April 16
Malawi: Chithyola Banda - 'I Am Not Broken' - Opposition Leader Emerges Defiant After Arrest
Leader of Opposition Simplex Chithyola Banda has declared that his recent arrest has not shaken his resolve, striking a tone that is at once emotional, reflective, and firmly… Read more »
Malawi: Muluzi Challenges 'Culture of Excuses,' Says Government Levies Behind Soaring Fuel Costs
A strong political storm is brewing as Atupele Muluzi takes direct aim at what he describes as Malawi's "culture of excuses," arguing that the country's deepening economic pain… Read more »
Malawi: RBM Deputy Governor Calls for Improved, Sustainable Connectivity to Drive National Payment Systems
Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) Deputy Governor Dr. Kisu Simwaka has challenged mobile network operators to address persistent connectivity issues and high mobile money transfer fees,… Read more »
Malawi: Kalumo Puts Chakwera in the Dock Over Diplomatic Passport Scandal
A dramatic twist has rocked an already controversial case, with former Immigration Director General Charles Kalumo directly implicating former president Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera… Read more »
Malawi: Court Acquits Teacher in Emotional End to Indecent Assault Case
The Second Grade Magistrate's Court in Mzimba has acquitted Lumbani Chagala, bringing to a close a case that has weighed heavily on both the accused and the community. Read more »
Malawi: Malawi's Mighty Wanderers Head Coach to Begin Professional Development Placement At Queens Park Rangers
Mighty Wanderers Football Club has confirmed that Head Coach Gerald Bob Mpinganjira will begin a ten-day professional coaching placement at Queens Park Rangers Football Club in… Read more »
April 14
Malawi: State and Chithyola Clash Over Bail, Travel in K25 Billion Fertiliser Case
Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Simplex Chithyola Banda, has been granted bail after being charged with abuse of public office in a case linked to his tenure as Minister of… Read more »
Southern Africa: Namalomba Calls for Seamless Regional Connectivity As SADC Leaders Push for Digital Collaboration
Minister of Information and Communications Technology, Shadric Namalomba, has called for stronger collaboration and a shared commitment among African countries--starting within the… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Intensifies Fight Against Neglected Tropical Diseases As Government Pushes for Elimination Strategies
The Ministry of Health says it has put in place strong strategies aimed at eliminating Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in Malawi, as the country steps up efforts to reduce the… Read more »
April 13
Malawi: Flood Aftermath Bites - Thousands Return to Ruins As Government Shuts Evacuation Camps
Thousands of Malawians who were displaced by devastating floods are now being forced to leave evacuation camps and return to shattered homes, uncertain futures, and the harsh… Read more »
Malawi: Witchcraft Killings Surge - 11 Elderly Slaughtered in Four Months As Fear Grips Malawi
A chilling wave of violence is sweeping across Malawi, with 11 elderly people brutally killed in just the first four months of this year over accusations of witchcraft--an alarming… Read more »
Malawi: Police Unmask Videographer Arrested Over Drone Flight At Vice President Jane Ansah's Residence
Malawi Police Service has confirmed the arrest and identity of a 32-year-old videographer accused of flying a drone over the residence of Vice President Jane Ansah in Lilongwe, in… Read more »
Malawi: Wocaca, Partners Take On Colorectal Cancer Head On, Launch Nationwide Awareness Raising Campaign
In a bold move to tackle the growing threat of colorectal cancer in Malawi, the Women Coalition Against Cancer (WOCACA) has launched a nationwide awareness campaign in… Read more »
Malawi: Why Is Poverty Ignored While Wealth Is Questioned?
In many societies, a troubling pattern persists: poverty is pitied, but wealth is questioned. A poor man moves through life with sympathy, while a successful one often carries the… Read more »
Malawi: Child Sexual Abuse Crisis' in Malawi - Government Moves to Enhance Law Enforcement and Response Systems
Enraged by what it describes as "a child sexual abuse crisis" in Malawi, the Ministry of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare announced a raft of decisive measures to… Read more »
Malawi: 8 Prison Inmates Secure Placements in Malawi's Public Universities
Eight inmates from various prison formations across Malawi have achieved a rare academic milestone after being selected to join different public universities following the release… Read more »
Malawi: The Malawian Presidents That Were Never Sworn In!
Malawi's political journey since independence in 1964 has not only been shaped by those who reached State House--Hastings Kamuzu Banda, Bakili Muluzi, Bingu wa Mutharika, Joyce… Read more »
Malawi: UDF Demands Answers As Drone Scare Rocks Vice President's Residence
A storm is quietly brewing over the mysterious drone incident at the residence of Vice President Jane Ansah, with UDF leader Atupele Muluzi now stepping into the… Read more »
Malawi: Court Turns Up the Heat - Akster Ordered to Defend Himself in Explosive Sex Abuse Case Involving Nine Young Men
The Blantyre Chief Resident Magistrate's Court has delivered a decisive blow in a case that has gripped public attention, ruling that Dutch national Jan Willem Akster--also known… Read more »
Malawi: Ansah Salutes Women As Pillars of Faith, Family and National Renewal
First Vice-President Jane Ansah has delivered a powerful tribute to women, declaring them the backbone of families and a decisive force in confronting the social challenges… Read more »
Malawi: Maneps Rollout to Enhance Fight Against Corruption
The Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority (PPDA) has described the rollout of its Malawi National Electronic Procurement System (MANEPS) as a significant milestone in… Read more »
Malawi: ACB Top Job Race Heats Up As Interviews Roll Out Amid Secrecy
The race to lead the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has intensified, with interviews for the powerful Director General position underway this week under tight secrecy, raising both… Read more »
Malawi: Maranatha Academy Breaks Own Record As 431 Students Secure Public University Selection
It is a moment of triumph, pride, and proof that results speak louder than promises. Maranatha Academy has once again raised the bar, with a record 431 students now selected to… Read more »
Malawi: Fans Cry Foul Over 'High' Ticket Prices for Blantyre Derby Charity Shield
Football fans across the country are pushing back hard against what they describe as "exorbitant" ticket prices for the upcoming Charity Shield clash between FCB Nyasa Big Bullets… Read more »
April 08
Malawi: HRDC Confronts Government Over Soaring Fuel Costs, Demands Tax Cuts and Urgent Action to Ease Cost-of-Living Crisis
The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has issued a blunt and uncompromising challenge to the Malawi Government, demanding immediate and practical measures to tame the… Read more »
