Maize prices on the retail market are varying significantly across the country, with a 50-kilogramme (kg) bag fetching as little as K35,000 in some districts while going at as high as K65,000 in other parts. At the state grain trader, the Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (Admarc), the commodity is also selling at K65,000 a […]
Commercial banks have reduced the reference rate to 22.4 percent effective Monday, March 9, 2026, down from 23.7 percent. This follows the Reserve Bank of Malawi’s recent decision to cut the policy rate from 26 percent to 24 percent. The reference rate is the benchmark lending rate that commercial banks use as a floor when […]
By Kingsley Jassi: After a two year term the current president of Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Wisely Phiri will be paving the way for a new industry leader. Phiri, who assumed the presidency on April 26, 2024, is widely credited with revitalising the chamber’s authority as the premier voice of Malawi’s […]
A report by the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (Fewsnet) indicates that seasonal improvements in food access are expected countrywide from April as the 2026 maize harvest becomes available. However, the report says pockets of hunger will persist in some areas of the Southern Region through September amid limited recovery from consecutive years of shocks. […]
By Rebecca Chimjeka Matemba At least 100 officers from the Malawi Police Service have been dismissed, demoted or received warnings after being found guilty of various acts of misconduct following disciplinary hearings. Inspector General of Police Richard Luhanga confirmed the development, saying the police service is determined to enforce discipline within its ranks. Luhanga said […]
By Thomas Chafunya, contributor: Standard Bank of Malawi plc has pumped in K20 million into the inaugural Saulos Klaus Chilima (SKC) Foundation Fundraising golf tournament slated for 28 March 2028 at the Lilongwe Golf Club. The SKC Foundation, a charity organisation established in memory of the late Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima by his widow, […]
H. Adam Wholesalers, sponsors of Durata Premier Division and Division one leagues in the Eastern Region Football Association (ERFA), have pledged to continue supporting the two leagues in the forthcoming season. Currently, the company sponsors the Premier Division at K26 million while Division One is bankrolled with K16 million. The company’s regional sales manager Oster […]
Football Legends Association (FLA) has incorporated Susan Namangale into the board as an honorary trustee. Namangale joins FLA board with vast experience having served in various roles as a sports administrator for over 25 years including serving as Chess Association of Malawi (Chessam) President and Zone 4.5 Chess President. Jim Kalua FLA Chairperson Jim Kalua […]
It is nine o’clock on a sunlit morning in Chingira Village, Traditional Authority Tsabango in Lilongwe, and 13-year-old Grace is already deep in the slow choreography of survival. Standing knee-deep in the muddy waters of Nanjiri River, she sinks a shovel to the bottom, scooping sand and mud before emptying the mixture into a plastic […]
By Jimmy Chazama and Kenneth Zindondo: Organisers of Miss Culture Malawi, Lush Africa Foundation, have introduced a district franchise programme aimed at solidifying cultural representation across the country. In a statement, the organisers say the new system would decentralise the pageant by allowing each district to host its own Miss Culture Malawi competition. The statement […]
Minister of Energy and Mining, Jean Mathanga, has reaffirmed the Malawian government’s commitment to creating a conducive environment for investors, stressing that private sector participation is pivotal in driving the nation’s development agenda. Speaking today during a visit to the Salima Solar Power Plant, operated by JCM Power, Mathanga hailed the company’s contribution to the […]
Businesswoman Triephornia Mpinganjira has forcefully defended her actions amid growing public debate surrounding the criminal case involving Feston Kenneth, stressing that the matter was never a personal dispute but a State-driven prosecution beyond her control. In a statement issued on March 10, Mpinganjira expressed concern over what she described as persistent speculation, commentary, and misleading […]
After more than a month of uncertainty and growing public anxiety, Sameer Sacranie, the managing director of Crossroads Hotel, has resurfaced—walking back to his home late Tuesday night following a dramatic disappearance that shocked the country. Police confirmed that Sacranie, who was abducted in broad daylight last month, is now safe. National Police spokesperson Lael […]
A dramatic revelation has emerged in Parliament’s ongoing inquiry into the controversial K128.7 billion purchase of the Amaryllis Hotel by the Public Service Pension Trust Fund (PSPTF), after a key advisory firm admitted it is not a registered valuer, despite recommending that the hotel’s value be pegged between K115 billion and K145 billion. The disclosure […]
In a startling revelation, frontline workers and junior employees at Liwonde National Park, one of Malawi’s premier wildlife reserves, are reportedly mobilizing for a potential for a big action to address mounting grievances. The unfolding situation sheds light on deep-rooted issues of corruption, inadequate resources, high levels of poaching, and deplorable working conditions that threaten […]
Standard Bank of Malawi Plc has pumped in K20 million into the inaugural Saulos Klaus Chilima (SKC) Foundation Fundraising golf tournament slated for 28 March 2028 at the Lilongwe Golf Club. The SKC Foundation, a charity organisation established in memory of the late Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima by his widow, Mary, aims to raise […]
Operations of the railway system in southern Malawi were temporarily disrupted on Tuesday after officials from the Blantyre City Council, led by Mayor Isaac Jomo Osman, ordered the closure of offices belonging to Central East African Railways (CEAR) in Limbe, triggering a confrontation over alleged unpaid city rates. In a strongly worded public notice issued […]
The Malawi Government has commended the Jesuit Centre for Ecology and Development (JCED) for its tireless efforts in promoting environmental conservation, noting that the organization’s initiatives complement government strategies to protect Malawi’s natural resources. Chief Land Management Training Officer in the Ministry of Agriculture, Anderson Kawejere, made the remarks during a faith leaders’ workshop organized […]
The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has officially confirmed that it owes the Blantyre City Council a total of K132 million in unpaid city rates and has pledged to settle the debt promptly. The acknowledgment comes after the council temporarily closed MCP’s offices in Blantyre for failure to honor city rental obligations. Party spokesperson Professor Jessie […]
