There are moments in a nation’s life when remembering is not optional—it is necessary for survival. Malawi is in such a moment. As the country prepares for the inaugural Chakufwa Tom Chihana Memorial Public Lecture in Mzuzu on April 12, this is not just another event on the calendar. It is a deliberate act of […]
The Malawi Enterprise Development Fund (Medf) is racing to recover a staggering K189 billion in unpaid loans after a 60-day ultimatum to defaulters expired on Monday—laying bare what experts describe as a deeply broken and politicised public lending system. Medf Chief Executive Officer Kaisi Sadala confirmed in an interview that while a fraction of borrowers […]
A UTM Party legislator has launched a bold push to overhaul Malawi’s electoral politics, proposing a new law to regulate political alliances—arguing that the current system is dangerously unstructured, prone to collapse, and undermines governance. Blantyre Soche Zingwangwa Member of Parliament Penjani Kalua says he is preparing a private member’s Bill aimed at formalising how […]
Residents of Kasasile, Kamanda, Bunji and Bula in Traditional Authority M’bwana, Nkhata Bay, say they are cautiously optimistic that government intervention could finally bring an end to a protracted land dispute that has left hundreds displaced since 2024. The communities were forcibly evicted by the Malawi Defence Force (MDF), an operation that resulted in the […]
The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has issued a blunt and uncompromising challenge to the Malawi Government, demanding immediate and practical measures to tame the spiraling cost of living, warning that patience among ordinary citizens is rapidly wearing thin. HRDC Chairperson Michael Kaiyatsa said the recent fuel price hike has pushed already struggling households to […]
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) is facing mounting scrutiny after confirming it has yet to make a decision on explosive bribery allegations implicating Public Accounts Committee (PAC) chairperson Baba Steve Malondera in the ongoing Amaryllis Hotel inquiry. Despite the gravity of the claims—centered on an alleged K65 million bribe—the graft-busting body says it is still conducting […]
The ongoing inquiry into the controversial Amaryllis Hotel sale has exploded into a full-blown political confrontation in Parliament, exposing deep divisions within the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and triggering a fierce standoff with the government. What was expected to be a procedural step—the tabling of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report—quickly degenerated into chaos, with […]
Police in Mchinji District were on high alert yesterday after construction workers unearthed four suspected explosive devices buried underground at a site located on a former airstrip in the iNkosi Zulu area. The alarming discovery was made by Billy Malemba and his colleagues while carrying out routine excavation works. According to reports, the workers immediately […]
Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Chairperson Steven Malondera has broken his committee’s silence agreement, issuing a detailed and strongly worded defence of his integrity amid corruption and influence allegations raised by lawyer Alexious Kamangila. In a public statement accompanied by what he described as documentary evidence, including screenshots and phone call records, Malondera denied wrongdoing and […]
Director General of MACRA Mayamiko Nkoloma has led Malawi’s push for stronger digital partnerships as the country intensifies efforts to accelerate its digital transformation agenda through strategic regional cooperation. Nkoloma, together with the Principal Secretary for e-Government Prosper Mopiwa, held high-level discussions with a delegation from The Gambia during GITEX Africa Morocco 2026, a major continental […]
FDH Bank plc has announced a strategic partnership with the Ministry of Health to introduce digital payment systems in public health facilities, offering Malawians more options for payments. The initiative is designed to provide patients with modern, flexible alternatives to cash while supporting broader government reforms aimed at improving service delivery and resource mobilization within […]
Embattled lawyer Alexious Kamangira has ignited a political firestorm after formally petitioning Malawi’s Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), accusing Public Accounts Committee (PAC) chairperson Steven Malondera and members of the committee of corruption and abuse of office in the high-stakes inquiry into the controversial Amaryllis Hotel deal. In a complaint dated April 7, 2026, seen by this […]
The NICO Group, which includes NBS Bank, ERIS Properties and Blantyre Hotels Limited, has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing Malawi’s private sector development by presenting a K200 million sponsorship to the Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MCCCI) in support of the institution’s upcoming Business Leadership Summit slated for April 22-24 2026 at […]
Former President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera yesterday delivered a rare, fiery warning, making it clear that his trademark calmness and restraint should never be mistaken for political weakness. Speaking at the funeral ceremony of Sub-Traditional Authority Malembo in Lilongwe, Chakwera struck an unusually firm and emotional tone, appearing to send a strong message—albeit indirectly—to figures […]
The Financial Intelligence Agency (FIA) is at the centre stage of failing to act in the controversial and dubious cash withdrawals amounting to a whopping K5 billion from the sale of Amaryllis Hotel, now under parliamentary probe. We can reveal that FIA boss Jean Piriminta was sacked from her position after she ‘leaked’ a Central […]
Malawi’s government has announced the rebranding of the National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) into the Malawi Economic Development Fund (MADEF), presenting it as a bold step to expand access to loans for youth, women, and small business owners. The move is meant to improve efficiency, transparency, and impact. But it also raises a tough, unavoidable […]
For many years, experts warned that Malawi was headed toward a “debt crisis.” Today, that crisis is no longer a theory—it is a daily reality. From the price of maize at the market to the lack of medicines in our hospitals, the shadow of national debt touches every corner of Malawian life. As we navigate […]
Government has thrown the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Amaryllis Hotel inquiry into fresh controversy, declaring the report incomplete, flawed and incapable of standing scrutiny after key figures—including former Secretary to the President and Cabinet Colleen Zamba and Yusuf Investments Limited—were not questioned. Minister of Information and Communications Technology Shadric Namalomba has openly challenged the integrity […]