March 16
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 »
Malawi: Regional Maritime Body Warns Malawi - Cooperate or Remain Locked Out of Global Shipping Trade
The Maritime Organisation for Eastern, Southern and Northern Africa (MOESNA) has urged Malawi to urgently deepen cooperation with regional partners or risk remaining structurally… Read more »
Malawi: Manufacturing Sector Expected to Grow As Malawi's Key Industries Show Signs of Recovery
Malawi's manufacturing sector is expected to grow this year, bringing fresh hope for jobs, production and economic activity across the country. Read more »
March 12
Malawi: Red Flags Everywhere, but No Corruption? ACB Defends Clearance of K128.7bn Amaryllis Hotel Deal
The Anti-Corruption Bureau has defended its decision to clear the controversial K128.7 billion purchase of the Amaryllis Hotel, telling lawmakers that while the deal raised serious… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Police Say Former MBC Director George Kasakula to Appear in Court Over Abuse of Office Charges
The Malawi Police Service has confirmed that former Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) Director General George Kasakula is expected to appear before court on Friday to answer… Read more »
Malawi: The Amaryllis Surgeon - Why Malondera's Masterclass Is a Bitter Reminder of the Chakwera Era's Biggest Mistake
At a time when public trust in Malawian institutions is not just fragile but fracturing, a quiet revolution is taking place within the walls of Parliament. It isn't led by… Read more »
Malawi: Light At the End of the Tunnel - Reserve Bank of Malawi Paints a Cautiously Positive Picture for the Economy
Malawi's economic outlook may finally be showing a faint but important sign of relief, with the Reserve Bank of Malawi projecting a decline in inflation this year compared to the… Read more »
March 11
Malawi: Govt Pledges Support for Investors, Champions Renewable Energy and Community Development
Minister of Energy and Mining, Jean Mathanga, has reaffirmed the Malawian government's commitment to creating a conducive environment for investors, stressing that private sector… Read more »
March 10
Malawi: ACB Rolls Out Surveillance Vehicle to Target Corruption Hotspots
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has intensified its fight against graft by launching a surveillance vehicle that will patrol government offices identified as corruption hotspots,… Read more »
Malawi: MCP Confirms K132 Million Debt to Blantyre City Council, Pledges Payment
The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has officially confirmed that it owes the Blantyre City Council a total of K132 million in unpaid city rates and has pledged to settle the debt… Read more »
Malawi: A Legal Lifeline - High Court Pauses Ban On BMEC Qualifications
In a significant turn of events for thousands of students and academic institutions, the High Court in Zomba has temporarily put a stop to a decision that had cast doubt on the… Read more »
Malawi: Shock Drop - Exporting Firms Fall By 47 Percent - - From 1,227 to Just 654
Malawi has lost 573 exporting companies in 16 years, with the number falling sharply from 1,227 firms in 2009 to only 654 in 2025, according to the Finscope Micro, Small and Medium… Read more »
Malawi: PAC Launches Public Inquiry Into Psptf's Controversial Amaryllis Hotel Purchase
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Malawi's Parliament has launched a special public inquiry into the highly controversial purchase of Amaryllis Hotel by the Public Service… Read more »
Malawi: Education Activists Proposes 10 Percent of CDF for Education
The Civil Society Education Coalition (CSEC) has proposed that 10 percent of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) be allocated specifically to improving education standards at… Read more »
Malawi: Budget of Hope and Despair As Malawi's Children Are Left Behind
In a country where poverty and inequality remain deeply entrenched, the proposed national budget has sparked mixed reactions among stakeholders--offering both hope and concern… Read more »
Malawi: Dazik Raises the Bar With New Gospel Visual 'Yesu'
Malawian gospel artist Davie Nkhoma, popularly known as Dazik, is showing no signs of slowing down. Barely a month after releasing the visuals for his song "Plan," the fast-rising… Read more »
Malawi: Blantyre Mayor Closes MCP and Malawi Housing Corporation Offices Over Unpaid Millions of Tax Arrears
Blantyre Mayor Isaac Jomo Osman has launched a bold crackdown on chronic tax defaulters, shutting down offices of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and the Malawi Housing Corporation… Read more »
Malawi: Vice President Jane Ansah Rallies Malawian Girls - 'Be Bold, Be Brave, Claim Your Future'
Vice-President Jane Ansah has thrown down a powerful challenge to Malawian girls: step forward, be courageous and claim your place in shaping the nation's future. Read more »