In a significant turn of events for thousands of students and academic institutions, the High Court in Zomba has temporarily put a stop to a decision that had cast doubt on the validity of qualifications from the Business Management Education Centre (BMEC). Here is a breakdown of what is happening and why it matters. The […]
War comes with a price tag, and the recent US-led bombing of Iran is proving to be a costly affair. The US spent a whopping $3.7 billion in the first four days of the conflict, according to estimates from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). The breakdown of the bill reveals that the […]
The controversial purchase of Amaryllis Hotel continues to raise more questions as it has emerged that EMJ Advisory Public Accountants, a firm that made value recommendations to the Public Service Pension Trust Fund (PSPTF) in the K128 billion deal, is not a registered property valuer. The development came to light when the company appeared before […]
Standard Bank of Malawi Plc has committed K20 million to the inaugural Saulos Klaus Chilima (SKC) Foundation Fundraising Golf Tournament, scheduled for 28 March 2026 at the Lilongwe Golf Club. The SKC Foundation, established in memory of the late Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima by his widow, Mary Chilima, seeks to raise funds to purchase […]
As a way of boosting education standards, the police in Dedza have started a drive to get pupils back in school, targeting those skipping classes to engage themselves with other activities. The initiative comes amid growing concern over the number of children who spend school hours at video shows and engaging in small-scale businesses such […]
The Speaker of the Parliament of Malawi, Sameer Suleman, has called for financial independence for Parliament, arguing that the legislative body cannot effectively perform its oversight role while relying on funding from the same government institutions it is mandated to monitor. Suleman made the remarks on Tuesday evening during an engagement meeting with private sector […]
The Government of Malawi has received a $25 million approximately MK43 billion funding boost from the World Health Organization (WHO) aimed at strengthening the country’s health system and enhancing service delivery. The funding was announced on Tuesday at a meeting between WHO Country Representative Charles Kuria Njuguna and Deputy Minister of Health and Sanitation Charles […]
The Parliamentary Committee on Commissions, Central Corporations and State Enterprises has sent the National Statistical Office (NSO) back to reconcile its 2026/27 budget after significant inconsistencies were discovered in figures presented to Parliament. Committee chairperson Sylvester Ayuba James said the committee noted major differences between the amounts the NSO said it had requested and those […]
A Malawian technology entrepreneur has developed a mobile application aimed at improving access to examination revision materials for students, teachers and parents. The application, called EasyLinks, is available on the Google Play Store and provides users with past examination papers, textbooks, marking keys and syllabi to support exam preparation. Director of EasyLinks Israel Kondowe said […]
Local technology firm Virtual Tech has expanded its workforce management platform Antchito to iPhone users, months after launching it on Android devices. The mobile application helps employers manage domestic workers, shop attendants and casual labourers by keeping digital records of payments, leave and employment documents. Virtual Tech managing consultant Blena Chisenga said the expansion aims […]
The Parliament of Malawi has seen many things including heated arguments and walkouts dramatic enough for theatre. However, few moments have stirred curiosity like the recent discovery of a chithumwa, a perceived lucky charm, quietly sitting on the floor of the house where lawmakers bang heads and shape the future of the country. Whether it […]
Persistent funding gaps keep haunting Malawi’s donor-dependent healthcare sector amid donor fatigue. Our News Analyst WYCLIFFE NJIRAGOMA engaged Parliamentary Health Committee chairperson Anthony Masamba on the need to strengthen service delivery and oversight. Excerpts: Q: Malawi Government’s healthcare spending remains around 9.1 percent of the national budget, far below the 15 percent Abuja target, while […]
Malawi is losing about $161 million (about K282 billion) annually due to inefficiencies in the education system such as grade repetition, school dropouts and irregular enrolment, an analysis has computed. Presented to the Parliamentary Committee on Education in Lilongwe on Monday, the analysis shows that grade repetition alone accounts for $67 million of the annual […]
Malawi Police Service has today put on public auction at least 70 shipping containers and other items seized from refugees during a 2023 forced relocation exercise. A public notice issued by Lilongwe-based Connect Auctioneers on behalf of the police indicates that the items include 20 foot 40-foot containers, van containers, weighing scales, tarpaulins and several […]
Blantyre City Council yesterday sealed several properties in the commercial capital over unpaid ground rates in an enforcement exercise led by Mayor Isaac Jomo Osman. Properties sealed included Malawi Housing Corporation (MHC) head office in Kwacha, Pacific Limited Building and Nacala Logistics offices in Limbe as well as opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) offices at […]
Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has started probing the Public Service Pension Trust Fund acquisition of Amaryllis Hotel for K128.7 billion amid some documentation showing that earlier valuations placed the property far lower. At the start of the public inquiry in Lilongwe yesterday, the committee heard that FDH Bank plc valued the hotel at […]
President Peter Mutharika has ordered relevant government ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) to strategise and develop an action plan to ensure security of fuel supply amid disruptions in the Middle East. Minister of Finance, Economic Affairs and Decentralisation Joseph Mwanamvekha confirmed in an interview on Monday evening that the President has tasked his ministry, that […]
Pop star Madonna’s charity Raising Malawi Academy for Girls has escaped litigation from its former head after the High Court of Malawi Civil Division yesterday dismissed an appeal due to time lapse. High Court Judge Allan Hans Muhome dismissed an application by Anjimire Oponyo, who was the academy project’s chief executive officer, seeking permission to […]
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