Malawi’s influential faith leaders have sounded a sharp warning over what they describe as a dangerous drift toward constitutional disorder, following explosive social media claims that the country’s First Vice President was being forced to resign. In a strongly worded statement released on April 1, 2026, the Public Affairs Committee (PAC) said the unfolding situation […]
ESCOM Limited has today supported national relief efforts by donating K200 million to the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DODMA) Disaster Emergency Fund. The contribution is a direct response to the devastating floods caused by recent heavy rains, which have left many families homeless and without food. Speaking at the presentation in Lilongwe, ESCOM Director […]
The United Democratic Front (UDF) has issued a blistering call for immediate government action, demanding stabilization of the Kwacha, a decisive overhaul of fuel logistics, and full transparency in procurement systems following a sharp fuel price increase the party has branded insensitive and unjustifiable. In a hard-hitting statement released on April 1, 2026, the party […]
Police on Tuesday searched a house linked to former Secretary to the Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC), Colleen Zamba, as part of investigations into suspected money laundering. According to her lawyer, George Kadzipatike, at least 25 officers from the Fiscal Police and Area 30 took part in the operation at a residence in […]
Malawi is no longer debating theory; it is confronting lived economic reality. Every rise in fuel, every squeeze in wages, every adjustment in tax policy translates directly into pressure on households already operating at the edge of affordability. At the centre of this pressure lies a deeper question of governance: what kind of leadership philosophy […]
Malawian artist Gwamba has shared an emotional and heartfelt farewell as he officially parts ways with global betting company Betway after two successful years of partnership. In a message filled with gratitude, reflection, and quiet pride, Gwamba described the end of the relationship not as a fallout—but as a thoughtful, personal decision made well in […]
A blistering attack has been launched against NICO General Insurance Company Limited by prominent lawyer and Member of Parliament George Kadzipatike—and it is as damning as it is revealing. Kadzipatike, a seasoned legal mind whose words carry both professional and political weight, has publicly accused the insurance giant of gross customer neglect, deceptive client acquisition […]
Leader of Opposition Chithyola Banda has launched a scathing attack on government over a 65 percent increase in Malawi Housing Corporation (MHC) rentals, describing the move as “excessive, tone-deaf and economically punishing” at a time Malawians are already suffocating under rising taxes and a spiralling cost of living. In a strongly worded reaction, Chithyola said […]
Government has announced that domestic flights to Mzuzu will resume within the next eight weeks, signalling a long-awaited restoration of air connectivity to the Northern Region after months of disruption that have strained business, tourism and mobility. Minister of Transport and Public Works Jappie Mhango, speaking in Parliament on Tuesday, said authorities are racing to […]
The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DCCMS) has attributed the growing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events in Malawi to climate change, warning of escalating social and economic consequences across the country. Presenting the 2025 State of Climate Report for Malawi, officials said shifting weather patterns are already undermining livelihoods, with an […]
Parliament has swiftly passed five critical money Bills designed to unlock and operationalise the 2026/2027 National Budget, tightening the fiscal framework and expanding government’s revenue base in a decisive legislative push. The package of laws—passed days after the budget’s approval on March 24, 2026—includes the Supplementary Appropriation Bill (No. 2 of 2026), Taxation (Amendment) Bill […]
The court in Zomba on Tuesday denied bail to Senior Chief Malemia and adjourned his high-profile rape case to Wednesday at 10:30 a.m., after key State witnesses failed to appear, stalling proceedings in a matter that has drawn sharp public attention. Senior Chief Malemia, whose real name is Lloyd Clement, is facing serious criminal charges […]
Malawi is reeling from yet another fuel price increase—the second in just eight months since the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) returned to power—intensifying pressure on households and businesses already grappling with a fragile economy. The latest adjustment, confirmed by authorities through a public notice on maximum pump prices, pushes petrol and diesel costs further upward, […]
Children have called for greater participation in climate change discussions, emphasizing the need for their voices to be heard in Loss and Damage Conferences. Hortensia Faison and Desire Nangwale, child advocates from Chinsapo Township in Lilongwe, made the call at the 5th African Regional Conference on Loss and Damage, which took place in Lilongwe last […]
Agriculture begins with soil, but for Africa’s growth story, soil is far more than an input. It is the foundation of food systems, the basis of livelihoods, and an increasingly critical lever for resilience, reliability, and long‑term value creation. Across the continent, soil holds the potential to address food insecurity, restore ecosystems, and unlock economic […]
Malawi has lost approximately K52.705 billion in African Development Bank (AfDB) funding after the institution revised downwards its African Development Fund (ADF-16) allocation for the 2023–2025 cycle from K174.6 billion to K121.895 billion, citing weak compliance with procurement rules, financial management gaps and deteriorating governance indicators. The AfDB says the revision follows weaker Country Policy […]
Lilongwe is bracing for a powerful convergence of faith, influence and economic ambition—backed, unmistakably, by the authority of the State. The 2026 Global Ironman Conference, to be hosted by Shepherd Bushiri on April 4 at the Golden Peacock Complex, is no ordinary religious gathering. It is shaping up to be a nationally significant event, carrying […]
Malawi’s vice presidency is no longer just a constitutional office—it is a political minefield. For decades, the position has followed a disturbing script: promise at the start, suspicion in the middle, and fallout at the end. One by one, vice presidents have walked into office with legitimacy, only to find themselves boxed in, undermined, or […]