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51 out of 97 inmates pass 2023 MSCE

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51 out of 97 inmates pass 2023 MSCE

By Chisomo Phiri

51 inmates out of 97 who sat for the 2023 Malawi School Certificate of Education ( MSCE) have passed with the highest scoring 17 points

The highest scoring candidate is Paul Isaab Tembo from Maula prison in Lilongwe.

A female inmate from Mzuzu prison Yvonne Kalimona has made history for being the first female to score 21 points.

Another prisoner from Zomba Central Prison Kawedi Shaban has scored the highest with 22 points.



Spokesperson for Malawi Prison Service ( MPS ) Chimwemwe Shawa has told us in an interview that what is encouraging is that majority of inmates who have passed have very few years before end of their sentences.

Said Shawa: ” We are encouraging them to apply for university entrance exams because most of them will be finishing their sentences shortly.”

This year,out of the 154 132 candidates who sat for the MSCE Examination, 83 846 passed, representing a 54.40 percent pass rate.

Chakwera secures MK50 billion for national social cash transfer initiative

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Chakwera secures MK50 billion for national social cash transfer initiative

By Cedric Nkungula

President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has secured MK50 billion from a United States (US) based non – profit organisation GiveDirectly meant for national social cash transfer initiative.

Chakwera is currently in US attending the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Conference.

“I am delighted to inform you fellow Malawians that our national social cash transfer initiative has received a huge boost of US$42 million (over 50 billion Malawi Kwacha) from GiveDirectly, a US – based non – profit organisation,” said the president through his Facebook page.

President Chakwera and Rory Stewart



GiveDirectly President, Right Honourable Rory Stewart said they are doubling efforts to finalise the design of a US$300 million wealth creation project that will cumulatively benefit 1 million people from the initial 460,000 adults who will receive lumpsum amounts of close to US$550.

Immediately after meeting Right Honourable Stewart, says Chakwera, “I attended the Seed Global Health event at which we have agreed to strengthen financing for climate-resilient health systems and increase investments in the health workforce.”

“We are glad that issues of health and climate change are gaining joint recognition ahead of COP28,” he said.

MEC urges political parties, aspiring MPs to abide by Code of Conduct

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MEC urges political parties, aspiring MPs to abide by Code of Conduct

By Blackson Mkupatira

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has urged political parties and aspiring Members of Parliament for Dedza Central Constituency to abide by its Code of Conduct during the forthcoming by-election which is slated for November 16, 2023.

MEC Chairperson, Chifundo Kachale, made the call over the week-end during the launch of Dedza Central Constituency by-election campaign and presentation of the electoral calendar in the district.

The MEC Chairperson warned that the electoral body would not tolerate any move that undermines its obligation of providing free and fair elections and advised all contestants and political parties to refrain from attempting to rig the by-election or insult each other during the campaign period.



“We know the exact number of voters registered here and any anomaly will be noticed. Again, this time around, the law has been revised; you could be prosecuted if your conduct on the political podium is going beyond what the law permits,” he warned.

Kachale, therefore, advised all interested parties to focus on issue-based campaigning, saying castigating other people is now against the law and could undermine their role to contest in the by-election.

Oh his part, Dedza District Commissioner, Thomas Chigwenembe, advised members of the District Elections Supervisory Team (DEST) and other electoral stakeholders to work together so that the by-election is smoothly conducted.

Chakwera garners support for Tropical Cyclone Freddy victims

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Chakwera garners support for Tropical Cyclone Freddy victims


By Cedric Nkungula

President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has appealed for International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) support towards the implementation of Tropical Cyclone Freddy Post Disaster Recovery Plan.

President Chakwera made the appeal on Sunday 17th September 2023 when he engaged ILO’s Director General Gilbert Houngbo on the sidelines of the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States of America.

President Chakwera with ILO’s Director General Gilbert Houngbo



The Malawi leader informed the ILO boss of the devastation caused by tropical Cyclone Freddy in March 2023 including the loss of lives, destruction of livelihoods and property across 14 districts of the southern part of Malawi.

“Malawi has since developed a recovery plan which includes interventions in several sectors including social protection interventions to support vulnerable survivors,” explained Chakwera.

“ILO’s support towards the implementation of the Cyclone Freddy Post Disaster Recovery Plan would be very much appreciated. I will be hosting the Malawi Partners Conference on Tuesday to consolidate and coordinate multilateral efforts in the reconstruction and recovery process.”

Chakwera then thanked ILO for the technical and financial support channeled towards strengthening the social protection system in Malawi.

He told the ILO chief that Malawi was developing a new national social protection policy that seeks to reform the social protection system to make it more comprehensive and sustainable.

“Malawi welcomes ILO’s continued assistance in strengthening capacities across district councils which implement the social protection programmes,” added Chakwera.

“Further, we would appreciate technical assistance to ensure that we design a robust, sustainable and inclusive social protection system that would make a difference in the lives of Malawian citizen.”

The ILO is a United Nations agency founded in 1919 that brings together governments, employers and workers of 187 countries to set labour standards, develop policies and devise programmes promoting decent work for all women and men.

Malawi has been a member of the ILO since 1965.

Chakwera pledges continued women and girls empowerment

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Chakwera pledges continued women and girls empowerment

By Cedric Nkungula

President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera says he is determined to continue empowering Malawian women and girls in line with Social Development Goal (SDG) number 5.

The Malawi leader made the remarks on Sunday 17th September 2023 during the United Nations Women Generation Equality Midpoint event in New York, United States of America.

President Chakwera is currently in the US for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Conference.



“We are determined to use existing legislative, policy and governance frameworks to continue giving our women and girls equal opportunities for jobs, social protection, businesses and education,” he said.

Updating Malawians through his Facebook page, President Chakwera said he was delighted to learn from UN Women Executive Director, Sima Bahous, that the gender equality cause has already received financial commitments of up to US$407 billion of which US$20 billion has already been secured.

“This doesn’t include US$10 billion that has already been spent on the same,” he added.

“Malawi stands to benefit from these commitments as we empower our women and girls.”

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