Fresh testimony before Parliament has raised troubling questions about the circumstances surrounding the military flight that claimed the life of former Vice-President Saulos Chilima and eight others, revealing that the aircraft had battled severe weather just a day before the disaster and was operating without a functioning emergency locator system that could have sped up […]
For years, businessman Mahmood Azhar Chaudhry moved in influential circles, displaying what appeared to be the trappings of diplomatic status: a residence identified as the Pakistan Consulate, vehicles bearing Corps Diplomatique (CD) registration plates, and an identity card issued by Malawi’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Today, that public image sits at the […]
Mr. President, As you continue your private visit in South Africa, two recent reports circulating in Malawi’s media landscape deserve urgent attention. Both point, directly or indirectly, to one institution: the Ministry of Lands. The first is from Area 26 in Lilongwe, where residents are appealing for your intervention in a land dispute involving a […]
First Capital Bank (FCB) has donated K150 million to the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) to support the repatriation of thousands of Malawians from South Africa following xenophobic attacks. Speaking during the donation on Tuesday, FCB Head of Marketing and Communications, Twikale Chirwa said the contribution reflects the bank’s concern for the welfare of […]
FMB Capital Holdings, a parent company for First Capital Bank (FCB), has entered into a five-year strategic partnership with global payments technology company, Visa, to accelerate digital payments and advance financial inclusion across Southern Africa. The partnership brings together FMB Capital Holdings subsidiaries operating in Malawi, Botswana, Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe under a unified framework, […]
Malawi’s 2026 tobacco marketing season has generated K258.5 billion in the first nine weeks, with farmers selling 71.8 million kilograms of leaf, according to official market performance data. The figures, covering 20 April to 19 June 2026, show that tobacco sales are averaging US$2.07 per kilogram, with a total volume of 71,831,086 kg traded during […]
A Malawian woman who had survived xenophobic violence in South Africa and was being evacuated back home has died suddenly while travelling through Zimbabwe, turning what should have been a journey of relief into a tragic end far from home. The woman was among Malawians recently evacuated from South Africa following rising xenophobic attacks that […]
Malawi has recorded a significant decline in malaria cases during the first half of 2026, raising hopes that the country is making progress in its fight against one of its deadliest diseases. According to the National Malaria Control Programme, reported malaria cases fell from about 2.4 million during the first half of 2025 to around […]
A Malawian street vendor has reportedly been killed in a violent attack in Durban, South Africa, while South African authorities say another undocumented Malawian national has been arrested in connection with an alleged child rape case uncovered during immigration processing. South African media identified the deceased vendor as Brian Mwanza, whose death has reignited concerns […]
Malawi is poised for a major leap into the artificial intelligence (AI) era after the World Bank, with support from the Gates Foundation, launched an initiative to develop AI models capable of understanding and processing Chichewa, a move expected to transform access to information and public services for millions of people. The project aims to […]
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved an $8.49 million grant (approximately K14.87 billion) to help strengthen climate resilience and revive agricultural productivity in Malawi’s hard-hit districts of Phalombe and Thyolo. The funding, provided through the African Development Fund’s Climate Action Window, will finance the Enhancing Climate-Adapted Agricultural Productivity through Improved Water Management (CAWMA) […]
A new national survey has painted a grim picture of the economic reality facing most Malawians, revealing that the overwhelming majority of households are living hand-to-mouth, unable to save, and increasingly vulnerable to poverty and economic shocks. The Sixth Integrated Household Survey (IHS6), published by the National Statistical Office (NSO), shows that only 3.6 percent […]
As the government prepares to begin disbursing Constituency Development Fund (CDF) allocations, Minister of Local Government Ben Phiri has warned politicians against interfering in the management and implementation of constituency projects, saying such actions fuel corruption and undermine development. The warning comes as Treasury confirms that CDF allocations will start reaching district councils next week, […]
Former Paul Valentino Phiri and his successor George Jafu have issued a stark warning over critical shortages of equipment and resources in the Malawi Defence Force (MDF), telling a parliamentary inquiry that inadequate funding is weakening the military’s operational capacity and safety standards. Appearing before the inquiry into the June 10, 2024 military aircraft crash […]
The testimony presented before the parliamentary inquiry into the Chikangawa military aircraft crash exposes an uncomfortable truth that extends far beyond aviation safety. It raises a fundamental question about governance in Malawi: Why do politicians repeatedly underfund critical state institutions and then expect technocrats to shoulder responsibility when predictable failures occur? The revelations from former […]
Maranatha Private Schools says it is setting its sights on producing some of Malawi’s best-performing students in this year’s Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) examinations, buoyed by a track record of academic excellence and a bold K10 million incentive for exceptional achievers. Speaking during the 2026 Form 4 graduation ceremony in Blantyre, Managing Director […]
Malawi Air Force Commander Major General Robray Israel has told a parliamentary ad-hoc committee investigating the Chikangawa plane crash that the aircraft involved was airworthy and had passed its last inspection in March 2024, with the next inspection scheduled for July the same year. He said the aircraft had no recorded mechanical faults and was […]
A section of politicians and human rights activists have spoken out against planned protests over the poor condition of the Karonga–Chitipa road, urging organizers to hold back on demonstrations, arguing that government processes to rehabilitate the road are already underway. Karonga Central Member of Parliament Frank Mwenifumbo says legislators from Karonga and Chitipa have already […]