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Malawians question authenticity of the Forensic audit report claim it was ‘heavily edited’

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BLANTYRE(AGV)—The Forensic audit report conducted by a British accounting firm, Baker Tilly Business Services Limited into the looting of public resources at Capital Hill continues to attract mixed reactions with economic expert Henry Kachaje saying it is not genuine. "How come it doesn't mention that the Budget Director (Paul Mphwiyo) was the one fighting corruption and looting? How come it... Read More

Malawi’s Pres. Joyce Banda under fire as activists calls for nationwide demonstrations

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BLANTYRE (MaraPost)--The issue of cashgate scam and Malawi government's delay to make public a forensic audit report on the looting of public resources is refusing to die with Malawi Watch, a human rights organisation, claiming that President Joyce Banda's administration is delaying knowing fully their hands are much "dirty and directly involved". . Read More

Malawi Politician says President Joyce Banda no longer inspiring to women

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BLANTYRE --Opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), the only party with highest number of female candidates for Parliamentary and Local Government Elections slated for May 20 this year, says President Joyce Banda's sentiments and her style of leadership are no longer inspiring especially to women. DPP will field 43 female candidates in Parliamentary Elections while over 70 others are vying for... Read More

Mutharika picks marketer as running mate as candidates begin presenting nomination ahead of Malawi May polls

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Blantyre, Malawi, Feb. 10 (AGV) _ Opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential candidate in Malawi's May 20 elections Prof. Peter Mutharika has picked marketer Saulos Chilima, as his running mate. Chilima, 41, is the Managing Director of the mobile phone company, Airtel Malawi. "The elections this year I think they will be crucial for the future of this country, it... Read More

Malawi’s Joyce Banda government hikes fuel prices

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BLANTYRE(AGV)--Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has adjusted upwards fuel prices effective February 6, 2014.   The upward adjustment was announced on Wednesday by MERA. Petrol will now be selling at 839 kwacha from 760 kwacha, Diesel will be selling at K853.40 up from K770 per litre, this represents 10.39 percent and 10.80 percent respectively. A statement signed by MERA board... Read More

Malawi president names Ulemu Chilapondwa to replace Sidik Mia as transport minister

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BLANTYRE (AGV)—Malawi president Joyce Banda has appointed deputy Minister of Agriculture Ulemu Chilapondwa as transport minister replacing lower shire political kingpin Sidik Mia who resigned as Minister as well as from the ruling party where he was Vice President for Southern Region. Read More

Joyce Banda, an African arms firm and the free use of the jet she sold

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Amid a corruption scandal that has alarmed donors including Britain, the president of Malawi faces questions over her free use of the private jet apparently sold to an arms firm with government contracts. A jet sold by Joyce Banda, the Malawian president – attracting praise from key donors including Britain – is believed to have been bought by a controversial… Read More

Malawi court starts hearing landmark homosexual case

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Blantyre, Malawi, Jan. 20 (MaraviPost) _ The High Court in Blantyre Monday started hearing a case whose outcome may determine the future of Malawi homophobic laws.Centre for Development of People (CEDEP), a civil rights group that campaigns for minority rights including those for sexual minorities, took government to court to review the conviction of three men who are serving long... Read More