April 17
Malawi: Sky-High Hotel Sale Plunges Peter Mutharika Back Into Scandal [analysis]
ISS
An overpriced deal has put pensioners' savings at risk - and raised questions about governance under Malawi's returning president. Read more »
Malawi: Company Sold Stolen and Expired Insulin to Malawi's Hospitals
GroundUp
Yet it has got away with minor sanctions and continues to operate Read more »
April 16
Malawi: Chithyola Banda - 'I Am Not Broken' - Opposition Leader Emerges Defiant After Arrest
Nyasa Times
Leader of Opposition Simplex Chithyola Banda has declared that his recent arrest has not shaken his resolve, striking a tone that is at once emotional, reflective, and firmly… Read more »
Malawi: Muluzi Challenges 'Culture of Excuses,' Says Government Levies Behind Soaring Fuel Costs
Nyasa Times
A strong political storm is brewing as Atupele Muluzi takes direct aim at what he describes as Malawi's "culture of excuses," arguing that the country's deepening economic pain… Read more »
Malawi: RBM Deputy Governor Calls for Improved, Sustainable Connectivity to Drive National Payment Systems
Nyasa Times
Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) Deputy Governor Dr. Kisu Simwaka has challenged mobile network operators to address persistent connectivity issues and high mobile money transfer fees,… Read more »
Malawi: Kalumo Puts Chakwera in the Dock Over Diplomatic Passport Scandal
Nyasa Times
A dramatic twist has rocked an already controversial case, with former Immigration Director General Charles Kalumo directly implicating former president Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera… Read more »
Malawi: Court Acquits Teacher in Emotional End to Indecent Assault Case
Nyasa Times
The Second Grade Magistrate's Court in Mzimba has acquitted Lumbani Chagala, bringing to a close a case that has weighed heavily on both the accused and the community. Read more »
Malawi: Malawi's Mighty Wanderers Head Coach to Begin Professional Development Placement At Queens Park Rangers
Nyasa Times
Mighty Wanderers Football Club has confirmed that Head Coach Gerald Bob Mpinganjira will begin a ten-day professional coaching placement at Queens Park Rangers Football Club in… Read more »
April 14
Malawi: State and Chithyola Clash Over Bail, Travel in K25 Billion Fertiliser Case
Nyasa Times
Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Simplex Chithyola Banda, has been granted bail after being charged with abuse of public office in a case linked to his tenure as Minister of… Read more »
Southern Africa: Namalomba Calls for Seamless Regional Connectivity As SADC Leaders Push for Digital Collaboration
Nyasa Times
Minister of Information and Communications Technology, Shadric Namalomba, has called for stronger collaboration and a shared commitment among African countries--starting within the… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Intensifies Fight Against Neglected Tropical Diseases As Government Pushes for Elimination Strategies
Nyasa Times
The Ministry of Health says it has put in place strong strategies aimed at eliminating Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in Malawi, as the country steps up efforts to reduce the… Read more »
April 13
Malawi: Flood Aftermath Bites - Thousands Return to Ruins As Government Shuts Evacuation Camps
Nyasa Times
Thousands of Malawians who were displaced by devastating floods are now being forced to leave evacuation camps and return to shattered homes, uncertain futures, and the harsh… Read more »
Malawi: Witchcraft Killings Surge - 11 Elderly Slaughtered in Four Months As Fear Grips Malawi
Nyasa Times
A chilling wave of violence is sweeping across Malawi, with 11 elderly people brutally killed in just the first four months of this year over accusations of witchcraft--an alarming… Read more »
Malawi: Police Unmask Videographer Arrested Over Drone Flight At Vice President Jane Ansah's Residence
Nyasa Times
Malawi Police Service has confirmed the arrest and identity of a 32-year-old videographer accused of flying a drone over the residence of Vice President Jane Ansah in Lilongwe, in… Read more »
Malawi: Wocaca, Partners Take On Colorectal Cancer Head On, Launch Nationwide Awareness Raising Campaign
Nyasa Times
In a bold move to tackle the growing threat of colorectal cancer in Malawi, the Women Coalition Against Cancer (WOCACA) has launched a nationwide awareness campaign in… Read more »
Malawi: Why Is Poverty Ignored While Wealth Is Questioned?
Nyasa Times
In many societies, a troubling pattern persists: poverty is pitied, but wealth is questioned. A poor man moves through life with sympathy, while a successful one often carries the… Read more »
Malawi: Malawians Hold Nuanced Views On Open Trade, Support Greater African Say in Global Forums
Afrobarometer
Few citizens are familiar with the AfCFTA. Read more »
Malawi: Child Sexual Abuse Crisis' in Malawi - Government Moves to Enhance Law Enforcement and Response Systems
Nyasa Times
Enraged by what it describes as "a child sexual abuse crisis" in Malawi, the Ministry of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare announced a raft of decisive measures to… Read more »
Malawi: 8 Prison Inmates Secure Placements in Malawi's Public Universities
Nyasa Times
Eight inmates from various prison formations across Malawi have achieved a rare academic milestone after being selected to join different public universities following the release… Read more »
Malawi: The Malawian Presidents That Were Never Sworn In!
Nyasa Times
Malawi's political journey since independence in 1964 has not only been shaped by those who reached State House--Hastings Kamuzu Banda, Bakili Muluzi, Bingu wa Mutharika, Joyce… Read more »
Malawi: UDF Demands Answers As Drone Scare Rocks Vice President's Residence
Nyasa Times
A storm is quietly brewing over the mysterious drone incident at the residence of Vice President Jane Ansah, with UDF leader Atupele Muluzi now stepping into the… Read more »
Malawi: Court Turns Up the Heat - Akster Ordered to Defend Himself in Explosive Sex Abuse Case Involving Nine Young Men
Nyasa Times
The Blantyre Chief Resident Magistrate's Court has delivered a decisive blow in a case that has gripped public attention, ruling that Dutch national Jan Willem Akster--also known… Read more »
Malawi: Ansah Salutes Women As Pillars of Faith, Family and National Renewal
Nyasa Times
First Vice-President Jane Ansah has delivered a powerful tribute to women, declaring them the backbone of families and a decisive force in confronting the social challenges… Read more »
Malawi: Maneps Rollout to Enhance Fight Against Corruption
Nyasa Times
The Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority (PPDA) has described the rollout of its Malawi National Electronic Procurement System (MANEPS) as a significant milestone in… Read more »
Malawi: ACB Top Job Race Heats Up As Interviews Roll Out Amid Secrecy
Nyasa Times
The race to lead the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has intensified, with interviews for the powerful Director General position underway this week under tight secrecy, raising both… Read more »
