July 31, 2023
Malawi: Govt Says Over 300 Young Women Still Stuck in Oman
Government has disclosed that over 300 young women are still in Oman awaiting repatriation. Read more »
July 26, 2023
Malawi: Malawi Needs Data Protection Laws Against Exploitation - Suleman
Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) Director General, Daud Suleman, has acknowledged the critical need to develop national data protection laws to align them with… Read more »
July 25, 2023
Africa: How Africa Can Become the Next Manufacturing Hub
With its abundant natural resources, youthful population, and favourable climate, Africa stands at the threshold of a transformative opportunity to become the next global… Read more »
July 20, 2023
Malawi: Kuphika Moganizira Chilengedwe Project Surpasses Targets As 2,700 Adopt Clean Cooking Technologies #AfricaClimateHope
Around 2, 700 households in Blantyre and Zomba Cities have switched to clean cooking technologies through the 'Phikani Moganizira Chilengedwe [Environmental Friendly Cooking]… Read more »
Malawi: Spc Calls for Increased Investment in Agribusiness
Secretary to the President and Cabinet (SPC) Collen Zamba has called for increased investment and collaborative efforts to improve agribusiness industry in Malawi. Read more »
Malawi: Malawians Blame Mera, Oil Companies, Banks for Fuel Shortages
Malawian citizens, in random interviews at filling stations in the Capital, Lilongwe, have described oil marketing companies, commercial banks and Malawi Energy Regulatory… Read more »
July 12, 2023
Malawi: Minister Matola Challenges to Advance Power Generation Development
Minister of Energy Ibrahim Matola challenged Electricity Generation Company (EGENCO) to develop a strategic plan that speaks to the aspirations of the country's power generation… Read more »
July 07, 2023
Malawi: Chakwera Recounts Obstacles to His Envisioned Development Agenda
President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has highlighted high levels of toxic debt, fraud and financial mis-reporting to International Monetary Fund (IMF) and criminal cartels in… Read more »
Malawi: Connections in Malawi Electricity Access Project Hit Over 31,000
Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) announces that new electricity connections under the World Bank-funded Malawi Electricity Access Project (MEAP) reached 31,000 as… Read more »
Malawi: Schneider Electric, Don Bosco Malawi and Mozambique Accelerate Electrical Training
Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has partnered with Don Bosco Youth Technical Institute in Lilongwe, Malawi and Don… Read more »
July 05, 2023
Malawi: Govt Says Recruitment Process for District Mining Officers At Advanced Stage
The Ministry of Natural Resources has disclosed plans to recruit District Mining Officers in response to proposal from civil society organizations (CSOs) to have mining inspection… Read more »
July 04, 2023
Malawi: Govt Contracts 13 Companies to Supply Fertilizer in 2023-2024
Government has awarded contracts to 13 companies to supplies fertilizer under the 2023-2024 Affordable Input Programme (AIP), the Minister of Agriculture Sam Dalitso Kawale has… Read more »
Malawi: Corrupt Practices in Bridge Construction in Ntcheu South Constituency
There is speculation in Ntcheu South Constituency that the graft busting body, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), is investigating corrupt practices in the construction of… Read more »
June 25, 2023
Malawi: Malawi Govt Says It Is Now Generating Adequate Energy to Supply All Sectors
Energy Generation Company (EGENCO) is now generating adequate energy to supply to various sectors, including manufacturing and agriculture, Principal Secretary (PS) in the Ministry… Read more »
June 23, 2023
Malawi: President Chakwera Still Hopeful On Securing IMF Extended Credit Facility
President Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera says Malawians should continue having hope that his government will secure Extended Credit Facility (ECF) despite the International Monetary… Read more »
June 22, 2023
Malawi: MPs Pledge Unflinching Support to National Commission for Science and Technology
Members of Parliament (MPs) have pledged to provide the necessary support to the National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST) in its efforts to promote and enhance science… Read more »
June 21, 2023
Malawi: First Lady Pledges Unwavering Commitment to Advancing Women, Girls in Africa
First Lady Monica Chakwera has pledged her unwavering commitment to advancing women and girls' health, education and economic empowerment in African region. Read more »
Malawi: Agriculture Ministry Officials Defend Barter Deal Between Govt, Romanian Company
Officials from ministry of Agriculture have told a parliamentary committee that the commodity exchange deal which the government signed with a Romanian company has nothing to do… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi's Inflation Up to 29.2%
Rise in food prices has pushed Malawi's year on year inflation to 29.2 percent in May, the highest in 10 years, according to figures from the National Statistical Office. Read more »
Malawi: Include Youth, Women in Development Agenda, Chakwera Tells African Leaders
President Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera on Monday received rare applause from delegates when he made a passionate plea to African leaders to include youth and women in development… Read more »
Malawi: U.S.$2.6 Billion Secured From Afrexim Bank for Mega Farms, Development Projects
President Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera arrives home from Ghana with US$2.6 billion (K2.6 trillion) which he has successfully secured from Afrexim Bank to finance construction of… Read more »
June 20, 2023
Malawi: Local Contractors, Quarry Miners Want 30 Percent M1 Rehabilitation Works
Scores of local contractors and quarry miners fear may not be subcontracted 30 percent of rehabilitation works on the M1 road-- between Lilongwe and Rumphi--awarded to Chinese… Read more »
Malawi: Mulli in Ghana for Afrexim Bank Anniversary Celebration
Malawian business maestro, Leston Mulli is in Accra, Ghana where he is to make an address at the 30th anniversary celebration of African Export Import Bank -Afrexim Bank. Read more »
Malawi: Afrexim Bank Considers Restructuring Malawi's U.S.$850 Million Debt
Afrexim Bank officials say they will consider restructuring a US$850 million debt Malawi has with the bank and the Trade and Development Bank to allow the country secure an IMF… Read more »
Malawi: Chakwera Discusses Mega Farms Funding With Afrexim Bank
President Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has extensively discussed with Afrexim Bank on mega farms funding, the Tonse Alliance flagship campaign promise which is expected to create… Read more »