MEC urges media to introduce programs, messages on elections

MEC officials pose with senior media managers

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has challenged media houses and practitioners in the country to prepare for the upcoming September 2025 General Election, by implementing electoral radio programmes and mass media messaging around elections.

MEC Chairman, Justice Dr. Chifundo Kachale made the call today at Mponela in Dowa district during the sensitization workshop on new electoral laws and holding of by-elections to the Senior Editorial managers drawn from various media houses.

Malawi Para Games July 27, official sponsor unveiled

Tae-Young Kim (L) James Chiutsi (C) &
Wiza Msowoya (R) clap hands after launching
the Malawi Para Games emblem

The Malawi Paralympic Committee (MPC) has confirmed that the first ever Malawi Para Games will take place next week on July 27 in Lilongwe where over 100 athletes are expected to participate.

MPC president, James Chiutsi made the announcement during a press conference at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe where MPC also unveiled K2-Transformers Malawi as the official sponsor for the games.

Religious leaders lead Malawians in anti-homosexuality march

Most Rev. George Desmond Tambala presenting
petition to Hon. Yusuf Nthanda

 Scores of Malawians across the country, took to the street on Thursday to express their disapproval with proposals to stop criminalization of homosexuality in the country.

Led by different religious mother bodies, the national wide march dubbed “In defense of marriage, family, and human sexuality” took place in various districts including Lilongwe, Blantyre, Mzuzu, Zomba, Chikwawa, Machinga, Mangochi and Rumphi.

The petition has asked the Malawi president Dr. Lazarus Chakwera and his cabinet as well as members of parliament to reject proposals to legalize homosexuality in the country’s constitution.

LYCO performance at Jacaranda Fest in Zambia today

LYCO team and
Margaret Constance Kamoto
Malawi High Commissioner to Zambia
stands between Gule Wamkulu dancers

Young Malawians from Light of Youth Creative Organization (LYCO) who traveled to Zambia on Thursday for the 2023 Jacaranda Children and Youth Arts Festival, are expected to perform this evening at Lusaka Playhouse in the capitol of Lusaka.

It is expected that the Malawi High Commissioner to Zambia, Margaret Constance Kamoto will be present to watch the drama and dances prepared by the Malawi troupe.

“We are set to perform this evening at 18:30, and we are excited with the presence of Malawi High Commissioner to Zambia at this event.” Confirmed James Kitchen, Executive Director of LYCO.

He said LYCO is going to showcase drama titled Nyangu and two dances – Gule Wamkulu and M’bwiza. He said Nyangu was written by Fumbani Phiri and was directed by Joyce Mhango Chavula.

Friendship Bench Intervention reduces depression among HIV Pregnant women- UNC Project Study

Periscope Study team with UNC Project 
Country Director

Use of Friendship Bench mental health intervention has demonstrated to be effective in reducing depression among pregnant women living with HIV and help them adhere to HIV care.

The Periscope Study by UNC Project conducted between 2019 and 2022 targeting 80 participants, investigated the Adaptation of the Friendship Bench Mental Health Intervention for HIV-Infected Perinatal Women in Malawi.

MultiChoice Malawi in Antipiracy Drive

Emma Gichonge

The MultiChoice Malawi has propped up its antipiracy campaign through initiative called Partners Against Piracy (PAP) which seeks to help fight piracy which currently presents a threat to the sustainability of the creative industry including broadcasting industry within Malawi.

On Friday night the company hosted a PAP symposium in the capital city, Lilongwe, which attracted various stakeholder to discuss ways to fight piracy and popularize awareness of domestic laws that criminalize the practice.

Emma Gichonge, Managing Director of MultiChoice Malawi emphasized that piracy is remains a serious crime that has a negative effect on economy hence engaging key industry stakeholders to collectively clamp down on content piracy and create awareness against content theft.

“Piracy harms investor confidence and tax revenue, and may also affect trade opportunities if Malawi is seen as a country where intellectual property is not respected and protected.” She said

Media Crucial in Shaping Informed Public Dialogue on LGBTQ+ Rights in Mw

Group photo os journalists, MHRC officials
and Nyasa Rainbow Alliance Representative

Lack of knowledge about sexual and gender minorities rights among Malawians continue to impede sober conversations that protects the rights of LGBTQI+ community.

Discussions on LGBTQI+ generally ignore human rights aspects entitled to every person as most conversations center on cultural and religious values as others take step further to spread sentiments that propagates homophobia and transphobia of LGBTQI+ persons.