mumba calls for protection through ethics in Malawi’s construction industry
Malawi News

Mumba calls for protection through ethics in Malawi’s construction industry

Minister of Trade and Industry, Vitumbiko Mumba, has underscored the vital importance of ethics in safeguarding all stakeholders involved in Malawi’s construction industry. During a public lecture themed “Code of Ethics in Malawi’s Construction Industry”,… ...

Unanswered questions as MCP thug Dave Malamula allegedly vandalises DPP MP’s vehicle at Parliament
Malawi News

Unanswered questions as MCP thug Dave Malamula allegedly vandalises DPP MP’s vehicle at Parliament

Dave Malamula, a known political operative allegedly aligned with the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), is at the centre of a growing controversy over acts of intimidation against opposition members. According to CCTV footage, credible reports,… ...

Egnat Katengeza formally charged for her sister’s murder
Malawi News

Egnat Katengeza formally charged for her sister’s murder

In a chilling development that has stunned residents of Lilongwe, the Malawi Police Service has formally charged Egnat Katengeza with the murder of her biological sister, Agnes Katengeza. Egnat, who is currently being held on… ...

Fire guts seven shops at Lubinga Market in Mzuzu as thieves loot property worth millions
Malawi News

Fire guts seven shops at Lubinga Market in Mzuzu as thieves loot property worth millions

At least seven shops have been destroyed by a raging fire at Lubinga Market in Mzuzu City, leaving traders counting heavy losses. The affected shops were located along a stretch popularly known as The Devil… ...

DPP demands govt explanation over Mackford Somanje’ snub as MEC Commissioner 
Malawi News

DPP demands govt explanation over Mackford Somanje’ snub as MEC Commissioner 

The opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has raised concerns over the Malawi government’s failure to appoint its third nominee, Mackford Somanje, to the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC). In a strong statement, the DPP is demanding… ...

Chihana endorses APM for grand opposition alliance ahead of September Elections 
Malawi News

Chihana endorses APM for grand opposition alliance ahead of September Elections 

AFORD President Enoch Chihana has officially endorsed former President Arthur Peter Mutharika (APM) as the preferred candidate to lead a united opposition alliance in the upcoming September 2025 elections. Speaking at a political rally held… ...