November 08, 2023
Malawi: Egenco, Escom As They Migrate From Manual to Digital System in Energy Generation Control
Minister of Energy, Ibrahim Matola has described as a significant milestone on the automatic generation control (AGC), which Electricity Generation Company (EGENCO) and Electricity… Read more »
November 09, 2023
Malawi: Chakwera Off to Saudi Arabia for Summit, to Get K22bn for Makanjira Road
President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera on Wednesday left the country for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia where he is expected to attend the first Saudi Arabia-Africa Summit, with a promise to bring… Read more »
November 07, 2023
Malawi: Tobacco Bill to Be Tabled in Next Parley Sitting - Kawale
Minister of Agriculture Sam Kawale has disclosed that the Tobacco Bill will be tabled during the forthcoming sitting of parliament. Read more »
Malawi: Escom, Egenco Move in to Improve Electricity System Stability
Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) Limited and Electricity Generation Company (EGENCO) Malawi Limited will on Wednesday launch Automatic Generation Control (AGC) to… Read more »
Malawi: U.S. Government Funds 18 Social and Economic Small Grants Across Malawi
The United States (US) Government, through its Embassy in Malawi, has awarded approximately $225,000 (MWK 262 million) to 18 organizations working in 11 districts across Malawi. Read more »
November 03, 2023
Malawi: Consumers Commend Chakwera Administration for Improving Power Supply, Reliability
Nonprofit making groups, which displayed pavilions at the launch of the National Youth Policy in Lilongwe on Tuesday commended President Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera's… Read more »
November 01, 2023
Malawi: Engineers to 'Build Back Better' to Mitigate Effects of Climate Change On Infrastructure
In order to mitigate the effects of climate change, that the country has experienced in recent years due to tropical cyclones Idai, Ana, Gombe and Freddy -- that devastated public… Read more »
Malawi: US Renews Commitment to Supporting Agoa in Malawi
United States (US) Ambassador to Malawi, David Young, has reaffirmed his government's commitment to continue supporting AGOA in Malawi, stressing that the implementation of the… Read more »
October 30, 2023
Malawi: IBM® and Heifer International Empowering Malawian Farmers With Smart Farming Technology Through Openharvest App
OpenHarvest, a digital application that was developed by one of the worlds technology company, IBM® -- in collaboration with global non-profit Heifer International -- has… Read more »
October 29, 2023
Malawi: National Bank of Malawi Takes Mental Health Inter-University Social Weekend Shindig to Lilongwe
National Bank of Malawi (NBM) Plc at the weekend took the Inter-University Social Weekend to Lilongwe with the core objective of raising awareness about mental health among… Read more »
Malawi: NBS Bank Awards Cyclone Freddy Heroes
Listed commercial bank, NBS Bank, recently joined the Public Relations Society of Malawi (PRSM) in recognizing and awarding several people who went out of their way to help and… Read more »
Malawi: Minister Confident About Salima Sugar Company
Minister of Agriculture Sam Dalitso Kawale has expressed optimism in the future of the Salima Sugar Company Limited (SSCL). Read more »
October 22, 2023
Malawi: Malawi Government Bemoans Drunkardness During Working Hours, Absenteeism in Civil Service
Government has expressed concern over the growing tendency of indiscipline, which include reporting for work while drunk by some council workers. Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Fails to Sustain Export Deals
Officials from the Malawi Investment and Trade Centre (MITC) have come out in the open to concede that Malawi is failing to sustain export deals. Read more »
Malawi: Ecobank's Commitment to Education and Digital Empowerment Is a Continuous Journey
Having invested a state-of-the-art Smart information & communication technology (ICT) lab at Ngumbe Community Day Secondary School (CDSS) in Blantyre on the commemoration of… Read more »
October 18, 2023
Malawi: Mera Warns of Fuel Shortages Due to Truck Drivers Strike
Officials from the Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (Mera) say the current strike by truck drivers will negatively affect the delivery of fuel in the country. Read more »
October 17, 2023
Malawi: Chakwera Braves Rough Terrain of Tattered Makanjira Road to Launch Maternity Wing Project in Mangochi
President Dr Lazarus Chakwera on Monday abandoned his presidential helicopter and travelled to Makanjira in Mangochi by road to experience what the people of Mangochi and all users… Read more »
October 16, 2023
Malawi: Malawi Failing to Recruit Mzuzu Airport Feasibility Study Consultant
Donors are furious with the Malawi government over delays to kick start construction of Mzuzu Airport despite feasibility study funds being made available. Read more »
October 15, 2023
Malawi: Chakwera Reaffirms Commitment to Transform Malawi Despite Economic Hardships
President Dr Lazarus Chakwera has assured Malawians that his government remains committed to transforming the nation in spite of the economic problems weighing down on citizens. Read more »
October 13, 2023
Malawi: President Chakwera Outlines Water Investment Plans to Stimulate Economy
President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera on Thursday outlined his ambitious plans to develop the water sector in Malawi, stressing that, beyond drinking and domestic use, access to clean… Read more »
October 10, 2023
Malawi: Malawi Urged to Ratify ILO C190 to Achieve Decent Work
The Plantations and Workers Union (PAWU) has urged the Malawi Government to seriously consider ratifying the International Labour Organization (ILO)'s C190 in order to address… Read more »
October 05, 2023
Malawi: Economist Tchereni Advises Malawi Govt to Increase IMF Quota
Economist Dr Betchani Tchereni has advised the Government of Malawi to increase the quota in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the country to achieve more benefits from the… Read more »
October 04, 2023
Malawi: Malawi Needs to Have a Robust Labour Market Information System - - Labour PS
At the opening of labour inspectors capacity building workshop at Amaryllis Hotel in Blantyre, Secretary for Labour, Wezi Kayira indicated that lack of labour market information is… Read more »
October 02, 2023
Malawi: Fuel Scarcity Disrupts Businesses in Malawi
Minibus operators say the current fuel scarcity in most parts of the country is impacting negatively on their business as the minibus operators are forced to buy the commodity on… Read more »
September 28, 2023
Malawi: Malawi Government Needs U.S.$207 Billion to Feed 4.4 Million Hungry Stomachs
Malawi Government says it needs K226 billion to feed 4.4 million people facing acute hunger. Read more »