June 08, 2022
Malawi: Government to Construct More Toll Gates
The Roads Fund Administration (RFA) has disclosed that three more toll gates will be constructed this year in the central and northern regions. Read more »
Malawi: Finance Minister Quashes Further Devaluation Rumours
Malawi's Minister of Finance, Sosten Gwengwe, has quashed rumours that government intends to devalue the Kwacha further as Malawians are lamenting and feeling the painful pinch of… Read more »
Malawi: Governance and Political Experts Fault DPP for Lacking Sincerity in Its Apology
Governance and political analysts George Chaima and George Phiri have weighed in on the recent apology the former governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) made at a public… Read more »
Malawi: Open Letter to President Chakwera Over Leadership Crisis and Corruption in Malawi
We, Malawian academics and professionals in the diaspora, note with great concern the growing leadership crisis in Malawi and the worsening socio-economic conditions which have… Read more »
Malawi: Dvv International Courts Media in Adult Literacy Education
DVV International Regional Director for Southern Africa, David Harrington, says media is an important ally in informing the public of the importance and diverse nature of Adult… Read more »
Malawi: Chakwera Meets Cabinet Ministers Ahead of Private Sector Labs Launch
President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera on Tuesday spent his time at Capital Hill where he met some of his Cabinet ministers ahead of the launch of the first ever Private Sector… Read more »
Malawi: Parley Committee Hails Bongo for Working to Bridge Inequalities in Education Sector
Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Social and Community Affairs, Savel Kafwafwa, has hailed a local education-focused organization - based on Need-driven Grassroots… Read more »
June 07, 2022
Malawi: Govt Secures U.S.$60 Million From World Bank to Rehabilitate the Damaged Kapichira Hydro Power
President Lazarus Chakwera has disclosed that his government has secured a K60 billion ($60 million) soft loan from the World Bank to rehabilitate Kapichira Hydro power in the next… Read more »
Malawi: Zodwa Still Banned in Malawi, Minister Usi Confirms
Minister of Tourism, Culture and Wildlife, Michael Usi, says South African controversial dancer, Zodwa Wabantu, is still banned from performing in Malawi despite calls from some… Read more »
June 06, 2022
Malawi: Chakwera Inaugurates Jcm Golomoti Solar and Battery Charge Project in Dedza
President Dr Lazarus Maccathy Chakwera has today inaugurated JCM Golomoti Solar and Battery Charge Project in Dedza which is a clean, climate-smart, renewable and sustainable… Read more »
Malawi: First Round Ecf Discussions With Malawi a Success-IMF
Malawi Government has successfully defended first round of a four year US$350 million International Monetary Fund (IMF) Extended Credit Facility program, the IMF has said. Read more »
Malawi: Japan Donates K2.5bn Airport Ground Support Equipment to Malawi
The Japanese Government, through Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has donated Ground Support Equipment (GSE) to Malawi to improve operations at Kamuzu… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi On Track for Extended Credit Facility
IMF says Malawi is on track for extended credit facility (ECF) arrangement following extensive discussions with the Chakwera government over the couple of months. Read more »
Malawi/Ethiopia: Chakwera, Chilima Watch Flames Whip Ethiopia
Malawi has won its opening match in the 2023 Africa Cup of the Nation's qualifier against Ethiopia at Bingu National Stadium. Read more »
June 05, 2022
Malawi: NBS Bank Partners Christian Aid to Launch Women's Energy Fund
Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE) Listed NBS Bank plc has partnered with Christian Aid, an International Organisation on the launch of the Women's Energy Fund which will promote the… Read more »
June 03, 2022
Malawi/Ethiopia: Malawi President, His Vice to Watch Flames, Ethiopia Match
Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera will watch the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers match between the Flames and Ethiopia on Sunday at Bingu National Stadium in… Read more »
June 04, 2022
Malawi: Chakwera and Chilima Declare Assets
President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera and Vice President Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima have declared their assets and have since had their declarations gazetted. Read more »
Malawi: Mzinda Sacco Members Urged to Borrow for Investment
President of Mzinda Savings and Credit Cooperative (SACCO), Mphatso Nkuonera, has cautioned its members against the tendency to borrow for consumption to avoid being perpetual… Read more »
Malawi: Mvula's Thunder Strike Bath to Reach Final
Malawian UK-based netballer Joyce Mvula led her team Manchester Thunder to reach the final in in the United Kingdom's (UK) Vitality Netball Super League after beating beat Team… Read more »
Malawi: Gender Activists Urge Mdas to Emulate Chakwera On Women Empowerment
Gender activists Emma Kaliya has challenged advised authorities in government ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) to follow the yardstick President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy… Read more »
June 05, 2022
Malawi: Chakwera Challenges Graduates to Be Self-Starters
President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has challenged university graduates to be self-starters, stressing that gone are the days when educated people waited for the government and… Read more »
June 01, 2022
Malawi: Govt Institutionalizing Monitoring and Evaluation Systems to Provide Integrated M & E Services
The Department of Economic Planning and Development (EP&D) in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs has disclosed that it is working towards institutionalizing… Read more »
Malawi: Farmers Benefiting From Agricultural Sector Wide Approach
Reports have shown that many farmers in the country are benefiting from the Agricultural Sector Wide Approach (ASWAp). Read more »
Malawi: Govt Touts Secondary Cities' Initiative As Solution to Proliferation of Slums
The Malawi Government has moved to address proliferation of slums, insufficient service delivery, congestion on our roads, pollution and water problems, security concerns and… Read more »
Malawi: Tobacco Kills 8 Million People Worldwide Annually - Report
A recent report on tobacco use and production suggests that the green leaf kills eight million people worldwide each, with the majority of the deaths occurring in low- and… Read more »