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CSOs welcome mining devolution

Kelvin TemboAugust 16, 2026

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,...

Rising crime continues to haunt Mzuzu

Kelvin TemboAugust 12, 2026

Rising criminal cases, including murder, defilement and breaking offences, continue to haunt Mzuzu City, prompting police to call for stronger collaboration with communities and other stakeholders in the fight against crime. According to figures presented during a Station Executive Committee (SEC) held on Tuesday, criminal cases recorded by Mzuzu Police increased by 9.7 percent in...

MDC calls for end to witchcraft accusations, violence

Kelvin TemboAugust 11, 2026

The M’mbelwa District Council (MDC) has called for an immediate end to witchcraft accusations, violence against suspected witches and the involvement of witch-finders in communities. Director of Administration for MDC, Hastings Dowe, made the call during a community engagement meeting held at Manyamula Cooperative, which brought together various stakeholders to discuss the continued problem of...

CRA board member arrested over alleged possession of cannabis without permit

Kelvin TemboAugust 7, 2026

A board member of the Cannabis Regulatory Authority (CRA), David Chikomeni Chirwa, has been arrested by police at Jenda in Mzimba for allegedly being found in possession of suspected Cannabis Sativa, commonly known as chamba, without a permit. Chirwa, 49, a renowned Rastafarian, was arrested yesterday alongside 45-year-old Storm Kandodo of Mpulula Village, Traditional Authority...

Namiwa’s arrest split opinion

Kelvin TemboAugust 5, 2026

The arrest and charging of human rights defender Sylvester Namiwa has ignited a heated national debate, with civil society organizations, politicians, youth groups and human rights defenders expressing contrasting views over whether the State is upholding the rule of law or suppressing dissent. Namiwa, Executive Director of the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives...

Umthetho festival kicks off today

Kelvin TemboAugust 5, 2026

The annual Mzimba Ngoni cultural celebration, the Umthetho Cultural Festival, gets underway today at the foot of Hora Mountain in Mzimba District. Three-day festival, which runs until Saturday, is being held under the theme ‘Mzimba United for Sustainable Development and Land Utilization.’ As in previous years, the event is expected to attract visitors from neighboring...

Government committed to promoting breastfeeding

Kelvin TemboJuly 31, 2026

The Government of Malawi through the Ministry of Health and Sanitation has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting, protecting, and supporting breastfeeding to improve the health and well-being of mothers and children across the country. The commitment comes as Malawi will join the rest of the world in commemorating the World Breastfeeding week from August 1...

Concerned university students turn to stakeholders to stop fee hike

Kelvin TemboJuly 28, 2026

A group of concerned students from Malawi’s public universities has appealed to various stakeholders to support efforts aimed at stopping the Government’s 100 percent increase in public university tuition fees. In a petition seeking support from the Mega Farmers Union, the group calling itself Concerned Students for Fair Higher Education (COSFE) argues that maintaining the...

Malawi improves in global electoral integrity rankings

Kelvin TemboJuly 24, 2026

Malawi is among countries in the world that have registered most significant gains in overall electoral integrity following the 2025 General Elections. This is according to the latest Perceptions of Electoral Integrity (PEI) Report, which shows that the country’s score rose by 10 points between 2025 and 202PEI, a report developed by the Electoral Integrity...

IRC orders Eastern Produce to pay security guards for unpaid work hours

Kelvin TemboJuly 24, 2026

The Industrial Relations Court (IRC) has ordered Eastern Produce Limited to pay two former security guards for two unpaid hours deducted from every 12-hour shift after finding the company wrongly treated the time as unpaid rest breaks. The order follows the court’s findings in a case brought by former employees, Gerald Muluvala and Peterson Komakoma,...

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Hichilema pledges to work harder after securing second term

Noel MkwailaAugust 18, 2026

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

Noel MkwailaAugust 17, 2026

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

Catherine BandaAugust 17, 2026

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

Kelvin TemboAugust 16, 2026

Scorchers’ WAFCON qualification highlights growing role of corporate support

capitalfmradioAugust 16, 2026

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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