Old Mutual Malawi on Monday combined its 72nd anniversary celebrations in Malawi with this year’s Africa Day commemorations in an event that celebrated African identity, culture and unity. The colourful event, held at the company’s head office in Blantyre, saw members of staff showcasing Africa’s rich cultural heritage through traditional attire, music and dances aimed […]
Sparc Systems Limited has committed MK20 million as a Platinum Sponsor for the upcoming ICT Expo 2026, reaffirming its support towards Malawi’s growing digital transformation agenda. The two-day expo, organised by the ICT Association of Malawi (ICTAM), is scheduled to take place from June 4 to 5, 2026. Speaking during the sponsorship announcement, Sparc Systems […]
The Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) has signed a K40 million Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Super League of Malawi (SULOM) to sponsor the ‘Goal and Save of the Month Award’ in the 2026 FDH Bank Premiership. The partnership, unveiled at a signing ceremony on Monday in Blantyre, will see outstanding players recognised […]
Mkango Resources’s move to list its rare earth mining business on the Nasdaq Stock Market in the United States has reignited debate over whether Malawi urgently needs a Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) to protect and manage future mining revenues. Mkango recently filed registration documents with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as part of […]
Mkango Resources has filed a registration statement with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as part of plans to list its rare earth mining business on the Nasdaq Stock Market in the United States. The move is aimed at raising capital for the development of the Songwe Hill Rare Earth Project in Phalombe, […]
Newly introduced community by-laws in Mzuzu are stirring heated debate across civil society, religious institutions and traditional leadership circles, with funeral-related regulations at the centre of controversy. The Mzuzu City Council, working with local stakeholders, recently launched 18 community by-laws aimed at restoring order in urban neighbourhoods. However, it is the funeral regulations that have […]
MPICO, a member of Old Mutual Malawi, has injected K6.5 million towards preparations for the 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Malawi Institute of Architects (MIA). The AGM is scheduled to take place from May 27 to 29 in Blantyre under the theme: “Architecture at the Crossroads: Resilient Construction in Volatile Economic Environments.” Speaking […]
The Malawi Government has declared it will aggressively fight a staggering compensation claim reportedly estimated at nearly K1 trillion in the long-running legal battle involving Finance Bank Malawi Limited and Reserve Bank of Malawi, warning that it will not allow public funds to be surrendered without a brutal legal contest. Attorney General Frank Mbeta said […]
The United Nations has announced that agencies operating in Malawi are preparing for staff reductions of between 25 and 40 percent following a global funding decline of up to 30 percent, raising fears of severe disruption to humanitarian and development services across the country. The UN says the deepening financial crisis is already forcing agencies […]
First Capital Bank (FCB) has launched ‘Chinthuchi Tatenga’ promotion, a three-month digital banking campaign valued at K50 million aimed at encouraging customers to embrace digital transactions. The promotion’s top reward is K10 million grand prize that will be awarded to one lucky customer at the end of the campaign. The other prizes and incentives under the promotion […]
The Cotton Council of Malawi on Monday officially opened this year’s cotton marketing season, which is expected to run for 90 days up to 27 August 2026. Speaking during the announcement in Lilongwe, Apatsa Selemani said the country has registered significant progress in cotton production this season, with over 13,599 hectares cultivated and an estimated […]
Arsenal supporters in Malawi have expressed frustration and disappointment after police effectively forced the cancellation of a planned victory parade in Lilongwe, sparking anger among fans who had already mobilised for the celebrations. The Arsenal Fans Malawi Chapter announced on Monday that the parade, which was scheduled for 30 May 2026, would no longer take […]
The Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) has donated K7.8 million to Mzuzu-Viphya Lions Club, to support the launch of a free screening campaign for eyesight, diabetes and mental health, scheduled for May 30 in Rumphi district. Speaking during the cheque presentation on Thursday, MAGLA’s Director of Finance and Administration Dumbo Muwalo, said the donation forms […]
Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has appealed to Parliament for an urgent review of commissioners’ conditions of service, arguing that worsening economic pressures and sweeping government austerity measures have significantly weakened benefits that were only revised last year. Appearing before Parliament’s Public Appointments Committee on Thursday afternoon, MEC chairperson Annabel Mtalimanja painted a picture of mounting […]
Private practice lawyer and self-styled corruption whistleblower Alexious Kamangila has suffered a major legal blow after the High Court ruled that he is liable to pay damages to High Court Judge Kenan Manda in a high-profile defamation case stemming from statements made in October 2024. In a hard-hitting ruling, High Court Judge Howard Pemba faulted […]
Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (ADMARC) says it has still not received the funding promised by government to begin purchasing maize and other farm produce from farmers, raising fears that thousands of smallholder farmers could continue falling prey to exploitative vendors offering extremely low prices. ADMARC Chief Executive Officer Ben Botolo confirmed in an interview […]
Frank Mbeta has scored a major legal victory for the government and Smallholder Farmers Fertilizer Revolving Fund of Malawi (SFFRFM) after successfully blocking the payment of US$13.48 million — approximately K23.4 billion — to Nendongo Commercial Group in a high-stakes fertiliser supply dispute. In a ruling widely seen as a significant triumph for public accountability […]
A new study by Emmanuel University has exposed serious weaknesses in Malawi’s Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) system, revealing that many centres in Lilongwe Urban, Lilongwe East and Lilongwe West are ill-equipped to provide inclusive education for children with disabilities. The study warns that Malawi’s push to ensure every child has access to quality early […]