April 22
Malawi: MCP Gives Mutharika 3 Days to Address Nation As Party Blasts Govt Over Fuel, Forex and Rising Hardships
The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has given President Peter Mutharika a three-day ultimatum to address the nation, accusing his administration of remaining silent while Malawians… Read more »
Malawi: 'Unprecedented Defiance' - Former RBM Governor Slams PSPTF Board Over Amaryllis Deal, Demands Full Probe
Former Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) Governor Dr. MacDonald Mafuta Mwale has launched a scathing attack on the Public Service Pension Trust Fund (PSPTF) Board, accusing it of… Read more »
Malawi: Paychangu's 'Top Invest in Malawi' Nomination Excites Innovators As Government, Corporates Back Homegrown Fintech
PayChangu, Malawi's homegrown digital payment gateway designed to simplify and secure transactions, has welcomed its nomination for the "Top Invest in Malawi" recognition,… Read more »
Malawi: 'I Also Failed to Find Fuel in Zomba' - Govt Spokesperson Namalomba's Personal Ordeal Mirrors a Nation Running On Dry
Malawi's fuel crisis is no longer just an economic story told in statistics and policy statements--it is now a lived, shared struggle, cutting across ordinary citizens and… Read more »
Malawi: Inflation Drops to Lowest Since 2022--but Pressure Still Bites Malawians
Malawi's inflation rate has slowed to its lowest level in over two years, offering a measure of relief on paper, but the reality for many households remains far from comfortable as… Read more »
April 21
Malawi: No Time for Blame - Muluzi Calls for Unity As Malawi Faces Deepening Economic Crisis
President of the United Democratic Front (UDF), Atupule Muluzi, has urged Malawians and political leaders to abandon blame games and embrace collaborative leadership in confronting… Read more »
Malawi: Fuel Crisis Turns Critical - Malawi Runs Dry As Government Admits Empty Reserves and Cash Shortage
Malawi is facing a deepening national crisis after government spokesperson Shadric Namalomba admitted that the country has completely run out of fuel reserves, exposing the… Read more »
April 20
Malawi: Too Much Tobacco, Too Few Buyers - Malawi Faces 27 Million Kg Surplus
Malawi's 2026 tobacco marketing season has opened under a cloud of imbalance, with official figures exposing a widening gap between supply and buyer demand that threatens to crush… Read more »
Africa: Africa's Job Crisis Deepens As Growth Lags Behind Exploding Population, World Bank Warns
A stark warning from the World Bank has laid bare a growing crisis across Africa: economies are simply not expanding fast enough to create jobs for millions of young people… Read more »
April 14
Southern Africa: Namalomba Calls for Seamless Regional Connectivity As SADC Leaders Push for Digital Collaboration
Minister of Information and Communications Technology, Shadric Namalomba, has called for stronger collaboration and a shared commitment among African countries--starting within the… Read more »
April 08
Malawi: HRDC Confronts Government Over Soaring Fuel Costs, Demands Tax Cuts and Urgent Action to Ease Cost-of-Living Crisis
The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has issued a blunt and uncompromising challenge to the Malawi Government, demanding immediate and practical measures to tame the… Read more »
April 06
Malawi: Teachers' Union Under Siege As Revolt Erupts Over 'Misused Funds' and Leadership Failure
A bitter and fast-escalating internal revolt has erupted within the Teachers Union of Malawi (TUM), exposing deep fractures, simmering anger, and explosive allegations of financial… Read more »
April 05
Malawi: A Brutal Blow to the Poor - Fuel Hike Exposes the Harsh Reality of Living in Malawi Today
There is anger in the air. Not quiet frustration, but a raw, rising fury spreading across Malawi following the over 30 percent fuel price hike--an increase that has hit already… Read more »
Malawi: Rights Activists Challenge Mutharika Over Fuel Levies, Warn of Deepening Economic Pain
Rights activists under the National Advocacy Platform (NAP) have formally written to President Peter Mutharika, demanding an urgent review of fuel levies that they say are driving… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Eyes Power Breakthrough As Mozambique Interconnector Nears Switch-On
Malawi could be on the brink of easing its chronic electricity shortages, with the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) expressing strong optimism that the long-awaited… Read more »
April 03
Malawi: Rural Workers Locked Out of Justice As Malawi's Labour System Struggles to Reach the Majority
Access to labour justice--widely regarded as a cornerstone of fair and effective employment systems--remains out of reach for thousands of rural Malawians, exposing deep structural… Read more »
Malawi: $23 Million Power Lifeline - Malawi, AfDB Seal Deal to Rebuild Kapichira and Ignite Economic Growth
Malawi has secured a major energy breakthrough after the government signed a $23 million (about K44 billion) financing agreement with the African Development Bank (AfDB) to… Read more »
Malawi: Malawians Erupt Over Minister's Defence of Fuel Price Hike As Cost-of-Living Crisis Deepens
Malawians across the country have reacted with growing anger and frustration to remarks by Minister of Energy and Mining, Jean Mathanga, who has defended the recent 34 percent… Read more »
April 02
Malawi: MERA Defends Crushing Fuel Hike As Malawians Brace for Economic Shock
The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has moved to justify a steep and punishing increase in fuel prices, pushing petrol to K6,672 per litre and diesel to K6,687--an… Read more »
March 30
Malawi: You Can't Build a Nation On Hunger - Kazembe's K200,000 Demand Sparks Outrage
Gerald Kazembe's proposal to raise Malawi's minimum wage to K200,000 has sparked predictable backlash, dismissed by critics as unrealistic, impractical, even populist. But beneath… Read more »
March 25
Malawi: MERA Admits Fuel Supply Disruptions but Insists No National Shortage As Logistics Delays Hit Malawi
The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has acknowledged ongoing fuel supply disruptions across parts of the country, attributing the situation to logistical challenges while… Read more »
March 24
Malawi: Parliament Proposes Higher Mining Fees and Dollar Payments for Foreign Investors to Boost Malawi's Revenue and Forex
A powerful proposal from Parliament has ignited a sweeping push to overhaul Malawi's mining sector, with lawmakers demanding higher fees, tougher fines, and a shift to charging… Read more »
March 22
Malawi: Citizens Plan National Thanksgiving Match for Mutharika, Cite Food, Fuel and Economic Gains
A group of citizens has organised a nationwide thanksgiving match on April 17, 2026 at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) grounds in Lilongwe, with parallel… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Faces 59 Billion Kwacha Shortfall in Disaster Response Budget
Malawi's government has revealed a 59 billion kwacha shortfall in its proposed 209 billion kwacha disaster response budget, following heavy rains from March 13 to 17, 2026, that… Read more »
March 20
Malawi: NBM Commits K20 Million for SKC Foundation Golf Fundraiser
The National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has given out K20 million towards the upcoming SKC Foundation fundraising charity golf tournament scheduled for 28 March, 2026 in Lilongwe. Read more »
