The Reserve Bank of Malawi is holding $1.1m (about K1.9bn) in cash seized from two Tanzanian nationals, placing the central bank at the centre of a case that has surfaced as the country grapples with a severe foreign exchange shortage and growing concern over illicit financial flows. The money was handed to the Reserve Bank […]
After years of making its mark in Malawi’s education sector, Maranatha International is now turning its attention to healthcare, unveiling an ambitious plan to establish medical facilities across the country in a move aimed at improving access to affordable health services. The organisation has announced that it will this week officially open three health facilities […]
“I still don’t know why the people who killed my wife did it. I honestly don’t know what they wanted.” Those were the heartbreaking words of Yamikani Bobe, the widower of slain medical doctor Dr Victoria Bobe, as he fought back tears while giving evidence before the High Court in Blantyre on Tuesday in the […]
National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has concluded its nationwide ‘Guess the Jersey’ Challenge with the final activation held at its Zomba Service Centre on Friday. During the activation, 20 more people won the Scorchers team jerseys marking the end of the bank’s customer engagement campaign ahead of the close of ‘Waku WAFCON’ promotion which […]
When the Malawian government announced the suspension of the 2026 Independence Day celebrations, the move was couched in the language of fiscal discipline. Yet, as the dust settles on the July 6 anniversary, the narrative of “austerity” is increasingly viewed by critics as a thin veneer for a more pressing reality: the physical frailty of […]
Malawi’s investment climate is deteriorating at an alarming pace, with fresh figures showing that the country is attracting significantly less capital than it did just a few years ago—a trend economists warn is crippling job creation, slowing economic growth and dimming prospects for long-term development. Data contained in the World Bank’s June 2026 Country Private […]
The delayed disbursement of Constituency Development Fund (CDF) allocations is expected to dominate debate as Members of Parliament reconvene today for the Third Meeting of the 52nd Session, with opposition legislators vowing to press the government over what they describe as stalled development projects and worsening economic hardships facing Malawians. The meeting, which runs until […]
When the Speaker calls the House to order today, it will not just mark the beginning of the Third Meeting of the 52nd Session of Parliament. For millions of Malawians struggling to put food on the table, pay school fees, or access healthcare, it will represent another test of whether their leaders are listening. Behind […]
Businessman Mahmood Azhar Chaudhry is facing mounting pressure after governance advocacy group Malawi First called on the government to deport him over allegations that he falsely presented himself as a diplomatic representative of Pakistan. Speaking at a news conference on Friday, Malawi First president Bon Kalindo argued that Chaudhry’s alleged conduct amounts to criminal impersonation, […]
As Malawi celebrates 62 years of independence, a powerful question hangs over the nation: Has political freedom truly delivered the economic liberation that millions of Malawians still long for? While the country commemorates the historic events of July 6, 1964, three former Heads of State have delivered a strikingly similar message—Malawi’s greatest battle is no […]
The South African government has expressed its deepest condolences to Malawi following the death of a third Malawian national during the ongoing voluntary repatriation operation, assuring both governments and the public that all legal, police and forensic procedures were conducted before the journey resumed. In a statement issued by Deputy Government Spokesperson William Baloyi on […]
ERIS and Icon Properties, part of the NICO Group Malawi, have marked Malawi’s 62nd Independence Anniversary with vibrant celebrations at Chichiri Shopping Mall and Lilongwe City Mall (Game Complex), rewarding loyal customers while bringing communities together for fun-filled festivities. The Independence Day celebrations feature entertainment, community activities, and a raffle draw where shoppers stand a […]
Delays in the disbursement of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) have forced Member of Parliament for Mzimba South West, Khumbo Kachali, to consider using his own money to rehabilitate roads in his constituency as residents continue to endure poor transport infrastructure. Kachali said he is prepared to finance the grading of roads by purchasing fuel […]
Telecommunications giant Airtel Africa Plc has reduced its diesel consumption by 9.1 million litres during the 2025/26 financial year, marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to sustainable growth and reducing the environmental impact of its operations. Speaking during a media engagement in Lusaka, Zambia, Airtel Africa Chief Executive Officer Sunil Taldar said the […]
As Malawi marks 62 years of independence, the usual celebrations are colliding with a sobering national conversation: Can a country truly call itself free when millions of its people remain trapped in poverty? While the nation reflects on the sacrifices that secured political freedom in 1964, political, economic and governance scholar Professor Paul Aaron Gadama […]
When news broke that a 30-year-old mechanic had died in a lodge at Lumbadzi after reportedly overdosing on sex-enhancement pills, social media exploded. Some dismissed it with dark humour. Others joked that he had “died from too much sweetness.” For many, it was just another trending story—another headline destined to disappear beneath tomorrow’s news. But somewhere, there was […]
In a move underscoring the vital intersection of faith, tradition, and national development, renowned clergyman and President of Salvation for All Ministries International, Apostle Clifford Kawinga, has donated K30 million to the Mulhako wa Alhomwe cultural grouping. The generous contribution is earmarked to support the upcoming 2026 Mulhako wa Alhomwe annual festival, which is set […]
The Solidarity Alliance Party (SAP) has unveiled its National Executive Committee (NEC), describing the appointments as the beginning of a new chapter in its mission to help build a united, prosperous and self-reliant nation. The announcement, made today, comes at a symbolic moment when Malawians are reflecting on the country’s journey since attaining independence and […]