The United Democratic Front (UDF) has called on Malawians to embrace what it describes as a “Third Liberation,” saying the country’s future depends on creating jobs, expanding opportunities, and ending the economic system that has failed to deliver prosperity for many citizens. In a statement commemorating Malawi’s 62nd Independence Anniversary, UDF President Atupele Austin Muluzi […]
Controversial businessman Mahmood Azhar Chaudhry, a Pakistani-born businessman who later acquired Malawian citizenship, has been linked to a Ministry of Energy contract worth more than MK2.4 billion under Phase 9 of the Malawi Rural Electrification Programme (MAREP). Investigations allege that Chaudhry fronted Kumakoka Trading Company, one of three firms now facing legal action over alleged […]
Malawi’s hard-earned reputation as a leader in the fight against wildlife crime and corruption is facing one of its biggest tests yet, as the High Court weighs a controversial application by Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Fostino Maere to discontinue a corruption case involving his former client, convicted Chinese wildlife trafficker Yunhua Lin. The move […]
Social media commentator Idris Ali Nassah has alleged that authorities made a deliberate decision to allow late Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima and the eight other occupants of the military aircraft that crashed in Chikangawa Forest to “bleed out,” following the accident. In a strongly worded social media post, Nassah said while he has never […]
The Construction Industry Regulatory Authority (CIRA) has called for urgent corrective measures to address systemic challenges within the construction sector, asserting that such reforms are essential for the industry to achieve national and regional competitiveness. Speaking at the commemoration of National Construction Day in Lilongwe, CIRA Chief Executive Officer, Engineer Gerald Khonje, acknowledged the progress […]
Perfect Property Solutions Company Limited has boosted the upcoming M’mbelwa Royal Golf Tournament with a K3.5 million sponsorship. The handover took place this past Friday ahead of the tournament, which is scheduled for Saturday at the Lilongwe Golf Club. The tournament serves as a key fundraiser for the Umthetho Cultural Festival, an annual celebration of […]
A second Malawian woman returning from South Africa under the government’s voluntary evacuation programme has died after crossing into Malawi through Mwanza Border, authorities have confirmed. The latest fatality occurred on Friday morning shortly after the woman entered Malawi, making her the second female returnee to die while travelling home following evacuation from xenophobic attacks […]
NBS Bank has unveiled one of the biggest strategic transformations in its history, abandoning its traditional Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Banking model in favour of a comprehensive Business Banking strategy that promises to fundamentally change how businesses are financed, supported and grown in Malawi. Rather than simply introducing a new brand, the bank says […]
What began as a desperate journey home for hundreds of Malawians fleeing xenophobic violence in South Africa turned into an emotional display of compassion and regional solidarity on Thursday night, when Mozambique’s First Lady, Gueta Chapo, personally visited stranded families at the Maputo Bus Terminal and provided them with humanitarian assistance. The First Lady distributed […]
National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has handed over a newly constructed solar-powered water reticulation system to Mikate Health Post in Thyolo, aimed to improve healthcare service delivery. The donation forms part of the bank’s district council’s K200 million Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative supporting various development initiatives across the country. Speaking during the handover […]
National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc rewarded 20 customers with Malawi National Women’s Football Team jerseys during the third draw of its Waku WAFCON POS Promotion held at the bank’s Capital City Service Centre in Lilongwe. The winners walked away with official Scorchers jerseys after correctly participating in the ‘Guess the Scorchers WAFCON Jersey’ campaign, […]
Leader of Opposition Simplex Chithyola Banda has called on government to immediately reverse the newly announced 100 percent increase in public university tuition fees, warning that the decision risks denying thousands of academically deserving but financially disadvantaged students access to higher education. In a statement issued on Thursday, Chithyola described the fee hike as “a […]
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has broken its silence over a purportedly leaked audit report on the management of the 2025 General Election, accusing those behind its circulation of undermining the official audit process and presenting an incomplete document as though it were a final report. In a strongly worded public statement issued on Tuesday, […]
On an ordinary November afternoon nearly two years ago, something extraordinary was happening in Kigali, Rwanda. The Convention Center’s auditorium was filled with nearly 700 participants, including Ministers of Education from 25 African countries, alongside senior officials and leaders from across the development community. At the microphone, Rwanda’s First Lady, H.E. Jeannette Kagame, captured the […]
Thousands of academically gifted but financially struggling Malawians risk being priced out of public universities after institutions announced a 100 percent increase in tuition fees, a move the Civil Society Education Coalition (CSEC) has described as abrupt, inequitable and a serious threat to equal access to higher education. The coalition says the unprecedented fee hike […]
The proposed Kasiya Rutile Project in Lilongwe District could remain in operation for more than 70 years, far exceeding its initially modelled 25-year mine life, according to findings from a definitive feasibility study conducted by Sovereign Services Limited. The revelation provides a clearer picture of the project’s long-term economic potential and its possible contribution to […]
The National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc SME Day Exhibition was not only a marketplace for entrepreneurs but also a memorable entertainment spectacle, with thousands of patrons thronging Springs Park in Mzuzu to enjoy electrifying performances by music stars Eli Njuchi and Saint Realest. Despite Mzuzu’s chilly weather, the atmosphere remained warm and lively as […]
Giant alcoholic beverages producer, Castel Malawi has responded swiftly to calls from authorities in Mzuzu to help reduce road traffic accidents involving primary school pupils by investing K10 million in road safety infrastructure and equipment. The donation includes pedestrian zebra crossings, traffic cones, handheld STOP/GO traffic control paddles, white gloves, and other road safety equipment. […]