March 17
Malawi: A Critical Analysis of the September Elections in Malawi - a Battle of Three Personalities
Nyasa Times
As Malawi prepares for its crucial September elections, the political landscape is being shaped by three dominant figures--President Lazarus Chakwera, former President Peter… Read more »
Malawi: DPP Mchacha Alleges That World Bank Froze Shire Valley Transformation Program Funds Over Alleged Govt Plunder
Nyasa Times
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has unleashed a barrage of accusations against President Lazarus Chakwera's administration, alleging brazen theft of funds meant for the… Read more »
Malawi: UK Honours MDF Soldiers for Role in King Charles III's Coronation Procession
Nyasa Times
Ten Malawi Defence Force (MDF) soldiers who participated in the UK-Commonwealth Coronation procession of His Majesty King Charles III in May 2023 have been awarded the King's… Read more »
Malawi: Nankhumwa Storms North, Declares PDP Surge Unstoppable
Nyasa Times
Kondwani Nankhumwa, President of the People's Development Party (PDP), has declared that the Northern Region is fast becoming a stronghold for his party, citing an unprecedented… Read more »
Malawi: Govt Cracks Down On 'Petty' Imports to Save Forex, Empower Local Producers
Nyasa Times
In a bold move to protect Malawi's fragile foreign exchange reserves and spur domestic production, the Ministry of Trade and Industry has officially banned the importation of… Read more »
March 14
Malawi: Local Players Dominate Malawi Squad for FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
CAF
Locally-based players dominate Malawi's squad for their FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Namibia and Tunisia this month as coach Kalisto Pasuwa finalised a 29-man selection for… Read more »
Malawi: Actors in Malawi Challenged to Promote Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health
CSJNews
Centre for Solutions Journalism (CSJ) has urged artists in Malawi to champion access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health and rights through drama. Read more »
Malawi: Fruits of Chakwera's ATM Strategy - Global Firms Target Malawi's U.S.$30 Billion Mineral Boom
Nyasa Times
Malawi's mining sector is poised for a major transformation, with the potential to generate up to US$30 billion in mineral exports between 2026 and 2040. According to the World… Read more »
March 13
Malawi: Malawi Court Orders Bushiri Extradition to South Africa Over Fraud, Rape Charges
allAfrica
Self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri, the leader of the Enlightened Christian Gathering Church, and his wife Mary Bushiri are set to be extradited to South Africa after a… Read more »
Mozambique: Cyclone Jude Batters Malawi, Mozambique - No Deaths Reported
VOA
Tropical Cyclone Jude slammed into parts of southern Africa this week, causing no deaths but leaving widespread damage, especially in Malawi and Mozambique. Read more »
Malawi: Mzuzu Airport Rehabilitation Gets $100,000 Boost From Japan
Nyasa Times
Mzuzu Airport is set to receive a significant facelift following a $100,000 boost from Japan, provided through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The funds will… Read more »
Malawi: Cyclone Jude Displaces Over 3,000, Affects 2,527 Households Across Nine Districts
Nyasa Times
Cyclone Jude, though no longer a direct threat to Malawi's weather, has left devastation in its wake, displacing 3,029 people and affecting 11,370 individuals. Read more »
Malawi: NGO Hails Malawi Government for Reducing Maternal Mortality
CSJNews
Centre for Solutions Journalism (CSJ) has described government's post-abortion care programme as 'life-saving and extremely important,' in ensuring that no single woman or girl… Read more »
Malawi: Chakwera Concludes Northern Tour With Inspection of Mzuzu Youth Centre
Nyasa Times
Malawi President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera wrapped up his Northern Region assignments this morning with a site visit to the Mzuzu Youth Centre construction works at Katoto in… Read more »
Malawi: Fake Flames Jerseys Burn Pockets - Two Fined K1.8m Each
Nyasa Times
Two businesspersons, Harriet Banda and Jeremiah Mona, have learned the hard way that fake doesn't pay after the Second Grade Magistrate Court in Lilongwe slapped them with a K1.8… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Rises - Mass Protests Planned to Stop Bushiri's 'Betrayal' Extradition!
Nyasa Times
A wave of national outrage is sweeping across Malawi as civil society groups prepare for massive demonstrations against the court's explosive decision to extradite Prophet Shepherd… Read more »
Malawi: MAGLA Imposes Strict Regulations On Underage Gambling
Nyasa Times
The Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) has introduced strict new regulations to protect vulnerable populations, including a ban on anyone under the age of 18… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi's Education Budget Fails to Meet 20% Dakar Target, CSEC Raises Alarm
Nyasa Times
The Civil Society Education Coalition (CSEC) has expressed deep concern over Malawi's persistent failure to allocate at least 20% of the national budget to education, as per the… Read more »
March 12
South Africa: SA Govt Welcomes Malawi Ruling That Bushiris Be Extradited to Face Trial
Daily Maverick
The wealthy preacher and his wife are expected to appeal against their extradition, which was ordered by a court in the Malawian capital, Lilongwe. Read more »
March 11
Malawi: Government Orders Gps Trackers On Street Lights to Curb Vandalism
Nyasa Times
The Ministry of Transport has directed the Roads Authority (RA) to install GPS-compatible trackers on streetlights along the newly constructed dual carriageway from Kamuzu Central… Read more »
Malawi: WFP and Iceland Support Expansion of School Meals in Malawi
WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), in collaboration with the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education and with support from the Government of Iceland, has expanded the… Read more »
Malawi: ADL, Macra, Teveta Shine While Bwb, CMST, and MBC Struggle in State Enterprise Profitability Rankings
Nyasa Times
Malawi's state-owned enterprises (SOEs) have delivered mixed financial performances in the 2023/24 financial year, with some institutions making record profits while others… Read more »
Africa: Pasuwa's Malawi to Face South Africa in Final CHAN Qualifying Round
New Zimbabwe
Celebrated Zimbabwe international coach Calisto Pasuwa will be in for a big test as his side faces South Africa in the final African Nations Championships (CHAN) qualifying match. Read more »
March 10
Malawi: Checkmate in Politics! Malawi's Chess Queen Susan Namangale Eyes Parliament
Nyasa Times
Malawi's female chess legend, Susan Namangale, has made a bold and exciting move--she is stepping into the political arena! The celebrated chess maestro has announced her bid to… Read more »
Malawi: Atupele Muluzi Says MCP Govt Threatened Him With Arrest--Government Responds
Nyasa Times
A fresh political storm is brewing in Malawi after United Democratic Front (UDF) leader Atupele Muluzi claimed that the ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP) government threatened him… Read more »
