JUMA Gives Media Houses 90 Days to Settle Pension Arrears: “An injury to one is an injury to all”

The Journalists Union of Malawi (JUMA) has issued a 90-day ultimatum to all media houses to comply with the Pensions Act of 2023 or face legal action.

In a joint statement, JUMA President Emmanuel Chibwana and Secretary General Nathan Majawa said some media organizations have failed to remit pension contributions or have accumulated arrears, putting journalists’ social security at risk.

“The Pensions Act clearly mandates employers to remit monthly pension contributions. Failure...