May 21
Malawi: Study Reveals Millions of Rural Malawians Trapped in Poverty As 'Ganyu' Replaces Farming
A new study has revealed a worrying shift in Malawi's rural economy, showing that millions of people are increasingly abandoning work in their own gardens to survive on low-paying… Read more »
Malawi: Old Mutual Expands Financial Literacy Drive to MDF and Other Institutions Amid Growing Economic Pressure
Old Mutual Malawi has intensified its nationwide financial literacy campaign by engaging members of the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) and several civilian institutions in a series of… Read more »
May 20
Malawi: Chimwemwe Chipungu Says Surveyors Hold Key to Malawi's Vision 2063
Minister of Lands and Urban Development Chimwemwe Chipungu has described surveyors as critical drivers of Malawi's transformation agenda, calling on the profession to take a… Read more »
Malawi: Supreme Court Extends Chihana Lifeline As Bwb Leadership Circus Deepens
The dramatic power struggle between Yeremiah Chihana and the board of Blantyre Water Board has taken yet another twist after the Supreme Court temporarily rescued Chihana from… Read more »
Malawi: Tobacco Farmers Cry Foul Over Persistently High Rejection Rates
Tobacco farmers across the country have once again raised concern over the persistently high rejection rates affecting auction burley tobacco since the opening of this year's… Read more »
Malawi: Fear, Confusion Grip Msundwe As Police, MDF Launch Massive Dawn Crackdown, Arrest 14
Residents of Msundwe say fear and uncertainty gripped the trading centre yesterday morning after heavily armed officers from the Malawi Police Service and the Malawi Defence Force… Read more »
Malawi: 'Zigege' Fuels Bad Tendency of Eating Without Hand Washing Habits
Zigege; is a processed as fried sliced Irish potato soaked in colored and spiced paste of wheat flour. Read more »
Malawi: Apostle Kawinga's School Block Sparks Education Revolution in Dedza As Enrollment Jumps From 300 to 1,100
What began as a simple act of compassion by Apostle Clifford Kawinga has now transformed into a life-changing education revolution in one of Dedza's most remote communities, with… Read more »
Malawi: Mepa Lifts Press Cane Suspension
The Malawi Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) has lifted a stop order it issued to ethanol distiller, Press Cane Limited early this year over effluent spillages after… Read more »
Malawi: Mtukula Pakhomo Program Transforms Lives of Women in Mzimba
Communities in Mzimba South have hailed the Mtukula Pakhomo social cash transfer initiative as a powerful driver of economic empowerment, improved nutrition, and financial… Read more »
Malawi: High Court Restores Chihana Suspension, Throws Out Bid to Return As Bwb CEO
Politician Yeremiah Chihana has suffered a major legal and professional setback after the High Court of Malawi threw out his attempt to remain at the helm of the Blantyre Water… Read more »
Malawi: 'We Kept Searching, but Found No One Alive' - MDF and Police Recount Painful Hunt for Crashed Plane in Viphya Forest
The search started with urgency and hope, but ended in silence, confusion, and heartbreak deep in the dense Viphya Plantation. For hours on June 10 and 11, 2024, soldiers from the… Read more »
Malawi: Old Mutual Guaranteed Fund Declares 94 Percent Return for 2025
Old Mutual Life Assurance Company has announced a strong performance of its Guaranteed Fund, declaring a 94% return for the year 2025, a sharp increase from 37% in 2024. Read more »
Malawi: Malawian Students Are Not Failing - the Education System Is What Is Failing to Fully Support Their Success and Potential
Studying in the United States has been one of the most revealing experiences of my academic life. As a graduate of the Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (formerly… Read more »
May 19
Malawi: Former Speaker Henry Chimunthu Banda Injured in Night Road Crash Near Dedza
Former Speaker of Parliament Henry Chimunthu Banda was involved in a road accident last night near Dedza, raising fresh concerns over road safety along Malawi's major highways. Read more »
South Africa: Malawian-Linked Couple, Relative Face Over 4,000 Fraud Charges in South Africa's R26 Million Covid-19 Scandal
A Malawian-linked couple and their relative are facing an uncertain legal future in South Africa after being accused of orchestrating a massive Covid-19 relief fund fraud scheme… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Spends Over $700 Million On Fuel While Tobacco Earns Less Than $400 Million As Forex Crisis Worsens
Malawi is now spending more than 700 million US dollars annually on fuel imports while earning less than 400 million US dollars from tobacco exports, exposing a massive forex gap… Read more »
Malawi: Grief As Missing Health Worker Found Dead After Boat Tragedy On Lake Chilwa
A cloud of sorrow has engulfed families and health officials in Zomba after the body of a man who went missing when a boat capsized on Lake Chilwa was finally recovered, bringing a… Read more »
Malawi: Judiciary and Financial Intelligence Unit Silent As Corruption Allegations Against Judge Ken Manda Deepen
Questions are mounting over the apparent silence from both the Judiciary and the Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA) as serious corruption-related allegations surrounding High… Read more »
Malawi: Parliamentary Committee Visits Chilima Crash Site As Probe Into Tragic 2024 Military Plane Crash Intensifies
The Parliamentary ad hoc committee investigating the June 10, 2024 military plane crash that claimed the lives of former Vice President Saulos Chilima and eight others is today… Read more »
Malawi: Police, MDF Raid Nsundwe in Major Crackdown, Arrest 14 Over Suspected Illegal Fuel and Counterfeit Beer Operations
A major overnight security operation by the Malawi Police Service and the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) has led to the arrest of 14 people in Nsundwe Trade Centre in Lilongwe, in what… Read more »
Malawi: Middle East Conflict Sends Fertiliser Prices Soaring, Deepening Malawi's Cost of Living Crisis
The escalating conflict in the Middle East is now hitting Malawians where it hurts most -- on food prices, transport costs and farming inputs -- with a new regional report warning… Read more »
Malawi: Pacific Towers Transforming Business Environment for SMEs in Limbe
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) operating at Pacific Towers in Limbe say the modern business complex has significantly improved their trading conditions, boosted customer… Read more »
Malawi: Luthando Holdings Rejects Allegations Amid Procurement Fallout, Citing Ongoing Court Battles Over Yamaha Dealership Dispute
Luthando Holdings Managing Director Hendrix Laher has raised concern over what he describes as a coordinated attempt to undermine the company's credibility, after Karonga Diocese… Read more »
Malawi: Lake Malawi Water Levels Continue Rising, Submerge Homes, Resorts and Farmlands Across Lakeshore Districts
Lake Malawi's water levels are continuing to rise at a worrying rate, triggering widespread flooding that has already submerged homes, tourism facilities and farmland across… Read more »
