Gazette Media, a media and communications consulting firm, has donated K300,000 to support the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Media Forum’s initiative, and also joined in a clean-up exercise at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (QECH) on Friday. The contribution and hands-on involvement form part of ongoing efforts to promote sanitation and improve environmental conditions in […]
There is a passionate and emotional sentence now echoing across markets, minibuses, and dusty township roads: “better Lazarus Chakwera and the Tonse Alliance.” It is not a slogan. It is not opposition propaganda. It is something far more powerful—and far more troubling. It is regret. This is not coming from elites or political commentators. It […]
A social media post by outspoken Zimbabwean journalist Hopewell Chin’ono has ignited a political storm in Malawi after he alleged that President Peter Mutharika is battling a serious illness—claims that, if left unaddressed, risk fuelling uncertainty at the highest level of power. In a strongly worded statement, Chin’ono did not mince his words, asserting: “The […]
The High Court of Malawi has delivered a blunt and far-reaching ruling: begging is still a crime under Malawian law. In a unanimous decision that shuts down a high-stakes constitutional challenge, a three-judge panel—John Mashikizo Chirwa, Anneline Kanthambi and Chimwemwe Kamowa—dismissed an application by 13 persons with disabilities who sought to have Section 180(b) of […]
Government spokesperson Shadric Namalomba has flatly rejected a critical global assessment that accuses Malawi’s presidency of tightening its grip on power and weakening democratic oversight, but his response leaves more questions than answers about the true state of governance. Reacting to the Bertelsmann Stiftung Transformation Index (BTI) Malawi 2026 Country Report, Namalomba dismissed the findings […]
A Malawian judge serving at the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights has released a powerful and deeply personal book that shines a light on refugees, statelessness, and discrimination. Titled From a Refugee Girl to a Judge, the book by Justice Ambassador Tujilane Rose Chizumila draws from her own life journey—one marked by hardship, […]
The ongoing nationwide power blackouts have ignited a blame game within government, with the current administration shifting responsibility to the previous Malawi Congress Party (MCP)-led government—despite technical officials pointing to a completely different cause: crippling forex shortages. While politicians trade accusations, insiders at Electricity Generation Company (Malawi) (EGENCO) say the real issue is painfully simple—there […]
Communities under Traditional Authorities Malenga and Kalumo in Ntchisi District have called on authorities to urgently begin construction of the 68-kilometre Malomo–Dzaleka M7 road and complete the long-delayed Ntchisi Stadium. The concerns emerged during a media tour organised by the Malawi Human Rights Resource Centre (MHRRC), aimed at influencing decision-makers, raising public awareness, and mobilising […]
Governance and economic experts have commended Minister of Finance Joseph Mwanamveka for his role in steering Malawi’s economy towards recovery within six months of returning to office. In just six months, Mwanamveka has moved from crisis management to laying a measurable foundation for recovery, with economists and governance experts crediting his “calm, calculated” approach for […]
When the referee’s whistle signals the start of the NBS Charity Shield at Bingu National Stadium, two of Malawi’s biggest clubs step onto the pitch chasing silverware. But the real victory begins after the final whistle. Since 2022, NBS Bank has transformed this curtain-raiser into one of Malawi’s most impactful platforms for social change—demonstrating that […]
The Malawi Enterprise Development Fund (MEDF) will resume loan disbursements in May 2026, ending a suspension that has been in place since September 2025 following a wide-ranging institutional review. MEDF Board Chair, Sir James Naphambo, announced in Lilongwe that the rollout will be gradual and tightly controlled, as the institution attempts to balance financial discipline […]
The Pesticides Control Board (PCB) has appointed seasoned regulator James Chiku Kaphale as its new Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 May 2026. In a statement, the Board said Kaphale brings nearly two decades of experience in regulation and public administration, positioning him to steer the institution at a time when oversight of pesticides […]
Mighty Wanderers president Thom Mpinganjira has launched a furious attack on the ongoing standoff between the Football Association of Malawi (FAM) and the Super League of Malawi (SULOM), branding the impasse over Kamuzu Stadium as a “very stupid power play” that is crippling the game. The row has thrown the FDH Premiership launch into disarray, […]
The Centre for Consumer and Environmental Protection (CCEP) has completed its investigation into the controversial Amaryllis Hotel purchase, setting the stage for the release of what could be a pivotal report in one of Malawi’s most scrutinised financial scandals. In a statement issued on 24 April 2026, the Centre confirmed that its 47-day investigation has […]
Community leaders in Chikwawa District have expressed confidence in Press Cane’s recovery efforts following the January effluent spill and welcomed the company’s expanded investments aimed at boosting local economic opportunities. The remarks were made during a community engagement meeting between Press Cane and the community that brought together traditional authorities, group village heads, and other […]
Just one month into his tenure as Director General of the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC), Brian Banda is facing serious accusations of turning the state broadcaster into a political weapon—this time targeting Vice President Jane Ansah. Highly placed sources have told Nyasa Express that Banda has issued direct instructions barring MBC journalists from covering any […]
CTS Courier, in partnership with the Wash Media Forum—a grouping of journalists from various media houses in Lilongwe—has conducted a clean-up exercise at Bwaila Hospital, in a push to promote hygiene and sanitation in public health facilities. The exercise saw participants engaging in sweeping, mopping, and general sanitation work, working side by side to improve […]
……as High Court strikes out K6.6 billion claim against the company Ethanol distiller, Press Cane Limited has said it has completed construction of a landmark MK10 billion processing facility that will convert waste into organic fertilizer, transforming legacy waste streams into productive value. Press Cane Chief Executive Officer Bryson Mkhomaanthu said in an interview yesterday […]