• Friday January, 2026

Ephraim Mkali Banda

Ephraim Mkali Banda

Articles by Ephraim Mkali Banda

Mzimba youth call for inclusion in government programs
Malawi News

Mzimba youth call for inclusion in government programs

Some youths in Mzimba have appealed to Minister of State Alfred Gangata, recently assigned by President Peter Mutharika to oversee youth affairs, to ensure that young people living in remote areas are not excluded from… ...

Debate rises as government moves to relocate offices from Lilongwe to Blantyre, Zomba
Malawi News

Debate rises as government moves to relocate offices from Lilongwe to Blantyre, Zomba

Some civil society organizations (CSOs) in Mzimba have expressed support for the government’s decision to relocate certain public offices back to Blantyre and Zomba a move reversing the previous administration’s policy under President Lazarus Chakwera.… ...

Nkhotakota wildlife reserve convenes stakeholders to tackle illegal mining, poaching
Malawi News

Nkhotakota wildlife reserve convenes stakeholders to tackle illegal mining, poaching

Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve has renewed its call for stronger collaboration among stakeholders to curb the growing threats of illegal gold mining and poaching activities that continue to disrupt ecosystems and undermine conservation gains. Park Manager… ...

Landmark Ruling: Malawi Abolishes Criminal Defamation Law
Malawi News

Landmark Ruling: Malawi Abolishes Criminal Defamation Law

In a historic judgment hailed by free speech advocates, Malawi’s Constitutional Court has struck down the country’s criminal defamation law, ruling it unconstitutional and a threat to democratic discourse. The decision, delivered by a panel… ...

Leadership isn’t a game but Chakwera keeps missing the mark
Malawi News

Leadership isn’t a game but Chakwera keeps missing the mark

President Lazarus Chakwera’s failure to confront the nation’s deepening security crisis in his latest national address isn’t just a missed opportunity it’s a glaring leadership failure that could define his legacy. Malawi today stands at… ...

Chakwera under pressure to act as Ramaphosa takes swift action on police crisis
Malawi News

Chakwera under pressure to act as Ramaphosa takes swift action on police crisis

As public dissatisfaction over Malawi’s rising insecurity continues to mount, President Lazarus Chakwera faces renewed criticism for his inaction regarding the leadership of the country’s security forces. Calls have intensified for Chakwera to relieve both… ...

PAC exco’s authority expired, operating illegally
Malawi News

PAC exco’s authority expired, operating illegally

A Malawi24 investigation has revealed that the current Executive Committee of the Public Affairs Committee (PAC) is operating illegally, having overstayed its mandated term of office by three years. According to internal PAC documents and… ...

MLS demands dismissal of Homeland Minister, Police IG over attacks on peaceful protestors 
Malawi News

MLS demands dismissal of Homeland Minister, Police IG over attacks on peaceful protestors 

The Malawi Law Society (MLS) has strongly condemned the government and its security agencies following violent attacks on peaceful protesters in Lilongwe on Thursday, demanding the immediate dismissal of Minister of Homeland Security Ezekiel Ching’oma… ...

Mounting pressure on MEC as youth confidence plummets ahead of 2025 elections
Malawi News

Mounting pressure on MEC as youth confidence plummets ahead of 2025 elections

With less than three months before Malawians head to the polls, confidence in the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) is rapidly eroding especially among the country’s youths. A new Afrobarometer survey conducted between 2024 and 2025… ...

Survey shows M’mbelwa had the best HSA interview process
Malawi News

Survey shows M’mbelwa had the best HSA interview process

A quick survey conducted over the weekend has revealed that M'mbelwa District Council had the best and most well-organized interviews for Health Surveillance Assistants (HSAs), compared to other districts in Malawi. Candidates interviewed in M'mbelwa… ...