# opinion and analysis (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover opinion and analysis. Page: Feed: --- ## [Malawi Women’s Groups Renew Push for Guaranteed Seats in Parliament](https://www.247malawi.com/malawi-womens-groups-renew-push-for-guaranteed-seats-in-parliament-2/) _2026-08-26 · 247Malawi · 247MALAWI NEWS_ By Burnett Munthali Women’s rights advocates are pressing for electoral reforms that would guarantee women a stronger presence in Malawi’s Parliament and local councils, including a proposal to create 28 parliamentary seats specifically reserved for women. The proposal emerged during a stakeholders’ meeting in Lilongwe, where women-led organisations and gender advocates reviewed the outcome of \[…\]… ## [Lawyer says S Khrizy could face legal action over Temwa Chawinga song](https://www.247malawi.com/lawyer-says-s-khrizy-could-face-legal-action-over-temwa-chawinga-song/) _2026-08-26 · 247Malawi · 247MALAWI NEWS_ By Rahim Abdul One of Malawi’s prominent lawyers, Gift Katundu, says rapper S Khrizy could still face legal action over a song in which he allegedly insulted Scorchers star Temwa Chawinga. Katundu said authorities responsible for prosecuting criminal cases could consider opening a case against the musician over the song. Writing on his Facebook page, \[…\] The post Lawyer says S Khrizy could face… ## [A humble giant: Minister Dr. Ben Malunga Phiri salutes World Vision for 19 years of life-changing work ](https://www.247malawi.com/a-humble-giant-minister-dr-ben-malunga-phiri-salutes-world-vision-for-19-years-of-life-changing-work/) _2026-08-26 · 247Malawi · 247MALAWI NEWS_ By Jones Gadama The Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Dr. Ben Malunga Phiri, has described World Vision Malawi as a true partner in nation-building, praising the organization for its “holistic approach” that has transformed thousands of lives in rural communities. Speaking on Tuesday in Traditional Authority Mazengera, Lilongwe during the phasing-out ceremony for \[…\] The post A… ## [The music goes quiet: Dolly Parton, the heart of country, gone at 80](https://www.247malawi.com/the-music-goes-quiet-dolly-parton-the-heart-of-country-gone-at-80/) _2026-08-26 · 247Malawi · 247MALAWI NEWS_ By Jones Gadama America woke up softer today. The light that was Dolly Parton has gone out. The “Queen of Country” a woman whose glitter matched her grace has passed away at 80. Her family shared the news on August 25, 2026 through a video Dolly recorded herself years ago. With aching love, her nephew \[…\] The post The music goes quiet: Dolly Parton, the heart of country, gone at 80 appeared first… ## [MEC in crisis: Airport denial, sealed warehouses, and police arrests raise questions on leadership](https://www.247malawi.com/mec-in-crisis-airport-denial-sealed-warehouses-and-police-arrests-raise-questions-on-leadership/) _2026-08-26 · 247Malawi · 247MALAWI NEWS_ By Jones Gadama The Malawi Electoral Commission is facing fresh scrutiny after a series of controversies, from a disputed airport incident to a sealed warehouse in Lilongwe and the arrest of senior officials, raising questions about transparency and independence under the leadership of Chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja. On August 25, 2026, MEC issued a press \[…\] The post MEC in crisis:… ## [Chakwera Attends Last Church of God Conference in Dedza](https://www.247malawi.com/chakwera-attends-last-church-of-god-conference-in-dedza/) _2026-08-22 · 247Malawi · 247MALAWI NEWS_ By Jean Mseka President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, who is also President of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), attended the Annual General Conference of the Last Church of God at Golomoti Trading Centre in Dedza District on Saturday. The event took place at the church grounds and was attended by church members, local leaders, and \[…\] The post Chakwera Attends Last Church of God Conference in… ## [Mwawi Kumwenda Signs New One-Year Deal with Peninsula Waves](https://www.247malawi.com/mwawi-kumwenda-signs-new-one-year-deal-with-peninsula-waves/) _2026-08-22 · 247Malawi · 247MALAWI NEWS_ By Rahim Abdul Malawi Netball Queens goal shooter Mwawi Kumwenda has signed a new one-year contract with Australian side Peninsula Waves. The new agreement follows the netball star’s impressive performances for Malawi at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, where the