Goshen City Dedza Dynamos chairperson Gerald Kampanikiza has moved to clarify growing concerns over delayed player payments, stressing that the challenges being reported around signing-on fees and Castel Challenge Cup prize money are not a result of sponsor negligence, but rather internal administrative delays within the club structure. This follows reports that players at the […]
The Parliamentary ad hoc committee investigating the June 10, 2024 military plane crash that claimed the lives of former Vice President Saulos Chilima and eight others is today expected to visit the crash site at Nthungwa in Viphya Plantation, Nkhata Bay, as part of its ongoing inquiry into one of Malawi’s most devastating aviation tragedies. […]
Lake Malawi’s water levels are continuing to rise at a worrying rate, triggering widespread flooding that has already submerged homes, tourism facilities and farmland across multiple districts, including Mangochi, Salima, Nkhata Bay, Karonga, Likoma Island, Chikwawa and Nsanje. According to the National Water Resources Authority (NWRA), the lake reached about 476.45 metres above sea level […]
Luthando Holdings Managing Director Hendrix Laher has raised concern over what he describes as a coordinated attempt to undermine the company’s credibility, after Karonga Diocese reportedly withdrew a purchase order for two Yamaha XTZ 125E motorcycles. In a communication received this morning, the Diocese said its donor had instructed it not to proceed, citing multiple […]
Globally, Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs) have attracted significant attention in both the media and academia as more countries adopt these funds as a long-term investment strategy for economic growth. This trend highlights the growing relevance of SWFs in the modern world. The ongoing polycrisis of global challenges, including economic uncertainty, climate change, trade wars, and […]
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) operating at Pacific Towers in Limbe say the modern business complex has significantly improved their trading conditions, boosted customer access and created a more organised commercial environment for traders and consumers alike. The K30 billion facility, constructed by Pacific Limited in 2022, was developed in response to increasing demand for […]
Former Speaker of Parliament Henry Chimunthu Banda was involved in a road accident last night near Dedza, raising fresh concerns over road safety along Malawi’s major highways. According to information gathered, the vehicle carrying Chimunthu Banda collided with a Toyota Sienta that was transporting passengers near the Dedza Pension area. The impact of the crash […]
Lindian Resources Limited says construction works at the Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Balaka are progressing steadily, with the company maintaining its target of starting production before the end of 2026. The project, which is one of Malawi’s most closely watched mining investments, is expected to place the country among Africa’s emerging suppliers of rare […]
The relevance, credibility and true purpose of the National Oil Company of Malawi are once again under intense scrutiny, with growing concerns that the institution may have drifted far from the mandate it was originally created to serve. What was established in 2010 as a strategic fuel reserve agency meant to protect Malawi against fuel […]
A massive overnight security operation involving heavily armed police officers and soldiers has triggered tension and outrage in Msundwe, Lilongwe, after authorities reportedly stormed homes searching for firearms and military uniforms allegedly linked to plans for possible unrest in the Capital City. According to multiple sources, nearly 500 security personnel — comprising about 300 police […]
African Union Southern Africa Regional Office ambassador Hilda Suka Mafudze has delivered a strong warning to Malawi and other African nations, urging the continent to stop surrendering its vast mineral wealth to foreign interests while millions of Africans remain trapped in poverty. Speaking after presenting her letters of credence to President Peter Mutharika at Kamuzu […]
The escalating conflict in the Middle East is now hitting Malawians where it hurts most — on food prices, transport costs and farming inputs — with a new regional report warning that Malawi is among the hardest-hit countries in Africa. According to the April 2026 report by the Africa Food Trade and Resilience Initiative, fertiliser […]
Ethanol distiller, PressCane Limited has paid over K895 million in compensation to households affected by an effluent spillage in Chikwawa District last year and early this year, concluding a key phase of regulatory compliance following months of enforcement actions and environmental assessments. The compensation was formally handed over to Chikwawa District Council for distribution to […]
Aero Lounge in Lilongwe came alive on Sunday evening as excitement, music, and football passion blended seamlessly during the official launch of the ‘Waku WAFCON’ promotion by National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc. The vibrant event marked a celebration of Malawi’s historic qualification for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), with the Bank […]
Nine people are feared to be at risk after a boat belonging to the Zomba District Health Office capsized on Lake Chilwa in Zomba this morning, in a sudden incident that has triggered a search and rescue operation involving marine police. Zomba District Health Office spokesperson Arnorld Mndalira confirmed the incident, saying the boat overturned […]
The Government has acknowledged facing serious financial constraints in paying contractors under the nationwide security housing programme, revealing that it is now prioritising payments based on the level of project completion as delays continue to mount across multiple construction sites. Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development Chimwemwe Chipungu made the admission on Friday after […]
Minister of Transport and Public Works Jappie Mhango has urged the contractor working on the M1 road upgrade project in Lilongwe to speed up construction works, saying government will move to clear outstanding payment certificates to help meet an October 2026 completion target. Speaking after an inspection visit this week, Mhango said he was encouraged […]
As Malawi joins the rest of the world in commemorating World Hypertension Day on May 17, health experts have warned that nearly half of adults living with high blood pressure in the country do not know they have the condition, exposing them to life-threatening complications such as stroke, heart disease and kidney failure. The Non-Communicable […]