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NRB urged to scrap off K2, 500 for National ID replacement, renewal

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NRB urged to scrap off K2, 500 for National ID replacement, renewal

By Chisomo Phiri

United Transformation Movement (UTM) Secretary General(SG) Patricia Kaliati has called on the National Registration Bureau (NRB) to scrap the K2 500 fee for national ID replacement or renewal.

Kaliati made the call on Wednesday in Dowa at an electoral laws consultative meeting which drew together commissioners from the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC), officials from NRB and political party representatives through the Centre for Multiparty Democracy.

“Considering the economic challenges that the country is facing, it is obvious that a lot of Malawians, especially those that lost their ID cards in the Cyclone Freddy disaster will not manage to replace them due to the fees attached. This means a lot of people will not be able to vote, ” said Kaliati.

Patricia Kaliati



She further called on the NRB to work on their inefficiencies and intensify civic education for more people to register for the national ID, failing which, it will be deemed as an attempt to rig the election.

In his response, NRB Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Homeland Security Mphatso Sambo said discussions are ongoing to remove the national ID replacement fees as well as the police report requirement.

According to the new Presidential, Parliamentary and Local Government Act, registration for the 2025 general election slated to commence on September 2024 will only be based on national IDs.

Chakwera, thousands mourn Chiwere

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Chakwera, thousands mourn Chiwere

By Kondanani Chilimunthaka

On Thursday, 20th July, President Lazarus Chakwera led thousands of Malawians in mourning and paying tribute to late Member of Parliament for Dedza Central Constituency, Daniel Hamilton Chiwere as he walked the last mile to his resting place at Kalinyeke in Dedza district.

Delivering his condolence message at Kalinyeke primary school ground during the funeral ceremony, President Chakwera mourned Chiwere as a true servant leader who served the country with diligence and love without looking for rewards, adding that late Chiwere loved peace at all times and to that effect, the President called upon other parliamentarians to borrow a leaf from the life of the departed legislator.



“Let me say it here that Chiwere had a selfless face, a face of a true servant leader who served his constituents, leaving a legacy we must all emulate”. Said President Chakwera.

He further described late Daniel Chiwere as a leader who lived a clean life without rumors for corruption because he always followed the rule of law.

On behalf of Senior Chief Kaphuka and family members, Senior Chief Chaima and Patrick Dzanja respectively described late Chiwere as a pillar in the community and his family.

Speaking on behalf of Speaker of Parliament, (Catherine Gotani Hara), First Deputy Speaker, Madalitso Kazombo said the death of Dedza Central legislator is a great loss to the country’s parliament, saying he was a young parliamentarian who could have assisted in the development of his constituency and the country.

He then described Chiwere as a giver, humble and dedicated leader whose humbleness brought many Parliamentarians together to mourn him, adding that it signified the cordial working relationship and unity among Members of Parliament regardless of parties they represent.

Born on 20th July, 1974, Chiwere passed away on Monday, 17th July, 2023 while serving for his second term as a Parliamentarian for Dedza Central.

Referee in the spotlight as Wanderers beat Silver Strikers 1-0 in the TNM Super League

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Referee in the spotlight as Wanderers beat Silver Strikers 1-0 in the TNM Super League

By McLloyd Kudzingo


Referee Mayamiko Kanjere is the talk of the town after flashing four red cards to Silver Strikers as Mighty Mukuru Wanderers claimed a 1-nil victory over the central bankers in a TNM Super League match played at Kamuzu stadium on Thursday afternoon.

Francis Nkonda scored the only goal of the match just seconds before half time after an assist by Emmanuel Nyirenda.

However, the match was not without controversies as referee Mayamiko Kanjere flashed seven yellow cards and four red cards during the game.



Silver Strikers Assistant coach Peter Mgangira was the first to be shown a red card in the 34th minute for uttering nasty words on the fourth official.

The second red card went to the coach himself Pieter De Jongh in the 68th minute for what was described by the referee as unsporting conduct in the technical area.

Other recipients of the red cards were Silver’s goalkeeper’s trainer Sibusiso Padambo and defender Nickson Mwase.

After the match, the goal scorer, Francis Nkonda was voted man of the match.

Wanderers are fourth on the log table with 22 points a point behind third placed Chitipa United who have played a game more than the Lali-Lubani boys.

Silver Strikers are on position 2 with 25 points a point adrift of FCB Nyasa Big Bullets who are leading in the standings.

Wanderers’ next assignment is against Blue Eagles at Kamuzu Stadium on Sunday.

Kachale urges political parties to be conversant with new electoral laws

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Kachale urges political parties to be conversant with new electoral laws

By Chisomo Phiri

Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Justice Chifundo Kachale has urged political parties in the country to make themselves conversant with the new electoral laws so as to ensure a smooth electoral process in 2025.

Kachale said this on Wednesday while officially opening an electoral laws meeting in Dowa which brought together MEC commissioners, officials from National Registration Bureau (NRB) registered political parties and members of the Centre for Multiparty Democracy.

Chifundo Kachale, MEC Chairperson



“This meeting is very significant because it is the first time that MEC will be using the amended electoral laws to implement an electoral activity.

“So we believe it is important that we engage our stakeholders who are political parties to make sure that they are fully aware of the changes,” said Kachale.

Kachale said, for example, in the new electoral laws, the polling time has changed from 6 AM to 6 PM to 6 AM to 4 PM and voters need to be aware of the changes so that they do not miss the voting time.

He said:”Previously people would insult each other during the campaign but were not answerable, now they need to know that the laws have changed and it’s a criminal offence to utter insulting words during the campaign.”

Kachale disclosed that currently, the commission has made a deliberate policy to frequently engage with its stakeholders to foster collaboration, transparency, and inclusivity in the elections.

He indicated that soon, MEC is scheduled to conduct by-elections in Zomba and Mangochi this September using the new laws that were operationalised in June this year.

Chakwera says late Hon. Chiwere was a selfless leader

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Chakwera says late Hon. Chiwere was a selfless leader

By Cedric Nkungula

President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has advised Malawians to borrow a leaf from the life lived by late Honorable Daniel Chiwere.

Chiwere, a Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Member of Parliament for Dedza Central Constituency died on Monday at Kamuzu Central Hospital in Lilongwe.

Speaking during the burial ceremony on Thursday 20th July 2023 which took place at Kalinyeke Primary School Ground in Dedza, Chakwera described Chiwere as an honorable and peaceful man who dedicated his life to serving his people and contributed positively to the development of the country.

Chakwera laying a wreath



“Chiwere has left us with an example of what a hardworking, selfless leader looks like. He does not have a bad reputation and was never accused of corruption or theft,” said the Malawi leader.

He added: “He spent his life in peace and loved to unite people everywhere he was.”

The president thanked the people of Dedza for being understanding amidst the various hardships the country is facing, saying the behavior they have shown is something that needs to be admired and emulated.

Speaking earlier, MCP Secretary General Eisenhower Mkaka said the party has lost a very hardworking and dedicated person who played a big role during the 2019 campaign period when the party was in opposition.

Chiwere’s death comes barely few weeks after the passing of his wife and has been buried on his birthday, July 20.

He served as a legislator for Dedza Central Constituency for close to ten years from 2014, until his death.

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