March 16, 2023
Malawi: Escom Fixing Power Infrastructure Knocked Down By Cyclone Freddy
Officials from Escom say they have now started fixing damaged electricity infrastructure and restoring power in some of the areas affected by Cyclone Freddy. Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Bureau of Standards Appoints New CEO
Malawi Bureau of Standards has appointed academic Dr Bernard Thole as the news chief executive officer effective 1 March 223. Read more »
March 15, 2023
Malawi: Simbi Phiri's Khato Civils Donates MK100m Towards Disaster Response
Malawi President Dr Lazarus Chakwera has commended Khato Civils, a pan-african multi-disciplinary construction and infrastructure development company owned by business magnet… Read more »
Malawi: Mutharika Visits Cyclone Freddy Victims
Former president Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has called for total depoliticisation of disasters, saying politicisation of disasters affect provision of help to the needy. Read more »
Malawi: Chakwera Condoles Cyclone Freddy Bereaved Families, Sees Devastation
President Dr Lazarus Chakwera has ordered the government to account for everyone affected by Cyclone Freddy whether dead or alive. Read more »
March 14, 2023
Malawi: Police Nab Notorious Murder Suspects in Lilongwe
Police in Lilongwe have arrested seven murder suspects who are alleged to have been behind a series of murder cases in Area 36. Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Police Recover Over 100 Dead Bodies in Blantyre and Surrounding Areas
Following the devastation caused by the effects of Cyclone Freddy, that has claimed over 100 lives as of Monday evening -- with many missing and injured -- President Lazarus… Read more »
Malawi: Chakwera Declares State of Disaster in Southern Region As Cyclone Freddy Continues to Wreck Havoc
Malawi President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has declared some parts of Southern Region as state of disaster following the devastation caused by Tropical Cyclone Freddy. Read more »
Malawi: Speaker Gives Legislators From Southern Region Leave of Absence At Parliament Over Cyclone Freddy
Speaker of the National Assembly Catherine Gotani Hara on Monday gave permission to members of Parliament from the Southern Region to return to their constituencies following the… Read more »
Malawi: Cyclone Freddy Affects Women's Football Cup
The devastating effects of Tropical Cyclone Freddy since landing in Malawi has not spared sports with Football Association of Malawi forced to postpone the match between Ntopwa and… Read more »
March 13, 2023
Malawi: Structural Challenges Hampering Electricity, Internet Access in Malawi - Minister
Minister of Gender, Community Development and Social Welfare, Jean Muonaowauza Sendeza, has disclosed that structural challenges continue to hamper digitalization in Malawi. Read more »
Malawi: Court Adjourns Sentencing Submissions Hearing for Chinese Convicts Who Laundered Mk500m
The Lilongwe Chief Resident Magistrate Court on Friday 10th March, 2023, adjourned to 21st March, 2023, hearing of the sentencing submissions for three Chinese nationals accused of… Read more »
March 10, 2023
Malawi: Chakwera Says the World's Poor Must Be Supported to Contribute to Global Economy
The world's poor countries must be supported to develop to middle-income status in order to contribute to the health and stability of the global economy, Malawi President, Dr.… Read more »
March 09, 2023
Malawi: Empowering Women Beyond Human Rights
Malawi has a high level of gender inequality, and women face significant barriers to economic empowerment. Read more »
March 08, 2023
Malawi: Amid Cholera outbreak Ministry Revives National Clean-Up Day
Amid the worst Cholera outbreak, the Ministry of Local Government, Unity and Culture is reviving the National Clean-Up Day, beginning with a reminder to all relevant stakeholders… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Receives 20,000 Metric Tonnes of Fertilizer From Russia
The Russian Government has invested 20,000 metric tons of fertilizer to Malawi which is part of the Russian Federation commitment made in 2022 to help least developed countries… Read more »
Malawi: Unlicensed Scrap Metal Dealers Fuelling Rampant Vandalism of Government Infrastructure
Following the arrest of a 26-year-old Nevas Chimphanje for allegedly vandalising Electricity Supply Corporation (ESCOM) overhead power transmission line in Dzalanyama Forest in… Read more »
Malawi: President Chakwera Appeals for Direct Budgetary Support From Donors
Malawi President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has appealed for the resumption of direct budgetary support from development partners, saying this would invigorate foreign exchange (forex)… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi to Host High-Level Regional Ministerial Meeting On Cholera, Other Public Health Emergencies
The Government of Malawi, with the support of the Africa CDC and the World Health Organization, will host a High-level Emergency Ministerial meeting for cholera affected countries,… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi's Women's Football Star Dies
Former Malawi National Women's Football Team and FCB Nyasa Bullets defender Thandie Kasiya died on Monday at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital in Blantyre after a short illness. Read more »
March 07, 2023
Malawi: Zomba, Blantyre Run Out of Fuel
Shortage of fuel has hit the southern regions of Zomba and Blantyre. Read more »
Malawi: Putin Invites Chakwera for Russia/Africa Summit
Africa is in state of shock after Russia President Vladimir Putin invited President Dr Lazarus Chakwera to this year's Russia -Africa Humanitarian Forum slated to take place in… Read more »
Malawi: NBS Bank Projects 140 Percent Profit Jump After Tax
Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE) Listed NBS Bank says it expects a 140% profit jump after tax for the year ended 31 December 2022 compared to the same period last year. Read more »
Malawi: President Chakwera Asks European Investment Bank to Extend Support to Science and Technology Sector
Malawi President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has asked the European Investment Bank (EIB) to consider extending its support to the science and technology industry, stressing that the… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi's Long Distance Runner 'Revenge' in Mzuzu City Half Marathon
Barely a week after losing cross country, long distance runner Nalicy Chirwa avenged her lost to short runner Asimenye Simwaka when he won the inaugural Mzuzu Half Marathon held on… Read more »