June 04
Malawi: Government Shifts From Subsidies to Mega Farms in Bid to Revive Economy
The Malawi Government has unveiled an ambitious economic recovery blueprint that seeks to fundamentally transform how the country produces food, earns foreign exchange and finances… Read more »
Malawi: Government Pulls Sumbuleta From Diplomatic List Without Explanation
The government has abruptly withdrawn journalist Aubrey Sumbuleta from Malawi's diplomatic appointments list, triggering questions and speculation after authorities failed to… Read more »
Malawi: Mutharika's Diplomatic Knife Cuts K7.4 Billion a Year From Foreign Missions Bill
President Peter Mutharika administration's decision to slash Malawi's diplomatic appointments from 193 to 139 is not merely an administrative adjustment--it is a dramatic attempt… Read more »
Malawi: Medicines Tax Shock - Government Silent As New Tariffs Threaten to Push Up Drug Prices
The government is facing mounting questions over its decision to impose new import tariffs on some of Malawi's most commonly used medicines, with officials maintaining a… Read more »
Malawi: Fertilizer Dream Stalled As Dzombe's Mega Plant Awaits Environmental Approval
A fertilizer manufacturing plant that promised to transform Malawi's agricultural sector and potentially end the country's dependence on imported fertilizer remains idle months… Read more »
Malawi: Shock As Govt Appoints Murder Suspect Taulo As CEO for Sffrfm
There is growing outrage and disbelief following the appointment of murder suspect Paul Limbani Taulo as Chief Executive Officer of the Smallholder Farmers Fertilizer Revolving… Read more »
Malawi: Unima Ranking Sparks Concern Over Malawi's Global Academic Competitiveness
The inclusion of the University of Malawi (Unima) in the prestigious 2026 Centre for World University Rankings (CWUR) Global 2000 Rankings has been hailed as a national… Read more »
June 03
Malawi: Treasury Suspends Funding for Government Contracts Signed Between 2023 and 2025
In one of the most far-reaching fiscal accountability measures in recent years, the Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralisation has frozen payments on government… Read more »
June 02
Malawi: Paypal Introduces Digital Dollar to Malawi and Other African Countries
American online payment company PayPal has introduced a new digital currency called PayPal USD (PYUSD) in Malawi and 26 other African countries. Read more »
Malawi: Temwa Chawinga Fires Back At Critics - 'I Could Have Faked an Injury, but I Chose to Be Honest'
Malawi women's football superstar Temwa Chawinga has broken her silence and fiercely defended her decision to miss the Scorchers' upcoming international friendly matches against… Read more »
Malawi: New AfDB Financing Model Offers Malawi Lifeline From Donor Dependence
A major shift is underway in Africa's development financing, with African leaders backing a bold new plan designed to reduce the continent's dependence on foreign donors and unlock… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi's Tobacco Market Improves, Yet Earnings Remain Below 2025 Levels
Six weeks into Malawi's tobacco marketing season, farmers have earned about K120 billion ($68 million) from tobacco sales. But despite hopes for a stronger season, the latest… Read more »
Malawi: Cabinet of Shadows - Who Is Truly Steering the Ship of State?
The Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) recently issued a press release that was ostensibly meant to calm a nervous nation. Instead, it did the exact opposite. By launching a… Read more »
June 01
Africa: Standard Bank Marks Africa Day With Week-Long Celebration of Malawi's Culture, Identity and Growth
Rather than limiting the celebration of Africa Day to a single date on the calendar, Standard Bank Malawi dedicated an entire week to honouring the continent's rich heritage,… Read more »
Malawi: Mutharika Keeps His Eyes On the Ball, Focuses On Economic Recovery and Development
President Arthur Peter Mutharika has reaffirmed his commitment to restoring economic stability and improving the lives of Malawians, declaring that he will not be distracted by… Read more »
Malawi: PAC Clears MBC, Macra Boards in Controversial DG Appointments
A parliamentary probe into two of Malawi's most controversial public sector appointments has ended with a clean bill of health for the boards at the centre of the storm. Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Sinks Deeper Into Economic Trouble As Freedom Score Falls, Poverty Fears Grow
Malawi's economic struggles are deepening, with a new global report painting a grim picture of a country trapped by weak institutions, rising informality, poor infrastructure and… Read more »
Malawi: IMF Deal Hangs in the Balance As Experts Warn Malawi - 'Fix the Economy First'
As Malawi prepares for crucial talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) next week, economists have issued a stark warning: securing another bailout package will mean little… Read more »
Malawi: National Shame - 88 Percent of Street Children Have Parents, Government Reveals
A shocking government revelation has exposed a painful national crisis: the vast majority of children living on Malawi's streets are not orphans, but children with parents who have… Read more »
Malawi: Presidency Fires Back At 'Unpatriotic' Whispers Surrounding Mutharika's Grip On Power
In a dramatic escalation of political friction within the highest corridors of Malawian power, the Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) has broken its silence to forcefully… Read more »
Malawi: AG Cracks Whip On MEC - 'Nothing Can Stop Relocation to Blantyre'
A fresh showdown has erupted between the government and the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC), with Attorney General Frank Mbeta declaring that there is "nothing" standing in the… Read more »
May 31
Malawi: VPs Sidelined As Mutharika Turns to Ministers for Key State Duties
A growing pattern within President Peter Mutharika's administration is raising questions about the relevance and influence of Malawi's two Vice Presidents, with Cabinet ministers… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Progresses in Menstrual Hygiene With 80% Water Supply Coverage
Malawi has made progress in Menstrual hygiene especially on the provision of water supply in schools despite some few gaps. Read more »
Malawi: Arsenal Fans Turn Title Celebrations Into Community Service, Donate K3 Million Cleaning Equipment to Mzuzu City Council
Arsenal supporters in Mzuzu transformed their Premier League title celebrations into a community development initiative on Saturday, donating cleaning equipment worth K3 million to… Read more »
May 29
Malawi: Is PAC Leadership Clinging to Power? Mounting Pressure Exposes Governance Crisis At Influential Civil Society Body
Serious governance questions are now engulfing the Public Affairs Committee (PAC), with growing pressure from governance experts and sections of civil society demanding immediate… Read more »
