Malawi appears, on paper, to have one of the lowest youth unemployment rates in Africa, but new labour-market modelling suggests the country’s real crisis is a lack of decent work. Insights from the Africa Youth Employment Clock, a continental labour-market data platform developed by World Data Lab and the Mastercard Foundation, show that most young […]
By Wezzie Gausi: State Vice-President Jane Ansah has said Malawi values its long-standing relationship with the United Kingdom (UK), describing it as a partnership anchored in shared values, mutual respect and cooperation. Ansah made the remarks during a courtesy call by the British High Commissioner Leigh Stubblefield, where the two discussed issues such as areas […]
Malawi Stock Exchange listed NBS Bank plc on Saturday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Amaryllis Hotel aimed at promoting family banking for generational wealth creation. The partnership was unveiled during a Red Affair dinner organised by the two institutions on Valentine’s Day, February 14, at Amaryllis Hotel in Blantyre. At the event, the […]
By Kingsley Jassi: Traders from Malawi and Tanzania have all the reasons to smile as the two countries reached an agreement and signed a memorandum of understanding to allow dutyfree border crossing of 61 products. The Simplified Trade Regime (STR) further relaxes rules of origin and customs procedures, all to ensure cross-border traders have it […]
SULEMAN—The House will have an opportunity to scrutinise the budget Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamvekha is expected to present the 2026-27 National Budget Statement on the afternoon of February 27, Speaker of Parliament Sameer Suleman announced Monday. Delivering communication from the chairperson at the start of parliamentary deliberations Monday, Suleman said lawmakers would first conclude deliberations […]
By Loveness Lega: The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) has said rental income tax and the electronic invoicing system (EIS) are not new regimes in Malawi. The development follows protests against EIS in some parts of the country, including Blantyre, Zomba and Mzuzu cities. CHALULU—Malawi is not the first country to introduce this system MRA Head […]
FCB Nyasa Big Bullets acting coach Gilbert Chirwa is having a say in the team’s ongoing recruitment exercise, Times Sport has learnt. Bullets have reportedly agreed personal terms with a number of players, including Karonga United goalkeeper Maclean Mwale and Creck Sporting Club’s George Chaomba, ahead of the opening of the transfer window. The People’s […]
Silver Strikers Assistant Coach Mapopa Msukwa has said there are several positives that can be drawn from their 1-0 loss to Zimbabwe’s Caps United in an international friendly match played at Silver Stadium in Lilongwe on Sunday. It was the first of a series of the international friendly matches between the two teams. Msukwa said […]
DELIVERED SONA—President Mutharika By Davie MCHINGA: Beyond the cheering and standing ovations in Parliament on Friday last week, particularly from the government benches and a cacophony of positive post-State of National Address (Sona) reviews by analysts, the success of President Peter Mutharika’s ambitious promises on food security, education, health, among others; seems wanting on actionable […]
Four artists, who are called ‘movers’ in the Musicians and Organisers Volunteer Exchange (Move) Programme, have left Malawi for Brazil and Norway. The programme is spearheaded by Music Crossroads Malawi. The four, who are part of the 10th cohort, are Brenda Focus Phiri and Vitumbiko Chisi (Norway) and Patrick Gwetse and Chisomo Godwell Bandah (Brazil). […]
President Peter Mutharika’s revelation that government has removed ghost workers from the public payroll has triggered intense national debate, with governance and human rights activists demanding a full audit report, names of culprits, total financial losses and criminal action. The President made the disclosure last Friday during his State of the Nation Address (SONA), where […]
Government has defended the controversial multiple roles held by Deputy Minister of Homeland Affairs and Member of Parliament for Ntcheu Central, Norman Chisale, amid growing public outrage and renewed criticism from social media activist Idriss Ali Nassah. The controversy centres on Chisale simultaneously serving as an MP, Deputy Minister responsible for homeland security, and as […]
