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Malawi, Politics

Mutharika appoints Times Group Journalist Catherine Maulidi as Press Secretary

MaraviPost

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost) President Peter Mutharika has appointed Times Group TV journalist Cathy Maulidi as State House press secretary.

Maulidi has been appointed alongside Counsel Frank Mbeta, (Attorney General) Gertrude Hiwa, SC, (Solicitor General) Counsel Festino Maele, (Director of Public Prosecutions), Mr. Henry Mukhuna, (Chief Advisor on Manifesto Implementation) and Apostle Timothy Khoviwa, (Chief Advisor on Religious Affairs).

According to Chief Secretary Justin Saidi said the appointments is with immediate effect.

“President of the Republic of Malawi, in exercise of the powers conferred upon him under Section 89(1) (d), Section 98(3), Section 99(1) and Section 101(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Malawi and the appointments are with immediate effect”, reads Chief Secretary Saidi statement.

Notably, Maulidi is the first female press secretary in the history of the state House.

As a seasoned journalist by profession, Maulidi brings over 10 years of experience in journalism to her new role.

Human Rights

MISA Malawi sounds alarm over online harassment of journalists

Burnett Munthali

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Press freedom under threat as attacks on reporters escalate online and offline

MISA Malawi has condemned the rising online harassment and intimidation of journalists in the country.

The organisation warned that such actions pose a serious threat to media freedom and democracy.

It cited specific attacks against Times Group journalist Cathy Maulidi and other reporters following the publication of politically sensitive stories.

MISA Malawi dismissed false claims suggesting that it disputed Times Group’s reporting.

The group urged political parties and members of the public to channel grievances through official media oversight bodies rather than resorting to personal attacks on journalists.

MISA also expressed concern over growing hostility toward journalists from the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) and Times Group.

The organisation highlighted that online threats have increasingly begun turning into physical assaults against reporters.

It called on all political and social actors to respect the rights of journalists.

MISA Malawi pledged to continue defending press freedom and the safety of journalists across the country.

The organisation’s statement underscores the urgent need for accountability and protection mechanisms for media practitioners in Malawi.