June 02
Malawi: Paypal Introduces Digital Dollar to Malawi and Other African Countries
American online payment company PayPal has introduced a new digital currency called PayPal USD (PYUSD) in Malawi and 26 other African countries. Read more »
Malawi: Malawi's Tobacco Market Improves, Yet Earnings Remain Below 2025 Levels
Six weeks into Malawi's tobacco marketing season, farmers have earned about K120 billion ($68 million) from tobacco sales. But despite hopes for a stronger season, the latest… Read more »
Malawi: Cabinet of Shadows - Who Is Truly Steering the Ship of State?
The Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) recently issued a press release that was ostensibly meant to calm a nervous nation. Instead, it did the exact opposite. By launching a… Read more »
Malawi: Temwa Chawinga Fires Back At Critics - 'I Could Have Faked an Injury, but I Chose to Be Honest'
Malawi women's football superstar Temwa Chawinga has broken her silence and fiercely defended her decision to miss the Scorchers' upcoming international friendly matches against… Read more »
Malawi: New AfDB Financing Model Offers Malawi Lifeline From Donor Dependence
A major shift is underway in Africa's development financing, with African leaders backing a bold new plan designed to reduce the continent's dependence on foreign donors and unlock… Read more »
June 01
Malawi: National Shame - 88 Percent of Street Children Have Parents, Government Reveals
A shocking government revelation has exposed a painful national crisis: the vast majority of children living on Malawi's streets are not orphans, but children with parents who have… Read more »
Malawi: Presidency Fires Back At 'Unpatriotic' Whispers Surrounding Mutharika's Grip On Power
In a dramatic escalation of political friction within the highest corridors of Malawian power, the Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) has broken its silence to forcefully… Read more »
Malawi: AG Cracks Whip On MEC - 'Nothing Can Stop Relocation to Blantyre'
A fresh showdown has erupted between the government and the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC), with Attorney General Frank Mbeta declaring that there is "nothing" standing in the… Read more »
Africa: Standard Bank Marks Africa Day With Week-Long Celebration of Malawi's Culture, Identity and Growth
Rather than limiting the celebration of Africa Day to a single date on the calendar, Standard Bank Malawi dedicated an entire week to honouring the continent's rich heritage,… Read more »
Malawi: Mutharika Keeps His Eyes On the Ball, Focuses On Economic Recovery and Development
President Arthur Peter Mutharika has reaffirmed his commitment to restoring economic stability and improving the lives of Malawians, declaring that he will not be distracted by… Read more »
Malawi: IMF Deal Hangs in the Balance As Experts Warn Malawi - 'Fix the Economy First'
As Malawi prepares for crucial talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) next week, economists have issued a stark warning: securing another bailout package will mean little… Read more »
Malawi: PAC Clears MBC, Macra Boards in Controversial DG Appointments
A parliamentary probe into two of Malawi's most controversial public sector appointments has ended with a clean bill of health for the boards at the centre of the storm. Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Sinks Deeper Into Economic Trouble As Freedom Score Falls, Poverty Fears Grow
Malawi's economic struggles are deepening, with a new global report painting a grim picture of a country trapped by weak institutions, rising informality, poor infrastructure and… Read more »
May 31
Malawi: VPs Sidelined As Mutharika Turns to Ministers for Key State Duties
A growing pattern within President Peter Mutharika's administration is raising questions about the relevance and influence of Malawi's two Vice Presidents, with Cabinet ministers… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Progresses in Menstrual Hygiene With 80% Water Supply Coverage
Malawi has made progress in Menstrual hygiene especially on the provision of water supply in schools despite some few gaps. Read more »
Malawi: Arsenal Fans Turn Title Celebrations Into Community Service, Donate K3 Million Cleaning Equipment to Mzuzu City Council
Arsenal supporters in Mzuzu transformed their Premier League title celebrations into a community development initiative on Saturday, donating cleaning equipment worth K3 million to… Read more »
May 29
Malawi: Malawi Stock Exchange Loses Nearly K5 Trillion in Five Months
The Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE) is facing serious financial problems after nearly K5 trillion was wiped from the market in just five months. Read more »
Malawi: TC Cracks Down On Poor Tobacco Handling As Farmers Blamed for Low Prices and Rising Rejections
The Tobacco Commission (TC) has issued a stern warning to tobacco farmers over widespread poor handling practices that continue to damage Malawi's tobacco quality, depress prices,… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Govt Hails India for 1,000 Metric Tons Rice Donation to Ease Hunger Crisis
The Malawi Government has hailed India for donating 1,000 metric tons of rice to support families facing hunger following devastating climate shocks that have pushed millions into… Read more »
Malawi: K106 Billion Drug Shipment Intercepted in South Africa, Two Malawians Arrested
South African authorities have intercepted a Malawi-registered truck allegedly transporting drugs worth about K106 billion, leading to the arrest of two Malawians and a Zambian at… Read more »
Malawi: Debt Crisis Forces Malawi to Depend On Grants
Malawi is increasingly depending on grants instead of loans from international lenders because of the country's growing debt crisis and weakening economy, the African Development… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Manufacturing Jobs Drop From 4.3% to 3.9% in 14 Years As AfDB Warns of Deepening Industrial Decline
Malawi's manufacturing employment rate has dropped from 4.3 percent in 2010 to 3.9 percent in 2024, highlighting a worrying decline in the country's industrial sector, according to… Read more »
Malawi: Patients Forced to Pay K90,000 for 'Free' Treatment As Corruption Crisis Rocks Public Hospitals
A shocking parliamentary inquiry has exposed a deep corruption crisis in Malawi's public hospitals, with patients allegedly being forced to pay bribes for treatment, fake receipts… Read more »
Malawi: Is PAC Leadership Clinging to Power? Mounting Pressure Exposes Governance Crisis At Influential Civil Society Body
Serious governance questions are now engulfing the Public Affairs Committee (PAC), with growing pressure from governance experts and sections of civil society demanding immediate… Read more »
May 27
Malawi: Questions Mount Over Alleged Secret Release and Deportation Plot for Convicted Wildlife Trafficker Lin Yunhua
Serious questions are emerging over an alleged plan to secretly release and deport controversial Chinese national and convicted wildlife trafficker Lin Yunhua before the conclusion… Read more »
