April 17
Malawi: President Chakwera Launches Coca-Cola Pet Plant, Urges Malawians to Invest Wisely
President Lazarus Chakwera has officially launched the new Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) production line at Coca-Cola Beverages Malawi Limited (CCBML) in Kanengo, Lilongwe,… Read more »
Malawi: Chisale Coming Under Intense Pressure to Tame His Tongue
Democratic Progressive Party controversial youth director Norman Chisale is coming under intense pressure to tame his tongue during political rallies. Read more »
April 16
Malawi: Malawi Economic Crisis Deepens As U.S. Cuts $177 Million in Vital Aid, New Report Reveals
A shocking new report by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) reveals how a sudden suspension of U.S. foreign assistance has sent Malawi spiraling into its… Read more »
Malawi: Standard Bank Intensifies Climate Change Fight, Partners With World Vision in Reforestation Drive
Standard Bank Plc intensified its efforts in fighting climate change through reforestation aimed at preserving land and protecting communities from climate shocks. Read more »
Malawi: UK's Global Health Partnership Grants to Strengthen Malawi's Health System - PS
Principal Secretary (PS) in the Ministry of Health, Dr Samson Mndolo, say the four grants from the UK's Global Health Partnership (GHP) will help strengthen Malawi's health system… Read more »
Malawi: Teveta Urges Tertiary Colleges to Embrace Vocational Courses
Technical, Entrepreneurial, and Vocational Education and Training Authority (Teveta) has urged vocational training institutions to partner with government in training youths… Read more »
Malawi: 'Holy Deception?' - Nkhoma Synod Exposes Rogue Pastors Behind Page House Propaganda
In a jaw-dropping rebuke that has shaken both the Church and political corridors, the CCAP Nkhoma Synod has disowned a controversial visit by pastors to former President Peter… Read more »
Malawi: Zikhale's Ruthless War On Refugees - How Malawi's Homeland Security Chief Drove a Humanitarian Into Exile
One year ago, I was forced to flee the only country I had known as home for 21 years--not because I broke the law, but because I dared to defend the rights of refugees. My exile… Read more »
Malawi: 'Pastors Have Every Right to Visit APM - Rev Maulidi Defends Nkhoma, Blantyre Synod Clergy
Deputy General Secretary of CCAP Blantyre Synod, Rev. Baxton Maulidi, has come out guns blazing in defense of pastors from both Nkhoma and Blantyre Synods who separately visited… Read more »
Malawi: UGI Donates K3 Million to Zingwangwa United
United General Insurance Company Limited (UGI) has donated K3 million to Zingwangwa United as the team begins preparations for the Southern Region Football League (SRFA) 2025- 2026… Read more »
Malawi: Sex Scandal Erupts - Daud Mtanthiko At Center of Explosive Sexual Misconduct Allegations in Malawi Women's Football
A bombshell sex scandal has rocked Malawi's football fraternity, with Football Association of Malawi (FAM) executive member Daud Mtanthiko at the center of explosive sexual… Read more »
April 15
Malawi: 'Where Is the Church?' - Mutharika Slams Religious Silence Amid Malawi Crisis
Former President Professor Peter Mutharika has launched a scathing attack on religious leaders and quasi-faith organizations for what he called their "deafening silence" in the… Read more »
Malawi: CSOs Want K30 Billion for Voter Civic Education - Donors Angoti Duuuuuu!
With just five months before Malawi heads to the polls on September 16, civil society organisations (CSOs) are sounding the alarm over a serious funding gap for voter civic… Read more »
Malawi: 'Amapaka Njerwa Zofiira M'masayamu!' MCP's Chilondola Slaps, Then Conditionally Snatches Back Insult On Kaliati's Make-Up
In the latest episode of "Politicians Gone Wild: Malawi Edition", MCP Central Region chairperson Patrick Chilondola has made a dramatic U-turn on his viral roast of UTM's firebrand… Read more »
April 14
Malawi: Fear of Theft Forces 89 Percent of Farmers in Malawi's Cities to Harvest Maize Early--Triggering a Looming Food Security Crisis
In Malawi's urban farming zones--Blantyre, Lilongwe, Mzuzu, and Zomba--an alarming 89% of farmers have been forced to harvest their maize crops prematurely, driven by a rising wave… Read more »
Africa: Malawi to the World - Techpreneur Alinafe Kaliwo Among Africa's Top 10 Innovators
Alinafe Kaliwo, Founder and CEO of Mechro Limited, has brought pride to Malawi by earning a spot among Africa's top 10 innovators in the prestigious African Telecommunications… Read more »
Malawi: 'Parliament Is Sleeping On My Rights' - MP Grace Kwelepeta Heads to Court Over Vandalized Car
Zomba Malosa legislator Grace Kwelepeta has declared legal war on Parliament, accusing it of negligence and cover-up after her official vehicle was vandalized nearly two months… Read more »
Malawi: 'Utm Yagwira Nsewu' - Party Unveils Bold Blueprint to Rescue Malawi From Economic Ruin
With 2025 elections fast approaching, the United Transformation Movement (UTM) has roared back into the spotlight, unveiling a bold, no-nonsense blueprint that promises to haul… Read more »
April 13
Malawi: Chakwera and Mutharika Cornered - Running Mate Choices Could Make or Break 2025 Race
As Malawi heads toward its high-stakes general elections on September 16, 2025, two political giants--President Lazarus Chakwera of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and former… Read more »
Malawi: Drowned By Negligence in Likoma - How a Cracked Private Boat Became a Coffin for 11 Malawians
Eleven lives have been violently stolen from us. Not by war. Not by disease. But by a senseless and avoidable tragedy, one born out of negligence, regulatory rot, and unforgivable… Read more »
April 11
Malawi: NASFAM Welcomes Farm-Gate Prices, Urges Consistent Enforcement, Support for Farmers
The National Smallholder Farmers' Association of Malawi (NASFAM) has commended the government, through the Ministry of Agriculture, for the timely release of minimum farmgate… Read more »
Malawi: Small Party Alliances - a Strategy for Relevance or a Political Mirage?
As Malawi counts down to the September 2025 General Elections, there is a visible surge in alliance formations among smaller political parties. While some may see this as business… Read more »
Malawi: Roads Authority Malawi Bemoans Vandalism of Streetlights in Lilongwe
The Roads Authority (RA) has bemoaned the destruction and vandalism of streets on the newly-constructed roads in Malawi's capital, Lilongwe, describing the act as retrogressive. Read more »
Malawi: 'Govt Should 'See' Farmers On Tobacco Prices, Vendors Are in the Backyard'
As is always the case during this time of the year, when all roads lead to our tobacco auction floors, the ridicule I stomach from my good friend Zikomo Matope for still clinging… Read more »
April 10
East Africa: Malawi Launches $60 Million Health Emergency Preparedness and Resilience Program
The Ministry of Health has launched a landmark five-year, $60 million Health Emergency Preparedness, Response and Resilience Program, aimed at strengthening Malawi's ability to… Read more »