January 07
Malawi: State House Ordered to Compensate Brian Banda K103 Million for Unfair Dismissal
In a recent ruling by the Industrial Relations Court (IRC) on December 23rd, Deputy Chairperson Mike Kandulu mandated that State House must pay former President Lazarus Chakwera's… Read more »
January 04
Malawi: Attorney General Gets Tougher On Aum Sugar, Rebuffs Arbitration Insists On Termination
Attorney General (AG) Thabo Chakaka-Nyirenda has rejected demands by AUM Sugar and Allied Limited of India for arbitration instead of outright termination of their shareholding… Read more »
Malawi: Too Tiny Too Late? Govt Nods to 15 Percent Salary Hike for Civil Servants
It has been revealed that the Tonse Administration has agreed to hike civil servants' salaries by an average of 15 percent after the workers protested the 10 percent hike and the… Read more »
January 02
Africa: Outgoing CEO Ogunsanya To Become Airtel Africa Charitable Foundation's Inaugural Chairperson
Having served for over 12 years at Airtel Africa Plc where he rose to the rank of chief executive officer (CEO), Olusegun Ogunsanya -- popularly addressed as 'Segun' -- will retire… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Finance Minister Says Govt Negotiating With 4 More Countries for Labour Export
Minister of Finance Simplex Chithyola Banda says the government is discussing with four more countries for labour export. Read more »
January 03
Malawi: Nurses Industrial Action Cancelled
The sit-in for nurses, midwives and physicians in public hospitals under the National Organization of Nurses and Midwives in Malawi (NONM) which was supposed to start on Friday… Read more »
December 26, 2023
Malawi: NBS Bank, WFP in Social Cash Transfers to Phalombe Cyclone Freddy Victims
Listed NBS Bank and World Food Programme (WFP) have started disbursing funds through social cash transfer to over 2000 people affected by Cyclone Freddy at Nkhulambe Centre 1 and 2… Read more »
December 10, 2023
Malawi: Research Shows Aflatoxin Is a Growing Concern in Malawi's Grains
Agriculture stakeholders have expressed concerns with the rate at which aflatoxin is spreading in groundnuts and other grains, saying this is negatively impacting commodities'… Read more »
Malawi: Minister Kawale Impressed With Maize Production By Illovo, Luanar in Dwangwa
Minister of Agriculture Sam Kawale has expressed impression over the first maize harvest by Illovo Plc in partnership with Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources… Read more »
December 08, 2023
Malawi: Chakwera Denounces Greed Among Civil Servants, Public Officers
President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has yet again condemned greed and selfishness among top ranking civil servants and public officers, lamenting that the vices are delaying… Read more »
December 06, 2023
Malawi: Japan Hands Over Malawi 5,200mt of Fertilizer to Malawi
The Government of Japan has given Malawi 5, 200 metric tonnes of fertilizer to Malawi to help the latter in its efforts to produce enough food. Read more »
November 29, 2023
Malawi: Agriculture Ministry Hands Over 8 New Tractors With Associated Implements to Mega Farm Support Unit
The Ministry of Agriculture on Monday unveiled eight new tractors with associated implements that include plows, harrows, riggers and planters, for the Mega Farm Support Unit. Read more »
November 27, 2023
Malawi: NPC Wants Govt to Take Active Role in Mw2063 Investments
National Planning Commission (NPC) has called upon the government to accelerate investments in the strategic sectors of the economy if MW2063 development aspirations are to be… Read more »
November 26, 2023
Malawi: Parents Urged to Closely Monitor Their Children's Use of Technology to Spot Signs of Online Abuse
Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) -- in collaboration with International Telecommunication Union (ITU) -- has concluded three sessions of trainings on child online… Read more »
November 23, 2023
Malawi: Suspension of Flights By SAA Has Economic Implications for Malawi--Chief Economist Chifipa Mhango
Malawi needs South African Airways (SAA) and so does the airline need Malawi, says Chief Economist for Don Consultancy Group, Chifipa Mhango following the the airline's suspension… Read more »
Malawi: Egenco Rolls Out Construction of 10mw Solar Plant in Salima
Electricity Generation Company (Malawi) Limited (EGENCO) has rolled out the construction of a 10Megawatt Solar Power Project in Salima. Read more »
November 22, 2023
Malawi: World Bank Grants Malawi $60 Million to Avert Acute Shortages of Critical, Lifesaving Commodities
The World Bank has approved a $60 million grant to avert acute shortages of critical and lifesaving commodities in Malawi. Read more »
November 18, 2023
Malawi: ActionAid Malawi Calls for IMF Reform Over Kwacha Devaluation
In light of the growing public outcry following the recent 44% devaluation of the Malawi Kwacha by the Reserve Bank of Malawi, ActionAid Malawi has called for a reform of the… Read more »
November 17, 2023
Malawi: President Chakwera Says He Won't Reward, Appease Protest Organisers
President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has dared organizers of the endless demonstrations, vowing that his administration will not reward them for mobilizing Malawians to the streets on… Read more »
November 14, 2023
Malawi: Malawi Not Left Out in Environmentally Sustainable Tobacco Production
In tobacco production, curing the crop once it is harvested is an essential step towards making the harvested commodity ready for the market. Read more »
Malawi: Trade Unions to Engage Govt, Employers Over Pay Rise Following Kwacha Fall
Officials from the Malawi Congress of Trade Union MCTU say they are engaging the government and other employers to increase salaries of their employees following the 44 per cent… Read more »
November 12, 2023
Malawi: Malawi to Face Serious Hunger, Malnutrition - Report
A Global Hunger Index Report of 2023 says Malawi is one of 125 countries in the world to face serious hunger and malnutrition this year. Read more »
November 13, 2023
Malawi: Malawi Government Rules Out Chakwera Cutting Short Foreign Trip Over Malawi Kwacha Devaluation
Government has ruled out President Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera cutting short his foreign trip following the unprecedented plunge of the Malawi Kwacha against the dollar. Read more »
November 10, 2023
Malawi: Automatic Generation Control System to Help Maintain Electricity Frequency At 50+ or - 1 Hertz
The electricity that Malawians use every day in their homes must be quality power and must meet well-defined parameters for it to be fit for use in everyday work. Read more »
November 08, 2023
Malawi: Malawi Kwacha Exchange Rate Adjusted By 44 Percent
The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) on Wednesday, 8th November, 2023 announced that the exchange rate of the Malawi Kwacha has been adjusted from the selling rate of MWK1180.29 to a… Read more »