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A CALL TO GUARD AIRWAVES IN THE AGE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)

Today, the Media Council of Malawi (MCM) joins the global community and our local broadcasters in celebrating World Radio Day 2026. In the warm heart of Africa, radio remains the heartbeat of our information ecosystem. From the bustling streets of Blantyre to the furthest reaches of Chitipa, the crackle of a radio set remains the […]

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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

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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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