June 24
Malawi: Chilima Crash Inquiry - Plane Crashed After Severe Weather Warning, Expired Locator System and Resource Strain Revealed
Fresh testimony before Parliament has raised troubling questions about the circumstances surrounding the military flight that claimed the life of former Vice-President Saulos… Read more »
Malawi: Tobacco Sales Hit K258.5 Billion in 9 Weeks, but Earnings Still Trail Last Year
Malawi's 2026 tobacco marketing season has generated K258.5 billion in the first nine weeks, with farmers selling 71.8 million kilograms of leaf, according to official market… Read more »
June 22
Malawi: Malawi's Digital Clampdown Intensifies With New Arrest
Malawi's tightening grip on online speech has come under fresh scrutiny after the arrest of political activist Fredrick Billy Malata in Lilongwe on Monday -- the latest sign of… Read more »
June 21
Malawi: Wealth Comes From Ideas, Not Charms - Bushiri
Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has issued one of his most striking public appeals yet -- a call for Malawians, especially the young, to believe not in charms or unorthodox shortcuts, but… Read more »
June 19
Malawi: Malawi Registers Positive Inflation Trend As Falling Food Prices Ease Cost-of-Living Pressures
Malawi has recorded a welcome improvement in its inflation outlook, with the latest figures from the National Statistical Office (NSO) showing that the pace at which prices are… Read more »
Malawi: RBM Commends Old Mutual Malawi's Strategic Investment Drive As It Launches New Equity Fund
The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has praised Old Mutual Malawi for its continued efforts to develop innovative financial products that support economic growth, expand investment… Read more »
Malawi: Mera Cuts Fuel Prices As Malawi Moves to Ease Pump Costs
Motorists and businesses across Malawi are set to benefit from lower fuel costs after the Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) announced significant reductions in the retail… Read more »
Malawi: Mwanamvekha On the Ropes As Malawi's Economy Teeters
Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralisation Joseph Mwanamvekha faces a stern test of his leadership as he navigates the serious economic challenges confronting… Read more »
June 18
Malawi: Malawians Urged to Save Money in Banks for Safety
The Deposit Insurance Corporation (DIC) has launched a renewed push to reassure Malawians that their money is safe in banks, amid continuing public hesitation to fully embrace… Read more »
Malawi: Malawians Vent Anger At National Bank, Ecobank and Old Mutual Over Excessive Poor Customer Service, While NBS and Fdh Earn Public Praise
A lively debate on social media has turned into a public referendum on Malawi's banking sector, with dozens of customers accusing National Bank of Malawi (NBM), Ecobank and Old… Read more »
Malawi: Mzuzu Stadium Ready for Return - North Gears Up for Elite Football Action Again
Mzuzu is on the brink of a major sporting revival after city officials confirmed that Mzuzu Stadium is now fully ready for use, paving the way for the return of top-flight football… Read more »
June 16
Malawi: NBM PLC, Press Trust Commit K1.2 Billion for Girl's Hostel Project
National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc, Press Trust and Malawi Government have jointly committed K1.2 billion towards the construction of a girls' hostel and supporting staff housing at… Read more »
June 14
Malawi: AGRA, Partners Promote Post-Harvest Technologies to Reduce Food Losses
The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) and its partners are scaling up the use of post-harvest technologies among smallholder farmers in Malawi as part of efforts to… Read more »
June 15
Malawi: RA's K246 Billion Road Plan Sparks Fierce Debate Over Cost, Quality, and Accountability
The Roads Authority's (RA) proposed K245.78 billion road rehabilitation and maintenance programme has triggered a heated national debate, with governance experts questioning value… Read more »
June 11
Malawi: Malawi's Maize Harvest Expected to Rebound, but Production Still Falls Short of National Needs
Malawi is expected to register an average maize harvest this year, offering some relief after last season's poor performance, but experts warn that the projected output will still… Read more »
Malawi: FDH Bank PLC Injects K100m Into Team Malawi's Commonwealth Games
FDH Bank Plc has donated K100 million to the Malawi Olympic and Commonwealth Games Committee (MOCGC) to support Team Malawi's preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Games set to… Read more »
June 10
Malawi: EDF Sets Aside K400 Billion for Gold Purchases As Drive to Boost Forex Gains Momentum
The Export Development Fund (EDF) has earmarked K400 billion for gold purchases this year as part of an aggressive strategy to increase Malawi's foreign exchange earnings and curb… Read more »
Malawi: Exposed - Questions Over Rejection of Creck Hardware Despite Clearances
A procurement dispute involving the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) and Creck Hardware and General is under scrutiny after conflicting decisions from the Public… Read more »
Malawi: NBM PLC Puts Digital Banking At the Core of Growth Strategy
National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc says digital banking is now the backbone of its growth strategy as the institution intensifies efforts to strengthen its market leadership, expand… Read more »
June 07
Malawi: Farms Limited Wins Best Agribusiness Farm Award At the 2026 National Product Magazine Mid-Year Awards
Namuleri Farms Limited has been named Best Agribusiness Farm at the 2026 National Product Magazine Mid-Year Awards, in recognition of its outstanding contribution to Malawi's… Read more »
June 08
Malawi: Brace for More Blackouts As Key Nkula B Power Unit Remains Offline
Malawians should prepare for continued electricity rationing and prolonged power outages after a crucial 20-megawatt generating unit at Nkula B Hydro Power Station remained out of… Read more »
June 05
Malawi: Reference Lending Rate Falls From 25.2% to 20.4% in Six Months
Malawians have received another encouraging economic boost after commercial banks reduced the reference lending rate for June to 20.4 percent, down from 20.6 percent in May. Read more »
June 04
Malawi: Government Shifts From Subsidies to Mega Farms in Bid to Revive Economy
The Malawi Government has unveiled an ambitious economic recovery blueprint that seeks to fundamentally transform how the country produces food, earns foreign exchange and finances… Read more »
Malawi: Medicines Tax Shock - Government Silent As New Tariffs Threaten to Push Up Drug Prices
The government is facing mounting questions over its decision to impose new import tariffs on some of Malawi's most commonly used medicines, with officials maintaining a… Read more »
June 02
Malawi: Paypal Introduces Digital Dollar to Malawi and Other African Countries
American online payment company PayPal has introduced a new digital currency called PayPal USD (PYUSD) in Malawi and 26 other African countries. Read more »
