Rather than limiting the celebration of Africa Day to a single date on the calendar, Standard Bank Malawi dedicated an entire week to honouring the continent’s rich heritage, cultural identity and shared aspirations, engaging communities across the country in a vibrant campaign that celebrated what it means to be Malawian. Under the theme “We’re in […]
Employees at the Blantyre Water Board (BWB) have broken their silence on the ongoing leadership wrangle between Chief Executive Officer Yeremia Chihana and the institution’s board of directors, warning that the escalating conflict is crippling operations, demoralizing staff and threatening the utility’s ability to deliver water services to the public. In a strongly worded letter […]
First Capital Bank (FCB) has partnered with Hashtag Fitness to promote and develop padel sport in Malawi through the launch of the FCB Padel Cup, a week-long tournament that will bring together players from across selected African countries. As part of the partnership, FCB has invested K40 million towards the staging of the inaugural tournament, […]
The Malawi Enterprise Development Fund (MEDF) has officially launched an ambitious K100 billion loan disbursement programme aimed at unlocking access to affordable capital for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the country, in what is being described as one of the largest empowerment financing initiatives in recent years. The nationwide rollout was announced on […]
The 2025/26 South African Premiership is complete, with the Orlando Pirates being crowned champions after a season-long battle with the Mamelodi Sundowns. The Pirates wound up with 69 points, edging the Sundowns out by a single point. Most fans in South Africa can now turn their attention to the upcoming World Cup, with daily reports […]
As Malawi joined the rest of the world in commemorating World No Tobacco Day 2026, the Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Alliance Malawi issued a strong warning over what it describes as increasingly aggressive tactics by the tobacco and nicotine industry to lure children and young people into addiction. Marking the global observance under the theme “Unmask […]
A disturbing revelation that chemicals meant for embalming dead bodies may be finding their way into Malawi’s food chain has triggered alarm within Parliament, with the Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) warning that weak regulation and theft of medical supplies are putting the lives of ordinary Malawians at risk. PAC Chairperson Steve Malondera says the […]
National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has given away 20 Malawi National Women Football team jerseys as part of the first activation of its ‘Guess the Scorchers WAFCON Jersey’ promotion held at Chichiri Shopping Mall Service Centre in Blantyre on Friday. To emerge winners, the 20 customers correctly identified the Scorchers’ jersey displayed outside the […]
Member of Parliament for Mzimba Hora and Deputy Minister of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare, Martha Mzomera-Ngwira, has pledged to support all Primary School Leaving Certificate of Education (PSLCE) candidates from her constituency who will be selected to national secondary schools, describing education as the most powerful tool for transforming lives and developing the […]
President Arthur Peter Mutharika has reaffirmed his commitment to restoring economic stability and improving the lives of Malawians, declaring that he will not be distracted by rumours, misinformation, or politically motivated narratives aimed at shifting attention away from the government’s development agenda. In a statement issued by Chief Secretary to the Government Justin Saidi, the […]
In a high-stakes constitutional showdown that tests the limits of executive power, the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has dug in its heels, refusing to implement a presidential directive to relocate its headquarters until the courts rule on the legality of the order. The standoff places the country’s independent election referee in direct opposition to the […]
In a dramatic escalation of political friction within the highest corridors of Malawian power, the Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) has broken its silence to forcefully push back against what it labels a calculated campaign of “misleading and fabricated reports” targeting the Presidency. The counter-offensive came via an extraordinary press release issued directly […]
A shocking government revelation has exposed a painful national crisis: the vast majority of children living on Malawi’s streets are not orphans, but children with parents who have failed, abandoned or permitted them to survive in some of the country’s harshest environments. Minister of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare Mary Navicha disclosed on Saturday […]
As Malawi prepares for crucial talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) next week, economists have issued a stark warning: securing another bailout package will mean little if the country fails to address the policy failures, fiscal indiscipline and economic mismanagement that derailed previous agreements. The warning comes ahead of a high-stakes IMF mission scheduled […]
Malawi’s economic struggles are deepening, with a new global report painting a grim picture of a country trapped by weak institutions, rising informality, poor infrastructure and policy failures that continue to suffocate growth. The latest Index of Economic Freedom has delivered a fresh blow to Malawi’s economic credentials, showing that the country has become less […]
A parliamentary probe into two of Malawi’s most controversial public sector appointments has ended with a clean bill of health for the boards at the centre of the storm. The Public Appointments Committee (PAC) of Parliament on Friday cleared the boards of the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) and the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) over […]
A fresh showdown has erupted between the government and the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC), with Attorney General Frank Mbeta declaring that there is “nothing” standing in the way of the electoral body’s relocation from Lilongwe to Blantyre. In what appears to be the strongest warning yet to MEC, Mbeta insisted that President Peter Mutharika’s Executive […]
The Waishosha FDH Bank Premiership log table has undergone a dramatic makeover after a thrilling weekend of action that saw traditional giants, ambitious newcomers, and surprise contenders reshuffle the pecking order in one of the most fiercely contested title races in recent memory. Mighty Wanderers sent a strong statement to the rest of the league […]