The Malawi Government has hailed India for donating 1,000 metric tons of rice to support families facing hunger following devastating climate shocks that have pushed millions into food insecurity. Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. George Chaponda received the donation on Thursday during a handover ceremony held at the National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) premises in […]
The Malawi Police Service (MPS) has assured people with albinism across the country of their safety, saying law enforcement agencies remain committed to arresting and prosecuting anyone targeting them. Speaking on Wednesday during the funeral ceremony of 45-year-old Chipiliro Laston at Chilembwe Village in the area of Traditional Authority Masumbankhunda in Lilongwe, Deputy Director of […]
First Capital Bank (FCB) has unveiled ‘Take the First Step,’ an innovative digital account opening platform aimed at enhancing financial accessibility and inclusion through convenient banking services. Speaking during the launch event on Thursday, FCB Marketing Manager Tiyamike Tizifa said the Bank recognised the growing digital technology gap in Malawi amid rapid technological advancement globally. […]
The cool Mzuzu night refused to sleep at the weekend as the National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc hosted the electrifying Mo626 Northern Region Intercollege Social Weekend, a celebration that transformed the city into a sea of music, lights, fashion and non-stop youthful energy. What began as a colourful Saturday afternoon social gathering quickly evolved […]
National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc celebrated Africa Day on Monday with the assembly of a large collaborative artwork at Henderson Street in Blantyre, bringing together painted canvases created across its four Service Centres, Henderson Street, Capital City, Mzuzu, and Mangochi, into one unified map of Africa. The activation, which invited customers, creatives, influencers, and […]
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Member of Parliament for Nkhata Bay Mpamba, Jacob Mtambalika, has earned praise for his generosity after donating maize and cash to more than 200 vulnerable families in his constituency, in what beneficiaries and local leadership have described as a timely and life-saving intervention amid ongoing economic hardship. The donation, which reached […]
The ongoing parliamentary inquiry into the tragic Malawi Defence Force (MDF) Dornier aircraft crash has taken a dramatic turn after former Minister of Information and MCP MP Moses Kunkuyu called for investigators to begin their questioning with him over alleged remarks linked to the aircraft’s “black box.” In a widely circulated Facebook post, Kunkuyu described […]
Serious questions are emerging over an alleged plan to secretly release and deport controversial Chinese national and convicted wildlife trafficker Lin Yunhua before the conclusion of his ongoing corruption trial in Malawi. Lin, whose case has long drawn public outrage and international scrutiny, was initially sentenced to 14 years in prison for wildlife trafficking offences […]
The National Oil Company of Malawi (Nocma) is under growing pressure to explain why Tanzanian fuel transporters allegedly continue dominating fuel haulage business into Malawi at the expense of struggling local operators — accusations the company has so far remained silent on. Local fuel transporters say despite repeated engagements with authorities and past court interventions, […]
Just two years ago, in April 2024, I shared on my Facebook page a picture of Senegal’s newly elected President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko arriving at their first Cabinet meeting dressed identically — same suit, same tie, same shoes. The post exploded. Tens of thousands viewed it, many reshared it, […]
National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has committed K25 million towards this year’s International ICT Expo organised by the ICT Association of Malawi (ICTAM), as part of intensifying its support for digital transformation and secure financial innovation in the country. The 2026 International ICT Expo, themed ‘Unlocking Malawi’s Digital Economy: ICT Exports, Trusted Payments and […]
Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamvekha has sought to calm growing public anxiety over the possibility of another painful currency devaluation, insisting that fresh negotiations between Malawi and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will not include any discussions on weakening the kwacha. Mwanamvekha’s assurance comes as an IMF mission is expected in Malawi from June 9 to […]
Government ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) are increasingly ignoring legally binding rulings from the Office of the Ombudsman, exposing deep cracks in Malawi’s public accountability system and weakening citizens’ access to administrative justice. Appearing before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in Lilongwe yesterday, Ombudsman Grace Malera revealed that out of 22 determinations issued by her […]
Government has announced that the Reformed Constituency Development Fund (CDF) will fully roll out in July 2026 under a new framework designed to strengthen accountability, transparency and community participation in development projects. Minister of Local Government Dr. Ben Malunga Phiri disclosed the development on Wednesday during a press briefing held jointly with Minister of Information […]
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has announced the resignation of Chief Elections Officer Andrew Mpesi, bringing to an end his tenure at the helm of the country’s electoral management body amid mounting scrutiny and pressure following the controversial 2025 General Election. In a press release dated May 27, 2026, MEC said Mpesi submitted his resignation […]
Luthando Holdings Limited, through its Managing Director Hendrix Laher, has issued a comprehensive public clarification regarding recent procurement communications in the Northern Region, confirming that its foundational relationship with the Karonga Diocese of the Catholic Church remains entirely cordial, intact, and mutually beneficial. The corporate briefing was released to provide essential context surrounding an initial […]
The Industrial Relations Court (IRC) has dramatically cut former Flames coach Patrick Mabedi’s unfair dismissal compensation demand from a staggering MK916 million to MK53.6 million in a ruling that deals a major blow to the ex-coach’s claim against the Football Association of Malawi (FAM). In the ruling delivered on May 25, 2026, Deputy Chairperson Whyson […]
“We learn from our past mistakes,” they say. But certain members of President Peter Mutharika’s current Cabinet seem unfazed to learn from their own past mistakes. At the centre of this political theatrics is none other than Norman Chisale, who is the Deputy Minister of Homeland Security and the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPPP) youth […]