Malawi stands at an inflection point. At Standard Bank, we believe that growth starts with honest conversations. The choices we make now around policy, reform, and collaboration will determine the pace and sustainability of our recovery. At Standard Bank, we believe that growth starts with honest conversations, and is what inspires us to promote national […]
Mzuzu Prison on Wednesday extended a rare but meaningful gesture of community support, donating 150 heads of cabbage to the House of Hospitality at St John of God Hospitaller Services in Mzuzu, as part of efforts to improve nutrition for patients receiving mental health care. The House of Hospitality in Mzuzu, which accommodates 35 patients, […]
In Malawi’s evolving education landscape, few names carry as much influence, admiration, and institutional impact as Ernest Kaonga. From a single school founded in 2005 to a nationally recognised network producing top-performing students year after year, Kaonga’s story is one of sustained ambition, strategic expansion, and a deep commitment to educational transformation. As founder and […]
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Ben Phiri has delivered a blunt and uncompromising rebuke to residents of Lilongwe, challenging them to abandon what he called a “culture of neglect” and urgently adopt the discipline of cleanliness seen in other cities such as Blantyre. Speaking this morning at Phungu Primary School in Lilongwe, Phiri painted […]
Mzuzu is on the brink of a major sporting revival after city officials confirmed that Mzuzu Stadium is now fully ready for use, paving the way for the return of top-flight football to the Northern Region. Officials from Mzuzu City Council say extensive rehabilitation works have been completed, restoring key parts of the stadium that […]
As the clock ticks and maize prices continue to rise, pressing questions are emerging over why the National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) is still waiting for funding to begin one of the country’s most critical food security operations. The agency has announced plans to purchase 108,000 metric tonnes (MT) of maize for Malawi’s Strategic Grain […]
A lively debate on social media has turned into a public referendum on Malawi’s banking sector, with dozens of customers accusing National Bank of Malawi (NBM), Ecobank and Old Mutual of poor customer service while showering NBS Bank and FDH Bank with praise for efficiency, responsiveness and professionalism. The conversation began after prominent engineer Frank […]
A coalition of Malawian human rights advocates has issued a stern warning that the country risks undermining its own Constitution and justice system if public anger or political expediency is allowed to dictate the outcome of the high-profile case involving Chinese national Lin Yunhua. Responding to reports suggesting that corruption charges against Lin could be […]
The first day of public hearings by Parliament’s Ad-hoc Committee investigating the Chikangawa plane crash that claimed the life of former Vice-President Saulos Chilima and eight others was marked less by definitive answers than by a series of troubling questions that could significantly reshape the direction of the inquiry. From alleged links to Chilima’s corruption […]
President Peter Mutharika used the opportunity of his private visit to South Africa to hold a crucial telephone conversation with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, with the worsening situation facing Malawians amid xenophobia concerns dominating their discussions. The Malawi Government has confirmed that the two leaders spoke at a time when thousands of undocumented Malawians […]
National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has launched Banknet360, a new internet banking platform designed to provide customers with faster, more secure and convenient digital banking services as part of the bank’s ongoing digital transformation agenda. Speaking during the launch on Wednesday, NBM plc Mobile and e-Money Services Manager, Enala Chirwa said the new platform […]
In a significant show of compassion and solidarity, Salvation For All Ministries International (SAMI), through its Hope Field Initiative, has donated relief materials worth K11.5 million to 155 households devastated by recent hailstorms and heavy rains in Dowa District. The humanitarian outreach, held on 17 June 2026 at Kashangula Ground under Village Head Kashangula in […]
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Charles Mhango has told Parliament’s ad-hoc committee investigating the military plane crash that the final report produced by the Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU) leaves too many critical questions unanswered and falls short of providing meaningful closure. Appearing before the committee, Mhango said the BFU’s reporting was “wanting” […]
The life of Duwama Muhammad, a Standard 8 learner from Mangochi, continues to be transformed through the power of education and the generosity of those who believe in nurturing young talent. Muhammad, who is already benefiting from a scholarship at Maranatha Academy, has now secured another major opportunity after being awarded a full scholarship to […]
Thirty-three years after Malawians voted to end one-party rule, former president Bakili Muluzi has delivered a stark message that cuts to the heart of the nation’s struggles: democracy without economic opportunity is not enough. Reflecting on the June 14, 1993 referendum that ushered in multiparty politics, Muluzi argued that while the country won the battle […]
Vice President Jane Ansah has acknowledged that Malawians are witnessing events unfolding around her office and drawing their own conclusions, delivering one of her clearest public responses yet to months of speculation over her standing within the Presidency. In an exclusive interview with Luntha Television, Ansah stopped short of directly addressing claims of political sidelining […]
A prominent legal expert has argued that while the President’s decision to appoint a Cabinet minister to represent him at an official function attended by both the First and Second Vice Presidents may have violated political protocol and public expectations, it did not breach Malawi’s Constitution. In a strongly worded legal opinion aimed at clarifying […]
Malawi’s long-celebrated image as the “Warm Heart of Africa” has suffered a significant blow after the country failed to secure a place among Africa’s 10 safest nations in the 2026 Global Peace Index, raising fresh questions about its standing on security, stability and governance. While several African nations earned global recognition for maintaining peace, political […]