March 18
Malawi: State Moves to Collapse Mchacha Corruption Cases, Raising Fresh Questions On Political Will
The state is moving to collapse long-standing corruption cases against former cabinet minister and Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) southern region governor Charles Mchacha, in a… Read more »
Malawi: ACB Under Pressure - Fresh Sattar-Linked Contract Claims Test Malawi's Anti-Corruption Firewall
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) is under mounting pressure to act decisively after confirming it will respond on March 18 to a formal complaint over explosive allegations that the… Read more »
Malawi: Standard Bank Defies Economic Strain, Posts K122bn Profit Amid Malawi's Financial Squeeze
As households and businesses strain under rising costs, high interest rates, and stubborn inflation, Standard Bank plc has posted a striking K121.7 billion profit after… Read more »
Malawi: Police Probe MCP Over Alleged Illegal Cadre Training At State Facility
A political storm is brewing after Malawi's top law enforcement officer confirmed a formal investigation into allegations that the governing Malawi Congress Party (MCP) conducted… Read more »
Malawi: Analysis - How Dr. Mathews Mtumbuka Captured Rumphi Central While the Blue Alliance Exposed Its Fault Lines
The recent Rumphi Central by-election has delivered a striking political lesson: when ruling allies quarrel, the opposition capitalizes. Dr. Mathews Mtumbuka of the United… Read more »
Malawi: Standard Bank Leads Governance Push With K66 Million Contribution
Standard Bank Plc has emerged as a key driver of governance reform in Malawi's public sector, contributing K66 million to the Parastatal Board Members Orientation Programme. The… Read more »
March 17
Malawi: Cost of Living Drops 4.6 Percent in February
The cost of living for an average urban household has dropped by 4.6 percent in February, offering a slight relief to consumers grappling with high prices. Read more »
Malawi: Tension, Stakes Rise As Voters Head to Crucial By-Elections Today
Voters across four constituencies and nine wards are heading to the polls today in what is shaping up to be a tightly watched electoral test, with the Malawi Electoral Commission… Read more »
Malawi: 'Spare Him' - Pressure Mounts As Ailing Kalumo Denied Medical Access in Custody
A storm is brewing over the continued detention of former Immigration chief Brigadier Charles Kalumo, with growing calls for authorities to show restraint as the visibly unwell… Read more »
Malawi: Zamba, Kapondamgaga Summoned As Amaryllis Scandal Tightens Grip On Previous State House Power Circle
The deepening investigation into the controversial purchase of Amaryllis Hotel has now reached the very heart of executive power, with former Secretary to the President and Cabinet… Read more »
Malawi: DPP Fostino Maele Discontinues Norman Chisale's K5 Billion Corruption Case, Opening Door for Release of Seized Assets
In a decision that is already igniting fierce debate over the integrity of Malawi's justice system, Director of Public Prosecutions Fostino Maele has discontinued the high-stakes… Read more »
Malawi: Mala Graduates 24 in Library and ICT
The Malawi Library Association (MALA) has challenged graduating students to embrace their critical role as custodians of knowledge and facilitators of access to information. Read more »
Malawi: Namalomba, Chithyola Clash in Explosive Amaryllis War
Parliament turned into a political battleground as Deputy Leader of the House Shadreck Namalomba and Leader of the Opposition Simplex Chithyola Banda tore into each other over the… Read more »
Malawi: FDH Bank PLC, Ekhaya Renew Pact With Sunday Soirée
FDH Bank plc and Ekhaya Group have renewed their partnership with lifestyle and networking platform Sunday Soirée, a move aimed at strengthening engagement with clients… Read more »
Malawi: AGRA Malawi Engages Media in Food Systems Transformation Drive
AGRA Malawi has called for a strategic shift in how agricultural stories are told, urging journalists to move beyond passive reporting and become active partners in transforming… Read more »
Malawi: Kenani's Question Sparks Fierce Debate Over Malawi's Mineral Future
A blunt question from social media activist Onjezani Kenani is now forcing Malawi into an uncomfortable but necessary national conversation: who really benefits from the country's… Read more »
March 16
Malawi: 'The Optics Are Deeply Problematic' - Experts Question PAC's Lakeside Meeting With Rbm Ahead of Amaryllis Inquiry
Governance and political commentators have raised serious concerns over a lakeside meeting between the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament (PAC) and the Reserve Bank of Malawi… Read more »
Malawi: Govt Hands U.S.$25m Fuel Contract to Controversial Businessman Zuneth Sattar
Public outrage is mounting after documents circulating in the public domain revealed that government has awarded a US$25 million fuel supply contract to a company linked to… Read more »
Malawi: Chithyola Tells Mutharika to Fire Mwanamveka, Mbeta and Suspend Partridge Over Their Role in Amyrillis Deal
Leader of Opposition Simplex Chithyola Banda has demanded that President Peter Mutharika immediately fire Joseph Mwanamveka, the Minister of Finance, and Frank Mbeta, the Attorney… Read more »
Malawi: PAC Moves to Subpoena Attorney General After Last-Minute No-Show in Amaryllis Hotel Probe
Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Steve Baba Malondera has informed members of the committee that officials from the Office of the Attorney General of Malawi will… Read more »
Malawi: Govt Removes Taxes On Electric, Hybrid Vehicles As Global Fuel Prices Rise
Government has removed taxes on the importation of electric and hybrid vehicles in a move aimed at accelerating the adoption of fuel-efficient transport as global fuel prices… Read more »
Malawi: Young Politicians Condemn Jappie Mhango's 'Disrespectful' Remarks Against Vice President Chihana
The Northern Region Chapter of the Young Politicians Union (YPU) has sharply condemned remarks made by Jappie Mhango, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Vice President for the… Read more »
March 13
Malawi: Missing Minutes, Lingering Questions - Trustees Say Pension Fund Board Rejected Amaryllis Deal Before K128.7bn Purchase
In a revelation that has deepened the mystery surrounding the controversial K128.7 billion purchase of the Amaryllis Hotel, former trustees of the Public Service Pensions Trust… Read more »
Malawi: Mhen, Kidney Foundation Raise Alarm Over Rising Kidney Disease Burden in Malawi
The Malawi Health Equity Network (MHEN) and the Kidney Foundation (KF) Malawi have sounded the alarm over the growing burden of kidney disease in the country, warning that the… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi to Host 5th African Regional Conference On Loss and Damage
Renowned policymakers, civil society organizations, development partners, researchers, and community representatives from across the African Region are expected to converge in… Read more »
