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Malawi trader shutdown exposes deeper tension over tax reform and economic crisis
Malawi’s rollout of a digital tax platform has triggered widespread business protests, with traders arguing that economic pressures and foreign exchange shortages were ignored…
Malawi anti-corruption chief accused of using case files to pressure MPs
Malawi’s anti-corruption chief is accused of using confidential case files to pressure a parliamentary probe into a controversial pension fund deal.
Malawi’s questionable hotel deal lingers
During the same parliamentary hearings, the Reserve Bank of Malawi disclosed that investigators had traced 72.6 billion kwacha linked to financial flows associated with the…
Elites indulge as Malawians suffer
If the country is to move beyond crisis management, austerity must apply to all
Dehumanising Malawi hospitals fail mothers with impairments
More than 1.7 million people in the country live with disabilities, but the hospital system is not set up for them, so they suffer indignity and worse
Who will police the police in Malawi?
A security guard’s claims that he was tortured by cops have shone a spotlight on the country’s dysfunctional police oversight agency
The missionary accused of sexual abuse
A Dutch citizen is facing multiple criminal charges in Malawi. Now, he is pursuing an unlikely legal defence — as a protector of gay rights
One stop to justice: Inside this country’s answer to the Thuthuzela Care Centres
Chikwanekwanes are trying to make it easier for rape survivors to get care, counselling and legal help under one roof but it’s easier said than done.
Malawi MPs seek to triple their salaries
Parliamentarians in Malawi are pushing a law that would triple their salaries, saying they require the increase to meet the needs of their communities
Malawi, Britain on speaking terms again
Malawi’s president says his country has "initiated dialogue" with Britain aimed at defusing a spat that saw the countries expel each other’s envoys.
British envoy asked to leave Malawi
Britain’s envoy to Malawi has been asked to leave the country after he was quoted in a newspaper expressing concern about the president’s intolerance.
Malawi rights group pays fines to free elderly ‘witches’
A Malawian rights group said it had paid fines to secure the release of three elderly women sent to prison for witchcraft.
Outrage at Malawi gay jailing
The United States, Europe and rights groups expressed outrage and alarm on Friday at Malawi’s jailing of a married gay couple.
Malawi court sentences gay couple to 14 years in prison
A Malawi court has sentenced a gay couple to the maximum 14 years in prison for unnatural acts and gross indecency.
Malawi churches says homosexuality is ‘sinful’
Malawi church leaders say that homosexuality is "sinful" and urge Western nations to withdraw threats to halt aid to the Southern Africa country.