Three former leaders of Malawi’s Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) have launched a dramatic court move to stop their arrest, claiming police are pursuing them over a case that was thrown out more than six years ago. Former HRDC chairperson Timothy Mtambo, alongside activists Gift Trapence and McDonald Sembereka, has asked the Chief Resident Magistrate’s […]
Minister says digital reforms, stronger land governance and planned urban growth will be central to Malawi’s development ambitions under new strategy The Government has unveiled an ambitious five-year strategy aimed at overhauling land administration, expanding access to affordable housing and managing the pressures of rapid urbanisation as Malawi pursues its long-term development goals. Launching the […]
National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has expressed satisfaction with the Malawi National Women Football Team’s promising start to the Los Angeles Olympic qualifiers, saying the team’s first-leg victory over Zimbabwe has boosted morale ahead of the return match in Harare on Tuesday. The Scorchers beat Zimbabwe’s Mighty Warriors 2-0 at Bingu National Stadium (BNS) […]
Malawi’s government has denied reports that President Peter Mutharika has travelled to India for medical treatment, saying he remains in South Africa on a private visit. Chief Secretary Justin Saidi dismissed the claims, which have circulated on social media, as false. He urged Malawians to rely on verified sources rather than spread unconfirmed information. Mutharika, […]
A shocking probe has been launched amid claims that life-saving medicines are being stolen from Malawi’s public hospitals while patients are left facing empty shelves and desperate shortages. Parliament’s Health Committee says it has uncovered evidence suggesting drugs meant for sick and vulnerable patients are disappearing from government hospitals, triggering a high-level investigation into who […]
NICO Holdings says its flagship One NICO Top 12 Netball Cup is on a mission to unearth Malawi’s next generation of stars, with hopes of discovering future talents. The financial services giant says the competition is doing more than handing out prize money. It is being used to empower young girls, nurture grassroots talent and […]
President Arthur Peter Mutharika has been handed a positive report card for his first year in office, with the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) awarding his administration 3.75 out of six points while highlighting both key achievements and persistent economic challenges. According to reports carried by the Malawi News Agency (Mana) and government […]
Engineer Vitumbiko Mumba has launched his fiercest attack yet on the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), declaring the former ruling party cannot return to power while positioning himself for what many observers see as a new political chapter. The founder of the People Over Politics Foundation dismissed criticism from MCP loyalists who have called on him […]
Former Malawi president Lazarus Chakwera has departed for Ghana where he is set to attend the 10th World Assemblies of God Congress (WAGC 2026) in Accra, which gets under way on 14 October. According to a statement issued by his spokesperson, Counsel Gift Nankhuni, the former head of state will participate in a series of […]
The Government has handed Brain Magoya a key role at the centre of Malawi’s higher education funding system after appointing him as the new Chairperson of the Higher Education Students’ Loans and Grants Board (HESLGB). In an official appointment letter issued on 8 October 2026, Deputy Chief Secretary and Comptroller of Statutory Corporations Christopher S. […]
The Roads Fund Administration (RFA) has unveiled ambitious plans to roll out tollgates on all Roads Authority roads currently under construction, saying the move is critical to raising the money needed to keep Malawi’s road network in good condition. RFA Public Relations Manager Masauko Ngwaluko said tollgates have already proved to be a game changer […]
Villagers benefiting from government-backed loans have been warned that failing to repay the money could shut the door on others hoping to access life-changing support. Local Government and Rural Development Minister Ben Malunga Phiri issued the stern warning in Thyolo Thava Constituency as a multi-billion-kwacha development programme, funded through the Reformed Constituency Development Fund (RCDF), […]
Wedson Nyirenda, the FCB Nyasa Big Bullets head coach, has been named the FDH Bank Premiership’s coach of the month for August, the second time he has won the award since taking charge in June. Nyirenda received the prize at half-time during Sunday’s 2-0 win over Blue Eagles at Mpira Stadium, a result that put […]
The launch of projects under the reformed Constituency Development Fund (CDF) in Thyolo Central has offered a glimpse into government’s broader vision for decentralisation, with officials arguing that the new model shifts decision-making power closer to communities while strengthening accountability for public resources. Speaking at Chitengu Primary School during the rollout of constituency projects, Minister […]
A nationwide crackdown on fuel hoarders, black-market traders and illegal motorcycle operators has been launched as authorities move to stamp out a thriving underground fuel trade blamed for worsening Malawi’s fuel crisis. With frustrated motorists spending hours in queues and others turning to the parallel market to secure fuel, the Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (Mera), […]
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development and Member of Parliament for Thyolo Central, Dr Ben Phiri, has described the reformed Constituency Development Fund (CDF) as a major breakthrough in grassroots development, saying it will accelerate the implementation of key infrastructure and social projects in the constituency. Speaking during the launch of the Integrated Constituency […]
Members of Malawi’s security agencies are going head to head this week at the 2026 Inter-Security Agencies Sports Festival, which opened at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe. Homeland Security Minister Peter Mukhito, who presided over the opening ceremony, called the festival a powerful symbol of unity, discipline and joint service to the nation. He said […]
Parliament will reconvene on 9 November for a five-week review of government spending, Speaker Sameer Suleman has announced.