April 13
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 »
Malawi: Amaryllis Hotel Inquiry Sparks MCP Infighting As Government Rejects 'Half-Baked' Report
The ongoing inquiry into the controversial Amaryllis Hotel sale has exploded into a full-blown political confrontation in Parliament, exposing deep divisions within the Malawi… Read more »
Malawi: Kasasile Residents Pin Hopes On Government As Fresh Efforts Emerge to Resolve Long-Standing Land Impasse
Residents of Kasasile, Kamanda, Bunji and Bula in Traditional Authority M'bwana, Nkhata Bay, say they are cautiously optimistic that government intervention could finally bring an… Read more »
Malawi: Police Defuse Explosive Devices Discovered At Construction Site in Mchinji As Security Concerns Mount
Police in Mchinji District were on high alert yesterday after construction workers unearthed four suspected explosive devices buried underground at a site located on a former… Read more »
April 07
Malawi: Inside the K5 Billion Amaryllis Cash-Out - Collins Magalasi At the Centre of the Operation
The Financial Intelligence Agency (FIA) is at the centre stage of failing to act in the controversial and dubious cash withdrawals amounting to a whopping K5 billion from the sale… Read more »
Malawi: Chakwera Spits Fire - 'My Silence Is Not Weakness'
Former President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera yesterday delivered a rare, fiery warning, making it clear that his trademark calmness and restraint should never be mistaken for… Read more »
April 06
Malawi: Malawi Earns Global Acclaim for SRH Gains
Malawi is drawing global attention for its strong progress in adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRHR), with new evidence placing the country among Africa's standout… Read more »
Malawi: Govt Blasts Amaryllis Probe Report As 'Incomplete,' Questions Exclusion of Zamba and Yusuf
Government has thrown the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Amaryllis Hotel inquiry into fresh controversy, declaring the report incomplete, flawed and incapable of standing scrutiny… Read more »
Malawi: The Chief Secretary's Gambit - Inside the Alleged Plot to Oust Vice President Ansah
A shadow war has been ignited within the hallowed halls of Capital Hill, as fresh allegations emerge of a high-stakes campaign to force the resignation of Vice President Dr. Jane… Read more »
Malawi: Commentators Call for Legal Enforcement of Inquiry Recommendations 14 Years After Bingu's Death
Commentators yesterday issued a hard-hitting call for Malawi to adopt a legal framework that compels policymakers to implement recommendations from commissions of inquiry, warning… Read more »
Malawi: Teachers' Union Under Siege As Revolt Erupts Over 'Misused Funds' and Leadership Failure
A bitter and fast-escalating internal revolt has erupted within the Teachers Union of Malawi (TUM), exposing deep fractures, simmering anger, and explosive allegations of financial… Read more »
Malawi: Health Officials Push Mhen to Sustain Lifeline Support for Mother Care Groups
Health authorities in Lilongwe have issued a strong call to the Malawi Health Equity Network (MHEN) to sustain and scale up its support to Mother Care Groups (MCGs), warning that… Read more »
April 05
Malawi: Bushiri Signals Possible Political Entry, Warns Critics and Dismisses Allegations
Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has issued a bold warning: he may enter active politics -- even contest for the presidency -- if circumstances force his hand. Read more »
Malawi: A Brutal Blow to the Poor - Fuel Hike Exposes the Harsh Reality of Living in Malawi Today
There is anger in the air. Not quiet frustration, but a raw, rising fury spreading across Malawi following the over 30 percent fuel price hike--an increase that has hit already… Read more »
Malawi: Rights Activists Challenge Mutharika Over Fuel Levies, Warn of Deepening Economic Pain
Rights activists under the National Advocacy Platform (NAP) have formally written to President Peter Mutharika, demanding an urgent review of fuel levies that they say are driving… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Eyes Power Breakthrough As Mozambique Interconnector Nears Switch-On
Malawi could be on the brink of easing its chronic electricity shortages, with the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) expressing strong optimism that the long-awaited… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Stands to Win Big As Regional Port Competition Heats Up
Malawi may be landlocked--but it is no longer powerless. Read more »
April 03
Malawi: Rural Workers Locked Out of Justice As Malawi's Labour System Struggles to Reach the Majority
Access to labour justice--widely regarded as a cornerstone of fair and effective employment systems--remains out of reach for thousands of rural Malawians, exposing deep structural… Read more »
Malawi: 'Choncho, Bola Moyo' - the Quiet Cry of Most Malawians Barely Holding On
The most honest measure of Malawi's economy today is not found in policy statements or fiscal reports, but in a quiet, almost reflexive response spoken by ordinary citizens:… Read more »
Malawi: A Nation Taxed to the Bone - Government Must Pause Before It Pushes Malawi Over the Edge
There comes a point in every struggling economy where leadership must stop, look inward, and confront an uncomfortable truth: when survival becomes the national condition, policy… Read more »
