April 13, 2023
Malawi: DPP Central Endorses Mutharika As Presidential Candidate
Opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Central region chapter has endorsed Peter Mutharika as the presidential candidate to face President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera at the polls… Read more »
Malawi: Parliament Passes Disaster Management Bill
Rights activists and the country's donors have hailed parliament for passing the Disaster Risk Management Bill. Read more »
Malawi: DPP South, Eastern Regions Refuse to Endorse Mutharika Presidential Candidature
Opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) regional offices for the south and eastern region are refusing to endorse Peter Mutharika as party presidential candidate. Read more »
Malawi: Mutharika Snubs Cyclone Freddy Disaster Recovery Plan Meeting
Former President Peter Mutharika was on Wednesday conspicuously missing from a crucial meeting the country's former heads of state attended aimed at drawing a recovery plan after… Read more »
Malawi: Former Board Chairperson Obtains Court Injunction At Salima Sugar
Former board chairperson of Salima Sugar Company has obtained a court injunction restraining the newly appointed board from operating. Read more »
April 12, 2023
Malawi: Malawi Government Introduces Bill to Repeal Mines Act
Malawi Government published in the gazette a Mines and Minerals Bill, 2023, which, among others, seeks to repeal the Mines and Minerals Act of 2019 and replace it with a new act… Read more »
Malawi: Heavy Rains Destroy 130 Hectares of Crops in Rumphi
Officials from Rumphi district council say a 130.4 hectares of crops have been destroyed in the district following heavy rains received in the area over the weekend. Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Police to Enforce New Farm-Gate Prices
The Malawi Police Service (MPS) has swiftly moved in to enforce new minimum farm-gate prices set by the government, warning that "it will arrest and prosecute anyone buying farm… Read more »
April 11, 2023
Malawi: President Chakwera Pardons 200 Prisoners, Including Uladi Mussa
President Dr Lazarus Chakwera has pardoned Former Homeland Security Minister Uladi Mussa and 199 other prisoners as part of the commemoration of Easter. Read more »
Malawi: Authorities Close 65 Cyclone Freddy Evacuation Camps in Blantyre
The authorities in Blantyre have closed 65 cyclone Freddy evacuation camps. Read more »
Malawi: Chakwera Opens Tobacco Market As Hopes for Forex Availability Rises
President Dr Lazarus Chakwera is on Wednesday set to preside over the official opening of this year's tobacco marketing season at Lilongwe Auction Floors where he will unveil… Read more »
April 06, 2023
Malawi: Clergy Commits to Demystifying Myths On Leprosy
Religious leaders in Malawi have reaffirmed their commitment to complementing efforts by the National Tuberculosis (TB) and Leprosy Elimination Programme (NTLEP) to clear myths and… Read more »
Malawi: Irish Minister Hails Genet for Promoting Girls Rights
Ireland's Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora, Sean Fleming has hailed Girls Empowerment Network (GENET) for protecting and promoting girls rights in the… Read more »
Malawi: Cedwat Faults Ministry of Finance for Alleged Choking of Appeal Cases At Supreme Court
Centre for Democracy Watch (CEDWAT) has expressed disappointment with failure by the Ministry of Finance, through the Treasury, to fund the Judiciary to hear appeal cases submitted… Read more »
Malawi: Bright Msaka Upbeat About Taking DPP Back to Power to Eradicate Poverty
DPP Member of Parliament (MP) for Machinga Likwenu who is also Vice President for the party in the eastern region, Bright Msaka, has painted an optimistic picture of the party's… Read more »
Malawi: CDH Investment Bank Supports First of Its Kind Malawi Exporter Awards
CDH Investment Bank (CDHIB) has supported Malawi Investment & Trade Centre (MITC) to successfully hold the inaugural Malawi Exporters Awards ceremony, which is underway at… Read more »
April 05, 2023
Malawi: Colorectal Cancer Becoming Another Public Health Problem in Malawi
Latest studies by the World Health Organization (WHO) have revealed that colorectal cancer (CRC) claimed 234 lives of productive Malawians 2020 alone effectively becoming another… Read more »
Malawi: Exploring the Growing Popularity of Sports Betting in Malawi
Sports betting has become increasingly popular in Malawi over the past few years, with more and more people taking an interest in the activity. This is due to a combination of… Read more »
April 04, 2023
Malawi: Stigma, Discrimination Affecting Early Detection, Completion of Treatment in Leprosy
National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Elimination Program (NTLEP) has described stigma and discrimination as the major challenges in early detection and successful completion of… Read more »
Malawi: UN, Humanitarian Partners Call for U.S.$70.6m for Cyclone Freddy Survivors in Malawi
The United Nations and humanitarian partners in Malawi have called for US$70.6 million (approximately MK70.6 billion) to assist 1.1 million people affected by the passage of the… Read more »
Malawi: Parliamentary Women Caucus Condemns Senior Chief Chulu for Parading Woman Naked
The Parliamentary Women Caucus--a grouping of all elected female Members of Parliament of the Malawi National Assembly--has condemned the "shocking and sad behaviour" of Senior… Read more »
Malawi: 3.4mw Muloza Hydro Power Station Knocked Off By Cyclone Freddy
The effects of a cyclone has once again incapacitated the energy sector as Freddy destroyed infrastructure for Muloza Hydro Power Station which was supplying 3.4 megawatts (MW) of… Read more »
Malawi: Journalists Challenged to Triple Coverage On Alternative Cooking Energies
Energy Officer in the Ministry of Energy Christopher Kachinjika has challenged journalists to triple their efforts in raising environmental awareness that could help people realize… Read more »
Malawi: Sports Council Lifts Suspension On Formal Sporting Activities
Malawi National Council of Sports has lifted the suspension on formal sporting activities which was sanctioned soon after President Lazarus Chakwera declared a 14-day mourning… Read more »
April 03, 2023
Malawi: Malawi Sets April 15 As Deadline for Refugees' Relocation to Dzaleka Camp
Malawi Government has announced the new dates for relocation of refugees and asylum seekers to Dzaleka Refugee camp on Dowa effective from 1st to 15th April 2023. Read more »