President Peter Mutharika has initiated the process of constituting the long-awaited Judicial Service Commission (JSC), a move that comes just weeks after sustained public pressure and an unprecedented intervention by the Malawi Law Society (MLS). State House has confirmed that the process is now underway, signaling what many see as a reluctant but critical response […]
Suspended National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) Chief Executive Officer Humphreys Mdyetseni and Department of Irrigation engineer Anderson Mbozi have been formally charged in the Lilongwe Senior Resident Magistrate’s Court in a case that exposes one of the most serious alleged financial crimes involving a senior public official in recent years. Mdyetseni is facing two counts […]
Castel Malawi Limited has replanted 2000 trees at Mudi catchment area in Ndirande, Blantyre, as part of efforts to restore the environment and support water conservation in the area. Speaking during the tree-replanting exercise on Friday, Castel Malawi’s Human Resource and Corporate Affairs Director, Gloria Zimba said the initiative aligns with the company’s commitment to […]
The Public Affairs Committee (PAC) has issued a bold call on President Peter Mutharika to immediately remove senior government officials suspected of corruption, arguing that public office must not shield individuals facing serious allegations. In an interview with Zodiak Online, PAC spokesperson Gilford Matonga said some of the President’s appointees are widely believed to be […]
FDH Bank Plc has positioned itself as a strategic bridge between global capital and Malawi’s extractive potential following its participation in the 2026 Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa. Representing the bank were Head of Corporate and Institutional Banking, Kawawa Msapato, and Head of Personal and Business Banking, Daniel Pinto Khamula, […]
The 39th African Union Heads of State Summit has wrapped up in Addis Ababa, with leaders from across the continent deliberating on water shortages and ongoing conflicts in several regions. Former Malawian President Joyce Banda emerged as one of the standout figures at the summit after being honoured with an Award of Excellence for Service […]
Member of Parliament for Soche Zingwangwa, Fred Penjani Kamlepo Kalua, has emphasized the need for a clear and inclusive development plan that reflects the priorities of his constituents. Speaking at the conclusion of his two-day “Taking SONA to the People” visits in Nkolokosa A and B, Soche East, and Manja, Kalua stressed that development must […]
A serious leadership crisis has erupted in the once powerful Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC), exposing deep divisions within the organisation that was once at the forefront of nationwide protests. The crisis has now turned into a full-blown power struggle between two rival groups, raising serious questions about the legitimacy of the current leadership. As […]
Two high-ranking officials, National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) CEO Humphreys Mdyetseni and Department of Irrigation engineer Anderson Mbozi, have been charged with abuse of office and money laundering at Lilongwe Senior Resident Magistrate’s Court. The charges stem from alleged misappropriation of about K11 billion between April 2024 and 2025, with Mdyetseni facing two counts of […]
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Ben Malunga Phiri launched a scathing attack on Leader of Opposition Simplex Chithyola Banda, accusing him of presiding over “a lot of plunder” during his tenure as Minister of Finance. The confrontation followed Banda’s criticism of the State of the Nation Address delivered on February 13 by President […]
Health workers at Salima District Hospital have demanded the immediate transfer of senior officers, among other accusations, claiming they neglect public patients while prioritizing the hospital’s paying ward, mismanage resources, and undermine staff welfare. In a complaint addressed to the Minister of Health and Sanitation and copied to the Secretary for Health, the Minister of […]
Media practitioners have been urged to play a critical role in ensuring that climate transitions are not only rapid, but also just, inclusive, and people-centered, as countries accelerate efforts to respond to climate change. This was disclosed during the virtual meeting of Cross-border Media Science Café which brought together journalists in Africa including Malawi organized […]
Kasungu District Hospital has received water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities and cleaning materials worth K19 million from WaterAid to strengthen efforts against cholera and other waterborne diseases. The donation, which includes chlorine and tap buckets, was handed over to hospital authorities during a ceremony in Kasungu. Director of Health and Sanitation Services, Emmanuel Golombe, […]
