Malawi
has a fairly liberal media. After constitutional changes in late
1993 that paved the way for the country’s first multi-party
elections, a number of private newspapers and radio stations have
come up since then. Languages used primarily in the country’s
media are English and Chichewa though indigenous publications are
available.
Newspapers in Malawi:
The Daily Times: a daily English publication and one of the
leading newspapers in Malawi. The Paper is based in the country’s
second city Blantyre though it has a near nationwide reach.
The Daily Times also has an online version at: http://www.dailytimes.bppmw.com/
The Malawi Nation: another of the country’s leading newspapers,
the Nation is a daily paper with a nationwide reach. The paper
is also available online at: http://www.nationmalawi.com/
Radio in Malawi:
Capital Radio Malawi: a private radio station and one of the
most popular stations in the country. Capital Fm is known for
its entertainment, music and informative programs. The station
has a wide reach and is received in most urban centers in Malawi.
Other popular radio stations are; Malawi Broadcasting Corporation
Radio Stations (Radio One and Radio Two), MIJ Fm, Fm 101 Power,
Zodia Broadcasting Station.
Television in Malawi:
Television Malawi; a government run station provides the sole
public television channel in the country.
