March 24
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: 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 »
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 »
March 22
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: 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: 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: Levies Spark Fears of Reversing Mobile Money Gains
A new 0.05% levy on mobile money and electronic transfers has alarmed industry players, who warn it could push Malawians back to cash and weaken years of progress in financial… Read more »
Malawi: NGM PLC Repositions 'NBM Smart Cover' to Ease Upfront Insurance Costs
National Bank of Malawi plc (NBM plc) has repositioned and rebranded its insurance premium financing solution, NBM Smart Cover, enabling customers to secure insurance cover without… Read more »
Malawi: Magla Advocates Responsible Gambling Advertising to Protect Children
The Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) has emphasised the need for responsible gambling advertising, saying measures introduced under Directive No. 1 of 2025 are aimed… Read more »
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 »
Malawi: NBM Commits K20 Million for SKC Foundation Golf Fundraiser
The National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has given out K20 million towards the upcoming SKC Foundation fundraising charity golf tournament scheduled for 28 March, 2026 in Lilongwe. Read more »
Malawi: FDH Bank Steps Up Support for National Development
FDH Bank Plc has reaffirmed its role in complementing government efforts to drive Malawi's socio-economic development through interventions that uplift communities and support key… Read more »
Malawi: SESTU Demands Seat At the Table, Slams 'Exclusion' in Government Pay Talks
The Secondary School Teachers Union (SESTU) has raised the alarm over what it calls systematic exclusion from crucial government negotiations on salaries and conditions of… Read more »
March 18
Malawi: Scandal Uncovered - Pension Fund Paid K27bn for K8.5bn Sigelege Hotel in Lilongwe
In a startling revelation, the Public Service Pension Trust Fund (PSPTF)--already under intense scrutiny for its controversial K128 billion purchase of Amaryllis Hotel--has been… Read more »
Malawi: Lake Malawi Surges to Multi-Year High As Authorities Open Liwonde Floodgates to Avert Disaster
Water authorities have sounded the alarm after confirming that levels in Lake Malawi have surged to their highest point in years, underscoring growing pressure on surrounding… Read more »
