March 07, 2023
Malawi: President Chakwera Asks European Investment Bank to Extend Support to Science and Technology Sector
Malawi President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has asked the European Investment Bank (EIB) to consider extending its support to the science and technology industry, stressing that the… Read more »
Malawi: Putin Invites Chakwera for Russia/Africa Summit
Africa is in state of shock after Russia President Vladimir Putin invited President Dr Lazarus Chakwera to this year's Russia -Africa Humanitarian Forum slated to take place in… Read more »
Malawi: Zomba, Blantyre Run Out of Fuel
Shortage of fuel has hit the southern regions of Zomba and Blantyre. Read more »
March 05, 2023
Malawi: State House Has New Director of Communications
President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has removed his unpopular son-in-law Sean Kampondeni as State House Director of Communications. Read more »
Malawi: Police Arrest Man Over Cutting Down of Escom Power Poles
Police in Lilongwe say they have arrested 26-year old man for allegedly cutting down Escom power poles and theft of 1500 metres of conductor wire worth K9.7 million. Read more »
March 06, 2023
Malawi: Japan Invests High Power Solar System for Salima District Hospital
Salima District Hospital has been equipped with a high powered solar system plant donated by the People's Republic of Japan to ease power challenges that have been crippling… Read more »
Malawi: Lilongwe City Council Outlines Infrastructural Advancements
Mayor for the City of Lilongwe, Councillor Richard Banda says the council is committed in making infrastructural advancements in the Capital in a bid to improve its outlook. Read more »
Malawi: President Chakwera, Polish and Maldives Leaders Discuss Agriculture, Tourism Investment Potential
President Lazarus Chakwera on Sunday held bilateral discussions with fellow world leaders on the sidelines of the 5th United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries… Read more »
Malawi: Govt Owes Waterboard K81bn in Unpaid Bills
Southern Region Water Board (DRWB) says it is struggling to provide quality service to customers because the government owes it K81 billion in unpaid water bills. Read more »
Malawi: Chakwera, UN Chief Bemoans Unfair Global Landscape, 'Historic' Injustices
Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera and the United Nations (UN) Director General Antonio Guterres, on Sunday took a swipe at developed countries, accusing the wealthy world of… Read more »
February 25, 2023
Malawi: Chakwera Underscores Importance of Morally Upright Labour Force
President Lazarus Chakwera says a morally-upright labour force is key in achieving the country's aspirations. Read more »
February 24, 2023
Malawi: Standard Bank Supports Mary's Meals School Feeding Programme
Standard Bank, through its Limbe Branch, has donated K1 million to the global school feeding charity, Mary's Meals aimed at feeding 45 primary school children for a full academic… Read more »
February 22, 2023
Malawi: Malawi January 2023 Inflation Rate Up to 26 Percent
January inflation rose by 0.5% points to 25.9 % according to latest National Statistical Office (NSO) figures. Read more »
February 17, 2023
Malawi: Roads Authority Rehabilitates Damaged Bridge in Mangochi
Roads Authority says it has renovated a bridge that was partially cut-off on the M2 Arthur Peter Mutharika highway at Mangochi turnoff between Mwima and Namanolo in Balaka. Read more »
February 14, 2023
Malawi: Balaka Sits On Rare Earth Minerals
Balaka is sitting on one of the world's rarest earth minerals and officials from Balaka district council officials see the district turning into a mining city in the near future. Read more »
February 13, 2023
Malawi: Employers Body to Engage Central Bank Over New Pension Law
Officials from Employers Consultative Association of Malawi (ECAM) say they will engage the central bank, the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) to sensitize employers on the amended… Read more »
February 10, 2023
Malawi: Science and Technology Commission Commits to Promoting, Nurturing Grassroots Innovations
National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST) has expressed its commitment to the promotion and nurturing of grassroots talent by providing technical and financial support… Read more »
February 09, 2023
Malawi: Trade and Industry Minister Promotes Use of Local Leather for Security Agencies to Save Forex
Minister of Trade and Industry Simplex Chithyoka Banda says government departments and agencies should promote use of local leather for the production of boots and shoes for state… Read more »
January 30, 2023
Malawi: Mining Company Mkango Resources Given Approval to Explore Songwe Hill Rare Earths Project in Phalombe
Malawi Environmental Protection Agency (MEPA) has approved an environmental social health impact assessment (ESHIA) for Mkango Resources Limited's flagship Songwe Hill rare earths… Read more »
Malawi: CDH Investment Bank Invests K60m to Luanar Towards Strategic Initiatives
CDH Investment Bank (CDHIB) has partnered with Lilongwe University of Natural Resources (LUANAR) by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with an investment worth K60 million… Read more »
Malawi: How Will Malawi's Economy Fare in 2023
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January 28, 2023
Malawi: National Debt Hits U.S.$7.1 Billion
Centre for Social Concern (CfSC) has described as worrisome the K7.3 trillion debt Malawi has accumulated as poverty levels are also increasing drastically. Read more »
January 27, 2023
Malawi: Parliament Meets in February for Budget
Parliament is expected to meet from February 20 and end on April 14, 2023 to discuss the 2023/24 national budget. Read more »
Malawi: Road Construction Works to Resume When Rains Subside-Minister Hara
Minister of Transport and Public Works, Jacob Hara, has said road construction works by government will resume when the rains the country is experiencing subside. Read more »
January 26, 2023
Malawi: Malawi Schools of Government Choked With K1bn Debt Taken Over From MIM
State-owned Malawi Schools of Government (MSG) -- formerly known as Malawi Institute of Management (MIM) -- has disclosed that it is battling to pay almost K1 billion debt in… Read more »