Malawi: Prophet Shepherd Bushiri Named Philanthropist of the Year At Zikomo Africa Awards

Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has been honoured as Philanthropist of the Year at the prestigious Zikomo Africa Awards, held Wednesday night in Tanzania, in recognition of his remarkable… Read more »

Malawi: CDF War Refuses to Die - Parliament, Councils Lock Horns As Mutharika Holds the Key

The long-running power struggle over control of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) has flared up again, exposing deep and unresolved fault lines between Parliament and local… Read more »

Malawi: Police Crime-Scene Blunder Risks Sinking Dr Bobe Murder Case, Lawyers Warn

Two senior legal practitioners have issued a sharp warning to the Malawi Police Service, arguing that the highly publicised decision to parade murder suspects at the crime scene in… Read more »

Malawi: 'Wa Visa' - High-Pay Unsafe Sex Driving HIV Risk Nationwide

A growing practice known as wa visa, in which sex workers engage in unprotected sex with trusted, higher-paying clients, is emerging as a key driver of Malawi's HIV epidemic,… Read more »

Malawi: Malawi Tumbles in Infrastructure Transparency Index, Scores a Meagre 25 Points

Malawi has suffered a major credibility blow in the management of public infrastructure after scoring a paltry 25.41 points in the newly released Infrastructure Transparency Index… Read more »

Malawi: Minister Phiri Challenges Councils to Deliver Results Beyond Titles

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Ben Phiri has questioned the relevance and performance of local government authorities in Malawi. Read more »

Malawi: Mangochi Police Raise Alarm Over Rising Motorcycle Accidents During Festive Season

The Mangochi Police spokesperson, Amina Tepani Daudi, has expressed concern over the increasing number of accidents in the district, particularly those involving motorcycle riders. Read more »

Malawi: Inside the State's Failed Hunt - How DPP Unleashed Institutions to Break Simplex Chithyola - - and Hit a Wall

For months, Malawi's security and oversight machinery has been locked in what multiple independent sources describe as a relentless, centrally driven campaign to criminalise former… Read more »

Malawi: Airtel Money Partners With Farmers World to Roll Out Cashless Shopping Nationwide

In a move set to transform retail payments in Malawi, Airtel Money has partnered with Farmers World to introduce a seamless digital payment solution across the company's 90 outlets… Read more »

Malawi: Malawi Exporting Maize to Zambia Amid Import Plans--Who's Watching the Borders?

In a baffling twist that raises urgent questions about government oversight, Malawi is reportedly exporting maize to Zambia through Mchinji District--despite a formal maize export… Read more »

Malawi: Cost of Living Dip Seen As Early Quick Win for Mutharika Government

The marginal drop in the cost of living recorded in November is being cited as an early quick win under policies associated with current president Arthur Peter Mutharika's… Read more »

Malawi: Standard Bank Connects to China Payment System

Standard Bank Group has become the first African bank to participate directly in China's Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS), marking a major milestone in facilitating… Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC Urged to Act As Madagascar Slips Deeper Into Crisis

Malawi State Vice-President Jane Ansah has issued a blunt call to the Southern African Development Community (Sadc) Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation (Troika) to… Read more »

Malawi: Opposition Leader Simplex Chithyola Targeted As Police Descend On Kasungu Farm

Reports have emerged that the Malawi Police Service, acting on instructions from higher authorities, is reportedly executing a search warrant at the farm of Simplex Chithyola,… Read more »

Malawi: Tea Production Falls Sharply, but Malawi Earns More Money

Malawi's tea production dropped sharply in the third quarter of the year, but the country earned more money from tea exports, according to new figures from the Reserve Bank of… Read more »

Malawi: Bushiri's 'Night of Victory' - Over 15,000 Expected in Lilongwe As ECG Crossover Prayers Promise Spiritual Power and Economic Surge

ECG The Jesus Nation Church has announced that its highly anticipated 2025 Crossover Prayers will be held in Lilongwe, setting the stage for a major spiritual and economic event as… Read more »

Malawi: Dowa Farmers Hail Government's Timely Fertiliser Delivery Under FISP

Farmers in Dowa District have applauded the government for the swift and affordable provision of fertiliser through the Farm Input Subsidy Programme (FISP), calling it a lifeline… Read more »

Malawi: Emerging Songstress Angellah Masiku to Launch Debut Album At Pre-Christmas Concert

As music lovers in Lilongwe gear up for a pre-Christmas celebration, emerging songstress Angellah Masiku is set to mark a major milestone in her music career with the launch of her… Read more »

Malawi: Youth Advocate Charles Kajoloweka Rejects Teveta Board Appointment, Citing Principles and Integrity

Youth rights and governance advocate Charles Kajoloweka has once again made a bold statement on ethical leadership, turning down a high-profile government board appointment.… Read more »

Malawi: 'We Choose Joy Over Tears' - Leston Mulli Honours His Late Father By Celebrating Life

Renowned businessman Leston Mulli has urged Malawians to remember loved ones with joy and gratitude, saying celebrating life helps families cope better with loss and mental health… Read more »

Zambia: Is the Zambia Maize Deal Real - - or Another Hunger Hoax?

Nearly two months after government loudly announced a lifesaving maize import deal with Zambia, confusion, silence and official finger-pointing are now fuelling serious doubts over… Read more »

Malawi: Like a Resting Lion, Mumba Watches As Government Stumbles

Like a lion lying low in the tall grass -- silent, observant, and deliberate -- independent Member of Parliament for Mzimba Central, Hon. Eng. Vitumbiko A.Z. Mumba, emerged from… Read more »

Malawi: Analysis | the Politics of Silence

In politics, noise is often mistaken for power. Silence, however, can be far more unsettling -- especially when it comes from someone who has proven, time and again, that he knows… Read more »

Malawi: Allegations of 'Cash-for-Amnesty' Rock DPP As Arrests Trigger Panic

As police tighten the noose on top opposition figures, explosive allegations have emerged suggesting that senior Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) officials may be secretly… Read more »

Malawi: Bail, Hospital Orders and Heavy Charges - MCP Leaders Face Turbulent Court Battles in Lilongwe

Malawi's courts on Monday became the latest battlefield in a fast-escalating political and legal storm involving top figures of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), as separate rulings… Read more »