By Wezzie Gausi: More than a decade after Malawi opened parts of Lake Malawi and other areas for oil and gas exploration, the country seems to have all but dumped the dream of ever extracting oil. And an expert has since questioned whether Malawi really ever meant to move beyond paperwork and speculation. What once […]
A new report has said Malawi is losing billions of dollars every year because of environmental damage, climate disasters, pollution and poor sanitation. According to the report, the situation is threatening the country’s economy, food security, public health and the achievement of Malawi 2063 agenda. The State of Environment and Outlook Report comes 15 years […]
The relationship between football coaches and their employers in Malawi—whether clubs or national associations—has increasingly become a battleground of legal disputes, financial penalties, and governance failures, Malawi News Sport has the details. What was once an informal, handshake-driven culture of employment in local football has now collided with the hard realities of contract law, employment […]
SUBMERGED—The rising water levels have affected hospitality infrastructure By Mercy Matonga: For years, many developers along the shores of Lake Malawi believed the lake’s shrinking water levels had created permanent room for expansion. Lodges, hotels, restaurants and farming activities steadily moved closer to the shoreline as investors sought to maximize lakefront space and attract tourists […]
The killings in Chikwawa and Nsanje over grotesque rumours of disappearing manhoods are a terrifying reflection of a society still weighed down by ignorance, fear and medieval superstition. There is no civilised way to describe what happened. Innocent people were assaulted and murdered because crowds chose rumour over reason and hysteria over humanity. Men and […]
By Phales Nthambo Two years after being displaced from their homes following a land dispute involving the Malawi Defence Force (MDF), hundreds of families in Kasasile in Nkhata Bay District remain destitute at a church camp located in Mzimba District. In response, President Peter Mutharika has instituted a committee composed of four cabinet ministers to […]
The football fraternity will wait a little longer to use Kamuzu Stadium for football activities as the facility is currently hosting victims of xenophobic attacks from South Africa. The facility was banned from hosting elite matches after it failed to meet minimum requirements due to its poor state. This led to the postponement of the […]
FDH Bank Premiership defending champions Mighty Wanderers will be looking to bounce back quickly as they face newcomers Luanar Mitundu FC at Dedza Stadium at Dedza Stadium this afternoon. The Nomads plunged into the battle against Mitundu straight from their 2-1 loss to FCB Nyasa Big Bullets in the Blantyre derby at Bingu National Stadium […]
By Kingsley Jassi: A bumpy start in trade leaves Malawi with a $540 million deficit over the first two months to February, rising from last year’s $468 million during the same period. However, the deficit slightly reduced in percentage points, from 82.5 percent last year, same period, to 80.6 percent, according to monthly economic reviews […]
The Malawi Kwacha is expected to remain stable in the coming months as the tobacco selling season brings in the much-needed foreign exchange inflows, but economists warn that the currency’s apparent strength masks deep structural vulnerabilities that could quickly reverse gains. To read more, click times.mw/etimes/
Former State President Dr Lazarus Chakwera’s greatest political service to the Malawi Congress Party may no longer be to lead it. It is to leave it. That is not an argument for erasing his contribution. It is an argument for protecting it. Chakwera carried MCP from the long shadow of opposition into government, restored its […]
The Forum for Democracy and Rights Defenders (FDRD) has condemned the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) over what it described as an unauthorized wreath-laying ceremony at the Kamuzu Mausoleum in Lilongwe, warning that the incident risks politicizing a national heritage site and undermining the rule of law. In a statement dated May 15, 2026 and signed […]
Director of Administration in the Ministry of Energy and Mining, Martin Nkasala, has unveiled an aggressive government plan aimed at transforming Malawi’s mining sector into one of the country’s biggest drivers of economic growth within the next five years. The government says mining, which currently contributes less than one percent to Malawi’s Gross Domestic Product […]
Tension is quietly building inside the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), where senior officers have been awarded salary increments of up to 45.9 percent, while lower-graded staff have received as little as 16 percent, leaving the institution struggling to publicly explain the widening gap. Inside sources say the Bureau appears “tongue-tied” and unable to openly address growing […]
United Transformation Movement (UTM) president Dalitso Kabambe has delivered a strongly worded statement condemning the political chaos and division that marred Kamuzu Day commemorations, warning that Malawi is dangerously drifting towards partisan hostility even during moments meant to unite the nation. In a hard-hitting statement titled “Patriotism Before Partisanship: Reclaiming the Spirit of National Unity,” […]
Despite heavy police deployments, dozens of arrests and growing public awareness campaigns, the deadly wave of mob violence linked to rumours of disappearing private parts has claimed yet another life in the Lower Shire. Authorities confirmed yesterday that an eighth victim has died in the ongoing attacks that have gripped Chikwawa and Nsanje with fear, […]
Yesterday’s chaos at Kamuzu Mausoleum was more than just another political confrontation. It was a national embarrassment. A day that should have united Malawians in remembrance of the country’s founding president instead exposed the deepening toxicity of our politics, the growing intolerance within State institutions and the dangerous collapse of national events into partisan warfare. […]
What was supposed to be a solemn national commemoration of Malawi’s founding president Hastings Kamuzu Banda descended into chaos and deep political division on Thursday after police fired tear gas to disperse supporters of the Malawi Congress Party who were accompanying former president Lazarus Chakwera to Kamuzu Mausoleum in Lilongwe. The ugly scenes unfolded near […]
What happened yesterday was barbaric, shameful and deeply disturbing. But anyone pretending to be shocked by the conduct of the Malawi Police Service is either dishonest or politically selective. The truth is painful: Malawi’s Police has long ceased to operate like a professional State security institution. It behaves like a rented weapon for whichever political […]
