Former president Lazarus Chakwera has come under fierce criticism after a press conference intended to address internal MCP affairs was branded a missed opportunity to speak to the struggles facing ordinary Malawians. In a strongly worded critique, political commentator Martha Ziya Zimba accused Chakwera of focusing on party structures, nomination fees and future political battles […]
Deputy Minister of Homeland Security Norman Chisale has once again opened his wallet to support public institutions, donating office furniture to immigration officials in Lilongwe in a move aimed at improving working conditions and boosting service delivery. The legislator handed over 20 executive chairs and seven counter stools to the Regional Immigration Office for the […]
Attorney General Frank Mbeta has pulled off a massive legal victory for Malawi after the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights threw out a staggering K233 billion (US$133.7 million) compensation claim lodged by South African businessman Patroklos Tsaperas. The ruling, delivered in Arusha, Tanzania, spares Malawian taxpayers from what could have been one of […]
Japan has handed Lilongwe City Council two fire engines, a gift the Local Government Minister says will bring hope to residents, property owners and businesses in the capital. Dr Ben Malunga Phiri said the capital, which houses government offices, foreign embassies and a fast-growing business community, needed the extra protection. “Fire engines are a tool […]
National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc is urging its clients to get quotations from Sky Energy Africa for electric vehicles and apply for a green finance facility to acquire them and evade the fuel crisis which is now going into second month. According to an advert from the Bank titled ‘Save your Company from fuel […]
Egypt beat Malawi 5-0 in Cairo on Friday, November 13, 2026, in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier, a result that leaves serious questions for the Flames. Egypt scored in the sixth minute through Nasser Maher, and Omar Marmoush doubled the lead in the 10th. Mohamed Hany added a third in the 39th […]
Local Government and Rural Development Minister Dr Ben Malunga Phiri has promised that electricity will be restored to the Makanjira facility within 48 hours, after a social media report said the site had been left without power. In a Facebook post, Phiri said he had seen the article circulating online and had since followed up […]
Malawi Congress Party (MCP) president Lazarus Chakwera has scrapped nomination fees for all contested positions in the party’s forthcoming internal elections, saying no member should be kept out of the race because they cannot afford to pay. Speaking at a press conference at the party’s Lilongwe headquarters on Friday, November 13, Chakwera said financial barriers […]
Malawi Congress Party (MCP) president Lazarus Chakwera has scrapped nomination fees for all contested positions in the party’s forthcoming internal elections, saying no member should be kept out of the race because they cannot afford to pay. Speaking at a press conference at the party’s Lilongwe headquarters on Friday, November 13, Chakwera said financial barriers […]
UDF leader Atupele Muluzi says Malawi’s economic failures are driven by officials and middlemen who profit from the system, and he points to the gap between bank and black-market dollar rates as proof. Speaking on Chisomo Radio’s “Anthu Sadziwa” programme, Muluzi said a Business First plan was needed, built on good governance and strong networks. […]
A Malawi women’s international forward Vanessa Chikupila has signed a one-year contract with Gokulam Kerala, one of India’s established women’s football clubs. The former Nyasa Bullets Women player posted a message on her Facebook page after landing in India. “The move will provide valuable experience and open up more opportunities in my career,” she said. […]
Local Government Minister Dr Ben Phiri has promised a crackdown on contractors doing shoddy work on Constituency Development Fund (CDF) projects, saying the government will assess their performance next year and act against anyone who cuts corners. Speaking after touring several CDF projects in Salima, Phiri said the ministry would not compromise on the quality […]
Healthcare workers have unveiled plans to withdraw their services from public health facilities after a 14-day ultimatum given to President Peter Mutharika’s administration expired without a satisfactory response. The Human Resources for Health Coalition petitioned government on October 27, 2026, demanding action on several issues, including the recruitment of more than 14,400 qualified health professionals, […]
Malawi Congress Party (MCP) spokesperson Dr Jessie Kabwila has delivered a scathing verdict on the government’s handling of the economy, accusing the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) administration of making things worse in its first year in office. Kabwila cited fuel and medicine shortages, forex scarcity, rising living costs, and failures in infrastructure, farming and social […]
NBM Development Bank Limited has pledged to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) beyond lending, with a focus on the skills and knowledge they need to grow and last. Acting General Manager Esnat Kamudoni said business support was a central part of the bank’s offer, as it helps firms overcome operating problems and strengthen their […]
There could be relief on the horizon for Malawians battling electricity shortages after EGENCO announced it expects to restore the crucial Nkula B Unit 6 to service by the end of the week. The power-generating unit has been out of action since August 2026 following a major mechanical fault involving worn-out thrust bearing pads and […]
Malawi’s Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamveka has urged closer co-ordination between fiscal and monetary authorities across the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), arguing that aligned policies are vital to macroeconomic stability in an uncertain global economy. Speaking at the opening of the 2026 COMESA Committee of Governors of Central Banks Symposium in Lilongwe, […]
The prosecution of General Paul Valentino Phiri, the immediate past commander of the Malawi Defence Force, suffered an early setback on Thursday after the Anti-Corruption Bureau told a Lilongwe court it was not ready to proceed with the case against him. Phiri arrived at the Magistrate’s Court in Area 3 expecting the first hearing in […]