June 20, 2023
Malawi: Chakwera Meets Afrexim Bank Officials Over DPP Administration Toxic Loans
President Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera on Sunday met Afrexim Bank officials to discuss repayment of the toxic loans the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) led government took which… Read more »
June 19, 2023
Malawi: Karonga Road Accident Claims 6 Lives
Six people have died while others are in hospital treated with different degrees of injuries after the vehicle they were travelling in overturned on Sunday at Mlare Trading Centre… Read more »
Malawi: National Food System At Risk of Destabilized By Climate Change, Nasfam Warns
The entire food system is at risk of being destabilized if the government and non-state actors do not take decisive steps to mitigate effects of climate change, National… Read more »
Malawi: Local Authorities Call for Mw2063 Realization Funding, Government Demands Efficiency
Local government authorities, faced with the problem of inadequate funds compounded by the absence of fiscal devolution from the central government, have asked for more financial… Read more »
June 15, 2023
Malawi: HRDC Petitions Macra Board to Investigate Purchase of Cirms Equipment
Malawi Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has petitioned the Board of Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) to carry out a comprehensive investigation on the… Read more »
Malawi: Malga Awards Councils, Chitipa Dominates
Malawi Local Government Association (MALGA) on Wednesday night awarded some of its members--five local councils--for their best performance in various categories in the financial… Read more »
Malawi: Court Removes Injunction On Salima Sugar Board, Reinstates Newly Appointed Chair
The High Court has removed an injunction obtained by former Salima Sugar board chairperson stopping the newly appointed board from operating. Read more »
Malawi: Govt Withdrawal of NPC Commissioner Appointment Draws Reactions From Public
Malawians are taking to task their government to provide reasons why it has rescinded its decision to appoint an ICT specialist as commissioner for National Planning Commission… Read more »
Malawi: Chakwera Says Malawi Needs Leadership to Push the Country to Wealthy, Middle Income
President Dr Lazarus Chakwera says Malawi needs leadership at all levels that can propel the country into wealthy or middle income. Read more »
Malawi: Govt Building New Breed of Leaders to Deliver Results - Chakwera
President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has disclosed that his administration working to build a new breed of leaders without greed in an effort to lay a foundation of strong… Read more »
Malawi: Illovo, Govt At Loggerheads Over Sugar Prices
Government has ordered Illovo Sugar Limited to reduce the price of sugar in the country within seven days. Read more »
June 14, 2023
Southern Africa: UNHCR Southern Africa Delegation in Malawi to Discuss Relocation of Refugees, Asylum Seekers
A high level delegation from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Southern Africa has arrived in the country on a mission to discuss with the Government of… Read more »
Malawi: Chakwera Assents to 7 Bills Into Law
President Lazarus Chakwera has assented to seven bills into law which Parliament passed in the last seating. Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Govt, UNHCR Set Repatriate 44 Refugees Back to Rwanda
The Malawi Government in collaboration with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) are set to repatriate 44 Rwandan refugees back to their native country. Read more »
Malawi: Chakwera Warns Public Officers Against Power Abuse
President Lazarus Chakwera has warned public officers, both elected and appointed, against abuse of state power. Read more »
Malawi: Opposition Lambasts Chakwera Over Contradictory Remarks On His Powers
Opposition in the country have gone to town, lambasting President Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera over contradictory remarks on his powers as Head of State. Read more »
Malawi: U.S. Cautions Malawi Over Ties With Russia
The US government has cautioned the Malawi government over bilateral ties with Russia. Read more »
June 13, 2023
Malawi: Chakwera Says He Has No Power to Implement All Campaign Promises
President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera on Monday asked Malawians to stop demanding unrealistic things from the Executive Branch of the Government, stressing that the constitution… Read more »
Malawi: President Chakwera to Attend Global Leadership Summit
President Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera will attend a two-day 2023 Global Leadership Summit, which Malawi will host from 14 to 15th June in Lilongwe. Read more »
Malawi: Speaker Hara Says Separation of Powers Conference to Help in Discussing Critical Issues
Speaker of Parliament Catherine Gotani Hara says the first ever national separation of powers conference presents an opportunity to discuss critical issues affecting the three arms… Read more »
Malawi: Chihana Tells International Community Off Over Same Sex Marriages
Alliance for Democracy( Aford) leader Enoch Chihana says the international community should not interfere in Malawi's tradition and culture by imposing same sex marriages in the… Read more »
Malawi: Chibambo Raps Chakwera for Refusing to Release Public Sector Reforms Report
Petra president Kamuzu Chibambo has joined the political voices forcing President Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera to make public the public sector reforms report. Read more »
June 09, 2023
Malawi: Deputy Minister Mdoko Stresses the Importance of Vocational Skills Subjects
The Deputy Minister of Education, Nancy Chaola Mdoko, has said vocational skills subjects and additional languages like French are very important in exposing and preparing students… Read more »
East Africa: Chakwera Pushes for Economic Integration Among Comesa Member States
Malawi President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has emphasized the need for economic integration among Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) member states. Read more »
June 07, 2023
Malawi: Govt Reaffirms Commitment to Producing High Skilled Labour Force
The Malawi Government, through the Minister of Education, Science and Technology, has reaffirmed its commitment to producing high skilled and talented labour force to spur social… Read more »