March 30
Malawi: Journalists Told - Drive Development, Don't Just Expose Decay
Journalists have been challenged to go beyond watchdog reporting and actively drive Malawi's development agenda, in a bold call that puts the media at the centre of the country's… Read more »
March 25
Malawi: Amaryllis Hotel Deal Exposed - How Attorney General Intervened, Halted the Process, and Shaped a Controversial K128.7 Billion Transaction Despite Denying Approval
A tighter, more revealing account of the controversial K128.7 billion acquisition of Amaryllis Hotel places the office of Attorney General Frank Mbeta squarely within the chain of… Read more »
Malawi: Critics Demand Action As Pressure Mounts On Peter Mutharika Over Amaryllis Hotel Deal
Critics are piling pressure on President Peter Mutharika to move beyond assurances and take decisive action over the controversial purchase of Amaryllis Hotel, warning that failure… Read more »
Malawi: George Jim Tells Parliament He Was Pressured By Colleen Zamba to Fast-Track K128.7 Billion Amaryllis Hotel Deal Without Board Approval
A dramatic and potentially scandalous turn has emerged in Parliament, where suspended Public Service Pension Trust Fund principal officer George Jim has admitted that powerful… Read more »
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 »
Malawi: Chihana, Mutharika Show United Front After Talks At State House
In what signals a clear show of unity at the top of government, Second Vice President Enock Chihana has publicly affirmed a strong and cordial working relationship with President… Read more »
Malawi: Government Urges Men to Seek Medical Care As TB and Leprosy Fight Faces Behavioural Challenge
The Malawi Government has identified men as a major obstacle in the fight against Tuberculosis (TB) and leprosy, citing low health-seeking behaviour as a key factor slowing… Read more »
March 24
Malawi: Pension Fund Scandal - Officials Accused of Forcing Illegal Decisions Without Board
A major governance scandal has erupted after suspended Public Service Pension Trust Fund principal officer George Jimu told Parliament that the fund was pushed into making… Read more »
Malawi: Miss Malawi 2025 Thandi Chisi Named Among Wealth Magazine's 100 Influential Women 2026
Miss Malawi 2025, Thandi Chisi, has added another milestone to her growing list of achievements after being recognized as one of Wealth Magazine Malawi's 100 Influential Women… Read more »
Malawi: Parliament Passes K10.978 Trillion 2026/27 Budget After Weeks of Scrutiny and Debate
Parliament has passed the 2026/2027 National Budget, approving a total allocation of K10.978 trillion for government expenditure following weeks of intense scrutiny, debate, and… Read more »
Malawi: DPP Power Struggle Intensifies As Mutharika Reportedly Pushes Vice-President Ansah to Resign Amid Fears Over Succession
A deepening power struggle is unfolding within Malawi's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), with multiple senior sources indicating that President Arthur Peter Mutharika has… Read more »
Malawi: FDH Bank Rewards Top Netball Stars As Blue Eagles Dominate Season Awards
FDH Bank Plc has recognised outstanding netball players for their exceptional performances in the FDH Premier Netball League, marking the end of a competitive season that started… Read more »
Malawi: Kasungu Fence Nears Completion, Bringing Hope to Border Communities
A major conservation effort by the Government of Malawi, supported by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), is close to transforming life for communities around Kasungu… Read more »
Malawi: Honourable Ben Phiri Takes Local Health Messaging to Global Stage
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Ben Phiri is set to step onto the global stage as a key speaker at a high-level forum on health communication leadership, hosted… Read more »
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: Apostle Kawinga Brings Hope to 640 Flood-Hit Households in Mchinji
Apostle Clifford Kawinga of Salvation For All Ministries International, through the Hope Field Initiative, on Sunday reached out to families devastated by flash floods in the area… Read more »
Malawi: K22bn Road Target Sparks Fear and Fury - Motorists Brace for 'Revenue Policing' As Fines, Roadblocks and Bribery Risks Surge
Motorists are bracing for a punishing shift on Malawi's roads after Treasury handed the Malawi Police Service (MPS) a steep K22 billion collection target, a move drivers say… Read more »
Malawi: Justice Minister Starts Process to Hire New ACB Director, 50 Candidates to Be Interviewed Before Final Choice By President
Minister of Justice Charles Mhango has set in motion a high-stakes and closely watched process to recruit a new Director General of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), activating a… Read more »
Malawi: HRDC Demands Law Changes After DPP Drops Cases Involving Top Officials, Calls for Public Explanations
The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has mounted a forceful push for legal reforms governing how criminal cases are discontinued, arguing that the current framework grants… Read more »
Malawi: Mutharika Pardons 27 Inmates in Eid and Easter Mercy Gesture
President Arthur Peter Mutharika has pardoned 27 inmates as part of the 2026 Eid and Easter holiday celebrations, invoking constitutional powers to extend clemency to selected… Read more »
Malawi: Neef Warns of K15bn Loss, Pushes Parliament to Ease Ban On Selling Rotting Farm Inputs
The National Economic Empowerment Fund (Neef) has issued an urgent, high-stakes plea to Parliament to partially lift a suspension blocking the disposal of overstocked farm inputs,… Read more »
Malawi: $1.4bn Lost, $2bn Needed - Relentless Disasters Are Draining Malawi and Entrenching Poverty
Malawi has lost at least $1.427 billion (about K2.5 trillion) to major climate-related disasters in just eight years, a crushing toll that exposes a country trapped in a cycle of… Read more »
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: Kapondamgaga Denies Role in Explosive Amaryllis Deal As PAC Probes Deepen Governance Scandal
Former State House Chief of Staff Prince Kapondamgaga has mounted a firm denial over his role in the explosive Amaryllis Hotel deal--but his testimony has only deepened the… Read more »