Bishop Emeritus Allan Chamgwera of the Catholic Diocese of Zomba has praised the Catholic Women Association (CWA) for its goodwill in restoring the environment by planting trees every year. Bishop Chamgwera said this at his home in St Anthony Thondwe, where the CWA of the Catholic Diocese of Zomba planted 1,500 trees at his residence. […]
Trade between Malawi and Tanzania has increased from US$86.5 million in 2021 to US$98.2 million in 2024, representing a 13.5 percent growth, officials have said. The figures were presented in Lilongwe during the signing of the Simplified Trade Regime (STR) Agreement between the Republic of Malawi and the United Republic of Tanzania. Tanzania’s Minister of […]
Karonga Police Station officer-in-charge Morgan Dzonzi has warned people in the district against harbouring suspects and aiding illegal immigrants. He expressed the sentiments on Saturday during a crime prevention meeting at Mwahimba Village in Traditional Authority Kyungu in the district. Dzonzi sharing security messages with community members. I Jordan Simeon-Phiri “Aiding entry of and harbouring […]
Northern Region Water Board (NRWB) says ground works for the $35.8 million (about K62.3 billion) Rumphi Water and Sanitation Services Improvement Project are expected to start in April this year. NRWB public relations manager Edward Nyirenda, responding to The Nation questionnaire, said the board is in the final stages of procuring a contractor for the […]
Shire Valley Transformation Programme acting project coordinator Limbani Gomani says the water treatment plant set to supply water to about 48 000 people in Chikwawa District is at 95 percent completion. He gave the update on Saturday when Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development Principal Secretary Erica Maganga visited the site to appreciate progress […]
Department of Disaster Management Affairs (Dodma) has assured 6 836 families in hard-to-reach areas in Mangochi District that they will receive relief maize during the lean season. Dodma director of preparedness and response Charles Matabwa said this on Saturday at Malawi Lake Services in Monkey Bay, Mangochi, when MV Viphya dispatched 341 metric tonnes of […]
Malawi Defence Force (MDF) Engineers Battalion in Kasungu has joined other institutions in planting trees in the district in the ongoing National Forestry Season to restore degraded landscapes. The battalion targets to plant more than 10 000 trees within its military catchment and surrounding communities. Speaking on Saturday at Mziza Primary School in Traditional Authority […]
Social Cash Transfer Programme beneficiaries in Dowa District have expressed satisfaction with the safety net initiative’s impact in uplifting their livelihoods. During a media tour on Saturday to appreciate the impact of the programme in traditional authorities Mkukula and Msakambewa, beneficiaries showcased assets such as livestock, motorbikes, houses while others said they ventured into businesses […]
The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) says 103 tourism operators have registered for foreign exchange dealing licences and to start receiving payment from tourists in foreign currency. But the arrangement continues to attract mixed reactions, with some tourism operators describing the move as a disincentive to their business. The measure, according to the RBM, is […]
young innovator is transforming flood debris into a lifeline for Malawian farmers, writes DUMASE ZGAMBO-MAPEMBA for Unicef Malawi. In a country where erratic rainfall, depleted soils and soaring fertiliser prices are pushing smallholder farmers to the brink, one young innovator is digging deep for solutions. Jimmy Matewere, 23, first saw the potential of waste during […]
Malawi and Tanzania yesterday signed a Simplified Trade Regime (STR) agreement that will allow small-scale cross-border traders to import and export goods worth up to $2 000 (about K3.5 million) duty-free. The STR, signed in Lilongwe between Malawi and Tanzania, is expected to ease small-scale cross-border trade and formalise informal commerce between the two neighbouring […]
Malawi National Women’s Football Team left for South Africa yesterday beaming with confidence that they will win the Cosafa Women’s Championship which kicksoff tomorrow and ends on March 1. Before departure through the Bakili Muluzi International Airport in Blantyre, Scorchers coach Lovemore Fazili said lifting the regional trophy will boost the players’ morale ahead of […]
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