The appointment of Kenneth Mphepo, popularly known as Group Andrew, as Senior Chief Machinjiri in Blantyre has triggered a fierce backlash within the Machinjiri royal family, with angry relatives dragging the matter to court in a bid to overturn the decision. President Peter Mutharika elevated Andrew from Group Village Head to Senior Chief, but the […]
This article was originally published on Malawi24, Malawi's #1 independent news platform. M’mbelwa District Council is facing mounting criticism for allegedly abandoning a faulty grader for nearly three years while reportedly planning to procure a new one raising concerns over wasteful spending and poor management of public resources in Mzimba District. An investigation by Malawi24 […]
This article was originally published on Malawi24, Malawi's #1 independent news platform. High Court Assistant Registrar Rodrick Michongwe has urged magistrates, Criminal Investigation Department (CID) officers, and state prosecutors to familiarize themselves with laws relating to persons with disabilities to ensure proper interpretation and delivery of justice. Michongwe made the remarks in Zomba during a […]
This article was originally published on Malawi24, Malawi's #1 independent news platform. Vice President Jane Ansah has dismissed claims by an unnamed prophet from Zomba that she plans to leave the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), insisting that her loyalty to the party remains intact. Ansah was reacting to growing speculation, fueled by prophetic claims […]
This article was originally published on Malawi24, Malawi's #1 independent news platform. Trump vows the strategic oil route “will be opened” as Russia and China back Tehran against fresh US-Israel pressure Iran has declared that there are “no international waters” in the Strait of Hormuz, with mounting reports in Washington indicating that the United States and Israel may be preparing […]
This article was originally published on Malawi24, Malawi's #1 independent news platform. Company accused of stealing expired insulin, forging labels and selling poison back to hospitals now cashing in again A pharmaceutical company linked to dead babies, expired insulin and forged medicine labels has been handed a staggering K16 billion government contract — sparking fury […]
This article was originally published on Malawi24, Malawi's #1 independent news platform. Malawi entered April with a brief measure of relief on the food front, but the calm looks fragile. The latest AGRA Food Security Monitor states that the start of the 2026 harvest improved access to own-produced food, farm labour income, and crop sales […]
This article was originally published on Malawi24, Malawi's #1 independent news platform. Kelvin Before Gumbi (KBG), CEO and host of ZaNyImbo TV, credited the African Social Media Influencers Summit (ASMIS) a few days ago in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for boosting Malawi’s visibility on the continent. ASMIS brought together influencers and media voices from over 30 […]
Malawi Boxing Association (Maba) has partnered Blantyre City Council as part of a campaign to improve cleanliness in the commercial city. The association’s president Francis Kadzakalowa said in an interview on Saturday that as part of the drive, they have organised a three-day elite men’s and women’s boxing championship whose finals are scheduled for the […]
Police in Kasungu have intensified efforts to combat cross-border crime along the Malawi-Zambia border following a sensitisation meeting involving traditional leaders and businesspeople in Traditional Authority (T/A) Chisinga in the district. Central East Region Police Deputy Commissioner Gladson Chipumphula presided over the meeting on Thursday at Chisinga Mpepa Headquarters, where he warned communities against engaging […]
Blantyre City Council Mayor Isaac Jomo Osman says Nasolo Bridge in Ndirande Township in Blantyre will ease mobility in the populous township following its rehabilitation after floods washed it away in 2023. The bridge, destroyed in the aftermath of Cyclone Freddy in March 2023, was rehabilitated at a cost of K700 million provided by Beit […]
National Initiative for Civic Education (Nice) Public Trust has appealed to residents of Nsanje and Chikwawa districts to stop spreading false claims of genital disappearance and refrain from engaging in mob justice. Nice Trust Nsanje district programme officer Kondwani Malunga made the appeal on Friday during a mobile civic education campaign aimed at restoring peace […]
Karonga district commissioner Willard Mwambo on Friday took time off his busy schedule to inspire Standard Seven learners at Chinsogholo Primary School in Traditional Authority Kyungu in the district. During the session, the DC taught mathematics and gave out a motivation speech, urging them to refrain from immoral behaviour, alcohol and drug abuse to become […]
To motivate models and fashion designers in the local industry, Mzinda Lifestyle Fashion Show has introduced local awards to recognise outstanding players in the sector. The awards, dubbed Mzinda Lifestyle Fashion Awards, will be introduced during this year’s fashion showcase slated for June 7 at Golden Peacock Hotel in Lilongwe. Now in its third edition, […]
Rumphi District Council has outlined flagship projects to be implemented under the Reformed K5 billion Constituency Development Fund (CDF) to improve the delivery of public services in the district. To ensure efficient implementation of projects, the council has approved a K20 billion 2026/27 Annual Investment Plan under the CDF with over 80 development projects expected […]
Malawi launches Her Rise Women executive leadership programme, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) communications specialist BLESSINGS PHUMISA reports. In Malawi, tongues are increasingly wagging about equal representation of men and Malawians in all spheres of life, with the Gender Equality Act that outlaw either sex from taking over 60 percent of public appointments and training […]
Malawi’s macroeconomic conditions are expected to worsen further this year, with persistent inflation, foreign exchange shortages and rising fuel costs likely to continue straining households and businesses. The pressures, according to the latest update by the US funded Famine Early Warning Systems Network (Fewsnet), are set to sustain increases in the cost of imported goods […]
Earnings from tobacco, the country’s main export crop, have hit $37.2 million (K65.2 billion), one month after the marketing season opened on April 20 as the market continues progressing slowly compared to the previous season in terms of both revenues and volumes sold. According to AHL Tobacco Sales Limited data, as of last week, the […]
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