The Malawi government says it has received more than 200 desperate calls from Malawians living in South Africa, begging to be brought back home after a new wave of xenophobic violence. The violence, reported in cities like Johannesburg, Durban and Pretoria, has left many foreign nationals living in fear. People have been attacked, beaten, threatened, […]
President Arthur Peter Mutharika has concluded his nearly month-long working stay in Blantyre and is expected to return to the capital, Lilongwe, after a series of high-level engagements focused on economic recovery, investment mobilisation, and national stability. During his extended stay in the southern region, the President held strategic discussions with key international and domestic […]
A South Africa-based Malawian lawyer has issued a blunt warning: Malawi’s fight against corruption is being quietly sabotaged by fear, silence, and a dangerous legal gap that leaves whistleblowers exposed. Francis Nyarai Ndende, a legal and governance expert working across Africa on anti-corruption systems, says the country is operating without one of the most critical […]
Health authorities and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Ntchisi district have intensified calls for more partners to support the training and expansion of Mother Care Groups (MCGs), describing the initiative as critical to sustaining gains under the Strengthening Immunization Project being implemented by the Malawi Health Equity Network (MHEN). Since its inception, the project has […]
FDH Bank plc has expressed pride over its overall victory at this year’s Bankers Sports Day, held at Silver Stadium in Lilongwe, following a strong all-round performance across both team and individual disciplines. The Bank dominated in several categories, securing first place in both the women’s and men’s tug of war. FDH Bank plc also […]
There is a wave of excitement across Malawi’s sporting community following the decision by FDH Bank plc to resume its sports sponsorships after weeks of uncertainty. The Bank announced on Monday that it has lifted the temporary suspension of its sponsorship deals after engaging the Super League of Malawi (SULOM) and other key stakeholders, a […]
Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Chimwemwe Chipungu, on Tuesday commissioned the construction of the Ntchisi Land Registry offices at a function held at the District Headquarters, with support from the World Bank. The project, valued at approximately K965 million—nearly K1 billion—is expected to be completed by 2027. Speaking during the ceremony, Chipungu stressed […]
The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) has strongly criticised traders who have closed their shops in protest against the Electronic Invoicing System (EIS), a new tax collection system that has replaced the Electronic Fiscal Devices (EFD). Speaking during a press briefing in Blantyre, MRA Commissioner General Felix Tambulasi said it is surprising that traders are resisting […]
The High Court (Financial Crimes Division) has dismissed an application by Yusuf Investments Limited seeking to fully unfreeze bank accounts linked to the controversial purchase of the Amaryllis Hotel by the Public Service Pension Trust Fund (PSPTF), in a ruling that keeps key funds under restriction as investigations continue. The matter, heard under Miscellaneous Application […]
Business owners across Malawi’s major cities and trading centres brought commerce to a near standstill yesterday, shutting down shops in protest against the new electronic invoicing system (EIS) rolled out by the Malawi Revenue Authority—a move traders say threatens to expose, penalise, and ultimately suffocate their already fragile businesses. From Limbe to Lilongwe, Mzuzu to […]
Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has turned up the heat on the Executive over the continued absence of former Chief Secretary Colleen Zamba, whose no-show is now threatening to cripple a high-stakes inquiry into the controversial sale of the Amaryllis Hotel. Appearing before PAC yesterday, Chief Secretary to the Government Justin Saidi was pressed to […]
Spokesperson for Prophet Shepherd Bushiri, Aubrey Kusakala, has issued a stern warning to individuals accused of manipulating and distorting content involving the prophet on social media, declaring that those responsible will face legal consequences once identified. In a strongly worded statement, Kusakala said there is a growing trend of people using advanced digital tools to […]
The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has stepped up efforts to lure investors into football, positioning the sport not just as a passion, but as a viable and potentially lucrative business opportunity. For years, Malawi’s corporate sector has kept its distance from football sponsorship—a sharp contrast to the 1980s and early 1990s when companies were […]
The Consumers Association of Malawi (CAMA) has strongly criticised government’s decision to revive Power Market Limited (PML), warning that the move could lead to higher electricity tariffs while continuing what it describes as unnecessary administrative costs that do not improve service delivery. The concerns come after the High Court in April 2026 ruled to end […]
The standoff between business operators and tax authorities has sharply escalated, with the Northern Region Business Association warning of street protests and prolonged shop closures if the government refuses to suspend the controversial Electronic Invoicing System (EIS). In a hardening position, the grouping has accused the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) of bulldozing through a major […]
The long-running Mapeto tax evasion case is far from over, with fresh pressure now mounting on the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) to come clean on what has become one of the most explosive unresolved financial scandals in Malawi’s recent history. The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) has issued a 14-day ultimatum, demanding […]
The United Democratic Front (UDF) has declared confidence that it is ready to win the upcoming by-elections scheduled for June 30 in Mikoko Constituency and Kanjuli Ward in Machinga District, in what is expected to be a closely watched political contest. UDF Secretary General, Generalino Lemani, says the party has already completed key internal processes […]
Wholesale and retail traders across key commercial centres in Malawi remained closed on Monday, extending a silent but powerful resistance against the Malawi Revenue Authority’s (MRA) new Electronic Invoicing System (EIS), a development that has left thousands of customers stranded and daily commerce severely disrupted. A spot check in Lilongwe revealed that most shops in […]