February 25
Malawi: Atupele Muluzi - World Bank Report Proves Malawi Must Put Business First
Malawi's economic problems have been exposed in the latest World Bank Malawi Economic Monitor, but Atupele Muluzi, President of the United Democratic Front (UDF), says this is not… Read more »
Malawi: 270,000 Youth Enter the Job Market Each Year - but Malawi's Economy Creates Only 40,000 Jobs
Every year in Malawi, about 270,000 young people step into the labour market hoping to find work, but the economy is producing only about 40,000 formal jobs, leaving the vast… Read more »
February 24
Africa: Russia-Ukraine War - Malawi and Africa Lose Billions in Economic Stability
As Russia's invasion of Ukraine marks four years this week, political analysts, industry leaders, and economists warn that Malawi--like many African nations--has suffered profound… Read more »
February 23
Malawi: Catholic Bishop Demands End to 'Punitive Taxes', Warns Government Cost of Living Crisis Is Crushing the Poor
A senior Catholic leader has delivered a blunt rebuke to government economic policies, warning that rising taxes are pushing ordinary Malawians deeper into hardship and threatening… Read more »
February 19
Malawi: Malawi Signs Strategic Mineral Deal With U.S., But Questions Linger Over Transparency
Malawi has signed what government officials are calling a landmark minerals deal with a United States-based trading firm, a move that could position the country within Washington's… Read more »
Malawi: MK128 Billion Gamble - Inside the High-Risk Amaryllis Deal Putting Civil Servants' Pensions On the Line
A high-stakes financial drama is unfolding in the corridors of power, pitting Malawi's top legal and anti-corruption offices against its central bank. At the heart of the storm is… Read more »
February 18
Malawi: Zomba City Launches Motorcycle Registration Drive to Restore Order
In a decisive move to restore order and improve road safety, Zomba City Mayor Christopher Jana has announced a renewed effort to register all motorcycles, locally known as… Read more »
February 16
Malawi: Activists Demand Names, Figures and Arrests After Mutharika Claims Government Flushed Out Ghost Workers
President Peter Mutharika's revelation that government has removed ghost workers from the public payroll has triggered intense national debate, with governance and human rights… Read more »
Malawi: FDH Bank Positions Malawi for Global Mining Investment
FDH Bank Plc has positioned itself as a strategic bridge between global capital and Malawi's extractive potential following its participation in the 2026 Investing in African… Read more »
February 13
Malawi: South Africa Shares New Plan to Work Better With Neighbouring Countries On Trade, Security, Immigration and Growing the Economy
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the State of the Nation Address yesterday in Parliament, setting out his government's priorities for 2026 and emphasising the… Read more »
Malawi: CDEDI Warns Finance Bank Ruling Will Hurt Malawians and Damage the Economy
Malawi's leading governance watchdog, the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI), has launched a strong and unapologetic attack on the recent ruling by… Read more »
February 11
Malawi: Ansah Leaves No Stone Unturned As She Engages Small and Medium Scale Importers and Exporters
Vice President Dr. Jane Mayemu Ansah has demonstrated strong commitment to resolving economic challenges facing local traders by personally meeting the Small and Medium Scale… Read more »
Malawi: Castel Malawi, Distributor Donates ICT Equipment to School
Castel Malawi Limited, in partnership with one of its distributors, has donated ICT equipment to Kanjedza Intensive School to support teaching, learning, and assessment for… Read more »
Malawi: FDH Bank Unveils 'Swipe to Dubai' Promotion in Bold Digital Push
FDH Bank plc has rolled out an exciting four-month digital promotion dubbed 'Swipe to Dubai', in a move aimed at rewarding customers while accelerating the shift towards cashless… Read more »
Malawi: When Courts Are Right but the Country Pays the Price - the Curious Case of Finance Bank Ruling
I have always believed that words shape the way we think long before arguments shape the way we decide. Certain words carry within them not just meaning, but memory -- a whole… Read more »
Malawi: Farmers Reject NFRA Maize Price Cut As Dispute Deepens
The Farmers Union of Malawi (FUM) has strongly criticised the National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) for lowering the maize buying price to a level they say is unfair, illegal and… Read more »
Malawi: Contractor On M1 Road Threatens to Suspend Works Over K2.4 Billion Arrears
A contractor working on the M1 Road rehabilitation project from Kasungu to Jenda has threatened to suspend all construction works starting this Friday due to unpaid arrears… Read more »
February 10
Malawi: Dry Spells Ravage Crops in Salima, Thousands of Farmers Affected
Thousands of farmers in Salima Agriculture Development Division (ADD) are facing heavy losses after prolonged dry spells damaged large tracts of crops at critical growth stages,… Read more »
Malawi: Former Transport Deputy Minister Dismisses Claims of K190 Billion EU Funds Embezzlement As Disinformation
Former Deputy Minister of Transport and Public Works, Baba Steven Malondera, has strongly dismissed as deliberate disinformation claims circulating on social media that the MCP-led… Read more »
February 09
Malawi: Long Road Ahead As RBM Waits On Compensation Assessment for Finance Bank
The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has indicated that it will not immediately move to compensate Finance Bank of Malawi (FBM) despite a recent Supreme Court of Appeal ruling in the… Read more »
February 06
Malawi: Malawi Has Fuel for 15 Days
Malawi currently has fuel reserves that can last the country for just 15 days, we have learnt, marking the first time in about five years that such a level has been reached. Read more »
Malawi: Malawi's Mining On the Brink - EU-Backed Power Upgrade Could Revive Sector
Malawi's mining sector is facing a serious productivity crisis due to persistent electricity shortages, with government warning that continued power instability could stall… Read more »
February 03
Malawi: Reserve Bank of Malawi to Compensate Finance Bank With Billions Over Wrongful Closure
The Reserve Bank of Malawi is expected to compensate the Finance Bank over wrongful closure following a landmark Supreme Court of Appeal ruling today in Blantyre. Read more »
Malawi: Small Firms Facing Barriers to Grow
Malawi's micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are finding it hard to grow because they cannot easily access loans, struggle to expand their businesses, and have problems… Read more »
Malawi: NBM PLC, Portland Cement Team Up to Cut Cement Imports
National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc and Portland Cement Malawi have reaffirmed their commitment to rolling out initiatives that strengthen the country's cement supply chain, improve… Read more »
