October 30, 2025
Malawi: Congoma Joins Global Call for Debt Cancellation to Jumpstart Malawi's Economy
The Council for Non-Governmental Organisations in Malawi (CONGOMA), a member of the Global Call to Action Against Poverty (GCAP), on Thursday joined citizens across the world in… Read more »
Malawi: Mutharika Government Set to Raise Fuel Prices As Subsidies Fall Away
Malawians should brace for higher fuel prices as the Peter Mutharika administration prepares to implement tough economic reforms aimed at stabilizing the country's finances and… Read more »
October 28, 2025
Malawi: Select Financial Services Urges Collaboration to Boost Financial Inclusion
Select Financial Services, one of Malawi's lending institutions, has called for stronger collaboration between the government and the microfinance sector to sustain financial… Read more »
Malawi: NBM Development Bank Secures Grant Funding From Scottish Govt
NBM Development Bank Limited (NBMDBL), a development finance institution and subsidiary of National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc, has secured a grant of about £900,000 over a… Read more »
October 29, 2025
Malawi: K17 Billion Worth of Tobacco Remains Unsold - - a Blow to Malawi's Economy
Despite the Tobacco Commission (TC) extending the marketing season, more than four million kilogrammes of tobacco remain unsold at Mzuzu Floors, a situation that poses serious… Read more »
October 28, 2025
Malawi: Ministry of Youth Launches K720 Million Agra-Funded Spice Project to Transform Youth Jobs and Agriculture
The Government of Malawi, through the Ministry of Youth and Sports, has launched a K720 million initiative aimed at transforming youth employment and driving agri-food systems… Read more »
Malawi: From Rocks to Revenue - Malawi's Minerals At a Crossroads
Malawi has long exported its valuable minerals in raw form, losing millions in potential revenue every year. The government recently announced a ban on the export of raw minerals,… Read more »
Malawi: IMF Hails Malawi for Successful Washington Meetings
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended the Government of Malawi for holding productive and constructive discussions with the new administration during the Fund's… Read more »
October 23, 2025
Malawi: Scottish First Minister Hails Nbm Development Bank Model
Scottish First Minister, John Swinney has commended the development bank model being championed by NBM Development Bank Limited to support the growth of Small and Medium… Read more »
Malawi: Lilongwe Water Board Constructs 3rd Water Treatment - to Be Ready in May, 2026
The Lilongwe Water Board (LWB) has disclosed that the construction of its Third Water Treatment plant with a capacity of 50,000 cubic metres per day will be completed in March,… Read more »
Zambia: Malawi, Zambia Signs a Landmark Maize Procurement Deal
Malawi and Zambia have signed a landmark maize procurement agreement of 200,000 metric tonnes worth K387.7billion ($76 million). Read more »
October 22, 2025
Malawi: PPDA Cracks the Whip - Mata Butchery, Ntk Investments, Dmc Consultants, Ag Auto Services, and Frapat Investment Blacklisted Over Procurement Scandals
The Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority (PPDA) has struck hard against malpractice in public procurement, blacklisting five companies -- Mata Butchery of Mzuzu, NTK… Read more »
October 21, 2025
Malawi: Castel Malawi Strengthens Employee Welfare, Market Leadership
Castel Malawi Limited has deepened its drive to foster employee well-being and strengthen workplace harmony, following the successful Castel Malawi Workers Union (Camawu) Annual… Read more »
Malawi: China's $20 Million Debt Relief - Lifeline or Leverage?
China's decision to cancel two debts worth $20 million has been met with smiles and handshakes. On the surface, it looks like good news: a friendly nation helping Malawi breathe a… Read more »
Malawi: Is Malawi Getting a Fair Deal From China's Billions?
Between 2008 and 2012, China poured hundreds of millions of dollars into Malawi, funding some of the country's most high-profile projects -- from Parliament and the Bingu… Read more »
Malawi: Enough of the Politics - Malawi's New MPs Challenged to Put the Nation First
As the newly elected Members of Parliament settle into their orientation for the 2025-2030 term, one truth rings loud and clear: Malawi can no longer afford a Parliament of… Read more »
October 16, 2025
Malawi: Alfred Gangata - Why APM Letter of Credit Plan Is Smart Economics - - Not Wishful Thinking
There has been much noise lately about President Arthur Peter Mutharika's proposal to use a US$500 million Letter of Credit (LC) to address Malawi's fuel shortage. Some have gone… Read more »
Malawi: FCB, Umodzi Park Partner to Celebrate and Empower Women
First Capital Bank (FCB) says is it committed to empowering women in Malawi by supporting initiatives that promote their health and business growth, which are key areas that… Read more »
Malawi: Was Mega Farms Initiative a Scam? the Story of Billions Missing, Suppliers Unpaid, and Farmers Abandoned
What was once hailed as Malawi's boldest step toward agricultural modernization -- the Mega Farms Initiative -- is now facing accusations of mismanagement, political interference,… Read more »
Malawi: Nico Asset Managers Says 'Offshore Investment' Crucial in Growing Wealth, Preserving Capital
The NICO Asset Managers has emphasized the importance of the offshore investment describing it as a crucial way of providing platform to local Malawians to invest in the global… Read more »
Malawi: MRA Unveils Electronic Invoicing System to Empower Businesses Nationwide
In a landmark move toward digital transformation, the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) is launching its cutting-edge Electronic Invoicing System (EIS) on November 1, 2025. This… Read more »
October 15, 2025
Malawi: Malawians Demand Transparency and Accountability in Mining Sector
Malawians are increasingly demanding greater transparency and accountability in the mining sector, arguing that most mining activities take place without public knowledge or proper… Read more »
Malawi: Too Much Money, Too Few Goods - Malawi Faces Rising Prices
Malawi is seeing more money in circulation than ever before, and experts warn this could push prices even higher. Read more »
October 14, 2025
Malawi: Malawi's Economy Is Bleeding - but It Can Still Be Saved
Malawi's economy is in serious trouble. Prices are rising, the kwacha is weak, and the country is struggling to buy basic imports like fuel and fertilizer. Behind every statistic… Read more »
Malawi: Blackout Nation - Malawi's Power Crisis Pushes the Country to the Brink
Malawi is sinking deeper into a power crisis that has left homes, hospitals, schools, and businesses in total darkness. The blackouts tormenting the nation are no longer just… Read more »
