Zuleika Nanguwo

MCM embarks on a strategic plan to end political capture of media, calls for national support to safeguard democracy

The Media Council of Malawi (MCM) expresses its grave concern over the systemic and escalating pattern of political control, abuse, and manipulation of media institutions by successive ruling parties. This practice, most notably exemplified by the partisan conduct of the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC), directly undermines the constitutional principles of media freedom, erodes public trust, […]

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Stakeholders urged to invest in ICT and digital literacy to enhance access to information

NEWS / Zuleika Nanguwo

Malawi has commemorated the International Day of Universal Access to Information with a call for government to invest in ICT infrastructure, make data more affordable, and ensure full implementation of the Access to Information (ATI) Act to enhance citizens’ access to information. The event, held in Mzuzu under the theme “Empowering Communities Through Digital Literacy:

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Media Council, Police Seal MOU to Guide Election Cooperation

NEWS / Zuleika Nanguwo

The Media Council of Malawi has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Malawi Police Service, outlining how the two institutions will cooperate in managing elections going forward. The agreement comes against a backdrop of strained relations, with the two institutions often struggling to understand each other and frequently working in conflict. Media Council of

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