Facts are stubborn things. For months, Malawians have debated whether Vice President Justice Dr. Jane Ansah, SC, is genuinely being sidelined or whether critics are reading too much into ordinary government decisions. That debate should now be over. The evidence is overwhelming. At least eight major presidential assignments have been delegated to ministers and unelected […]
There is something deeply troubling happening at the heart of Malawi’s government. It is not a corruption scandal. It is not a policy failure. It is not even an opposition attack. It is the public and systematic diminishing of Vice President Justice Dr. Jane Ansah, SC, a woman who occupies the second-highest constitutional office in […]
The first-leg matches of the 2026 Airtel Top 8 quarter-finals produced six goals, with Silver Strikers and Mighty Wanderers taking commanding advantages after securing identical 2-0 victories on Sunday. The quarter-final action kicked off on Saturday in Lilongwe, where Blue Eagles and Civil Service United played out a goalless draw in a tightly contested encounter. […]
Exploits University on Saturday conferred degrees and diplomas on more than 1,200 students in various disciplines during its latest graduation ceremony, marking another milestone in the institution’s growth and contribution to Malawi’s higher education sector. Speaking at the ceremony, University President Professor Desmond Bikoko commended both graduates and academic staff for their dedication and perseverance, […]
Elevate Africa has opened applications for the Threads of Africa Fashion Film Prize 2026, a continent-wide initiative aimed at preserving Africa’s rich textile heritage by empowering creatives to tell stories of endangered fabrics, garments, and traditional craftsmanship through film. The competition brings together fashion, culture, and visual storytelling, inviting designers, filmmakers, students, and creative teams […]
The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) and its partners are scaling up the use of post-harvest technologies among smallholder farmers in Malawi as part of efforts to reduce food losses, strengthen food security, and improve rural livelihoods. Speaking during a field visit to Thawale Extension Planning Area (EPA) in Lilongwe, AGRA Country […]
Minister of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare Mary Navicha has reaffirmed government’s commitment to protecting the rights, safety, and dignity of persons with albinism, outlining measures aimed at improving inclusion, education, healthcare, and economic empowerment. Navicha made the remarks as Malawi joined the rest of the world in commemorating International Albinism Awareness Day on […]
Governance and human rights advocate Undule Mwakasungula has joined growing public debate surrounding the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) procurement controversy, warning that alleged interference in the utility’s procurement processes could undermine public confidence in government institutions and the country’s procurement system. In a statement issued in Lilongwe on Saturday, Mwakasungula said reports suggesting […]
President Peter Mutharika on Friday departed for South Africa on what State House has described as a “private visit,” marking at least the third such trip by the Head of State to the neighbouring country within the past six months. According to a press release issued by Chief Secretary Dr. Justin Saidi, Mutharika left through […]
Recent public debate surrounding ESCOM’s procurement process has placed Creck Hardware at the center of a controversy that, by all available accounts, is not actually about the company itself. Since documents emerged alleging political interference in ESCOM procurement decisions, sections of the public have rushed to portray Creck Hardware as a beneficiary of wrongdoing. Yet […]
The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited has intensified its nationwide community sensitization campaigns as part of its ongoing efforts to wage war against the vandalism of critical electricity infrastructure, particularly transformers. On Thursday, ESCOM, in collaboration with the Malawi Police Service, conducted an anti-vandalism awareness campaign at Mkukula Primary School ground in Lumbadzi, […]
The Government of Malawi, in collaboration with development partners, will roll out the third round of the nationwide Polio Immunisation Campaign from June 16 to 19, 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to protect children from the highly infectious disease. Speaking during a media briefing in Lilongwe on Friday, Deputy Minister of Health and Sanitation, […]
Sparc Systems Limited and Beit-CURE Children’s Hospital of Malawi have launched a joint fundraising campaign aimed at raising MK400 million to finance life-changing corrective orthopedic surgeries for 256 children currently on the hospital’s waiting list. The initiative, unveiled during a press briefing held on Friday, seeks to eliminate the surgical backlog for the 2026/2027 financial […]
Chikamveka Tavern in Chilinde, Lilongwe, came alive with excitement and celebration last weekend as the Chibuku Super Reactivation Promotion rewarded loyal consumers with branded merchandise, six-packs, and cash prizes. The activation, aimed at reconnecting with Chibuku Super consumers and rewarding brand loyalty, attracted scores of patrons to the popular tavern for an afternoon filled with […]
The circulation of a purported government letter authorising a “No Objection” for ESCOM to proceed with the procurement of transformers and wooden poles has sparked a predictable storm across Malawi’s political and social media landscape. For some, the document is already being treated as conclusive proof of corruption, political interference, and backdoor deals. Yet a […]
Preparations for the official memorial and unveiling of a Mausoleum for the late Vice President of Malawi Dr Saulos Klaus Chilima at his resting place in Nsipe, Ntcheu on Saturday are in place, family members have said. Dr Efrem Chilima who is chairing a committee comprising of Chilima family members and close friends organising the […]
The Pesticides Control Board (PCB), working jointly with the Malawi Police Service, has arrested a Mzuzu-based agro-dealer for allegedly selling illegal and potentially dangerous pesticide products, raising serious concerns over public safety and agricultural standards in the country. The suspect, Eliud Munthali, proprietor of Agri Chilipa Traders in Nkholongo, Mzuzu, was arrested following investigations conducted […]
A storm of controversy is brewing after the State, through the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), filed an application seeking to withdraw criminal proceedings against convicted Chinese national Lin Yunhua, a move that has triggered outrage among governance advocates, legal experts and ordinary Malawians who view the decision as a setback in the fight against corruption. Court […]