October 23, 2022
Malawi: IMF, Malawi Reach Agreement On Rapid Credit Facility Through Food Shock Window and Program Monitoring With Board Involvement
Bretton Woods institution - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - and the Malawi Government have finally reached Staff-Level Agreement on Rapid Credit Facility (RCF) through the Food… Read more »
October 14, 2022
Malawi: Opportunities for Malawi to Manufacture Medicines
Malawi stands a chance to start manufacturing medicines from traditional herbs and shrubs using modern technology with encouragement and guidance from African Organisation for… Read more »
October 12, 2022
Malawi: Allowancegate - Police Arrest 17 More At Accountant General Office
Police in Lilongwe have arrested 17 more staff from the Accountant General's office over alleged allowances scam. Read more »
Malawi: ECAM Calls for Increased Efforts to End Child Labour in Malawi
Employers Consultative Association of Malawi (ECAM) has challenged private sector players to increase their efforts towards eliminating child labour in Malawi. Read more »
October 11, 2022
Malawi: Gwengwe Clarifies Ecf Stand On Malawi
Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs Sosten Gwengwe on Monday clarified the International Monetary Fund (IMF) stand on Malawi, saying Malawi is still in talks with the Fund to… Read more »
Malawi: Catholic Bishops Demand Speed in Prosecuting Corruption Cases
Catholic Bishops in Malawi have demanded speed in the delivery of justice in corruption cases, stressing the slow pace at which the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) is prosecuting the… Read more »
Malawi: Catholic Bishops Lashes At Chizuma for Lack of Team Work in the Fight Against Graft
Catholic Bishops have spoken against graft busting body, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) director Martha Chizuma for failing to be a team player in the fight against corruption. Read more »
Malawi: Defending Champs Bullets Drop 2 Points in 2-2 Draw With Silver
Silver Strikers came from behind twice to force a 2-2 draw against Nyasa Big Bullets at home, Silver Stadium on Sunday as the defending champions' lead on the TNM Super League is… Read more »
October 05, 2022
Malawi: Put Politics Aside, Let Us Develop Malawi Together - Chakwera
President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has implored fellow politicians and ordinary Malawians to put aside politics and focus on developing the country. Read more »
Malawi: International Researchers in Malawi to Understand How Weather, Climate Change Impact Agricultural Production
A five-member team of weather and climate change researchers from France, Italy, Poland, Kenya and Tanzania has arrived in Malawi to understand how change in climate is affecting… Read more »
Malawi: Zambian National Guilty, Convicted in MK53 Million Wildlife Crime, Awaits Sentencing
The Lilongwe Senior Resident Magistrate Court on Tuesday found Zambian national Kelby Roy Malambo guilty and convicted him on all the three charges he faced in the MK53m wildlife… Read more »
October 04, 2022
Malawi: Curriculum Review Vital in Achieving 2063 Development Agenda-Nyalonje
Minister of Education, Agnes Nyalonje, has said review of the country's curriculum is very important so that learners are exposed to a kind of education that will play a role in… Read more »
Malawi: High Court Judge Kenyatta Nyirenda Throws Out ACB Director Application for Recusal
High Court Judge Kenyatta Nyirenda on Monday threw out an application for recusal by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Director General Martha Chizuma from corruption proceedings… Read more »
October 02, 2022
Malawi: Anti-Govt CSOs Divided As Some Pledge Loyalty to Chakwera
Divisions have emerged among civil society organizations (CSOs) critical of the Tonse Alliance government, with some opting to work with President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera in fixing… Read more »
September 29, 2022
Malawi: Chakwera Seeks Resources for Cancer Treatment Centres in Malawi
President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has appealed for financial resources for the construction of cancer treatment centres and hospitals across the country as way of saving lives as well… Read more »
September 28, 2022
Malawi: Chakwera in Washington DC, U.S. to Sign U.S.$350 Million MCC Compact
President Dr Lazarus Chakwera has arrived in Washington DC, US to sign the much awaited US$350 million Millennium Challenge Corporation compact which is to give a facelift to the… Read more »
Malawi: GESD Challenges Civil Society to Deepen Democratic Governance in Local Councils
Governance to Enable Service Delivery (GESD) Project has highlighted inadequate funding to development projects, inadequate qualified and capable personnel, weak financial… Read more »
Malawi: Court Adjourns FISD Directors Fraud Case to November 14, 2022
A court in Lilongwe has adjourned to November 14, 2022 a fraud case involving four FISD directors. Read more »
September 26, 2022
Malawi: Chaos for Universities As High Court Grants Injunction to Unima Law Students
University of Malawi (UNIMA) law students were granted an injunction on September 1 by Zomba High Court restraining the University Council from implementing the establishment of… Read more »
September 24, 2022
Malawi: Law Commission Recommends People Pay in Public Hospitals
Government is yet to comment on recommendation from Special Law Commission that people should be paying a small nominal fee to access services in public health facilities. Read more »
Malawi: Nsanje District Council Rejects DC Removal
A full council meeting in Nsanje has agreed to veto central government decision to remove district commissioner Dr. Medson Matchaya. Read more »
Malawi: Malawians Welcome Government's U.S.$50m Credit From Arab Bank for Fuel Importation
Malawians have taken up on various social media platforms to applaud the government for successfully securing a US$50 million credit from the Arab Bank for Economic Development in… Read more »
Malawi: Spanish Club Deportivo Leganés and Rainbow Express Interest to Invest in Malawi
Jeff Luhnow, President of Spanish club Deportivo Leganés; Rainbow Sports Global CEO Kingsley Pungong; and James Woods-Nkhutabasa, Partner at Rainbow Sports met with H.E. Dr.… Read more »
September 23, 2022
Malawi: Chakwera Gets Rare Praise From Biden Administration On the Fight Against Corruption
President Dr Lazarus Maccathy Chakwera has received rare praise from the Biden administration for his relentless efforts to stem graft in the country. Read more »
Malawi: Chakwera, U.S. Firm Sign K32 Billion Pact for Solar Power Plant
Malawi President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera and the US International Development Finance Corporation have signed a $25 million (approximately K32 billion) pact. Read more »