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Use of term ‘Xenophobia’ sparks commotion at CPA Africa region AGM

Joseph MaziziAugust 14, 2026

There was tension at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe during the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Region Annual General Meeting between Nigerian delegates and South Africans over xenophobic attacks. Delegates from Nigeria and other countries made remarks about xenophobia in South Africa, angering the South Africans, who argued that the term “xenophobia”...

Local systems engineers ready to change trajectory

Joseph MaziziAugust 11, 2026

A local information technology service provider, Easybooks Solutions, has called for greater support for local innovators and indigenous systems engineers instead of relying on foreign technology, saying this could help Malawi save much-needed foreign exchange. Managing Director of Easybooks Solutions, Samson Fiado, made the call on Tuesday in Lilongwe during the handover of Easybooks Accounting...

Parliament Passes ESOMA Bill

Joseph MaziziAugust 6, 2026

Parliament has passed the Economics Society of Malawi (ESOMA) bill, creating a legally recognised body to oversee and uphold standards in the Economics profession. According to Minister of Finance Joseph Mwanamvekha, the Economics Society of Malawi (ESOMA) will be an autonomous institution of economists responsible for registering, regulating, and disciplining economists in Malawi. He explains...

Government commissions K29.7bn markets for Limbe and Thyolo to boost trade and farming

Joseph MaziziAugust 1, 2026

The Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Ben Phiri, has commissioned the construction of two modern market facilities in Limbe, Blantyre, and Thyolo District in a move the government says will transform trade and give farmers direct access to markets. The Limbe Modern Market will be constructed by Blithe Construction at a cost of...

NBM hands Parliament MK24 million sponsorship

Joseph MaziziJuly 31, 2026

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) PLC has donated MK24 million to Parliament to support the upcoming Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Region Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM). Malawi will host the 55th CPA Africa Region Conference and AGM from 9 to 16 August. According to NBM Head of Corporate Banking, Benard Masi, the sponsorship...

Hichilema pledges to work harder after securing second term

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has thanked Zambians for renewing their trust in him, pledging to focus on development, unity and prosperity during his second term. In a message following his victory in the presidential election, Hichilema said the election had demonstrated Zambia’s commitment to peace, democracy and the rule of law. “This election showed the...

Mnangagwa commends Mutharika for promoting regional peace

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has commended Malawi President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika for his leadership and commitment to promoting peace and security in the Southern African Development Community –SADC. He was speaking at the 46th Ordinary SADC Summit in Durban, South Africa. Capital FM’s Noel Mkwaila reports; CUE IN

Stakeholders urge accountability as Parliament passes 14 bills

One of Parliament’s core mandates is to make laws that respond to the needs and objectives of the country. However, the effectiveness of these laws ultimately depends on how well they are implemented, monitored and enforced. During Parliament’s five-week meeting, which commenced on 7 July and ended on 7 August 2026, lawmakers passed bills aimed...

CSOs welcome mining devolution

Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) that participated in the Malawi National Alternative Mining Indaba have welcomed the Government of Malawi’s decision to commence the devolution of mining functions and responsibilities to Local Government Authorities. The Ministry of Mining announced in a circular dated 10 July 2026 that District Mining Officers will now report to District Commissioners,...

Scorchers’ WAFCON qualification highlights growing role of corporate support

The Malawi Scorchers’ qualification for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) finals is highlighting the growing role of corporate partnerships in supporting the country’s national teams. This is the focus of the latest edition of TheOMGbrief, a newsletter published by Malawi-based Outreach Media Group, which examines the Scorchers’ WAFCON journey and their partnership...

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