Zuleika Nanguwo

Congratulations to the Minister of Information and Communication Technology

The Media Council of Malawi (MCM) congratulates Honorable Shadrick Namalomba on his recent appointment as the first Minister of Information and Communication Technology following the September 2025 General Elections. This Ministry stands at the critical intersection of governance, public discourse, and technological progress. We observe that his distinguished background in Trade and Accounting brings a […]

Congratulations to the Minister of Information and Communication Technology Read More »

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

PRESS RELEASE / Zuleika Nanguwo

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,

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

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:

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