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Local pharmaceutical manufacture assures Malawians of high quality products

Joseph MaziziOctober 16, 2026

Local Pharmaceutical company, Victoria Pharmaceutical Industry Limited(VPIL) has dismissed claims that the company produces substandard medical supplies arguing the syringes they manufacture can as well be used on them hence no shortcuts. The Company’s Managing Director Furkan Gani said this on Friday appearing before the Parliamentary Committee on Health. Furkan told the committee that their...

Malawi’s Former President Joyce Banda Shines at UNGA

Joseph MaziziSeptember 25, 2026

Malawi’s 4th President, Joyce Banda, has received two distinguished international awards on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly(UNGA). A statement from her office says Banda who is among Africa’s celebrated stateswoman in the World, bagged the awards in two different high profile ceremonies in New York. Among the awards is, Trailblazer in...

Government Worried about Low Digital Penetration

Joseph MaziziAugust 21, 2026

Government says it is on track with support towards digitisation and the digital economy, but there is a need for stakeholder collaboration for an expeditious transition. This is according to Minister of Information Shadric Namalomba, who was speaking at the GSMA Digital Africa Summit in Lilongwe, saying Malawi has made strides in addressing the connectivity...

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...

Local government minister engages CSOs on strengthening CDF accountability

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Ben Malunga Phiri has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to working with civil society organisations (CSOs) to strengthen accountability in the implementation of the Reformed Constituency Development Fund (RCDF). Phiri made the remarks during a roundtable meeting with CSAT, the only civil society organisation that attended among those invited...

Power cuts to ease significantly by December- Energy Minister

Minister of Energy Jean Mathanga has assured Malawians that power cuts will reduce significantly by December this year. She made the assurance on Tuesday while touring Nkula power station, where works are under way to increase generation capacity. The visit comes as continued power outages affect businesses and households across the country. Mathanga said she...

Analyst says Moyale’s poor home run not about venue change

Moyale Football Club’s struggles at Mzuzu Stadium have nothing to do with the change of venue, according to sports analyst Pickford Kamanga. Kamanga was reacting to Moyale’s winless run at Mzuzu Stadium since returning from Rumphi Stadium, where the team has played four matches, losing 1-0 to Silver Strikers, drawing 2-2 with Masters FC, 2-2...

Blackout at Bingu Stadium sparks concern

The Ministry of Sports has admitted that the blackout that disrupted the Masters FC and Karonga United match at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe was disappointing, as stakeholders have raised concerns over the management and maintenance of the facility. Ministry spokesperson McMillan Mwale told Capital FM that the stadium has backup generators designed to switch...

Moyale home struggles continue

Moyale FC’s struggles at Mzuzu Stadium have continued since their return from Rumphi Stadium, with the team yet to register a home victory in four matches. The latest setback came on Sunday when they suffered a 1-0 defeat to Silver Strikers in the FDH Bank Premiership. Innocent Shema scored the decisive goal in the seventh...

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