Malawi’s government ministers rejected the draft Access to Information Bill on the basis that it is filled with discrepancies.
Access to information
MISA Malawi seeks clarification from Minister of Information over ATI bill
The government’s decision to reject the bill was retrogressive and indicated a lack of political commitment, says MISA Malawi.
Padlock Award was wake up call, says BCC
The Blantyre City Council says winning the 2014 Padlock Award was a wake up call and has helped them tremendously improve how they made information public.
MISA Malawi calls on public bodies to open up
MISA Malawi has appealed to public institutions in the country to be transparent and respect citizens’ right to know.
Africa’s special rapporteur optimistic about Malawi’s ATI law
The Special Rapporteur on Access to Information in Africa, Pansy Tlakula, is optimistic Malawi will have ATI legislation soon.