Queens finished seventh. Kumwenda’s new deal gives her another opportunity to continue her career \[…\] The post Mwawi… ## [Malawi Urged to Act Now on 2025 Election Review Ahead of 2030 Polls](https://www.247malawi.com/malawi-urged-to-act-now-on-2025-election-review-ahead-of-2030-polls/) _2026-08-22 · 247Malawi · 247MALAWI NEWS_ By Burnett Munthali Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Annabel Mtalimanja has urged electoral stakeholders to begin implementing recommendations from the 2025 General Election Post-Election Review (PER) immediately, warning that preparations for credible future elections cannot be left until the eve of polling. Mtalimanja said Malawi must abandon the practice of treating elections as… ## [Japan’s $7 Billion Africa Pledge Leaves Malawi’s Nacala Corridor Funding Uncertain](https://www.247malawi.com/japans-7-billion-africa-pledge-leaves-malawis-nacala-corridor-funding-uncertain/) _2026-08-22 · 247Malawi · 247MALAWI NEWS_ By Burnett Munthali Malawi is still waiting for clarity over whether it will benefit directly from a $7 billion Japanese financing commitment announced last year to support infrastructure and connectivity initiatives across Africa. The pledge was announced during the 2025 Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD), with Japan committing to mobilise up to $5.5 \[…\] The post… ## [Power Shortfall Deepens as Malawi Loses 42MW of Generation Capacity](https://www.247malawi.com/power-shortfall-deepens-as-malawi-loses-42mw-of-generation-capacity/) _2026-08-22 · 247Malawi · 247MALAWI NEWS_ By Burnett Munthali Electricity consumers across Malawi are facing continued power disruptions after a 42-megawatt generation deficit pushed the country’s evening peak shortfall to as high as 83MW. The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom) said available generation capacity currently stands at 347MW, against national peak demand of approximately 430MW. The utility warned that the \[…\]… ## [Find what they just said (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/JIkMLY1gWnXq) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Surface recent public signals so you can send policy-aware, relevant outreach ## [Experts Urge PPDA to Blacklist Chaudhry Over Fraudulent Deals](https://www.247malawi.com/experts-urge-ppda-to-blacklist-chaudhry-over-fraudulent-deals/) _2026-08-21 · 247Malawi · 247MALAWI NEWS_ By Linda Kwanjana Governance and human rights experts have demanded that the Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority (PPDA) immediately blacklist controversial businessman Mahmood Azhar Chaudhry and his companies from transacting with government ministries, departments, and agencies, citing a catalogue of alleged fraudulent activities feared to have drained public resources and… ## [The President Who Couldn’t Spare a Minute-Mutharika absence cause for concern](https://www.247malawi.com/the-president-who-couldnt-spare-a-minute-mutharika-absence-cause-for-concern/) _2026-08-21 · 247Malawi · 247MALAWI NEWS_ By Durell Namasani There are moments that define a presidency. For Peter Mutharika, one of those moments arrived not in a policy triumph or a diplomatic breakthrough, but in the silent, empty space where he should have been. The Malawi Scorchers—the women’s football team that stunned the continent with their historic run to the WAFCON \[…\] The post The President Who Couldn’t Spare a… ## [Donor confidence is back: Mutharika’s leadership attracts  €143 Million  EU deal as Malawi turns the corner](https://www.247malawi.com/donor-confidence-is-back-mutharikas-leadership-attracts-e143-million-eu-deal-as-malawi-turns-the-corner/) _2026-08-21 · 247Malawi · 247MALAWI NEWS_ By Jones Gadama Malawi’s international standing has taken a major leap forward under President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika, with the European Union unlocking €143 million in new support as development partners hail the country’s return to discipline and stability. Minister of Finance, Hon. Joseph Mathyola Mwanamvekha, announced the package at Sunbird Capital Hotel in Lilongwe, \[…\] The post… ## [CDF is no longer a mystery: How your K5 billion per constituency moves under Mutharika’s people centered leadership ](https://www.247malawi.com/cdf-is-no-longer-a-mystery-how-your-k5-billion-per-constituency-moves-under-mutharikas-people-centered-leadership/) _2026-08-21 · 247Malawi · 247MALAWI NEWS_ By Jones Gadama For years Malawians complained that Constituency Development Fund money disappears with no results to show. Under President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika and Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Dr Ben Malunga Phiri, that has changed. Government has now published a clear, step-by-step process showing exactly how CDF money moves from Treasury \[…\] The post CDF is no… ## [Government has money for CDF”: Minister Phiri dismisses ‘9% funding drought’ claims as misleading](https://www.247malawi.com/government-has-money-for-cdf-minister-phiri-dismisses-9-funding-drought-claims-as-misleading/) _2026-08-21 · 247Malawi · 247MALAWI NEWS_ By Jones Gadama The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development has dismissed claims that local councils are facing a funding “drought”, insisting that government has money for the Constituency Development Fund but is now releasing it under stricter 2026 guidelines meant to curb waste and \*misallocation\*. The \*Nation newspaper dated August 20 has carried \[…\] The post Government has money… ## [The Cabinet Assessment Farce: A prejudicial, clueless hack-job sabotaging real progress](https://www.247malawi.com/the-cabinet-assessment-farce-a-prejudicial-clueless-hack-job-sabotaging-real-progress/) _2026-08-20 · 247Malawi · 247MALAWI NEWS_ By Rick Dzida We must utterly smash and reject the media’s recent propaganda piece disguised as a “Cabinet assessment.” To claim President Mutharika’s administration records “stability gains” while crying about “delivery lags” is a vicious, politically motivated hatchet job! It is a shameless attempt to cripple a new government before the ink on their appointment \[…\] The post The Cabinet… ## [Our Silence is Treason: Rise up and hold the shadow rulers to account](https://www.247malawi.com/our-silence-is-treason-rise-up-and-hold-the-shadow-rulers-to-account-2/) _2026-08-20 · 247Malawi · 247MALAWI NEWS_ By Rick Dzida Malawians went to the polls and willingly handed the torch to an aged leader, Peter Mutharika. Why are we shocked now? We cannot act blind to the biology of aging. Illness is not a surprise; it is an absolute certainty for an elderly president. While every human deserves medical care, our voters \[…\] The post Our Silence is Treason: Rise up and hold the shadow rulers to account… ## [Politics of the Stomach: Governance challenges under the Mutharika administration](https://www.247malawi.com/politics-of-the-stomach-governance-challenges-under-the-mutharika-administration/) _2026-08-20 · 247Malawi · 247MALAWI NEWS_ By Rick Dzida Malawi is not just suffering from bad governance; it is being systematically hollowed out by a predatory political elite. President Peter Mutharika’s regime has elevated the politics of the stomach from a cliché into a devastating weapon of economic destruction. This is an administration driven entirely by immediate self-enrichment, luxury consumption, and \[…\] The post Politics of… ## [State Capture by Design: Crippling ACB to save the elite](https://www.247malawi.com/state-capture-by-design-crippling-acb-to-save-the-elite/) _2026-08-20 · 247Malawi · 247MALAWI NEWS_ By Rick Dzida Malawians, wake up! The recent collapse of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Director General recruitment process is not an administrative mistake. It is a deliberate sabotage of justice. The rejection of Acting Director Gabriel Chembezi, former DPP Anthony Kamanga, and public prosecutor Dziko Malunda is a smokescreen. By tearing up the interview results \[…\] The post State Capture by… ## [Brisk AI News Briefings (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/eBi4lrMnzccX) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Read AI summaries and listen to audio briefings for top stories. ## [Scorchers Rewarded With Free Luxury Stay After WAFCON Success](https://www.247malawi.com/scorchers-rewarded-with-free-luxury-stay-after-wafcon-success/) _2026-08-20 · 247Malawi · 247MALAWI NEWS_ By Burnett Munthali The Malawi Scorchers have been given another reward for their outstanding performance at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, with Sunbird Hotels and Resorts offering the team free accommodation at Sunbird Capital Hotel in Lilongwe. The offer follows the team’s historic campaign in Morocco, where Malawi finished second and earned a \[…\] The post Scorchers Rewarded With Free…