Sometime last week, we shared that our loan balance with Standard Bank had reduced to MK292,364,402.00, down from MK992,000,000.00 just two months ago, and as of today, 20 April, we have pushed it further down to MK239,764,905.00, meaning we have repaid about MK53 million within a short period—clear proof that progress is possible, even under […]
UK-based Malawian, Madalitso Chazima, on Monday marked her 45th birthday by leading a clean-up exercise and making donations at Kawale Health Centre in Lilongwe through her non-profit organisation, Resilience Rising Foundation. During the initiative, Chazima donated assorted items including soya pieces, salt, soap, and sugar, as well as cleaning materials such as fresheners, brushes, and […]
A growing rebellion is brewing within Malawi’s civil service after disgruntled workers withdrew confidence from their long-standing representatives and launched a new pressure bloc, accusing union leaders of secrecy, weak bargaining and silence on major financial scandals. The newly formed Federation of Civil Service Unions (FOCSU) brings together a powerful coalition of sector unions, including […]
Standard Bank Plc has launched Kwacha Point, a mass-market agency banking platform, marking a decisive shift to take formal financial services beyond branches and into communities long excluded from the banking system. Speaking at Mchinji Central Market, Chief Executive Phillip Madinga said the initiative is engineered to deliver ubiquitous, last-mile banking access and accelerate financial […]
Renowned social media influencer Pemphero Mphande and prominent lawyer Khwima Mchizi have unveiled a new initiative aimed at shaking up youth engagement and leadership development in Malawi, with a bold focus on open, unfiltered conversations around national issues. The programme, dubbed Open Minds, is designed to engage university students and young people through structured debates, […]
A new partnership between Times Group and PayChangu is set to reshape how Malawians access and pay for news, marking a decisive move away from print limitations toward a fully digital, subscription-driven model. The deal introduces a seamless payment system that allows readers to subscribe to e-newspapers and other digital services instantly, using integrated mobile […]
Malawi is scrambling to contain a fast-escalating humanitarian emergency after devastating floods left tens of thousands homeless, farmlands destroyed and critical services crippled—forcing government to urgently seek $27.89 million (K48.84 billion) for response efforts. Between 15 and 18 March 2026, relentless rains triggered widespread flooding across 23 districts, including Chikwawa, Nsanje, Mangochi, Zomba and Lilongwe—leaving […]
The inquiry into the controversial sale of Amaryllis Hotel resumes tomorrow, with Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) tightening the net around what is fast emerging as one of the most troubling financial scandals in recent years. At the centre of the probe is a staggering K90.125 billion paid by the Public Service Pension Trust Fund […]
A coal mining company in Karonga has been hit with a K14.5 million fine after authorities found it was discharging acidic, contaminated waste into a river, raising serious concerns over environmental safety and public health. The Malawi Environmental Protection Authority (MEPA) imposed the penalty on Coal and Minerals Group Limited following an inspection that uncovered […]
Malawi’s tobacco market has opened on a sour and unsettling note, with buyers offering as little as $2 per kilogram, triggering outrage among farmers and a sharp public rebuke from Agriculture Minister Roza Mbilizi. At the opening in Kanengo Auction Floors, what should have been a moment of optimism quickly turned into frustration, as growers—already […]
Every day in Malawi, nine women die from a disease that is largely preventable and treatable if caught early. By the end of the year, that number will add up to about 3,340 lives lost—mothers, daughters, breadwinners—gone quietly, often after late diagnosis and limited access to care. A joint analysis by the World Health Organisation […]
A stark warning from the World Bank has laid bare a growing crisis across Africa: economies are simply not expanding fast enough to create jobs for millions of young people entering the workforce each year. Speaking at the Spring Meetings held alongside the International Monetary Fund, World Bank Vice President Ndiamé Diop said the continent […]
Malawi’s 2026 tobacco marketing season has opened under a cloud of imbalance, with official figures exposing a widening gap between supply and buyer demand that threatens to crush prices and farmer incomes. Data from the Tobacco Commission shows growers are expected to deliver 197 million kilogrammes (kg) of tobacco this season, while the country’s eight […]
A damning new United Nations assessment has laid bare a system gripped by corruption, procurement scandals and political interference, warning that Malawi’s governance is steadily weakening under the weight of entrenched malpractice and selective accountability. The report, a Common Country Analysis by the United Nations, paints a bleak picture: public institutions are increasingly compromised, oversight […]
An investigation by the Platform for Investigative Journalism (PIJ) [https://www.pijmalawi.org/] has revealed that GPSL Wholesale Ltd supplied expired and falsified medicines to public hospitals in Malawi and continued operating despite repeated regulatory action over more than a decade. Documents reviewed in the investigation show that in 2022, GPSL purchased expired insulin that had been stolen […]
NBS Bank has moved to clear its name following controversy surrounding the trophy presentation incident during the 2026 Charity Shield final at Bingu National Stadium, stating that it had no role in managing protocol or security at the event. In a detailed statement released after concerns were raised by the Ministry of Youth, Sports and […]
The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has issued a formal apology following the controversy that marred the medal presentation during the NBS Charity Shield final at Bingu National Stadium. In a press statement released on 19 April 2026, FAM expressed “sincere and unreserved apologies” to the Mayor of Lilongwe, Councillor Peter Banda, the Lilongwe City […]
What happened during the Charity Cup final between Mighty Wanderers and Big Bullets at Bingu National Stadium, sponsored by NBS Bank, has been turned into a debate about personalities. But the real issue is much deeper and far more serious: this was a failure of protocol enforcement and event control by the Football Association of […]