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Mutharika declares war on illegal mineral smuggling

Noel MkwailaJuly 14, 2026

President Arthur Peter Mutharika has vowed to crack down on individuals and syndicates involved in the illegal smuggling of Malawi’s minerals, describing them as traitors undermining the country’s development. Speaking during the swearing-in of newly appointed Minister of Mining Thoko Tembo at Kamuzu Palace, the President warned that his administration will pursue those illegally exploiting...

MACRA director general Mayamiko Nkoloma earns PhD

Noel MkwailaJuly 14, 2026

Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) Director General Mayamiko Nkoloma has earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) after successfully defending his doctoral thesis at the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST). His research, titled Innovation Adaptation Framework for Digital Health Systems in Malawi, focuses on improving the adoption and sustainability of digital health technologies to...

President Mutharika, First Lady donate K100m relief package to returnees from South Africa

Noel MkwailaJuly 14, 2026

The State President Peter Mutharika and the First Lady, through the Beautiful Malawi (BEAM) Trust, have donated food and non-food items worth K100 million to support Malawians who recently returned from South Africa following xenophobic attacks. The donation was symbolically handed over on Monday at Joyce Chitsulo Stadium in Mwanza District, where hundreds of returnees...

High Court rejects bid to withdraw financial crimes case against Lin Yunhua

Noel MkwailaJuly 13, 2026

The High Court’s Financial Crimes Division has dismissed an application by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to withdraw criminal proceedings against businessman Lin Yunhua. In a ruling delivered on Monday, Justice Redson Kapindu rejected the prosecution’s request to discontinue the case after two State witnesses had already testified. Lin is facing multiple charges, including...

BEAM donates K100 million worth of relief items to Malawians returning from South Africa

Noel MkwailaJuly 13, 2026

The State President Peter Mutharika, and The First Lady through Beautiful Malawi (BEAM) Trust, have donated food and non-food items worth K100 million to 1,000 Malawians who recently returned from South Africa following xenophobic attacks. Speaking during the symbolic handover at Joyce Chitsulo Stadium in Mwanza District, BEAM Trust Chairperson Dingiswayo Jere said the donation...

BEAM donates K100 million worth of relief items to Malawians returning from South Africa

Noel MkwailaJuly 13, 2026

The State President Peter Mutharika, and The First Lady through Beautiful Malawi (BEAM) Trust, have donated food and non-food itemws worth K100 million to 1,000 Malawians who recently returned from South Africa following xenophobic attacks. Speaking during the symbolic handover at Joyce Chitsulo Stadium in Mwanza District, BEAM Trust Chairperson Dingiswayo Jere said the donation...

High Court resumes hearing in Dr Victoria Bobe murder trial

Noel MkwailaJuly 13, 2026

High Court Judge Ruth Chinangwa has resumed hearing the murder trial of seven men accused of killing medical doctor Dr Victoria Bobe in Blantyre. The State is expected to continue leading evidence from its third witness, Assistant Superintendent Christopher Pangeti, a police detective who has been testifying on the investigation into the case. On Friday...

Chihana says democracy and unity are key to Malawi’s development

Noel MkwailaJuly 12, 2026

State Second Vice President Enoch Chihana has stressed that democracy, unity and social capital remain the foundation for Malawi’s socioeconomic development. Chihana made the remarks after hosting Karonga Central Constituency Member of Parliament Frank Tumpale Mwenifumbo at his residence in Mzuzu. Writing on his Facebook page, Chihana said Malawi can only achieve prosperity if its...

Vice President Jane Ansah appointed to G100 Presidential Advisory Council

Noel MkwailaJuly 11, 2026

Malawi Vice President Dr Jane Mayemu Ansah has been appointed to the G100 Presidential Advisory Council, a global body of influential women leaders that promotes women’s leadership, gender equality and international collaboration. The appointment, announced this week on the G100 official website, places Dr Ansah among distinguished global leaders serving on the Council, which advises...

Rumphi Central MP Mtumbuka seeks government intervention on washed-away Valabao Bridge

Noel MkwailaJuly 10, 2026

Rumphi Central Member of Parliament Dr. Matthews Mtumbuka has appealed to the government to urgently rehabilitate the washed-away Valabao Bridge, saying the damaged structure has disrupted access to essential services for thousands of people. Speaking during question time in Parliament on Friday, Mtumbuka asked Minister of Transport and Public Works Jappie Mhango to intervene, arguing...

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Rainbow Paints backs Winter Tour Golf Championship with K10 million

Noel MkwailaAugust 18, 2026

Rainbow Paints Limited has strengthened its partnership with the golfing fraternity after donating K10 million towards the second edition of the Winter Tour Golf Championship, scheduled for this weekend at Blantyre Sports Club The sponsorship is aimed at supporting the two-day tournament, which is expected to bring together golfers competing in several categories, including Pro-Am,...

Malawi First opposes proposed deployment of 500 nurses to Israel

capitalfmradioAugust 18, 2026

Malawi First has strongly opposed a proposed government-to-government arrangement to deploy 500 Malawian nurses to Israel, arguing that the move could further strain the country’s already understaffed health system. In a statement dated August 18, 2026, the organisation says it is concerned with remarks by Malawi’s former Chargé d’Affaires to Israel, David Bisnowaty, regarding plans...

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...

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